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Uber invests $1.25 billion in Rivian to buy up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis

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Today, Uber has announced a $1.25 billion investment in Rivian through 2031. Uber “or its fleet partners” is now expected to purchase 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis in the first phase, with the option to add 40,000 more in 2030. Initial commercial robotaxi deployments using the Rivian R2 are now planned for San Francisco and Miami in 2028, then… Read more…

2026 Xiaomi SU7 arrives with LiDAR as a standard feature and upgraded chassis

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Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 model year 2026 refresh with key notable upgrades to all trims, with the standard SU7 starting at RMB 219,900 ($31,870). The new SU7 gets a performance boost, a new, better-tuned chassis, better suspension and ADAS tech as standard. 2026 Xiaomi SU7 All trims rely on the V6S Plus electric motor. The Standard and Pro trims… Read more…

Microchip’s BZPACK mSiC power modules target harsh environments with >1,000-hour HV-H3TRB performance


Microchip Technology has introduced its BZPACK mSiC power modules, a new silicon carbide module family aimed at industrial and renewable-energy systems that have to survive heat, humidity, and high voltage over long operating lives. The key selling point is environmental robustness. Microchip says the modules are tested to meet High Humidity High Voltage High Temperature… Read more…