Techcrunch Mobility: Tesla takes a hit, chaos price

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During the 13 years of report on Tesla and his CEO, Elon MuskI looked at the increase, the fall, near the Miss and the rise of the company and its billionaire leader. Musk, known for his desire to take risks, admitted to what extent the company was close to the bankruptcy before turning everything.

It was this scenario “US against them” that helped transform musk into a symbol of innovation.

His political alignment with President Trump, and more importantly, his activities as unofficial leader of the Ministry of Effectiveness of the Government, have changed the perception of the public’s musk. But it is Tesla who takes the greatest success, including a drop in sales of the first quarter, from the world’s world demonstrations to withdrawal and a decrease in the course of action. And car manufacturers, who have long been lying on Tesla in sales of electric vehicles, take advantage of this opening by offering sweet trade offers and other incentives.

The main journalist Rebecca Bellan has documented the moments in recent months that affected Tesla. His article will be periodically updated, so be sure to check.

Can Tesla bounce? The recent prices announced by Trump could help Tesla because its vehicles – and many of its components – are manufactured here in the United States. It may not be enough to protect the bleeding. And prices will probably harm Tesla energy storage activities.

Chaos surrounding the prices implemented by Trump will linger. We are just starting to see how car manufacturers react and adapt. A bit like Fordtry to get ahead and provide discounts to increase short -term sales. And Volkswagen He told dealers that he planned to add imports to the price of imported cars sold in the United States, according to the New York Times.

A little bird

A little bird told us that during Tesla Definitely seems to launch a Robotaxi service in Austin this summer, awareness of the automaker for the city has been thin. Others like Waymo and Cruise (at the time when Cruise was one thing) tried to get off on the right foot, connecting with as many stakeholders in the city as possible before the launch.

Some government representatives have also shared security problems concerning the Tesla autonomy brand. They worry Tesla’s cars could have a more limited awareness of the environment because they only count on cameras rather than on the Lidar and the radar, for perception.

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Offers!

All silent on the agreement of the agreement this week. However, there were a few to note.

Obvious batteryAn advanced startup of advanced battery inspection based in Massachusetts, collected $ 3.2 million in a seed financing round by Ibex Investors. Nationwide Ventures, Automotive Ventures and Avesta Fund also joined.

LordThe hydrogen startup, has collected $ 18.5 million in a round series led by General Catalyst and Paramark Ventures. Other participating investors include Airbus Ventures, Borusan Ventures, GSBACKERs, MCJ collective and positive Ventures.

Wind technologyAn EV manufacturer based in Belgium and with Chinese roots, plans to file an IPO in the United States at 400 million dollars, reported the New York Times.

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Autonomous vehicles

Techcrunch Reporter Maxwell Zeff Interviewed the mayor of San Francisco Daniel LurieAnd autonomous vehicles come. Discover the video here.

Uber has established a partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority in an agreement which opens the way to the company to exploit AVS in the city of the United Arab Emirates. Uber does not have his own BC, so he will rely on partnerships. His first in Dubai will be with a Chinese company Not.

Speaking of Weride, the company AV obtained a driver’s test and public exploitation permit in France.

Electric vehicles, loads and batteries

Presage,, An average electric vehicle manufacturer has officially started production and has manufactured its first 100 -up units, the company told Techcrunch. This is a notable step for the Startup based in California, which was founded in 2021. These vehicles will go to several customers, including the VR Thor Industries giant.

Meanwhile, Harbinger also inserted himself into the bankruptcy procedure of the startup EV Canoe. Harbinger has filed an objection to the sale of Cannoo assets to his CEO, potentially throwing a key in the 2 month bankruptcy.

Rivian Delivered only 8,640 vehicles in the first three months of 2025, the worst quarterly brand of the company since the end of 2022. The company claims that it still expects to deliver between 46,000 and 51,000 electric vehicles by the end of 2025.

Sequoia materialsThe startup of materials and battery recycling founded by the old CTO Tesla JB Straubelopened a research and development center in San Francisco. The installation of 15,000 square feet located in the city design district is equipped with the laboratory space to support engineers who will eventually work on each point of the battery, chemical genius and science ecosystem with software and electrical engineering.