BriefToday
Electric vehicle momentum continues with Uber's first autonomous rides in Zagreb via Pony.ai, VW Anhui's 100,000th smart EV, and LG Energy Solution's Lansing plant, yet China's NEV retail slip and Seres' H1 loss highlight cost and demand tensions.
BriefThis week
Dominant story: rapid EV and autonomous expansion clashes with market realities. Uber's Zagreb robotaxi launch and Pony.ai's 691% revenue jump signal progress, but China's NEV retail slipped 15% and automakers like Skoda reintroduce diesel for India, reflecting uneven adoption.