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The latest EVs news, distilled by AI into sharp ~100-word summaries covering electric vehicles, autonomous driving and the future of transport. ByteBrief scans dozens of tech sources and surfaces only what matters, updated hourly. Tap any story for the full brief, or open the original source.
Tesla launched its Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, making it available to customers through the Robotaxi app. The broader Robotaxi fleet, including Model Ys and Robovans, operates in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, but Cybercab rides are currently Austin-only.
Brunswick is using AI and marine cruise control technology to raise prices on boats. The company applies these systems to adjust pricing dynamically, aiming to increase revenue per vessel sold. The strategy targets higher margins across its boat lineup.
Tesla's Cybertruck team added the Tailgate Utility Track and Bed Gear Box to the Tesla Shop for job site crews. The track costs $350 and turns the folded tailgate into a mounting surface with a T-slot and two L-track attachments.
The Freelander 8, a Chery-JLR joint venture model, received over 5,000 firm orders within 12 hours of its Beijing launch on September 3. It starts at 289,900 yuan after incentives, with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 standard across the lineup.
Nvidia agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. Hugging Face hosts over 3 million AI models and serves more than 18 million developers and 200,000 companies. Nvidia says the platform will remain open.
Tesla's Cybercab has begun operations in the US. The vehicle will go on display in Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, though Tesla has no plans for sales or commercial operations in China.
Tesla published a robotaxi interest form for businesses interested in Cybercab fleet purchasing or infrastructure, ahead of its Austin Cybercab event. The form asks companies to select one option, including fleet purchasing, mobility hubs, event collaboration, or other, signaling a shift toward third-party operators.
Volkswagen's Supervisory Board approved eliminating roughly 50% of its model lineup by 2035. Rumored cuts include Audi and Porsche crossover coupes, the Taycan, ICE 718 Boxster and Cayman, Cupra Raval, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Jetta, and Taos. The automaker has not confirmed which vehicles will be dropped.
Tesla launched its Cybercab robotaxi at a private Austin event with no livestream. Tesla has 45 Cybercabs registered in Texas, and now operates 256 unsupervised autonomous vehicles across six cities. Waymo operates approximately 4,000 vehicles across 14 cities.
A Chevrolet Bolt driver paid $418 for a 44-minute session at an EVgo charger on a Hyundai dealership lot in Macomb Township. The charger charged $5 per kWh plus $5 per minute, set deliberately to deter outsiders. EVgo refunded $405.
PlusAI will go public via a merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. at an $800 million pre-money valuation, its third listing attempt in five years. The autonomous trucking firm's HyperFoundry platform booked $25 million this year, with SuperDrive trucks hauling freight in Texas.
Leanwatts raised $2 Mn in seed funding led by Trivest Partners for portable EV chargers. The startup will accelerate R&D and manufacturing, targeting ₹60 Cr ARR by March 2027. Founded in 2023, it makes chargers from 500W to 6.6kW for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and tractors.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles lose battery range after nearly 100,000 miles of driving. The reported degradation reduces the vehicles' maximum driving distance compared to their original specifications.