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Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here
A Nevada event aimed at a niche audience of fleet managers could mark a milestone in clean transportation.
EV & Mobility
Stories tagged ev & mobility.
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Drone pilots can now analyze crashes and count crowds with SkyeBrowse app
A drone can capture an entire crash scene or a packed event in seconds. Now, AI is getting better at telling crews what they’re looking at. SkyeBrowse has rolled out two new AI-powered workflows: Crush Analysis and Claims, designed for vehicle crash investigations and insurance work, and Crowd…
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Flytrex wants its delivery drones waiting before you even order food
Drone delivery has gotten pretty good at the flying part. The harder problem has often been getting a freshly prepared meal from the restaurant to the drone quickly enough. Flytrex is now trying to solve that bottleneck by putting the drones at the restaurant before the order comes in. more…
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minerals-oracle-x402 1.2.2
Deterministic Web3 x402 Critical Minerals & Battery Passport Compliance Oracle for Autonomous AI Agents on Polygon Network
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pysillaprism 0.2.1
Transport-agnostic client library for the Silla Prism EV wallbox over MQTT
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vivo Y600i silently unveiled with an 8,000mAh battery
vivo has silently added a new model to its Y600 lineup in China. The new variant is called the vivo Y600i and it arrives with an 8,000mAh battery and a large 6.87-inch display. It joins the recently announced vivo Y600 Turbo and the Y600 Pro. The Y600i is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset…
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Skydio unveils F10, MegaDock and software for autonomous drone fleets
Skydio is making a pretty dramatic statement about where it thinks the drone industry is headed: not toward another pocket-sized camera drone, but toward fleets of autonomous flying machines that can respond to emergencies, inspect infrastructure, and patrol large properties with very little human…
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pypowerwall 0.18.0
Python module to access Tesla Energy Gateway for Powerwall and solar power data
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Global Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Reported to Get Smaller Batteries Compared to China Models
A social media post now claims that global models of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max may have lower-capacity batteries than their Chinese counterparts. The information is reportedly buried in HyperOS code and has revealed a 14 percent and 17 percent drop in capacity for each model, respectively.
Digit.in
Vivo V80 India launch soon: From confirmed specs to expected price, here is what we know
Vivo is preparing to expand its V-series in India, with the Vivo V80 scheduled to launch on October 6. The company has already revealed several details about the upcoming smartphone, including its design, display, battery and camera. The Vivo V80 will feature Zeiss-tuned cameras and a “Cold-Carved…
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Vivo launches new budget phone with 8,000mAh battery, IP69 rating and 120Hz display
Vivo has launched the Y600i in China at CNY 1,999 (about $300) for a single 6GB RAM and 256GB storage model. The phone combines an 8,000mAh battery and 44W charging with a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50MP rear camera, and IP68 and IP69 protection, with sales starting on…
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pypowerwall 0.17.4
Python module to access Tesla Energy Gateway for Powerwall and solar power data
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Vivo Y600i Launched With 8,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera: Price, Specifications
Vivo Y600i has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Friday. The smartphone is set to go on sale in the country on September 30 via the Vivo China online store. The Vivo Y600i is offered in three colour options, namely Baby’s Breath, Clear Blue, and Polar Night Black (translated…
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Tesla: FSD fährt in Brüsseler 30er-Zonen zu schnell
Kurz vor der Abstimmung zur EU-weiten Zulassung von FSD zeigt eine Studie, dass Teslas Fahrassistent es mit der Geschwindigkeit nicht so genau nimmt. (Tesla, Elektroauto)
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GM’s Experimental EV from 1969
Electricity is the once and future drivetrain for automobiles, but until the advent of lithium batteries their capabilities were somewhat modest. One EV blip on the automotive timeline is the …read more
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South Africa’s car exports face an EV reckoning
Executives warn next-generation vehicle platforms could bypass South Africa despite a new EV tax break.
