July 25, 2025

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Tesla to Launch San Francisco Robotaxi Service This Weekend

Tesla is accelerating its Robotaxi rollout, telling employees it will launch an invite-only ride-hailing service in San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area communities as soon as this weekend.**

• The geofenced service will stretch from Marin through San Jose.

• All vehicles will carry a safety monitor in the driver’s seat with full control of brakes and steering.

Despite lacking a fully approved California permit for driverless testing, Tesla says it has secured regional CPUC clearance for employee transport and is in talks with regulators on public deployment.

Tesla Plans Q3 Price Cuts and Q4 Affordable Models Ahead of EV Tax Credit Sunset

Tesla is gearing up to blunt the impact of the federal electric-vehicle tax credit expiring Sept. 30 by slashing prices and incentives in Q3 and readying new, more affordable variants for Q4.

On its Q2 earnings call, executives said they’ve rolled out discounts and perks—ranging from free Supercharging to reduced MSRPs—across the Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck and other models to spur purchases before the $7,500 credit vanishes.

Looking beyond the quarter, Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja and manufacturing chief Tom Moravy confirmed production ramp-ups in North America will support “simplified, lower-cost” versions of existing vehicles in the fourth quarter, ensuring the company stays price-competitive even without federal incentives.

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Trump Tariffs Weigh on U.S. EV Battery Demand, LG Warns

LG Energy Solutions, the U.S. battery supplier for Tesla and GM, says Trump’s tariffs on imported EVs and parts, along with the early end to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, are weighing on EV battery demand in North America. CFO Lee Chang-sil warned these measures could drive up vehicle prices and slow EV adoption during a critical growth phase.

Key policy pressures include:

High tariffs on imported EVs and battery components

Elimination of federal consumer incentives

Relaxed fuel economy norms reducing ZEV credit sales

To mitigate the slowdown, LG plans to repurpose some U.S. battery lines for energy storage systems, aiming to recapture lost revenue in the booming grid-scale storage market.

NYC’s First Freight EV Charging Depot Coming to Hunts Point

New York City is set to welcome its first freight-focused electric vehicle charging depot and community center in Hunts Point, The Bronx, with development slated for 2026.

Backed by the NYC Economic Development Corporation, renewable-energy developer MN8 Energy will install over 40 chargers—including 32 direct-current fast chargers (eight sized for Class 8 tractor-trailers) and ten Level 2 units—and offer 24/7 access for light, medium and heavy-duty fleets.

A 12,500 sq ft multi-use facility at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center will feature 10,000 sq ft of indoor shared spaces, 4,200 sq ft of commercial real estate and a 3,600 sq ft workforce development center. Local nonprofits and training partners will deliver classrooms, job offices and community meeting rooms to boost workforce readiness and advance the city’s Green Economy Action Plan.

Formula E Locks in FIA Partnership Through 2054

Formula E and the FIA have cemented their exclusive partnership through 2054, affirming the series’ role as the sole all-electric single-seater world championship. The new 15-year extension (a 10-year block plus a five-year option) builds on the original 25-year pact struck in 2014 and aligns with Formula E’s shift to its Gen4 car rules debuting in the 2026-27 season.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem hailed the deal as a “commitment to innovation, sustainability and global participation.” Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries underscored that continued backing will help scale the sport, grow its fanbase and drive advances in electrified racing technology.

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Tesla to Launch Invite-Only Robotaxi Service in San Francisco This Weekend