EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
Handpicked Tech & Startup News | Quick, Smart Summaries
Tesla is gearing up for the first real-world test of its robotaxi service next month in Austin, Texas. But instead of unleashing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) vehicles across the city, the company is starting with extreme caution—limiting the test to carefully selected “safe” zones.
Source: TechCrunch, CNBC
Elon Musk ignored warnings from Tesla’s analysts and chose to focus on the Cybercab instead of the $25,000 Model 2. The team thought the Model 2 would sell well globally, but Musk went with the robotaxi. With Tesla facing tough competition and falling stock prices, this decision might hurt the company big time.
Read more on Yahoo
Bengaluru-based IPEC secured $3 million from Gruhas to scale its EV charging solutions and manufacturing. Founded in 2017, IPEC supplies top EV brands like Ather and Bajaj, delivering over a million chargers. The company aims to double revenue in FY26, expand globally, and drive “Make In India” power electronics innovation for the EV sector.
Read more on Entrepreneur
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero import duties on key EV and mobile battery components to boost local manufacturing. The Finance Bill 2025 also abolishes the 6% digital ad tax, rationalizes customs tariffs, and provides tax relief for salaried individuals. A new Income Tax Bill will be discussed in the next session.
Read more on TheHindu
Tesla is recalling 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a steel trim panel near the windshield that can detach while driving, posing a safety risk. The issue stems from faulty adhesive, and Tesla will fix it for free. This marks the Cybertruck’s eighth recall, highlighting ongoing quality concerns despite its strong sales in the EV truck market.
Read more on TechCrunch
Ola Electric is slashing over 1,000 jobs to tackle soaring losses, hitting Rs 562 crore last quarter—up from Rs 374 crore a year ago. It’s the second layoffs round after 500 cuts in November. Facing Bajaj Auto’s competition, Ola’s automating, restructuring, and using its 4,000 stores for inventory to boost margins and reclaim its EV edge.
Read more on YourStory
