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US-China tech war escalates over EV battery dominance

Lucid CFO bounces after Gravity SUV debut

Lucid chief financial officer Sherry House is leaving to “pursue other opportunities” just days after the automaker fell off the Nasdaq-100 index.

Ford slashes production target for all-electric F-150 Lightning to match demand

Ford will cut production of its all-electric pickup truck in 2024 in an effort to match consumer demand.

The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS first drive: A worthy but pricey all-electric SUV

GM has introduced a smattering of EVs in the past two years: the GMC Hummer SUV and its companion pickup truck, the Cadillac Lyriq and the Silverado EV pickup truck.

Astrobotic ready to launch Peregrine lunar lander in early January

Astrobotic’s first lunar lander is ready for lift-off.

Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi to adopt Tesla’s charging standard

The Volkswagen Group is the latest automaker to announce it will adopt Tesla’s so-called North American Charging Standard (NACS), marking one of the last major automakers to embrace what is now the de facto EV plug in the United States.

The EV tax credit is about to get better, and also harder to find

The federal tax credit for electric vehicles is about to change in one particular way that will make it far more attractive to buyers.

Xiaomi’s first EV is the freshest take on a ‘smartphone on wheels’

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has revealed its first electric car, a sharp-looking sedan called the SU7.

How India will navigate EVs in 2024

India, a major player in the global automotive industry, has started focusing on transitioning to alternative fuels to curb pollution after expanding its…

Here are the 5 EVs that qualify for the full federal tax credit in 2024

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EV startup Fisker struggling to meet internal sales goals, documents show

Fisker remains far from meeting CEO and founder Henrik Fisker’s publicly stated goal of delivering 300 electric SUVs per day globally, according to internal documents viewed by TechCrunch.

United Launch Alliance, Astrobotic ready for early Monday liftoff to the moon

The countdown to launch is on.

United Launch Alliance and Astrobotic launches, Countdown Capital shutdown

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Dextrous Robotics closes up shop

Memphis-based Dextrous Robotics is calling it a day.

LG opens its first US EV charging factory in Texas

LG Electronics has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charger facility outside of South Korea — in Fort Worth, Texas — to capture a share of North America’s competitive EV charging market.

Fisker’s electric Ocean SUV under investigation over braking loss complaints

Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Fisker’s first electric vehicle over braking problems.

International Battery Company powers up with $35M funding to bridge EV gap in India

International Battery Company, a startup developing lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles, has raised $35 million as it plans to bridge the demand-supply gap in the growing EV market in India.

Astrobotic’s lunar lander will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere tomorrow

Astrobotic’s lunar lander will be reentering Earth’s atmosphere over a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean tomorrow afternoon, bringing to a close the failed moon landing mission.

Lordstown Motors founder launches new EV startup with trucks we’ve seen before

The ousted founder of bankrupt EV startup Lordstown Motors has launched a new company called LandX Motors, that prominently displays the same electric pickup truck he once promised would beat Tesla, Ford and General Motors to market.

Palworld Devs Aren’t Worried About A Nintendo Lawsuit

We’re about done with the first month of the year, and 2024’s biggest game is already here in the form of Palworld.

Self-driving vehicle company Aurora cuts 3% of its workforce

Aurora Innovation, the autonomous vehicle technology company aiming to launch a “driverless” self-driving trucks business by the end of 2024, laid off dozens of workers this month, according to sources familiar with the action.

Starship Technologies raises $90M as its sidewalk robots pass 6M deliveries

Sidewalk delivery robot services appear to be stalling left and right, but a pioneer in the concept says it is profitable and has now raised a round of funding to scale up to meet market demand.

Ex-Tesla exec leading Ford skunkworks project to develop low-cost EV

Ex-Tesla and Ford Advanced EV development boss Alan Clarke is leading a Ford skunkworks project to develop a low-cost electric vehicle, TechCrunch has learned.

Guided Energy helps EV fleet managers optimize battery charging

Imagine you work for a car rental agency or a package delivery company and you’re in charge of a fleet of vehicles.