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Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service is limited to a geofenced area in Austin about half the size of the one rival Waymo operates in.

Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising Read more

An order that was placed in 2024 for Scania buses to be deployed in and around Åre, Sweden, a region where temperatures can vary some 60° C during the course of a year, is now to be fulfilled, and the buses put into operation. The buses are built on the Read more

Toyota is the latest car maker with plans to raise vehicle prices in the US. The price hikes apply to Toyota and Lexus-branded models built from July 1. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay. more…

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 10% this morning following the controversial launch of its ‘Robotaxi’ this weekend, as investors are betting the automaker will now catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead. more…

Working on e-bikes can be a pain – literally – if you’re hoisting 70, 80, or even 100-pound (up to 45 kg) bikes onto a repair stand for assembly or maintenance – something I seem to be doing on an all too regular basis. That’s why I was excited to Read more

Self-driving Tesla Model Ys are finally zooming around Austin, ferrying a select group of paying passengers in the city’s safest parts.

It took a long time, but Tesla has finally successfully rolled out its dedicated Robotaxi service in Austin this weekend. The initial rollout only involved a small fleet of cars operating in a small geofenced area in Texas, but it is still significant.  It does, if any, prove that Elon Read more

The fuel economy rules that shaped the modern car industry are on the chopping block. Plus: Western brands continue to slide in China.

After plenty of delays (even as recently as this very morning), the first videos of Tesla’s Robotaxi rides are coming in and the Tesla fans that have been invited as early access users seem to have positive reviews already. more…