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Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance

Rivian (RIVN) released its first-quarter earnings Tuesday as the EV maker looks to build upon its momentum from last year. Despite a slow start to 2023, Rivian says it still expects to produce 50,000 vehicles this year. Rivian Q1 2023 earnings preview After producing 9,395 vehicles and delivering 7,946 total units in the first three months of the year, Rivian says it remains on track to hit its…
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Porsche taps former Tesla partner for automated driver assist software

Porsche revealed today a new collaboration with former Tesla partner Mobileye to produce premium Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for future models. Tesla used Mobileye’s computer vision technology (camera-based ADAS), using its EyeQ3 chips, to power its first-generation Highway Autopilot. The partnership ended in a messy breakup in 2016 after a disagreement over how the tech should…
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Waymo adds safety alerts to its robotaxis to protect exit door collisions with cyclists, other cars

Robotaxi developer Waymo is taking passenger and bystander safety to another level using the same technology that already allows its fleet of vehicles to offer autonomous rides around major metropolitan areas. Waymo has now added new audio and visual alerts to inform passengers if a cyclist or other passerby is approaching the exit door. Waymo is a self-driving car project from Google’s parent…
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Nikola (NKLA) revamps its business strategy to focus on North America and fuel cell trucks

Nikola (NKLA) released its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, announcing it will refocus business operations in North America. After building sales momentum in Q1, Nikola says it will focus on what it knows best, including fuel cell trucks. Nikola is refocusing its business in North America Heavy-duty electric vehicle and FCEV maker Nikola said it produced 63 Tre battery electric trucks…
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