Waymo has paused robotaxi operations in multiple US cities due to struggles with heavy rain, flooded roads, and construction zones, highlighting that commercial launch is not mission accomplished. The newsletter also covers the SpaceX IPO filing and the complex financial entanglements across Elon Musk's companies — Tesla, xAI, The Boring Company, and X — including $506M in Tesla Megapack purchases and plans for a joint chip-manufacturing facility. Additional items include funding rounds for AV and mobility startups, Stellantis partnering with Wayve for hands-free driving, Tesla FSD expanding to Lithuania, and a review of the 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+.
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