FSD Updates: Legal Wins & Cross-Canada Drive
- Tesla owner wins $10k in court over FSD false claims; case highlights ongoing scrutiny of autonomous driving promises.
- Tesla FSD completes a coast-to-coast drive across Canada without driver intervention, showcasing system maturity.
- NHTSA continues review of Tesla FSD, reflecting regulatory focus on safety claims.
- GMC Sierra EV tows 28-ft Airstream 224 miles, still has 14% charge—real-world proof of EV towing capability.
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 sees 115°F battery temps during fast charging, but cooling data shows effective thermal management.
- Kona EV monthly efficiency report reveals consistent real-world performance from a regular owner.
- 2026 BYD Sealion 06 DM-i launches with 193-mile EV range and optional lidar for advanced driver assist.
- BYD unveils next-gen self-driving tech under ‘God’s eye’ system, aiming for lidar-based autonomy.
- GM Hummer X EV Concept brings mid-size power, Flex Fab tech, and serious off-road capability.
- 2026 Honda City facelift reviewed, showing incremental updates to the compact hybrid sedan.
- Mercedes-Benz may be excluded from U.S. market under bill targeting Chinese ownership links.
- SEC formally proposes rescinding climate disclosure rule, reducing investor transparency requirements.
- $55M announced to expand California public EV fast charging, boosting infrastructure.
- First Chinese-made EVs arrive in Canada under a deal struck with Xi, sparking trade debates.
- Power wars: Ferrari surrenders to Tesla, Xiaomi, Zeekr, and others in a shifting performance landscape.
- Bliq.ai wins approval for fully driverless road operations in Estonia—a milestone for European autonomy.
- SpaceX IPO rumors quashed by Elon Musk; Tesla & SpaceX merger talk gains traction but remains speculative.
- Blue Origin blows up its only launch pad, leaving Amazon’s satellite plans scrambling.
- Xiaomi EV paradox: €400M loss but nearly 500,000 sales—volume vs. profitability in EV market.
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Industry & Policy Shifts
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