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EV Digest: CATL 6-Min Charge, Tesla FSD Updates, Maruti Record & More

Battery & Charging Breakthroughs

    • CATL announced a 6-minute charging time for its latest battery, potentially reshaping fast-charging standards.
    • EuroHPC backs a €290M AI supercomputer for Italy’s IT4LIA AI factory, boosting computational resources for EV R&D.

    Automaker Milestones

    • Maruti Suzuki achieved a record annual production of 23.4 lakh units in FY2025-26, demonstrating robust manufacturing scale.
    • Chevrolet’s 2026 Equinox EV RS outranges and undercuts the Tesla Model Y on value, with interior design a key selling point.
    • Mercedes C-Class EV interior revealed with an enormous touchscreen, topping the new BMW i3’s display.
    • Omoda 5 EV first look highlights massive upgrades to design and interior for the updated model.

    Autonomous Driving & Tesla News

    • Tesla confirms Cybercab production has started despite delays in unsupervised driving. FSD v15 for HW4 is slated for release soon.
    • Musk states HW3 cannot achieve unsupervised FSD, and Tesla will delay large-scale robotaxi expansion until FSD 15.
    • Tesla says efforts are underway to launch FSD in China as soon as possible.

    Industry & Policy Updates

    • UK tax authority to appeal a ruling on EV charging VAT, which could impact charging costs.
    • Europe’s largest motoring club considers BEVs significantly more reliable than combustion engines.
    • TVS and Hyundai partner for new electric three-wheelers in India.
    • Rocklink India sets up an EV battery recycling unit in Uttar Pradesh, supporting circular economy.
    • Samsung SDI to supply EV batteries to Mercedes-Benz in a multi-year deal.

    EV Lifestyle & Consumer Insights

    • A driver shares the best part of a 2,200 km EV holiday: not worrying about charging, thanks to accessible infrastructure.
    • Discussion on DC slow-charging at home and its practicality for overnight top-ups.

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