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0:00 U.S. Revises Autonomous Tech Rules
1:29 Waymo May Sell Robotaxis For Personal Ownership
2:16 Akio Toyoda Wants to Buy Toyota Supplier
3:11 BYD’s Net Profit Soars 100% In Q1
4:17 Stellantis & Factorial Hit Solid-State Battery Milestone
5:12 Volvo Kicks Off EX30 Production in Belgium
5:53 Slate Auto Unveils Low-Cost Electric Pickup
8:21 Autoline Yoke-Steering Wheel Poll
Story Links:
– US Revises AV Tech Rules: https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-new-automated-vehicle-framework
– Waymo Could Sell AVs for Private Use: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/alphabet-says-waymo-may-offer-robotaxis-personal-ownership-future-2025-04-25/
– Akio Toyoda Wants More Influence Over Toyota: https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-supplier-buyout-0425/
– BYD’s Q1 Results: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/byd-first-quarter-profit-soars-beating-tesla-on-another-metric?srnd=phx-industries
– Stellantis & Factorial Validate Semi-Solid-State Batteries: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=26727&mid=1
– Volvo Starts EX30 Production in Belgium: https://www.slate.auto/en
– Slate Auto: https://www.slate.auto/en
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