XPeng robotics raises $900M at $6.3B valuation for humanoid robot push
XPeng's robotics unit secured the largest single-round private financing in China's embodied AI history, signaling major investor appetite for humanoid robots.
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China tightens restrictions on electric door handles, forcing Tesla to recall 3M vehicles
New Chinese regulations on electric door handles trigger a massive Tesla recall, highlighting tightening auto safety standards in China.
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China EV sales surge to record 44% BEV share in July as petrol models crash 44%
Plug-in vehicles reached a record 65% market share in China in July, with pure EVs at 44%, accelerating the decline of internal combustion engine cars.
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Tesla loses another senior chip engineer to ex-Dojo startup DensityAI
Shishuang Sun, a five-year Tesla AI hardware architect on Dojo and Autopilot, leaves for DensityAI, continuing a talent drain from Tesla's chip team.
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BYD Da Han launches as global flagship sedan, challenging premium automakers
BYD's new Da Han sedan aims to compete directly with top global premium models, marking an escalation in its international ambitions.
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Tesla Semi enters Europe with its largest order to date
Tesla's electric semi truck expands into the European market and secures its biggest single order so far.
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Starlink becomes largest ISP in Zimbabwe by subscriber count
SpaceX's Starlink has overtaken all competitors to become Zimbabwe's biggest internet provider, marking a milestone for satellite broadband in Africa.
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Translucent Energy adds 1.3 GW solar factory in South Carolina
A new large-scale solar factory in South Carolina highlights the growth of US solar manufacturing, particularly in red states.
CleanTechnica
Canada debates market-driven industrial policy as Carney pushes C$25B fund
Mark Carney's proposed C$25 billion Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund reignites debate over government versus market-led industrial development.
CleanTechnica
American Southwest faces existential water crisis from Colorado River depletion
Seven US states dependent on the Colorado River confront a worsening water crisis that threatens millions of residents.
CleanTechnica
Hydrogen generator used to charge electric ship at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura demonstrated a hydrogen power unit charging a commercial electric vessel on the Thames, showcasing hydrogen's role in maritime decarbonization.
CleanTechnica
Heybike launches low-cost 28 MPH full-suspension moped-style e-bike
Heybike's new Titan e-bike offers full suspension and moped styling at an aggressive price point, expanding its product lineup.
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