Autonomous Driving Advances
- BYD is advancing Level 3/4 autonomy capabilities.
- Tesla’s robotaxi fleet has shrunk to just 20 unsupervised cars, but the company certified its robotaxi as Level 4 autonomous and is testing on Texas roads.
- Tesla is replacing CV screening with neural assessments for hiring.
- A rumored Tesla and SpaceX merger is quietly building.
- Zum and SFUSD launched the largest electric school bus fleet in the US.
- Volvo Buses secured an order for 47 electric buses in Sweden’s Skåne region.
- Amber is expanding its V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs with government funding.
- Australia sees a Toyota Hilux EV first review and manual transmission options from Nissan.
- Malacca’s EV ambitions shift from promise to production.
- Audi launches E7X SUV in China with aggressive pricing to rival Tesla.
- Ferrari fights back with Luce EV aerodynamics, facing critical shots.
- Meet the only Aussie owner of the YangWang U9 Xtreme, the world’s fastest car.
- NIO may rebrand its Onvo name in the US after a Pennsylvania truck stop blocked the trademark.
- Consumers may soon choose ethanol blend based on engine compatibility (E20, E22, E25, E30).
- Learn how to set up a home EV charging station with a complete guide.
- Pionix provides its EVerest open-source software stack for Tritium’s EV chargers.
- PFAS-free training solutions for lithium-ion battery fires are now available.
- Common issues: TPMS fault, creaking rear suspension, stuck Level 1 charger – and a general “How screwed am I?” sentiment.
- Climate change discussion remains ongoing in the EV community.
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