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Lack of charging stations has been a key concern for those wanting to buy electric vehicles, as that made them worried about the battery draining out, stalling the vehicle. While carmakers are awaiting details like the number of charging stations the government is aiming to set up, industry executives said the overall budget intent to encourage adoption of EVs, especially in the public transport segment, will help consumers switch to cleaner forms of mobility.

Ev Charging: In Oak Brook, Illinois, near Chicago, on Monday, television reporters found Teslas that were running out of juice while in long lines for plugs at a Supercharger station. The temperature hit a low of minus 9 Fahrenheit (-23 Celsius).

Uber is offering its drivers exclusive purchase incentives of up to $2,000 for Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y, in addition to federal tax credits. This initiative addresses the cost of ownership and access to convenient charging, which are the main barriers for drivers to go electric.

Valeo: The France-based Tier-1 supplier has created hardware and perception software functions for LiDAR technology to create real-time visuals for autonomous vehicle systems. It is now showcasing Scala 3, its 3rd generation LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging), which claims to spot and react to obstacles in the environment that other sensing systems may struggle with.

Kia and Uber have formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding outlining their intention to utilize Kia's recently unveiled PBV modular electric vehicles for ride-hailing services.