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General Motors (GM) announced a 5.5% year-over-year decline in new vehicle sales for the third quarter, totaling 670,974 units sold. The automaker's all-electric vehicle sales have also decreased significantly, with the Equinox EV down 92.4% compared to last year. This decline comes as consumer enth...
Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe will share insights on the company's journey at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, focusing on the challenges of scaling hardware production amid supply chain issues. Rivian is positioned at the crossroads of AI, software, robotics, and transportation, with Scaringe emphasizing the gr...
On August 4, 2026, Microsoft announced an expansion of its Zero Trust strategy to address the growing attack surface associated with AI agents and autonomous workflows. The updated strategy includes a new 'Zero Trust Assessment' specifically for AI, along with a dedicated framework for DevSecOps. Th...
Recent developments suggest that solid-state batteries could see their first large-scale commercial application in humanoid robots rather than electric vehicles. This shift is driven by three companies that are moving away from collecting real machine data. A Tsinghua University PhD graduate has lef...
Recent discussions suggest that the first large-scale commercial application of solid-state batteries may not be in electric vehicles but rather in humanoid robots. This shift highlights the evolving landscape of robotics and energy storage technologies. Companies are exploring innovative ways to in...
XPeng Inc. (XPEV) has been rated as a Buy since July 2026, indicating a potential technical bottom for the stock. The analysis suggests that XPeng continues to be an attractive contrarian investment, particularly due to its advancements in robotics, electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistanc...
XPeng is advancing its self-developed Turing AI silicon by integrating it into humanoid robots, moving beyond its initial application in intelligent electric vehicles. This initiative is part of a broader Physical AI stack, showcasing XPeng's commitment to diversifying its technology applications....
Hylenr Technologies, a startup based in Hyderabad, has reported the detection of 32 elements, including rare earths and uranium, through its experimental nuclear fusion system. This finding follows over two years of material analysis linked to their lattice confinement fusion research, suggesting a...
In the latest data from Autohome, Geely's Xingyuan electric hatchback emerged as the top-selling car in China, with nearly 197,500 units sold in the first half of 2025. Tesla's Model Y followed closely, securing second place with over 180,000 sales, showcasing the strong demand for electric vehicles...
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have created a new platinum-free catalyst for lithium-oxygen batteries, addressing a significant barrier to their market entry. This innovation could enable electric vehicles to drive cross-country and drones to fly for extended periods, t...
At the Global Digital Summit 2026, Foxconn's chief strategy officer for electric vehicles, Jun Seki, highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence in enhancing the functionality of electric vehicles and humanoid robots. This shift comes as Asian manufacturers seek to compete against...
Pangoo Power, a Chinese company, has partnered with the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems, addressing the growing demand for renewable energy...
On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled its new open-source framework, Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring for Evaluation and Regression Testing, designed to enhance AI evaluations. This innovative tool aims to streamline the process of assessing AI models by providing a structured approach to scoring, which can si...
A new specification has been introduced that empowers developer, compliance, and security teams to create customized policies for agents through portable policy files. This initiative aims to enhance flexibility and control over policy implementation, allowing organizations to tailor their approache...
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot, once heralded as a revolutionary tool for software development, is now facing a decline in its prominence. As of October 2023, the platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence to assist programmers by suggesting code snippets and improving productivity, is experiencin...
Researchers at the IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid have successfully developed a scalable manufacturing method for carbon-based materials. This innovative technique, unveiled recently, aims to enhance the production efficiency of carbon materials, which are crucial for various applications, incl...
A significant event occurred recently when a major tech company announced its latest product launch. The unveiling took place during a live-streamed event on October 15, 2023, at their headquarters in Silicon Valley. The company aims to revolutionize the market with this innovative device, which pro...
Tesla has announced plans to commence production of its Optimus robot in the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant shift from its traditional electric vehicle manufacturing at the Fremont plant. This transition is part of the company's broader strategy to embrace a robotics-first future, as...
Leapmotor, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to commence deliveries of its T03 compact car in September, with the larger C10 sports utility vehicle scheduled for release in October across Europe. This rollout comes one year after Stellantis acquired a 20% stake in the Chinese startup, signal...
In a historic milestone for the automotive industry, Chinese consumer electric vehicle sales surged by 28.6% year-on-year in July, surpassing sales of internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time. According to the China Passenger Car Association, this shift marks a significant turning poin...
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