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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

The Truth About Cars

Earlier today, Reuters reported that the automaker had ditched its efforts to develop the car and would look instead at developing autonomous taxis on the platform that would have underpinned it. It now seems that Tesla is following suit, despite repeated promises that it would develop a mass-market EV at a reasonable price.

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VinFast announces new EV facility in India

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Over half of VinFast’s 1H23 sales were to parent company VinGroup’s taxi firm Both parties agreed to work towards a total investment of $2 billion into the EV facility. “EV manufacturing companies are not only important economic drivers but also powerful accelerators to the State’s green vision.

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In Tamil Nadu, Ola is building the world’s largest electric vehicle hub

Electric Vehicles India

The report claims the state government has approved Ola’s plan to acquire the land in what could be one of the largest factory deals in the Indian auto industry. According to recent reports, the company also plans to launch its EV taxi service in Bangalore.

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BYD: Autonomous Vehicles Are "Basically Impossible"

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BYD, China’s largest electric automaker, isn’t as gung-ho about autonomous vehicles as many other auto industry giants. Rather than employing the tech on China’s roads, BYD feels that advanced automation is best as a manufacturing tool. & [Image: Robert Way via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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137. BATTERY MANAGEMENT IS DISRUPTING THE VALUE CHAIN IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES: THE CHANGING SUPPLY CHAIN — PART 2

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At a market capitalization exceeding $700 billion, Tesla enjoys a unique financial position among all auto manufacturers to expand its investments in electric vehicles and infrastructure. We are in the midst of deep disruption to the auto industry. There is a split opinion among auto manufacturers.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

From charging stations and battery manufacturers to renewable energy providers, the shift towards electric autos in India has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector and create a plethora of new job opportunities. Mahindra & Mahindra is another major player in the electric auto industry.

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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