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Technology giant Baidu’s robotaxi platform receives permit to operate in Beijing

Technology giant Baidu’s robotaxi platform receives permit to operate in Beijing

Robotaxi business of Chinese technology giant Baidu receives first ever permit to provide driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing.
Tesla and BYD electric vehicle price war shows EV price cuts are a trend, not a fad

Tesla and BYD electric vehicle price war shows EV price cuts are a trend, not a fad

The price war between Tesla and BYD has been focused mainly on the China market, but is now starting to be felt elsewhere. And that’s good news for consumers.
Candela secures $A30m to accelerate rollout of 30-seat electric hydro-foil ferry

Candela secures $A30m to accelerate rollout of 30-seat electric hydro-foil ferry

A 30-passenger electric hydrofoiling ferry company has $30 million in funding and may soon be operating in Oslo, Stockholm, and New York.
Polestar slashes launch price of new Polestar 3 as China EV price war deepens

Polestar slashes launch price of new Polestar 3 as China EV price war deepens

Update: Polestar explains price cut of new electric SUV launches in China.
Tesla begins Full Self-Driving Beta v11 rollout

Tesla begins Full Self-Driving Beta v11 rollout

Tesla’s much anticipated FSD V11 is finally being rolled out to over 400,000 “testers” in the beta program.
“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training

“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training

Korum Ellis is on a mission to put “bums in seats” of electric planes so pilots can experience how much better they are than fossil fuelled aircraft.
New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority

New Toyota boss remains committed to hydrogen, but steps up EV priority

New Toyota boss says car giant will continue to pursue hydrogen fuel cell technology even as it tries to boost its battery electric efforts.
Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Testing in Arctic Circle shows long haul electric truck heats cabins faster than a diesel truck.