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Tesla Robotaxi arrives with a chaperone in the front seat

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After years of bold predictions and shifting timelines, Tesla is finally rolling out the early access version of its Robotaxi service. Starting June 22, a select group of users in Austin, Texas, can hail one of the company’s electric cars for a ride. Unfortunately, those expecting a futuristic, fully autonomous experience might be surprised to find a Tesla employee riding… Read more…

Buick’s bold promise in China: an electric SUV that won’t catch fire

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In the world’s most competitive electric car market, simply offering a new model isn’t enough. Automakers need a unique edge. General Motors’ Buick brand believes it has found one for its updated Electra E5 in China, making a promise that directly confronts a major fear for potential EV buyers: battery fires. The company is so confident in its technology that… Read more…

Another myth busted – EV battery can easily outlast the vehicle itself

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One of the most persistent myths about electric cars revolves around the big, expensive battery pack. Skeptics often question the longevity of these high-voltage hearts with a familiar narrative: “You’ll be forking over a fortune for a new battery in just a few years.” Well, they might be wrong. A growing mountain of real-world data is systematically dismantling this myth,… Read more…

Hypercraft raises $26 million to develop its e-mobility controls architecture


Electric powertrain supplier Hypercraft has completed its Series A funding round, raising $26 million, which values the company at $106 million. Hypercraft will use the funds to develop its e-mobility software and create an open ecosystem that third-party developers can create apps for, to simplify the integration of new technology for OEMs. In February, Hypercraft… Read more…

ADS-TEC Energy expands into Austria and secures first major orders


Irish battery energy storage and fast-charging systems supplier ADS-TEC Energy has established a sales and service company in Kötschach-Mauthen, Austria. The move expands the company’s footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and lays the foundation for it to provide more comprehensive customer support services across Central and Eastern Europe. ADS-TEC Energy Austria… Read more…

Electric Era installs 200 kW battery-backed EV chargers in just 54 days


Seattle-based Electric Era, a provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle charging solutions, has completed a rapid 54-day installation of six premium charging stalls at a Costco Wholesale warehouse in Northport, Florida. Each stall offers 200 kW capacity, capable of achieving an 80% state of charge within 20 to 60 minutes on average. The installation began with… Read more…