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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'

Waymo recalls robotaxi software amid school‑bus incidents

Waymo recalls robotaxi software amid school‑bus incidents

Scope of the Recall * Software defect caused 19 documented illegal passes of stopped school buses across Texas and Arizona. * Issue affects the 5th‑generation Automated Driving System (ADS) installed in roughly 2,000 robots. * Vehicles were averaging 2 million miles per week since July 2024, with total mileage exceeding 100

Tesla, Ford, and Waymo Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Milestones Amid EU Standards and U.S. Oversight

Tesla, Ford, and Waymo Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Milestones Amid EU Standards and U.S. Oversight

TL;DR * Tesla's Lidar-Free Autonomous Drive Hits Full Self-Driving Milestone in California, Boosting 15% Fleet Safety Score. * Ford Unveils 2026 Pilot for Autonomous Delivery Vans in Detroit, Slashing Delivery Times by 30% and Labor Costs. * EU Sets Unified Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standard, Mandating AI Transparency and Real-Time V2X

Waymo Car Enters LAPD Standoff, Raising Autonomy Concerns

Waymo Car Enters LAPD Standoff, Raising Autonomy Concerns

Incident Overview * Waymo robotaxi entered an active LAPD standoff at an undisclosed Los Angeles intersection. * Vehicle turned left, progressed toward officers, and avoided a blocked zone for less than 15 seconds. * Scene cleared within five minutes; police helicopter entered the airspace. * Waymo issued a statement describing an alternate trajectory but

Delhi Unveils 3 Autonomous Test Centers; India Orders Heron MK-II UAVs for Surveillance

Delhi Unveils 3 Autonomous Test Centers; India Orders Heron MK-II UAVs for Surveillance

TL;DR * Delhi launches three automated vehicle testing centers to accelerate autonomous vehicle deployment. * Nexperia faces ownership dispute amid supply concerns affecting autonomous vehicle chip production. * India procures Heron MK-II UAVs to bolster autonomous surveillance capabilities. Delhi’s Automated Vehicle Testing Centres Poised to Accelerate Autonomous‑Mobility Rollout Strategic Infrastructure

Flying Cars Integrate EV Parts After Certification, Boosting Modularity

Flying Cars Integrate EV Parts After Certification, Boosting Modularity

TL;DR * China's flying car sector is rapidly developing. Cost control and supply‑chain efficiency provide key advantages for Chinese flying‑car firms * Flying cars can be used with EV parts once certified, boosting modularity Modular EV Parts are Driving Flying‑Car Viability Supply‑Chain Convergence * Chinese firms