Author: Shaun Williams

British supermarket chain ASDA has committed £1.3 million to expand its electric vehicle operations, aiming to more than double its fleet of electric grocery delivery vans and install the necessary charging infrastructure across select store locations. The investment is part of ASDA’s broader efforts to decarbonise its logistics operations and improve sustainability in its e-commerce supply chain. By September, 21 stores are expected to transition to fully electric home delivery fleets, with the new vans projected to make over one million customer deliveries in the year following their deployment. While ASDA has not confirmed which specific van models will be…

Tesla has discontinued the steering yoke option for the base variants of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, restricting the feature to the high-performance Plaid versions following a recent round of minor updates to the flagship models. The latest refresh for the Model S and Model X introduces a new front bumper camera, improved ride comfort, updated paint options, and revised exterior styling for the Model S Plaid. While the updates are subtle, Tesla has emphasized enhancements in suspension tuning and cabin insulation to deliver a quieter and smoother driving experience. https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1933347926689910936 Tesla’s decision to limit the yoke…

Polestar has secured a $200 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, an existing shareholder controlled by Eric Li, founder and chairman of China’s Geely Holding Group. The move signals continued support from Geely as Polestar navigates intensifying global competition and the financial headwinds facing the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The cash infusion arrives as Polestar posted a net loss of $190 million in the first quarter of 2025 and follows Volvo Cars’ decision earlier this year to cease further funding and shift full responsibility for the brand to Geely. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Polestar said the funds will be…

Autonomous delivery company Coco Robotics has secured $80 million in new financing to expand its AI platform, grow its fleet of vehicles, and build new enterprise partnerships, the company said on Saturday. The investment, led by existing and new backers including Sam and Max Altman and former Uber executive Ryan Graves, reflects growing confidence in the startup’s real-world approach to autonomous logistics. Coco, which has completed over 500,000 zero-emission deliveries across major cities in the United States and Europe, said the new capital will help it reach a goal of operating 10,000 vehicles by 2026. That milestone would position the…

ÆMotion has unveiled a four-wheeled micro electric vehicle prototype designed to blend the agility of motorcycles with the protective features of compact cars. Presented during Vivatech 2025 in Paris, the vehicle introduces a tilting body system that enables side-to-side motion in corners—similar to motorcycles—while maintaining the structural stability of a four-wheeled frame. The two-passenger prototype represents over a decade of development since the company’s initial research began in 2014. The core concept addresses a well-known vulnerability in motorcycle safety: the inability to stay upright during uncontrolled slips caused by wet surfaces, sharp turns, or poor road conditions. ÆMotion’s EV seeks…

Tesla’s 2026 Model S and Model X refreshes now include a new front bumper camera, marking a notable step in the electric carmaker’s ongoing expansion of autonomous driving capabilities. The camera, positioned just above the grille, is designed to support Tesla’s Autopilot and the company’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature, confirming it serves more than just parking assistance functions. The update aligns the S and X with the Cybertruck and Model Y, both of which already include this forward-facing sensor. This leaves the refreshed Model 3 as the only facelifted Tesla vehicle currently lacking the new camera, raising questions about potential…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said autonomous vehicles, robotics, and autonomous machines will define the current decade, highlighting Nvidia’s expanding role in powering this next wave of innovation. “This is going to be the decade of AV, robotics, autonomous machines,” Huang told CNBC during an interview at the VivaTech conference in Paris. Nvidia provides key hardware and software solutions to the autonomous vehicle industry, including platforms used by companies developing robotaxis and self-driving technologies. Huang’s statement reflects growing momentum in the space, particularly in the U.S. and China, as firms like Waymo, Baidu, and Pony.ai scale up deployments. The U.K. also…

Advisory firm Hilco Streambank is seeking buyers for the intellectual property and related intangible assets of Nikola Corporation, as part of the electric vehicle maker’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The sale, which includes international patents, software platforms, and the NIKOLA® brand, is subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Founded in 2015, Nikola developed battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks and delivered close to 330 units before filing for bankruptcy. The assets now available for acquisition comprise proprietary technologies used in zero-emission Class 8 trucks, including a vehicle-to-cloud software platform for diagnostics and fleet management, as well as over…

Tesla has lowered prices on its remaining inventory of pre-refresh Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States, with discounts reaching as much as $12,000 on demo units. The move follows the introduction of updated versions of both models that bring a range of new features and a price increase. The updated Model S and Model X, unveiled this week, include design enhancements, new paint options, improved suspension, and additional safety features such as a front bumper camera. These updates are accompanied by a $5,000 increase in the base price for each model. To make room for the…

Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is seeking partners, including government and industry players, to rescue the Northvolt Labs research and development facility in Västerås following the insolvency of battery maker Northvolt, the company said. Scania CEO Christian Levin said the company cannot fund the recovery effort alone and is calling for a consortium of industrial players, the Swedish government and the European Commission to take over the site, which employs around 1,100 people and has been described as Northvolt’s “crown jewel.” “We are trying to form a consortium that would partly finance this, but we can’t do it alone, it’s…

Tesla’s planned launch of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe remains on hold due to ongoing regulatory hurdles, according to CEO Elon Musk, who criticized the European Union and national authorities for prolonging the approval process. The electric carmaker had announced in late 2023 its intention to introduce FSD to the European market in 2025. However, Musk said progress has been hampered by slow responses from both the Dutch government, where Tesla’s European headquarters are located, and broader EU institutions. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1932830806596280570 In a statement posted on social media, Musk said Tesla is still awaiting official clearances, describing the situation…

Segway appears close to launching its new entry-level electric scooters, the Ninebot E3 and E3 Pro, in Europe, following their global debut at CES 2025 earlier this year. The Ninebot E3 Pro has already surfaced on websites for European retailers, including France’s Fastride and the Netherlands’ Moevs, suggesting an official launch is imminent. The listed price for the Pro version is €449, with pre-orders now open and availability expected by mid-June. The standard E3 model has yet to be priced for the region but is expected to be more affordable than the Pro. Designed for daily commuting, both models are…