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Humanoid robots, despite advances in movement, face persistent challenges in manipulation and reliability, pushing their general deployment timelines further out.

GM pulled CarPlay from its new EVs, but dedicated users are fighting back with a clever, open-source mod that brings the beloved feature right back to the dashboard.

Rivian just laid out its ambitious autonomy plans, revealing an in-house AI chip, a 'Universal Hands-Free' driving system covering millions of miles, and a commitment to lidar for future Level 4 capabilities.

U.S. companies Group14 and Sionic Energy announce a breakthrough with 100% silicon-carbon anodes, promising higher energy density and faster charging for EV batteries.

Rivian unveils a custom AI chip, Universal Hands-Free driving for millions of miles, and an AI assistant, going all-in on in-house autonomy.

Rivian's latest OTA update brings full UWB-powered Digital Key support to Gen 2 R1T and R1S, integrating natively with smartphone wallets and offering seamless unlocking, driving, and sharing.

Waymo's robotaxi charging operations in Santa Monica just hit a noisy roadblock: city officials ordered them to halt overnight charging due to resident complaints about constant beeping and equipment noise. This highlights a critical, growing challenge for AVs: how do they scale their charging without turning neighborhoods into loud, blinking tech hubs?

Edmunds put the new Nissan Leaf and Chevy Equinox EV head-to-head to find America's best affordable EV. Both offer over 300 miles of range for under $40,000, but the Equinox EV edges out the Leaf with more space and better subscription terms, even as the Leaf boasts beloved CarPlay/Android Auto. It's a real EV showdown!