This article is a collection of transportation-related news and updates. Here are some of the key points:
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Tesla has rolled out a global referral program, giving $500 in cash back to buyers who purchase the Model 3 or Model Y.
- Mercedes-Benz is adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which will allow its EVs to access Tesla’s supercharging stations by 2024.
Government Regulations
- Kentucky has passed a law requiring EV charging companies to include both Tesla’s charging plug and the standard CCS plug in their charging stations in order to secure federal dollars from a state program to electrify highways.
- Texas and Washington are considering similar laws.
Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has demanded that Tesla provide more information on its driver-monitoring system as part of an ongoing probe into the safety of Autopilot.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- No specific M&A news in this article, but it mentions several companies mentioned in the context of transportation, including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and others.
Other Transportation News
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is taking place on September 19-21 in San Francisco and will feature talks on the future of mobility.
- The Station newsletter covers news and updates from the transportation industry.
