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Definitions, definitions, definitions. If there is one certainty at this unconfirmed moment, then this is: the policy of American tariffs is likely to change again. As of Friday morning, there is a 90 -day stand on the “mutual” tariff placed in most countries. However, the basic definitions remain by 10 %, and President Trump raised the tariffs against China to about 145 %.

The Wedbush Securities Analyst cut its price goals apple and Timing Because definitions threaten Both operations disrupted.

However, they are barely the only American companies that expect to feel pain – then decide whether to go to customers. The temporary suspension of the high tariffs on the goods imported from Mexico and Canada provide relief to the transportation sector. However, the sector, especially any EV companies that use LFP batteries (Lithium Iron Phosphate), are highly exposed thanks to the huge tariffs placed on China’s imports.

We will follow the problem of definitions closely, and its effects will not run for several months.

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Nearly a year ago, a small bird gave us a tip that sparked a period of months for more information about the start of EV’s secret running Car list. And a boy, have we discovered a lot. Major correspondent Sean Okan He has everyone Details in this storyIncluding Jeff Bezos supports the company, along with other prominent supporters such as Mark Walter, the dominant owner of La Dodgers and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, and Thomas Tul, a major investor for Re: Build Manufacturing.

But there is a lot, including the story of the origin of Slate and its business model, in addition to a second story that confirms a The last spy shot of its first productEV EV truck.

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Deals!

Welp, I must admit that I haven’t seen this deal to come. I am talking about it Clear engines Buy up to up some NicolasAssets outside bankruptcy.

Yes, the founder of Nicolas and former CEO, Tiffor Milton, who was convicted of securities fraud and was recently pardoned by President Trump, He wanted those assets. Milton was met with a lukewarm reception. But Lucid was the winner, after he committed about $ 30 million in cash and cash considerations against the factory, the Nicolas rental contract at its headquarters in Phoenix, and “some machines, equipment and stock”, according to a report.

Other deals caught my attention …

Ayan CapitalWhich provides halal vehicle financing that serves private and commercial drivers who are looking for halal alternatives to buy low carbon emissions, raised 25 million pounds (32.6 million dollars) in Financing compatible with Sharia One partners of the institutional debt provider of growth.

NounsStart and maintenance of European Li -Eyon battery, Collect 6 million euros On a tour led by the Found Fund Shift4Good Fund, with the participation of Fair Capital Impact Fund and Goeie Grotten Impact Fund. 3 million euros are currently collected from debt financing.

NoroStarting the independent vehicles represented in California, Insurance of 106 million dollars In the E series. The increase, which was a lower tour, raised the total funding of Noro to 2.2 billion dollars and its evaluation to 6 billion dollars. This is a decrease in the 8.6 billion dollar evaluation after the money secured after the $ 600 million series D. Management, Greylock Partners and Xn LP- as well as strategic partners.

ParallelAnd that develops independent electrical charging technology, I collected a 38 million dollar tour in a chain b Under Anthos Capital, with the participation of Fund Collaworath Fund, Connerent Ventures and Riot Ventures, among other things.

Promise readings and other tales

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Elon MuskThe Ministry of Governmental efficiency in the National Traffic Safety Administration has made the employees “affected by an impartially” work On the safety of vehicle automation.

April She plans to use the automatic driving programs that you developed Road to Enhancing the advanced driver assistance system Starting from 2027.

Independent vehicles

And emo You are preparing to use data from robotics, including video from the interior cameras associated with the identities of the contestants, to train artificial intelligence models, according to what he said An improvised version of its privacy policy Researcher Jane Manchon Wong found.

Meanwhile, Waymo Robotaki caused Santa Monica Traffic congestion at Chick-Fil-A After stumbling at the entrance to the driving.

Zoo It publishes a small fleet of testing vehicles that have been updated on Los Angeles streets.

Electric cars, shipping and batteries

Kant CEO Anthony Aquila Bankruptcy can be purchased EV startup assetsJudge this week’s judge.

Elon MuskPolitical activities, which fed Tesla global protests, affect the company’s sales. Tesla lists are used It has risen. Other brands, which are still late in Tesla in total sales, are witnessing an increase. For example, Polycyttar Sales jumped in the first quarter On discounts such as “Tesla Conquest” reward.