It’s a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.
TechCrunch drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and found that incremental improvements build on a solid basic recipe to deliver an affordable EV.
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The conflict in Iran will increase automotive industry supply chain and logistics costs, may jeopardize European auto markets, and spur demand for EVs.
Rivian is aiming for a fast ramp of the R2 this year as it tries to pivot from the low-volume luxury market. But higher-priced versions will appear first.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was a display of iron and steel, and a sprinkling of silicon, computing, and AI for autonomous operation.
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Nissan wasted the Leaf’s global EV leadership and its latest EVs like the Ariya won’t make much of a dent in European sales. But its tiny cars might be the difference.
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