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IAA recap: Munich marks China's ascendance, while protests prompt a mobility rethink
Plus: Qualcomm's Snapdragon savvy goes global while Wayve's self-driving tech proves its mettle
Sep 17
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Pete Bigelow
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August 2025
Pondering the latest driver-assist pothole, Joby's new milestone and an uncertain road ahead for EV pickups
Nine minutes.
Aug 21
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Pete Bigelow
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A Qualcomm 'graduation' awaits with BMW at IAA, while Ford hails a 'Model T moment'
Plus, Steer Tech's latest autonomous-driving step and lessons in hydrofoil history
Aug 13
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Pete Bigelow
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July 2025
General Motors adds scaffolding to its battery strategy
Plus: Regent's sea gliders are a marvel; Aurora and Paccar appear stuck on self-driving trucks
Jul 30
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Pete Bigelow
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Michigan's air mobility ambitions start to take flight
Plus: A "Reindustrialize" recap, a look at Factorial Energy's latest battery plans and thoughts on the new robotaxi partnership reshaping the…
Jul 24
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Pete Bigelow
From used to useful: Redwood Materials finds a new purpose for EV batteries
General Motors and Redwood Materials explore energy storage. Backed by Toyota knowhow, Joby Aviation has bold new manufacturing plans. The robotaxi…
Jul 16
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Pete Bigelow
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Inaugural steps
My first Substack explores Waymo's teen spirit, China's automotive ascendance and Detroit's arrival as a legit mobility hub.
Jul 9
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Pete Bigelow
6
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