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Image: Tesla Tesla’s new rocket-shaped Robotaxi service area in Houston includes parts of downtown where the service won’t actually pick you up, according to Ethan McKanna, the creator of Robotaxi Tracker and former Tesla employee. McKanna rode the service after Monday’s expansion and called Houston “by far the most egregious ‘fake’ AV service area” he has seen. One trip quote had him spending about 40 minutes in a Robotaxi to go two blocks. On Monday, Tesla expanded its Houston Robotaxi geofence into the shape of a rocket. It took the small launch zone in northwest Harris County and stretched it…
Tesla has started hiring in Vietnam, and one of its recruiters says the company is now “officially coming” to the country. The five open roles include a sales manager, a service manager, and a charging project developer. It’s a tough market to walk into. VinFast, the local all-electric automaker, has sold roughly 36% of every new car in Vietnam this year, more than its next five competitors combined. From a shell company to job postings Tesla quietly registered Tesla Motors Vietnam LLC in Ho Chi Minh City on September 11, with about 77.7 billion dong (roughly $3 million) in charter…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said that SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet is its leading competitive advantage in the U.S. airline industry. However, in recent comments, while he described the service as “the biggest competitive advantage” the carrier currently holds, he also acknowledged that the edge is temporary. “…everybody eventually is going to have high-speed low earth orbit internet connectivity. It’s going to be a must-have. We are going to have a few years of being the only airline that has it at scale, and that’s our mission,” Kirby said. Until everyone has it, United aims to capitalize on its head…
Allye’s new DC fast charger can use a simple 16A grid connection, energizing depots and temporary sites in hours instead of months. Source link
Waymo service areas after the expansion. Maps: Waymo Waymo is growing its driverless service area by nearly 250 square miles over the next week, spread across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area. That’s about as big as Tesla’s entire Houston Robotaxi geofence after this week’s expansion, and Waymo is adding it in cities where it already runs with nobody in the driver’s seat. Where Waymo is expanding The company announced the expansion in a short post on its blog today. Here’s what changes in each market, with Waymo’s updated service area maps: Los Angeles…
Slate, Telo, and Ford’s electric pickups are still months away from hitting the market. This YouTuber beat them to the punch. Source link
A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Extreme prototype has reportedly broken down at the Nürburgring and been towed away, according to images shared on social media. The pictures show the covered high-performance EV sitting on a flatbed, with only a few details visible. The front splitter and alloy wheels can be seen beneath the cover, while the outline of a huge rear wing gives away the prototype’s more aggressive track-focused setup. Details about what actually went wrong remain unclear, although the social media post claims the car suffered a breakdown during testing. Considering the Nürburgring is hardly an easy place to test…
Bosch has unveiled the latest generation of its popular Active Line Plus electric bicycle motor, bringing more power, less weight, and a significantly smaller footprint to one of the company’s most widely used drive systems. The new motor is designed primarily for everyday riders, including commuters, recreational cyclists, and those who want a comfortable e-bike that can handle everything from city streets to weekend trail rides. And while it isn’t Bosch’s most powerful motor, the upgrades are fairly substantial. The new Active Line Plus now produces up to 600 watts of peak power and 60 Nm of torque, along with…
The Express Solo promises cheaper installation and can shift power between plugged-in cars to make better use of what’s available. Source link
Volkswagen’s latest recall now extends to Audi, affecting more than 9,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. And just like with the ID.4, owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery’s capacity. Volkswagen EV recall extends to Audi Earlier this month, Volkswagen issued a recall impacting 22,524 ID.4 electric SUVs, model years 2023 to 2026. The recall is due to the risk of thermal propagation, or a battery fire, under certain conditions when charged to over 80% of its limit. Volkswagen said in a safety recall report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…