Apple CEO Tim Cook praises Tesla-beating BYD on China visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook praises Tesla-beating BYD on China visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook attends the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday. PEDRO PARDOPEDRO PARDO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said artificial intelligence is an essential tool for helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint, as he joined a climate change dialog Sunday at the China Development Forum. Cook took part in a …

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Xiaomi founder Lei Jun ‘shocked’ by Apple ending EV plans

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun ‘shocked’ by Apple ending EV plans

Xiaomi’s SU7 electric car on display at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. David Zorrakino—Europa Press/Getty Images Both Xiaomi and its founder, Lei Jun, are big fans of Apple. The Chinese smartphone maker embraces Apple-like designs in its products and advertising, leading some to dub the company “the Apple of China.” And Lei cites Steve …

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BYD senior exec taunts Musk that Tesla will lose market share and face challenges in its AI self-driving system

BYD senior exec taunts Musk that Tesla will lose market share and face challenges in its AI self-driving system

A senior executive at BYD Co. has stoked the Chinese automaker’s rivalry with Tesla Inc., warning Elon Musk that he’ll face challenges in intelligent driving systems. Jonathan Raa—NurPhoto via Getty Images A senior executive at BYD Co. has stoked the Chinese automaker’s rivalry with Tesla Inc., warning Elon Musk that he’ll face challenges in intelligent …

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ExxonMobil’s Low Carbon Unit Is Looking For Respect

ExxonMobil’s Low Carbon Unit Is Looking For Respect

This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. Ali Zaidi Getty Images for Global Citizen The COP28 climate summit kicked off this week in Dubai amid growing concern the world’s biggest carbon polluters aren’t moving fast …

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The Economic Benefits Of Accelerating The Energy Transition

The Economic Benefits Of Accelerating The Energy Transition

This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. getty What’s the best way to get the United States to meet its climate goals? Build on the already existing momentum towards clean energy. That, at least, is …

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Tesla Cybertruck appears on the streets of Montreal

Tesla Cybertruck appears on the streets of Montreal

Tesla’s odd but undeniably unique-looking Cybertruck has been spotted in the wild in the United States several times over the past few weeks (including this one with what looks like a matte black wrap), but this might be the first time the eagerly anticipated vehicle has made an appearance in Canada. Phil G shared photos …

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Could Solid-State Batteries Supercharge Electric Vehicles?

Could Solid-State Batteries Supercharge Electric Vehicles?

Latest announcement has led to a lot of hype. But how excited should we get? A mock-up of Toyota Motor Corp.’s next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, shown during a … [+] media event ahead of the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP In September, car manufacturer Toyota …

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Tesla threatens to sue Cybertruck customers for reselling vehicles during the first year

Tesla threatens to sue Cybertruck customers for reselling vehicles during the first year

Aspiring Cybertruck owners may want to be entirely sure about their purchase prior to pulling the trigger. Tesla’s terms and conditions now state the company forbids the reselling of the Cybertruck within the first year of purchase. The updated Motor Vehicle Order Agreement now includes a ‘For Cybertruck Only’ section. Tesla says customers must agree …

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Greenland’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster

Greenland’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster

This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. West Greenland’s Ujaraannaq valley in 1936 on the left, and in 2023 on the right. Hans Henrik Tholstrup / University of Copenhagen and The Agency for Data Supply …

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