Lucid’s 25,000 Bolt robotaxis will run on Nvidia’s self-driving software

Lucid’s European robotaxi deal now has a driver. Bolt announced today that its fleet of at least 25,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles will run Nvidia’s Alpamayo Stack self-driving software, starting with a data-collection program in Madrid in 2027.

That gives Lucid two robotaxi customers on two different autonomy systems: Nuro’s software for Uber’s Gravity robotaxis in the US, and now Nvidia’s for Bolt in Europe.

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Lexus announces prices for its first 3-row electric SUV in Europe and the US

Lexus announced prices for its first fully electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, with sales set to begin in the US later this year and in Europe in early 2027.

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Volkswagen recalls nearly 73,000 EVs due to faulty batteries

Volkswagen issued a recall affecting nearly 73,000 EVs globally. Until a remedy is available, VW will limit charging on impacted vehicles to 80% of their maximum battery capacity.

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Construction Carnaval: electric equipment comes to Brazil with SDLG

SDLG Brasil has completed its first sale in the South American country, delivering an order of six heavy-duty electric wheel loaders to Brazilian mining, construction, and infrastructure company Grupo Base.

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LiveWire set to show off several new electric motorcycles next month

LiveWire is preparing to bring its biggest electric two-wheeler lineup yet to EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month, including a pair of previously unseen models that will offer a preview of where the electric motorcycle company is headed in 2027.

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Segway launches the $1,999 Xyber Air, bringing its futuristic moped-style e-bike to the masses

When Segway launched the original Xyber last year, it was one of those e-bikes that immediately turned heads. With its futuristic styling, oversized frame, and high-performance off-road ambitions, it looked more like a concept vehicle than something you could actually buy.

Now the company is hoping to capture a much wider audience with the new Segway Xyber Air, a lighter, street-legal version that keeps much of the original’s aggressive styling while fitting neatly into the familiar Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bike categories. 

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Tesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders

Tesla and SpaceX have both formed special committees within their corporate boards to explore the possibility of merging the two companies according to Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies.

The merger could have big consequences not just for Tesla and SpaceX shareholders, but could dilute the retirement savings of everyone with exposure to major stock indices.

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Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles

The new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 331 miles, but in the real world, it will likely go even farther.

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A parking giant with 5,700 sites is taking on apartment EV charging

Apartment and condo residents could get more places to plug in their EVs without their buildings needing a costly electrical upgrade. LAZ Parking and EverCharge are launching a charging service that shares available power among vehicles – an approach the companies say can support up to five times as many charging ports on the same power supply.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 earnings preview: flat revenue, falling profits

Tesla reports its third-quarter 2026 financial results tomorrow, October 21, after the market closes. The earnings call follows at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Wall Street expects revenue to come in flat and earnings per share to drop 10% from a year ago, even though Tesla just beat its own delivery consensus by more than 24,000 vehicles.

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