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Genesis GV90 EREV, Afeela EV, and Kia EV6 NACS Shift Reshape Luxury EV Market Amid Tech and Charging Revolution

Genesis GV90 EREV, Afeela EV, and Kia EV6 NACS Shift Reshape Luxury EV Market Amid Tech and Charging Revolution

TL;DR * Tesla FSD V14.2 completes 2,732-mile US coast-to-coast drive with zero disengagements, setting new autonomy benchmark * Waymo faces public scrutiny over curbside parking in San Francisco, raising legal questions about AV access to public street space * Genesis GV90 EREV SUV to launch in mid-2026 with 50% range

China Mandates EV Emergency Door Releases by 2027 Reshaping Global Tech Standards

China Mandates EV Emergency Door Releases by 2027 Reshaping Global Tech Standards

TL;DR * China mandates mechanical emergency door releases on all new EVs by Jan 2027, targeting Tesla-style retractable handles after 15+ crash-related deaths * UBTECH Robotics deploys 100+ Walker S2 humanoid robots at China-Vietnam border for passenger guidance and facility inspection, marking first real-world deployment * Waymo pilots Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant

Tesla, Waymo, Uber Align on $50–$150 Robotaxi Mess Fees as 2026 Scalability Push Gains Momentum

Tesla, Waymo, Uber Align on $50–$150 Robotaxi Mess Fees as 2026 Scalability Push Gains Momentum

TL;DR * SK Telecom unveils A.X K1, South Korea’s first 519B-parameter AI model for Korean-language reasoning, deployed via Ministry of Science and ICT initiative * Tesla’s robotaxi rollout in Austin faces $50–$150 cleanup fees for rider-induced messes, with Waymo and Uber implementing similar policies ahead of 2026

VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

TL;DR * Volkswagen tests autonomous Gen.Urban vehicles without steering wheels or pedals in Wolfsburg, Germany, as part of real-world passenger experience trials ahead of 2026 production scaling. * Tesla begins unsupervised robotaxi operations in Austin, Texas, with Model Y units spotted driving without occupants, ahead of planned fleet doubling and

Waymo Robotaxi Delivers Baby in San Francisco as AI Detects Distress, Outpaces EMS by 5 Minutes

Waymo Robotaxi Delivers Baby in San Francisco as AI Detects Distress, Outpaces EMS by 5 Minutes

TL;DR * Waymo Robotaxi Delivers Baby in San Francisco, Highlighting Safety Systems in Autonomous Vehicles * Rivian Launches AI-Powered Autonomy+ Subscription with 20x Improvement in Critical Disengagements * Uber and WeRide Launch Robotaxi Service in Dubai, Expanding Autonomous Mobility in Middle East * Tesla Expands FSD v14.1 to 9,200 Miles Between

Global EV & Tech News: Kia Hybrid, Guozi Robotics, EU ZEV, Nvidia Chips, GAC EVs

Global EV & Tech News: Kia Hybrid, Guozi Robotics, EU ZEV, Nvidia Chips, GAC EVs

TL;DR * Uber launches QR-based metro ticketing in Bengaluru via ONDC, integrating public transit with ride-hailing app * Kia unveils second-generation Seltos with hybrid powertrain, V2L charging, and 12.3-inch dual screens for global rollout starting 2026 * Hithium’s Texas plant achieves mass production of battery packs using Guozi Robotics’ automated

Tesla Optimus Robot Falls During Miami Demo, Exposing Heavy Reliance on Teleoperation Amid Competitor Advancements

Tesla Optimus Robot Falls During Miami Demo, Exposing Heavy Reliance on Teleoperation Amid Competitor Advancements

TL;DR * Tesla's Optimus robot crashes during public demo in Miami, raising questions over teleoperation vs. true autonomy in humanoid robotics * Waymo reports 450,000 weekly paid robotaxi rides as Tiger Global launches $250M fund targeting 10x safer autonomous driving * Horizon Robotics unveils fourth-gen BPU 'Riemann'