Tesla\'s heavy-duty electric truck, the Semi, is moving beyond pilot operations after securing orders in the hundreds, particularly in U.S. port logistics. Electrek reported California-based logistics and charging infrastructure firms are signing contracts, including WattEV\'s 370-truck deal and additional orders through Forum Mobility. Buyers plan to deploy the trucks for port drayage around Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, citing predictable routes, dedicated charging hubs and lower lifetime costs than diesel.

LG Energy Solution is appointing 17 new research and expert fellows, its largest number ever, as it moves to strengthen competitiveness in battery-focused AI software. The appointments include the youngest research fellow since the spinoff, its first foreign research fellow and its first expert hire in AI. The company said the move reflects its intent to foster talent and reinforce technology leadership despite a difficult business environment.