Techcrunch Mobility: Tesla takes great success, begins identification chaos, and the beginning of one EV strikes a milestone

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For 13 years of reports on Timing And its CEO, Elon MuskI watched the rise, and the fall, near Modeses, rose again to the company and its billionaire leader. Musk, known for his willingness to bear the risks, admitted how close the company is to provide bankruptcy before it runs it everywhere.

It was the story of “We are in front of them” that helped convert musk into a symbol of innovation.

His political consensus with President Trump, and most importantly, his activities as an informal leader of the Ministry of Government efficiency have changed the general perception of musk. But it is Tesla that takes the greatest success, including a A decrease in sales of the first quarterworldwide Tesla protests endAnd the share price decreased. And automotive companies, which followed Tesla in EV sales for a long time, take advantage of this opening by providing sweet Trade deals And other incentives.

Big correspondent Rebecca Bilan Trust During the past few months that affected Tesla. Its article will be updated periodically, so be sure to check again.

Can Tesla rise? The recent definitions announced by Trump Tesla can help Since its compounds – and many of their components – are made here in the United States. It may not be enough protection to stop the bleeding. The customs tariff is likely to hurt the energy storage business in Tesla.

The chaos surrounding Trump’s definitions. We have just started knowing how auto and modification companies interact. Some, like FordThey try to move forward and provide discounts to boost sales in the short term. and Volkswagen The agents have told that she is planning Add import fees To the price of imported cars sold in the United States, according to the New York Times.

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A small bird told us that while Timing Certainly, he seems ready to launch the Robotaxi service in Austin this summer, as the car industry was continuing to the city minimal. Others like Waymo and Cruise (again when Cruise was something) tried to get on the right foot by communicating with the largest possible number of stakeholders in the city before starting.

Some government officials also participated in safety concerns about the Tesla brand of autonomy. They are concerned that Tesla cars may have a limited awareness of the ocean because they depend only on cameras, instead of Lidar and Radar, to perceive.

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Deals!

Every calm on the interface of the deal this week. However, there were a few noticeable.

Clear batteryIt is an advanced company from the advanced examination in Massachusetts, A collection of $ 3.2 million In the seed financing round, led by IBEX investors. He also joined the National Ventures, Automotive Ventures and Avesta Fund.

FourierStart the hydrogen, Advance 18.5 million dollars In a series of chain A led by General Catalyst and Paramark Ventures. Among the other participating investors are Airbus Ventures, Borusan Ventures, GSBACKERS and collective MCJ and positive projects.

Windrose technologyBelgium -based EV and with its Chinese roots, plans to submit a request to public subscription in the United States to $ 400 million, The New York Times reported.

Promise readings and other tales

Independent vehicles

Techcrunch correspondent Maxwell is false An interview with the mayor of San Francisco Daniel LoriAnd autonomous vehicles come. Check the video here.

Uber He has I participated in a partnership with the Dubai Road Authority and its transfer In a deal that paves the way for the company to operate AVS in the United Arab Emirates. It does not have its own Uber AVS, so it will depend on partnerships. The first in Dubai will be with the Chinese company Fire.

When talking about Weride, AV obtained a test permit and operation on public roads without a driver In France.

Electric cars, shipping and batteries

Wastingand The company told Techcrunch, a medium -service EV manufacturer, which has officially started production and manufactured the first 100 units for sale. It is a prominent milestone to start starting in California, which was established in 2021. These vehicles will go to many customers, including the thor Industries.

Meanwhile, Harbinger entered the bankruptcy procedures at EV Kant. Wasting Objection To sell Canoo’s assets to its CEO, and perhaps threw pain in the two -month bankruptcy case.

Rural I only handed 8,640 vehicles In the first three months of 2025, the worst annual sign of the company since the end of 2022. The company says it still expects to provide between 46,000 and 51,000 volts by the end of 2025.

Redwood materialsBattery materials and start recycling founded by the previous Tesla Cto JB StraubelOpen a Research and Development Center In San Francisco. The 15,000 square feet facility is equipped in the city’s design area with a laboratory space to support engineers who will eventually work on each point of the battery ecosystem, from chemical engineering and cathode science to software and electrical engineering.