EV Digest: Pony.ai Surge, FSD Updates & Tesla News

Robotaxi Revenue Surge

• Pony.ai reports 395% revenue jump in Q1 2026 driven by global expansion of its robotaxi services.

Autonomous Driving Developments

• Tesla FSD expands in Europe; lawsuit in China claims fraud, with 10 owners seeking $583K.
• Rivian software chief argues Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are redundant in the age of AI.
• An 87-year-old driver dies after Tesla on Autopilot crashes into a pond.

Charging and Battery News

• New Supercharger station in Tyler, TX on S SW Loop 323; fast DC charging costs remain variable.
• Giant data center in New Mexico to be powered by fuel cells.

Vehicle Features and Issues

• Black headliner and 16” QHD screen in new models? Sticky airbag cover on early Model 3 (2018).
• TPMS fault reported; some EV owners note livestock attracted to black vehicles.

Industry and Market Updates

• SpaceX hits 50 Starlink launches in a year by May.
• SpaceX and Tesla aim for 100-gigawatt/year US solar production—is it realistic?
• Best 0% APR EV deals in the US right now? Tesla Update 2026.20 release notes available.
• Pics requested for HaloDisc 2 and HaloBlk accessories.

Source: eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest