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Toyota is preparing to launch an electric version of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car, according to a report by Electrek. The move would put one of the most recognizable nameplates in automotive history into the battery-powered segment, where Toyota has so far lagged rivals. Reaction online focuses on what the shift could mean for mass-market EV adoption and Toyota's broader electrification strategy.
- 2Tesla's Optimus humanoid hits production snags●Tesla’s optimus hits snags in hands, suppliers as scale-up begins
Tesla is beginning to scale up production of its Optimus humanoid robot, but the ramp is running into difficulties with the robotic hands and supplier components, alongside challenges getting the AI to generalize across tasks. The report from Electrek details how these engineering and supply chain problems could slow the rollout of a robot Elon Musk has made central to Tesla's long-term valuation story.