BMW To Supply Los Angeles Police Department With 100 i3 Sedans
German automaker BMW has beaten California-based Tesla Motors Inc. by winning a contract to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 electric cars.
BMW
will deliver 100 of its i3 all-electric plug-in vehicles, which the
LAPD will use for community outreach and police business.
(AutoSpies.com)
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
As The Song Goes, "With My Business Please Don't Mess."
Samsung shares take $580M dive after one Elon Musk Tweet
Samsung will supply cells for Tesla Energy, not EVs.
As we noted yesterday, Samsung is focusing on batteries for electric vehicles. There were even rumors that Samsung was going to be making batteries for Tesla. Turns out, this wasn't true, as one devastating Tweet from Elon Musk made clear.
Why was this devastating? Well, Samsung shares dropped eight percent - or $580 million in total value - after the Tweet went out. Tesla has long used Panasonic cells in its electric vehicles (but the Panasonic partnership was not exclusive), and is partnering with the battery company on the upcoming Gigafactory. As you might suspect, the value of Panasonic shares went up about three percent after the Tweet.
So, what prompted the rumors that Samsung would be making cells for Tesla EVs? Mostly, the stories that Tesla and Samsung are working together. The stories are true, it seems, but it appears that the cells are for Tesla's home energy business, according to Automotive News.
(AutoBlog.com)
Samsung will supply cells for Tesla Energy, not EVs.
As we noted yesterday, Samsung is focusing on batteries for electric vehicles. There were even rumors that Samsung was going to be making batteries for Tesla. Turns out, this wasn't true, as one devastating Tweet from Elon Musk made clear.
Why was this devastating? Well, Samsung shares dropped eight percent - or $580 million in total value - after the Tweet went out. Tesla has long used Panasonic cells in its electric vehicles (but the Panasonic partnership was not exclusive), and is partnering with the battery company on the upcoming Gigafactory. As you might suspect, the value of Panasonic shares went up about three percent after the Tweet.
So, what prompted the rumors that Samsung would be making cells for Tesla EVs? Mostly, the stories that Tesla and Samsung are working together. The stories are true, it seems, but it appears that the cells are for Tesla's home energy business, according to Automotive News.
(AutoBlog.com)
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Donuts Of The World
24 International Donuts You Need to Try
Japan: An-doughnut
Japan: An-doughnut
- The Japanese analogue of our American donut is the An-doughnut, fried dough with a red bean-paste filling. If you want to snag one while visiting Tokyo, head to country-wide chain Mister Donut. If you want to snag one stateside... um, good luck? This should keep you busy while you save up for a trans-Pacific flight.
- It's hard to narrow down the popularity of Buñuelos to one South American country, as this diminutive pastry rules the entire continent. They're thinly rolled balls of yeast dough, often soaked in anis, and filled with sweet or savory filling, and present in almost every country in Central and South America. Most importantly, Buñuelos are known as a sign of good luck and fortune. A rule that should apply to all donuts -- international and domestic.
These Cars Have Aged Very Well
7 Cars That Have Been Consistently Brilliant Throughout Their Long Lives
1. BMW M3
2. Nissan Skyline GT-R
7. Porsche 911
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
1. BMW M3
2. Nissan Skyline GT-R
7. Porsche 911
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
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