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Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
Tesla’s solar roof is dead. Here’s what went wrong | TechCrunch
Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?
US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
The security review is being performed by the Idaho National Laboratory, and the research is being funded by a company -- or a group of companies -- in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries.
Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles | TechCrunch
Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.
Couples share their biggest money disagreements
Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada | TechCrunch
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million | TechCrunch
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why. | TechCrunch
Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.
Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet | TechCrunch
Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
Unitree and its dancing robots waltz towards record IPO listing in China
The world’s largest humanoid robot maker by sales is set to list in Shanghai on Wednesday, with the initial public offering already having raised 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) and more than 8,000 times oversubscribed, a record for the city’s tech-focused ST…