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Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America, Troy Jones, has reportedly left the automaker amid demand problems. more…

Tesla has upped its fare price for the Robotaxi platform in Austin for the first time since its launch on June 22. The increase came on the same day that Tesla expanded its Service Area for the Robotaxi ride-hailing service, offering rides to a broader portion of the city. The Read more

Japanese electronics firm TDK has started production of its TFM201612BLEA series of thin-film power inductors for automotive power circuits with currents up to 5.6 A. The TFM201612BLEAR33MTCA has a rated inductance of 0.33 µH and the TFM201612BLEAR47MTCA has a rated inductance of 0.47 µH. The new inductors achieve a 16% Read more

US-based Full Circle Lithium (FCL), manufacturer of lithium-ion battery firefighting agent FCL-X, has signed regional distribution agreements with six distributors in the US and one in Canada, in addition to a distribution agreement with US Fire Pump already in place. FCL now serves more than 25 US states and all Read more

Tesla has finally launched in India after several false starts. Still, the automaker isn’t taking advantage of the deal to avoid tariffs, resulting in prices that don’t make much sense for the market. more…

Joby Aviation is gearing up (literally) eVTOL production in the US as it prepares for scaled commercial operations. The company is ramping up capabilities and its two current facilities in two states, leveraging the insight from its long-term investor, Toyota. more…

Lucid Motors (LCID) vehicles continue to get smarter and more advanced. After introducing hands-free driving in a major software update on Tuesday, Lucid said the new capabilities offer a glimpse into what’s to come. more…

Plus, Musk’s corporate umbrella is ready to make it rain on xAI and Hyundai plans to ride out tariffs with cheap EVs outside of America.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which serves the seaports of the Seattle/Tacoma region, has announced an incentive program for zero-emission drayage truck and charging deployment. After a competitive bid process, the NWSA identified Charging-as-a-Service provider Zeem Solutions as the “awarded subrecipient.” This will be Zeem’s first deployment in Washington state. Read more