Ethereum is nearing a key zone that could determine whether it can escape a weak trend against bitcoin, with ETH/BTC around 0.028 where an Ichimoku cloud and a downtrend line converge. Trader Carpe Noctom said he would wait for a confirmed breakout after months of disappointments. Separately, Vitalik Buterin unveiled an updated development blueprint called \'Lean Ethereum\', described as a multi-year overhaul designed around a four-year upgrade cycle.

The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking to drop a requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to operate only with automated driving systems, a move seen lowering hurdles for firms developing fully autonomous cars without steering wheels or pedals. Tesla is also expanding through initiatives such as a free Supercharger event and hiring plans at its Berlin plant. The article also covers Toyota’s EV strategy, China’s export surge, and intensified competition among South Korean mobility platforms and premium EV makers.