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Tesla is beginning Semi electric truck deliveries
The Semi was first unveiled in 2017 and production was expected to start in 2019
GSMArena
HMD Vibe2 Pro is launching next week with a 6,000mAh battery
HMD launched the Vibe2 in India in May, and the company has now confirmed that the lineup is expanding with a new Pro variant. HMD has also revealed several key specifications and the launch date for the upcoming Vibe2 Pro. The HMD Vibe2 Pro will launch in India on September 29. It will be powered…
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Sources: AI chip startup DensityAI, founded by ex-Tesla Dojo team members, is in talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a $10B valuation (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information)
Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information: Sources: AI chip startup DensityAI, founded by ex-Tesla Dojo team members, is in talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a $10B valuation — DensityAI, an AI chip startup founded just a year ago by former leaders of Tesla's Dojo supercomputer program…
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Honor officially intros phone with 11,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
The Honor X9e Pro is a new mid-range smartphone featuring a large battery and 5G connectivity. It is now available for pre-order in Malaysia.
The Information (teasers)
Startup Founded by ex-Tesla Dojo Leaders Nears $10 Billion Valuation
DensityAI, an AI chip startup founded just a year ago by former leaders of Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer program, is in advanced talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in a round that would value it at $10 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. The valuation is…
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tesla-protocol 3.0.0
Tesla vehicle-command, fleet-telemetry and energy protobuf bindings for Python
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Every Galaxy S Ultra has had the same size battery, but that’s about to change
How has the battery powering the Galaxy S Ultra series evolved over the years? “Not so much,” or maybe “not at all,” might be the most accurate answer. Thankfully, according to the latest rumors, things are about to change forever for the Galaxy S Ultra lineup. 2027 might be the year when the…
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Lowe's Now Flies Painter's Tape to Charlotte Yards in 20 Minutes
Lowe's launched drone delivery from its Matthews, N.C. store with Wing and DoorDash: 100+ items, 2.5 lb limit, 5-mile radius. Wing flies every order.
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FCC Says $5B Flowed Into US Drones. Its Own Filing Counts Pledges
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr touts $5 billion in new US drone investment. The agency's own footnotes mix funding rounds, a valuation and five-year pledges.
The Verge
Here’s the Tesla Semi… again
Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers…
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Mivi One goes official with a 6.75-inch display and 6,000mAh battery
Mivi, the Indian electronics brand known for its audio products, has officially entered the smartphone market with the launch of the Mivi One 5G. The Mivi One is a budget 5G phone that comes with a 6.75-inch LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4…
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Amazon Tells Packed Westborough Room Its Drones Are Coming Anyway
Hundreds packed Amazon's Prime Air forum in Westborough, Mass. No resident spoke in favor. Amazon says its drones are coming anyway, pending approvals.
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LG launches affordable 14-inch laptop with Intel Wildcat Lake and 30.5 hours battery life
The new LG Gram Book AI 2026 has now reached the US. Powered by Intel Wildcat Lake, the new model starts at $799.99 with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and Intel Core 5 315. It's still super lightweight at 2.9 lbs and 0.6 inches thin, and is said to last up to 30.5 hours in official tests.
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Stress-assisted conductivity retention in high-iodine LiBH₄ thin films
All-solid-state lithium batteries require solid materials that allow lithium ions to move efficiently. Lithium borohydride (LiBH₄) is a promising material for this purpose because its high-temperature hexagonal phase supports rapid lithium-ion transport.
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untaped 7.1.0
A batteries-included CLI for DevOps workflows.
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pamoja-power 0.2.0
Duty cycling and an energy-aware governor that stretches work as the battery drains and holds its mode against a wandering charge.
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Huawei launches tablet with 12-inch 2.8K 144Hz display, 10,100mAh battery and 50MP camera
Huawei has started pre-sales for its new MatePad Air Z tablet in China with a 12-inch 144Hz LCD and Kirin T93SD processor. It also features a 10,100mAh battery, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the soft-light version uses a different Kirin chip.
