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Mobility
U.S. Senate panel moves to bar Chinese EV sales; Tesla shifts from EVs to robots
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee plans a vote on a bipartisan bill that would effectively ban Chinese automakers from selling passenger EVs in the United States and further restrict entry into the small-car market. Tesla is removing the Model S and Model X assembly line at its Fremont plant and converting the space for humanoid robot Optimus production. Tesla will shift its supervised FSD option in South Korea from a lump-sum payment to a monthly subscription from Aug. 10.
Mobility
Trek launches throttle-equipped Borego+ to target fat-tire e-bike market
Global bicycle brand Trek has launched the Borego+, a fat-tire electric bicycle equipped with a throttle, as it targets the North American e-bike market. The Class 2 model supports pedal assist and a thumb throttle, and some areas will also sell a faster Class 3 Borego+ S. The bike uses a 750W rear hub motor and a removable 720Wh battery with up to 60 miles of range. It will be sold through dealers and online for $2,499.
Mobility
Waymo unveils World Model, can it beat Tesla\'s FSD
Waymo unveiled its AI-based autonomous driving simulation technology, the Waymo World Model, using Google DeepMind\'s Genie 3 to build ultra-realistic virtual environments. Waymo said it can generate rare scenarios and create high-precision 3D environments to improve safety, while criticising Tesla\'s camera-centred approach. Tesla is moving faster on FSD, starting an AI training centre in China and shifting FSD to a subscription model. It also confirmed final specifications for the Semi electric truck.