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I made a tour of a few reports 10q this week to get a sense of how EV manufacturers such as Rivia and Clear (or even older automakers that also sell EVS) feel about one or two punch of invoices and the end of federal tax credit. Although these documents are loaded legal, it is clear that both economic developments are in the minds of their respective executive groups.
Rivian and Lucid make specific and multiple references to a large Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) law in their 10Qs risk factors. OBBBA eliminates some tax credits for EV buyers and essentially underestimates the market for regulatory credit zero emissions. The invoices and the risks of commercial policy also make cameras.
Clear Notes at 10q that he assesses the impact of OBBBA. “If one of the suppliers, sub-suppliers or company partners face financial difficulties, insolvency or business disorders, they may not be able to fulfill their obligations or meet the company’s production and quality requirements.” In the meantime, Rivian is trying to hit a tone “Half Full Glass Half”, noting that the 45X tax credit for domestic batteries remains.
Ford and GM also report OBBBA, though both spend more time talking about the possible impact of invoices. GM says it is unable to assess OBBBA’s financial impact, but notes that “it could be material and can adversely affect the profitability of electric vehicles”.
Here is the unfortunate lifting (and the possible third perforation): A new 100% invoice in semiconductor brands could compress the automakers even more. Anyone who paid attention during Covid’s pandemic remembers how Supply restrictions on chips harm the automakers. Industry experts estimate that a modern vehicle contains more than 1,000 – and in some cases more than 3,000 brands. None of these companies want to get through it again.
The question is how to qualify for exceptions. Trump’s administration said it would award them to companies that build the chips in the domestic market. The automakers do not usually make brands, which means that these companies can turn to domestic suppliers. This is, of course, a TBD scenario, as the administration has a history of changing policy and has not yet provided details about this 100% invoice and exactly how to secure an exception.
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A little bird
You would think that a trade war with China and concerns about protecting American technology will discourage Chinese companies to set up stores in the US, but recently, I have heard some birds from some birds in the industry that Chinese companies, in particular those who work in the technology. Stay tuned as I dig into it.
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Offers!
Remember BladeThe business share of helicopter share? Urban Air-Mobility Business, which was made public through merger with a control company, enjoyed the fair share of Buzz and dispute Since its founding in 2014.
And now belongs to the Air-Taxi electric developer Aircraft. The deal is worth up to $ 125 million and includes the Blade brand and its passenger business, which has businesses in the United States and Europe. Blade’s medical division is not included in the transaction and will remain a separate company.
Blade Rob Wiesenthal’s founder and chief executive will continue to drive the business, which will operate as a fully owned subsidiary.
I didn’t just expect this deal, but it certainly makes sense. Blade has requested partnerships with other electric aircraft companies, including Wisk. And Joby will need the infrastructure if he wants to increase commercial functions – once his electric aircraft receives the Type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The deal gives immediate access to a network of 12 terminals in basic markets such as New York – mainly, a dedicated lounge and terminal bases at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Liberty Newark International Airport, as well as on the west side of Manhattan and on the east side and Wall Street.
Other agreements that received my attention this week …
Starting drone Perspectivethat supplies weapons to Ukraine, Plans to buy DaedaleanA Swiss company that is developing an automatic aviation pilot systems. The deal is reported for $ 223 million in cash and shares.
Aerospace jehAn Indian aircraft-building company based in Atlanta raised $ 11 million in a ride-led lifting, with the participation of General Catalyst.
OuzoFood -based foods in Uzbekistan and the start of Fintech raised $ 65.5 million in a round -led China and VR Capital -based New York and London, with the participation of Finsight Ventures.
Notable reading and other tidbits
Fox have Sold former GM factory (and around the Earth) for $ 88 million and machinery and equipment from EV subsidiaries for about $ 287 million. Reminder: Foxconn has never been able to escalate EVS production at the factory after three years of ownership. So what will come from this factory? Buyer is reportedly SausageAnd the plan is to convert this factory to AI data center.
Bent made a strategic collaboration with Noise To develop the autonomous vehicles of Chinese technological giant go in various European markets. Companies want to start Robot Services in Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026.
Rivia She filed a lawsuit to sell her electric vehicles directly to consumers in Ohio. The company claims that the existing law is unjustly benefiting Tesla, which received a special exception.
Read this: A stunning and rich in data reference to Uber’s sexual attack.
Zoox She has received exemption from federal security regulators to prove her customized robbery on public roads. There is some important story here, so I recommend reading my article. TL: Dr: This clarifies a long -term debate about whether Zoox robbery complies with federal car security standards. It also puts an end to a relevant research on whether the Amazon -owned company had withheld the federal regulations.
THE Tesla The news cycle simply won’t stop. And for some, it may feel contradictory. The company’s board of directors approved a new compensation package for CEO Elon Musk worth about $ 29 billion in shares, with the company reporting “constantly intensifying the AI Talent war and Tesla’s position at a crucial turning point” as reasons for the payment. Meanwhile, Tesla, who has seen the proceeds from the automotive industry, is pushing to turn AI’s ambitions and autonomy into moneymakers.
Two developments this week have been removed from these ambitions. First, Tesla has closed the Supercomputer Dojo program, ending up trying to develop indoor brands for a driver -free technology. And separately, a jury found Tesla in part to blame for a deadly 2019 crash and ordered to pay about $ 242.5 million in compensation and compensation allowances. It is a remarkable case in which the plaintiffs have successfully argued that there is a gap between the way Tesla talks about the driver’s automatic program system and its real capabilities. (Verge has an interesting Interview with the proxy.)
One more thing
The automaticA podcast for the future of transport that happens to host, had a fun visitor recently. Boris Sofmanwho led Waymo Truck Self-Drilling Program and Robotics Co-Founder Anki came to the show to discuss new autonomous vehicle technology Robotic substrate. Give the listening!
