Smallest.ai Unveils Lightning V2 – World’s Fastest, Most Human-Like AI Text-to-Speech in 16+ Languages

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Foundational AI company Smallest.ai today announced the launch of Lightning V2, a next-generation Text-to-Speech (TTS) model delivering exceptional voice realism, ultra-low latency, and deep customization- engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises. Supporting over 16 languages across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and India, Lightning V2 is… Continue reading Smallest.ai Unveils Lightning V2 – World’s Fastest, Most Human-Like AI Text-to-Speech in 16+ Languages

The AI Future of Energy Storage System Safety: Sungrow Presents iSolarBPS

MUNICH, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Europe’s energy storage capacity continues to expand, safety has become a core priority for the industry. In the past Intersolar Europe, Sungrow spotlighted its next-generation battery pre-diagnosis system, iSolarBPS, redefining energy storage system (ESS) safety management with AI technology to accelerate Europe’s energy transition. Continue Reading iSolarBPS, Battery Pre-diagnosis… Continue reading The AI Future of Energy Storage System Safety: Sungrow Presents iSolarBPS

@VW Group: Stefan Mecha becomes new Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand010263

Stefan Mecha will become the new Chairman of the Brand Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) in Hanover with effect from July 1, 2025. Mecha succeeds Prof. Dr. Carsten Intra, who is leaving the company for personal reasons as part of a retirement plan. “Carsten Intra has launched important models such as the… Continue reading @VW Group: Stefan Mecha becomes new Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand010263

Clean Technica: NHTSA Adjusts Autonomous Vehicle Rules Ahead Of Tesla Robotaxi Rollout004026

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 20th May 2025, 02:03 pm The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week amended its rules relating to autonomous vehicle safety. Previously, the… Continue reading Clean Technica: NHTSA Adjusts Autonomous Vehicle Rules Ahead Of Tesla Robotaxi Rollout004026

Luminar kicks off another round of layoffs amid CEO’s sudden resignation

Luminar, the lidar company founded by recently replaced CEO Austin Russell, is going through another restructuring, according to a recent regulatory filing. This new round of layoffs, which the company did not provide figures for, follows extensive cuts to the workforce in 2024. Luminar cut about 30% of its workforce in 2024, a reduction that… Continue reading Luminar kicks off another round of layoffs amid CEO’s sudden resignation

Musk says Tesla’s self-driving tests will be geofenced to ‘the safest’ parts of Austin

The first test of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next month will initially be limited to specific areas the company deems “the safest,” CEO Elon Musk told CNBC in an interview Tuesday. Tesla’s cars are “not going to take intersections unless we are highly confident [they’re] going to do well with that intersection,… Continue reading Musk says Tesla’s self-driving tests will be geofenced to ‘the safest’ parts of Austin

Elon Musk lies about Tesla’s demand, seals its fate as he says he’ll stay CEO with more shares

Elon Musk says he wants to stay CEO of Tesla for at least the next five years and have more controlling shares in the company. This will most likely seal Tesla’s fate with Musk’s, as shareholders will likely approve of this despite his toxicity and lies. As I wrote in my recent article, ‘The Tesla… Continue reading Elon Musk lies about Tesla’s demand, seals its fate as he says he’ll stay CEO with more shares

Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months

A Waymo self-driving car, seen with a driver, stops at a red light outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 31, 2025. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana told CNBC on Tuesday that the Alphabet-owned ride-hailing company has reached 10 million trips, doubling in the… Continue reading Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months

Elon Musk confirms Tesla plan for robotaxis on Austin roads in June

Elon Musk is interviewed on CNBC from the Tesla headquarters in Texas. CNBC Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company will have robotaxis on the streets of Austin, Texas, by the end of June. In an interview with CNBC’s David Faber on Tuesday at the company’s headquarters in Austin, Musk said Tesla aims to… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms Tesla plan for robotaxis on Austin roads in June

Siemens Makes Factory Floors Smarter With Industrial AI

Industrial AI is transforming how factories operate, innovate and scale. The convergence of AI, simulation and digital twins is poised to unlock new levels of productivity, flexibility and insight for manufacturers worldwide — and NVIDIA’s collaboration with Siemens is bringing these technologies directly to factory and shop floors, making advanced automation more accessible. Matthias Loskyll,… Continue reading Siemens Makes Factory Floors Smarter With Industrial AI