TechCrunch Mobility reports on the future of transportation, with insights on EV sales post-tax credit expiration. Automakers may pass on the credit through price reductions, but tariffs may impact margins. EV owners face a new challenge as automakers adopt Tesla’s charging standard, necessitating multiple adapters for different charging rates.
In the world of electric vehicles, Lucid Motors searches for a new CEO while Tesla remains committed to a $500 million supercomputer in Buffalo. Blue Water Autonomy raises $50 million for unmanned ships, Joby Aviation completes an acquisition, and Vox AI secures €7.5 million in funding for its conversational AI platform.
Aurora Innovation integrates its self-driving trucking platform with McLeod Software, potentially boosting adoption. The Boring Company tests Full Self-Driving in Las Vegas tunnels, while Fisker Inc. winds down, Kodiak Robotics appoints a new CFO, and Tesla faces security concerns with exposed data from hobby servers. California lawmakers reach a unionization agreement for Lyft and Uber drivers, and Hyundai collaborates with Uncaged Innovations on plant-based leather for automotive use.
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