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Seattle-based startup Electric Era, founded by ex-SpaceX engineers, has launched AI-powered EV charging stations under its RetailEdge platform. These voice-activated devices chat with drivers, answer queries, tell jokes, and promote deals while optimizing energy use. This innovation aims to transform charging into an engaging retail experience, potentially reshaping EV infrastructure.
Cloud costs can quickly spiral when finance teams lack real-time visibility into engineering spend. Join the free virtual FinOps Excellence Summit, hosted by Harness on July 16th, to learn how leading companies like United Airlines are successfully embedding cost controls into their software delivery pipelines.
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Former Ford CEO Mark Fields remains cautiously optimistic about electric vehicles amid waning consumer demand and the end of federal tax credits. He urges automakers to sustain investments in EV development to compete with rivals like Tesla and Chinese firms, warning that hesitation risks obsolescence. Persistence will pay off in the long term.
Chinese automaker BYD is launching "Flash Charging" technology in Europe, enabling five-minute EV charges for hundreds of kilometers via a single-cable megawatt system. This innovation, building on successes in China, aims to reduce range anxiety and outpace rivals like Volkswagen. Amid trade tensions, BYD plans local production by 2028, positioning itself as a mobility leader.
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Tesla faces scrutiny in South Korea over battery failures in about 4,500 vehicles, causing charging issues and inoperability, with refurbished replacements sparking criticism. This risks subsidy loss, eroding market share amid competition from Hyundai and Kia. The crisis highlights broader EV battery reliability challenges, potentially impacting Tesla globally.
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