Electric Vehicles

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Collaborative robots operating on an assembly line at GM's Factory Zero, with a backdrop suggesting a reduction in human workforce presence.
Robotics & Automation

Cobots at GM Factory Zero Amplify Job Displacement Fears

At General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the expansion of collaborative robots directly coincided with workforce reductions affecting over 1,000 employees.

Benjamin Carter·June 28, 2026
Silhouettes of executives leaving the Lucid Motors building at dusk, with a Lucid Air EV in the foreground, symbolizing leadership changes.
Founders & Leaders

Lucid Motors Loses Key Engineering Executives Amid Leadership Changes

Just weeks after Silvio Napoli took the helm as CEO, Lucid Motors has seen the departure of its senior VP of engineering and digital, Emad Dlala.

Alejandro Mendoza·June 10, 2026
Robotic arms assembling advanced EV battery cells in a high-tech General Motors manufacturing facility in Michigan.
Future of Computing

GM invests $900M to boost EV battery production

General Motors is pouring $900 million into developing its own lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new cell development center in Michigan, betting on in-house innovation to slash EV costs an

Benjamin Carter·June 8, 2026
Futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, part of Uber's robotaxi initiative, driving through a city at dusk, collecting data for autonomous driving.
Robotics & Automation

Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026

This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.

Benjamin Carter·June 4, 2026
A new Rivian R2 electric SUV is showcased in a cinematic outdoor setting at sunset, emphasizing its design and adventurous capabilities.
Product Lab

Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9

On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV to customers, but the first available trim will start just under $60,000.

Mateo Rossi·May 28, 2026
The new Ferrari Luce, an ultra-luxury electric hypercar, showcased in a stunning cinematic setting with a focus on its exclusive design and performance.
Product Lab

Ferrari Unveils First Electric Vehicle

The Ferrari Luce, its first all-electric car, has been unveiled with a staggering price tag of $640,000.

Mateo Rossi·May 26, 2026