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Industry
Bolt wants 25,000 Lucid robotaxis. Lucid delivered 15,841 cars last year
Lucid and Bolt announced a plan for at least 25,000 autonomous EVs in Europe, but there is no order, no named driving software and the midsize platform has been delayed.
Trucks & SUVs
The electric trucks at Hannover are ready. Europe's plugs are not
CATL launched a 1,000 km truck battery at IAA Transportation, Scania and BYD brought hardware you can order, and Germany promised 4,200 motorway charging points. Electric trucks remain 3% of the German fleet.
Technology
Tesla's European Semi puts payload ahead of maximum range
Tesla quotes 550 km at 40 tonnes and 800 kW charging for its European Standard Range Semi. Payload looks promising, but trailer weight and operating conditions matter.
Companies
Xiaomi lines up German dealers as China deliveries slow
Xiaomi signed preliminary agreements with eight German dealer groups for its 2027 European entry. At home, August deliveries fell, leaving a steep climb to its annual target.