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Deals•Feb 22, 2026
Itochu Corp to Increase Stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery to 33.4%
Japan’s Itochu Corp announced it will raise its ownership in Hitachi Construction Machinery NV from 20.4% to 33.4%, aiming to accelerate the equipment maker’s expansion in key markets such as North America. The transaction, pending regulatory clearance by April 2026, is part of a broader collaboration that includes joint sales, rental, finance and potential M&A opportunities.
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News•Feb 20, 2026
The World’s Largest Lithium Metal Maker Is Now Producing Semi-Solid-State EV Batteries
Ganfeng Lithium, the world’s largest lithium‑metal producer, has begun mass‑producing semi‑solid‑state batteries with energy densities ranging from 400 to 650 Wh/kg. The company secured supply agreements with major OEMs including Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and BMW for lithium hydroxide and other battery...
By Electrek
News•Feb 20, 2026
Tesla Launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, Reverses $15k Cyberbeast Price Hike
Tesla announced a $60,000 base all‑wheel‑drive Cybertruck and cut the top‑end Cyberbeast price to $100,000, down $15,000. The price adjustments come as the model is selling roughly 5,000 units per quarter, far below the original target of 250,000 annual deliveries....
By Electrek
News•Feb 18, 2026
Robotaxis Wreck 4x More than Humans, and at Least One Tesla Wants to Swim
Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi fleet in Austin logged five additional crashes this month, pushing the crash rate to more than four times that of human drivers. In China, the company’s sales plunged over 45% amid negative media coverage. A viral video...
By Electrek
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ Tried to Drive Owner Into a Lake, Viral Video Shows
A Tesla owner posted a video showing the car’s Full Self‑Driving software steering toward a lake before the driver intervened, sparking over a million views. The incident occurred on the latest FSD version 14.2.2.4, released in January 2026, and adds...
By Electrek
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ Status Check: 8 Months in, 19% Availability, and All of Musk’s Promises Are Missing
Tesla’s much‑hyped Robotaxi pilot in Austin has stalled, fielding only about 42 Model Y vehicles instead of the promised 500. Availability sits at roughly 19% of operating hours, and the service shuts down in rain, while crash rates are nine times...
By Electrek
News•Feb 13, 2026
Podcast: Tesla Semi Price, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, and More
The Electrek Podcast highlighted a slate of headline‑making EV developments, including Tesla’s $290,000 quote for its 500‑mile Semi truck and the launch of a three‑phase Powerwall 3P. Toyota unveiled the Highlander EV, the first three‑row electric SUV with a 320‑mile range, while...
By Electrek
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Glydways Looks to ‘Redefine Mass Transit’ with Autonomous Electric Vehicles on Dedicated Guideways [Video]
Glydways announced two major milestones: a 0.5‑mile autonomous electric vehicle pilot in South Metro Atlanta and a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority to deploy guideway‑based transit in the Bluewaters district. The Atlanta demonstration will connect the...
By Electrek
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
BYD and Geely Submit Bid to Acquire Nissan-Mercedes Mexico Plant
Chinese automakers BYD and Geely have placed a joint bid to acquire the 230,000‑unit Nissan‑Mercedes plant in Mexico, aiming to boost their North American manufacturing footprint. The plant, currently owned by a Nissan‑Mercedes joint venture, produces up to 230,000 vehicles...
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