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Rate, rates, prices. If there is a conviction in this uncertain moment, this is: the US tariff policy is likely to change again. Until Friday morning, most countries have a 90 -day interval on “mutual” tariffs. However, 10 % of the twenty tariffs are left, and President Trump has raised prices against China to about 145 %.
Vedsbish Securities analyst Dan Evice eliminated his price targets apple And Tesla Because rates are threatened Disrupt both businesses.
However, they will hardly only feel hurt by US companies – and then decide whether to move it to consumers or not. Putting on high taxes posed on goods imported from Mexico and Canada provides relief to the transport sector. However, the department, especially the LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, is extremely exposed to the EV company, thanks to the outsped tariff on China’s imports.
We will closely follow the issue of prices, whose effects will not be tolerated for months.
A small bird
About a year ago, a small bird gave us a tip that gave birth to a month -long hunt for more information about a secret EV startup Slate auto. And boy, did we discover a lot? Senior Reporter Sean Okin Is all of Details in this storyIncluding Jeff Bezos Company, as well as other high -profile bakers such as Mark Walter, who is the CEO of LA Dojors Controlling Owners and CEO of Gigan Ham Partners, and Thomas Tool, which is the central investor of Blood Manufacturing.
But there’s more, including the original story of the slate and its business model as well as a second story that confirms one The recent spy shot of its first productAn EV pickup truck.
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Deals!
Well, I have to admit that I have not seen this contract coming. I’m talking Loside Motors Purchase Something NicolaOut of bankruptcy assets.
Yes, Nicola’s founder and former CEO Trever Milton, who was convicted of security fraud and was recently forgiven by President Trump, They wanted assets. A rally was welcomed from Milton. According to a filing, but after considering about $ 30 million in cash and non -cash considering the factory, Loside was the winner, leasing Nicola’s Phoenix headquarters, and “some machinery, equipment and inventory”.
Other deals that are getting my attention …
Ian CapitalWhich provides financing halal vehicles that serve private rent and business drivers who seek a halal alternative to buy low carbon emissions cars, raising $ 25 million ($ 32.6 million). Financing according to the Shariah From organizational loan providers for development.
NephewStarting a European lithium -ion battery repair and maintenance, Million collected 6 million In a round headed by the Impact Venture Fund Shift 4 God, the participation of the Dutch investors’ fair capital Impact Fund and the Guy Great Impact Fund. Currently, $ 3 million worth of loans are being funded.
A singleThe launch of an autonomous vehicle based in California, Achieved 6 106 million In a series e -round. This increase, which was below, has reached $ 2.2 billion in total funding of Noro and $ 6 billion. In 2021, its Million has declined from the Valuation Noro after the $ 8.6 billion after 600 million Series D. Most of the current backers who are backing in this period are the current investors, including T Cyrie Price Associates, Federation Management and Research Company, Tiger Global Management, Gerlook Partners, and XNLP as well as strategic partners.
Parallel systemWhich is developing an independent, electrical freight technology, Million 38 million Series B. Round collected Under the leadership of Anthus Capital, with the participation of funds, unanimous plans, and riot projects with mutual cooperation, among others.
Remarkable reading and other indicators
Adas
Elon MuskThe performance of the government department has deducted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which “influenced” employees of working employees. On the vehicle automation safety.
Kiss Automatically intended to use driving software through which is developed by Wayve to Improve its modern driver auxiliary system Starting in 2027.
Autonomous vehicles
Vimo According to one, Generative AI is preparing to use data from robotics, including video of internal cameras from internal cameras. An unmanned version of its privacy policy Researcher Jane was found by Manchin Wang.
Meanwhile, because of a Vimo Robotoxy in Santa Monica Traffic jams in a Chuck-Fl-A After being trapped on the entrance to the drive throw.
Sensation Retrophized test is deploying a small fleet of vehicles The streets of Los Angeles.
Electric vehicles, charging, and batteries
orange CEO Anthony Eklla Can buy bankruptcy The assets of the EV StartupA judge ruled this week.
Elon MuskThe political activities, which have led to the end of the World Tesla, are affecting the company’s sales. Used Tesla listing Sky is Crete. And other brands, which are still far behind Tesla in total sales, are watching a optic. For example, Poppy Jumped sales in Q1 Its “Tesla Victory” on a waiver like a bonus.