en.Wedoany.com Reported - General Motors detailed its next-generation electric vehicle battery technology roadmap at the Warren Technical Center, planning to reduce costs through LMR (lithium-rich manganese-based) batteries and a newly established Battery Cell Development Center. Kurt Kelty, the company's Vice President of Batteries and Sustainability, revealed that the $900 million investment plan is expected to lower the price of the Chevrolet Silverado EV by approximately $6,000 while maintaining range. GM is positioning the Battery Cell Development Center as a key link between R&D and mass production, accelerating the application of new chemical systems.
GM is also applying externally and internally developed AI models across multiple business areas to speed up vehicle development cycles. Sterling Anderson, Chief Product Officer, and Jason Fischer, Executive Director of Virtual Integration Engineering, recently discussed these changes in an interview, with more details to be released later.
SpaceX added a new sentence to its IPO registration filing: "We may issue a significant amount of equity in future transactions." This statement was included as a risk factor, indicating that future investors may face substantial dilution. SpaceX plans to raise approximately $75 billion, potentially for acquiring multiple companies, with Tesla considered the most likely acquisition target. This news could have potential implications for Tesla shareholders.
California-based autonomous taxi company Avride has completed 60,000 trips for Uber passengers in Dallas since December last year. Statistics released by CEO Dmitry Polishchuk on LinkedIn show that its fleet (including test vehicles and Uber robotaxis) has accumulated over 1.3 million miles, with 1 million miles completed within the first five months of 2026.
Subaru has introduced several technical updates for the 2026 Solterra electric vehicle. Both front and rear motors have been upgraded, with new controllers to improve power distribution, boosting maximum output to 233 horsepower (388 horsepower for the XT version). Range has increased to an EPA-estimated 288 miles, over 50 miles more than the previous generation, while battery capacity has only increased by 2 kWh. The new model integrates Tesla-developed NACS charging ports and features a 14-inch touchscreen and a 15-watt wireless smartphone charger.
In deal activity, Layup Parts raised $42 million in Series A funding, led by dual-use venture capital firm Marlinspike. Mach Industries completed a $300 million Series C round at an $1.8 billion valuation. Molfar Defence Technologies closed its first round of €2 million. Spiro raised $215 million in its latest round, with a valuation nearing $1 billion.
Lectric eBikes launched its third brand within six months, planning to invest approximately $10 million in this effort. Uber released its annual "Lost & Found Index" and plans to deploy 500 data collection vehicles this year as part of its newly formed AV Labs division. Waymo announced an agreement with B2U to use its retired all-electric robotaxi batteries to support the power grids in California and Texas. Toyota's growth fund, Woven Capital, promoted Jarek Khoilian and Manas Punhani to principals.
The Subaru Solterra is built on a dedicated pure electric vehicle platform developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru. The 2026 high-end model starts at $38,495. Both front and rear motors have been upgraded, with new controllers to improve power distribution, delivering a combined output of 233 horsepower (388 horsepower for the XT version). Range has increased to an EPA-estimated 288 miles, with battery capacity only increasing by 2 kWh. The new model integrates Tesla-developed NACS charging ports, adds a 14-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and includes a 15-watt wireless smartphone charger as standard. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel can increase regenerative braking but will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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