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There are still big questions about how Tesla would actually build a nationwide autonomous taxi service.

Uber reports that half its riders in areas where it offers autonomous rides say “no, thank you” to the offer. It highlights trust issues with self-driving technologies. more…

In September, the Tesla Cybertruck average transaction price (ATP) rose to $116,706, the highest point since launch, according to Kelley Blue Book data released today. more…

A growing number of companies are now offering installation as part of the charger buying process.

US-based industrial machinery manufacturer BW Converting, a Barry-Wehmiller company, is introducing its Baldwin Electrode Press Industrial Cleaning (EPIC) System, which can work with its Corona Pure systems for cost-efficient battery cell manufacturing. EPIC automates cleaning in calender processes, specifically for anode and cathode foil production. Operating at up to 302° Read more

Oilfield services company SLB (aka Schlumberger), has proven its lithium production process at scale at its demonstration plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The Nevada demonstration plant integrates direct lithium extraction (DLE), concentration and conversion technologies to produce lithium from brine 500 times faster than conventional methods while using only 10% of Read more

Researchers from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed up with partners in the COOLBat joint research project to develop next-generation battery enclosures for EVs. The COOLBat project focuses on making lighter enclosures to reduce power consumption and increase driving range by combining individual systems, Read more

Nissan Motor has received certification for its development and mass production of in-vehicle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan. Nissan intends to establish a base in Japan by strengthening the supply chain of storage batteries, a Japanese government policy, and Read more

Komatsu, a multinational manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, has launched the Power Agnostic 930E, its first commercialized truck in the new Power Agnostic series.  The haulage truck is designed for mining operations and accommodates diesel, battery and hydrogen fuel cell power sources. Built on the company’s modular Read more

Tesla hasn’t announced any plans to bring its driverless taxi to Europe, but it probably will.