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Mobility
Tesla at shooting scene: why it could not flee, the deadly weakness of EV charging
A shooting near a Tesla Supercharger in Twin Falls, Idaho has reignited safety concerns that electric vehicles can be unable to move immediately while charging because connectors are physically locked. Drivers shared a third-party device, EVject, meant to mechanically disconnect a charging cable when a car pulls away, but critics note Tesla previously sued over its safety. The debate has shifted to built-in emergency release functions and broader standardisation across EV makers and charging operators.
AI & Enterprise
Naver, KAI to jointly develop defence-focused AI foundation model
Naver, Naver Cloud and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will jointly develop an artificial intelligence model optimised for defence and a physical AI-based future combat system platform, the companies said on Tuesday. They will first pursue a defence-focused AI foundation model to reduce security risks and strengthen defence technology self-reliance. The partners plan to join government-led national R&D projects and block-funding programmes using the jointly developed model.
Mobility
Genesis GV90 launch set for Sept. 9, luxury electric SUV to cost over 200 million won
Genesis has confirmed it will unveil its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, on Sept. 9, setting a specific date for the first time since last year’s delays due to unresolved technical issues. Development is aimed at a late-2026 launch. Hyundai is reported to have produced more than 250 mass-production vehicles at its Ulsan dedicated EV plant. Test vehicles have been spotted in the United States, Europe and South Korea.
