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Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year

Lyft’s European expansion will include Chinese-made robotaxis. The U.S. ride-hailing company announced Monday it has made a strategic partnership with Baidu to deploy the Chinese tech giant’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles across several European markets. The companies want to launch robotaxi services in Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026, pending regulatory approval. If approved,… Continue reading Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year

Trump will slow, but may not stop the rise of electric vehicles

For consumers, the most visible change is the elimination of tax credits of up to $7,500 for electric vehicle purchases and leases. Sales of Teslas are plunging. General Motors and other automakers are increasing production of big pickups and SUVs. Republicans have killed incentives for electric vehicle purchases. Electric vehicles have clearly lost momentum in… Continue reading Trump will slow, but may not stop the rise of electric vehicles

Clean Technica: EVs Lead 5 Vehicle Categories in California004135

As I wrote earlier today, Tesla sales may have dropped a lot, but the brand still stands well above the crowd and carries the California EV market. That said, some other EVs are doing well, especially in their vehicle classes. In fact, there are 8 vehicle classes where electric vehicles made it into the top… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Lead 5 Vehicle Categories in California004135

Clean Technica: Tesla Still Stands Alone in California EV Market004134

As I wrote the other day, California’s EV sales dipped slightly in Q2 year over year, and the big cause of that was Tesla sales crashing by 18.3%. That also means non-Tesla California EV sales rose in Q2, quite a lot actually. Nonetheless, even with these dueling trends, Tesla still stands levels above other EV… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Still Stands Alone in California EV Market004134

German Manager Magazin: Tesla Autopilot: US court gives Tesla complicit with an accident with a high fine004354

A jury in the US state of Florida has the carmaker Tesla After a fatal accident, condemned to pay $ 243 million. The lawsuit referred to an accident from April 2019, in which a man with his Tesla Model S drove over a cross with about 100 kilometers per hour and crashed into a parked… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla Autopilot: US court gives Tesla complicit with an accident with a high fine004354

The Honda Prologue had a big month as sales shot up 83% in July

The Honda Prologue remained one of the top-selling EVs in the US after sales surged 83% in July. Honda’s electric SUV outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5 last month. Honda Prologue EV sales charge up in July Honda set several US sales records last month for light trucks (86,700) and electrified vehicles… Continue reading The Honda Prologue had a big month as sales shot up 83% in July

Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)

Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims up to $243 million. This is a significant blow to Tesla – although it will likely be appealed. Update: This article has been updated to better explain the amount that Tesla has… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million (updated)

Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages

The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. We reported on this case at trial in Miami last month. The case attempts to place some responsibility on Tesla for creating complacency with drivers, who were led to… Continue reading Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages