EV Rivals Follow Tesla's Lead in Charging and Technology

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Bolt has launched its sixth-generation e-scooter with an IoT module that detects pedestrians and sidewalk riding; Ford and SK On have secured a $9.2 billion loan from the US Department of Energy to build three battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee; Rivian has adopted Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS); Cruise has launched an Android app to support its robotaxi service; and Tesla plans to acquire German-based Wiferion, which sells wireless charging systems for autonomous mobile robots and autonomous guided vehicles.
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