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Automotive
Tesla cybercab push as it debunks China FSD withdrawal rumors
Tesla denied rumours that it has withdrawn its push for Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China after Chinese social media posts claimed its Shanghai data centre had been emptied and local collaboration teams had pulled out. Tesla said the centre is operating normally and hiring for driver-assistance roles is expanding, but the timing of a broad China rollout remains unclear. China was not included in Tesla’s list of 12 markets for a supervised FSD subscription offer.
Mobility
Bafang unveils two high-power motors for electric mountain bikes, boosting pedal input up to eightfold
Bafang unveiled two new mid-drive motors for electric mountain bikes that deliver up to 1,700 watts of peak power and 150 newton metres of torque. The M510RS and M560RS feature a “Boost to Limit” mode that can amplify rider pedal input by up to 800 percent. The motors add sensor-based control using a 6-axis IMU and multiple sensors and keep the same mounting interface as existing models. Production is set to start this year.
Industry
Semi-solid battery e-bike moves into commercialisation stage
Moves to commercialise semi-solid batteries in electric bicycles are gathering pace, with products moving beyond proof-of-concept to sales-ready models. Giant has begun integrating an e-bike semi-solid battery developed by Bafang affiliate T&D, while California-based Ride1Up is preparing mass production of its moped-style Revv1 EVO. Ride1Up said its battery is undergoing UL certification at a TUV laboratory ahead of August deliveries.
