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XPeng Serious About Robotaxis, Creates Distinct Division

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XPeng spins off robotaxi unit as China’s EV race shifts toward autonomy Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has taken a decisive step toward commercializing autonomous mobility, establishing a standalone robotaxi unit that signals a broader shift in strategy from car manufacturing to full-stack transportation services. The new unit, reported by … [continued]

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Hydrogen at Sea Just Got Even More Expensive: What DNV’s Safety Findings Mean

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The final DNV study for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) matters because it changes the hydrogen shipping debate from an argument about theoretical decarbonization potential into an argument about engineering burden and cost. DNV is not saying hydrogen-fuelled ships are impossible. It is saying that hydrogen requires a design-based … [continued]

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