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A EV truck with a TV built into a front trunk for tailgating? Ford wants to patent the idea
Ford's patent for what looks very like the Ford Fathom shows a multi-use front trunk including the option to house a TV
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Huawei starts pre-sales for tablet with 12-inch 2.8K 144Hz display and 10,100mAh battery
Huawei has started pre-sales for its new MatePad Air Z tablet in China with a 12-inch 144Hz LCD and Kirin T93SD processor. It also features a 10,100mAh battery, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the soft-light version uses a different Kirin chip.
Electrek
Volkswagen delays its electric minibus for the US — again
Volkswagen’s electric minibus will not return for the 2027 model year as expected, after another delay. more…
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5 million robots are now at work in factories worldwide, reports the IFR
China still leads the world in industrial robot installations, but the U.S. and Germany are also significant markets, found the IFR. The post 5 million robots are now at work in factories worldwide, reports the IFR appeared first on The Robot Report.
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Bentley's debut EV is a £173k luxury missile in SUV form that can out-accelerate supercars
Bentley's upcoming Torcal offers massive range, huge performance and lashings of luxury
Electrek
Tesla ‘FSD’ sped in 55% of Brussels 30 km/h zones ahead of EU vote
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” broke the speed limit in 55% of the 30 km/h segments a Belgian road safety group tested in Brussels, averaging 44 km/h where the legal limit is 30 km/h. The results land less than two weeks before EU member states vote on approving FSD across the whole bloc…
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Oppo’s new flagship earbuds offer dual drivers, Dynaudio tuning, adaptive ANC, and up to 53 hours of battery
Oppo’s Enco X4 flagship earbuds pair Dynaudio-tuned dual drivers with adaptive noise cancellation, high-resolution audio support, upgraded calling, and up to 53 hours of battery life. Currently exclusive to China, they're expected to make their way to global markets in the coming months.
TNW
Volkswagen is selling more EVs than petrol cars in Germany, and building them in Spain
Volkswagen is now taking more orders for electric cars than for petrol and diesel in Germany, its home market and the largest in Europe, and has cancelled planned extra shifts at Wolfsburg while adding them at Emden and Zwickau. The four budget models driving the shift have taken about 100,000…
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France and Italy Deny CIA Warned of Russian Ship-Launched Drones
Macron and Italy's defense minister deny a report that the CIA warned of Russian Gerbera drones launched from ships in the Mediterranean.
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Lowe’s is now delivering tools by drone in as little as 20 minutes
Lowe’s is taking the “I need one more thing” problem to the sky. The home improvement retailer has launched a drone delivery pilot in Matthews, North Carolina, allowing eligible DIY customers and professionals to order a limited selection of tools, paint supplies, and household essentials through…
Electrek
NHTSA investigates comma.ai’s openpilot over 5 crashes that killed 3
NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into comma.ai’s aftermarket driver assistance devices after five crashes where cars running openpilot plowed into stopped or slow-moving vehicles in their own lane. Two of those crashes killed three people. The probe covers an estimated 30,000 comma three…
TNW
Audi beat the EV range record by 133km, and beat its own WLTP figure by 72%
The reigning European Rally Champion drove an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 1,338 kilometres across Poland on a single charge, a Guinness World Record, at 7.09 kWh per 100 kilometres. The car’s official WLTP range is 777 kilometres, and the drive took more than 45 hours, which puts the average speed…
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DJI Osmo 360 II gets better night video and cloud backups
Imagine filming a sunset, a crowded city street, or a wild mountain trail without ever having to decide where to point your camera. That’s the appeal of a 360 camera: you capture the entire scene and worry about the framing later. DJI is now making that idea even more compelling with a new Osmo 360…
Electrek
Thinking about buying a second car? Here’s a $1,000 alternative
Being a one-car family works great right up until the moment two people need to be in two different places. Maybe your spouse took the car to work, but you need to grab groceries. Maybe you’ve got to pick up a kid from daycare. Perhaps you’re meeting a friend for coffee, heading to the gym, or just…
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untaped 7.0.0
A batteries-included CLI for DevOps workflows.