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Tesla Robotaxi could hit roads this year, analysts say, as safety data stacks up

Tesla Robotaxi could hit roads this year, analysts say, as safety data stacks up

Ark Invest says 22% of its simulations predict that Tesla will commercialise its first fully autonomous Robotaxi this year off the back of AI progress and solid safety stats.
California to ban new diesel trucks from railyards and ports from 2024 in landmark move

California to ban new diesel trucks from railyards and ports from 2024 in landmark move

California forces truck fleets operating in shipping ports and rail yards to stop buying diesel trucks from January 2024 and phase out their use by 2036.
Daimler debuts new Rizon brand for electric trucks for last mile and city use

Daimler debuts new Rizon brand for electric trucks for last mile and city use

Daimler unveiled new range of electric trucks under Ryzon brand that will be used for urban retail logistics, last-mile deliveries, and municipal work.
UK waste management company begins EV conversion of its rubbish truck fleet

UK waste management company begins EV conversion of its rubbish truck fleet

One of the UK’s largest waste management businesses will partner with EV conversion company Lunaz to convert 10 of its 26 tonne rubbish trucks.
Stellantis strengthens EV supply chain with Australian battery material supply deal

Stellantis strengthens EV supply chain with Australian battery material supply deal

Italian-French car giant Stellantis strikes supply deal battery-grade nickel and cobalt sulphate from the NiWest project in Western Australia.
Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet

Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet

Hertz has electrified 10% of its fleet with a goal of adding tens of thousands more EVs to its fleet by 2025.
Tesla sues German petrol station monopoly over Autobahn charging

Tesla sues German petrol station monopoly over Autobahn charging

A German court case held this week will have massive ramifications for EV charging market competition and the future of Germany’s fast charging network.
Tesla tipped to build South Korea factory after Musk meets president Yoon

Tesla tipped to build South Korea factory after Musk meets president Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol touts his country as an ideal place for a new gigafactory during meeting with Elon Musk.