【环球网科技综合报道】5 月 14 日消息，据路透社报道，Alphabet 旗下无人驾驶技术公司 Waymo 宣布，将召回近 1200 辆自 动驾驶出租车。此次召回旨在通过软件更新，解决车辆与铁链、大门和其他道路障碍物相撞的问题。 事实上，这并非 Waymo 首次进行召回。此前，该公司已发布过至少两次召回行动。随着自动驾驶技术的不断发展，类似 Waymo 这样的召回事件也在提醒整个行业，技术的安全性和稳定性仍需不断打磨。 此次召回事件正值自动驾驶行业发展的关键时期。一方面，Waymo 此前刚刚获得加州监管机构批准，得以将其自动驾驶出租 车运营扩展到洛杉矶市场，该市场利润丰厚，对 Waymo 的商业布局意义重大。另一方面，Waymo 近期还开始在高速公路上 测试无人驾驶汽车，为后续载人旅行做准备。 同时，美国联邦安全调查人员也在加大对自动驾驶领域的审查力度。就在 5 月 14 日，NHTSA 表示，已收到 22 起有关 Waymo 自动驾驶汽车的事故报告，其中包含 17 起碰撞事故，目前已针对 Waymo 自动驾驶汽车的性能展开调查。这些事件 不仅涉及与静止和半静止物体的碰撞，还包括车辆疑似违反交通安全控制装置 ...

Core Insights - Austin Russell has been replaced as CEO of Luminar, with Paul Ricci appointed as his successor, following an inquiry related to the company's code of business conduct and ethics [1][2] - Russell's resignation was effective immediately, but he will remain on the board to assist with the transition and technology matters [2] - The company's first-quarter earnings report did not mention the leadership change, and Russell's statement in the report was optimistic about the company's future [2][3] Company Background - Luminar was founded by Russell in 2012 and gained public attention in April 2017, becoming a notable player in the autonomous vehicle sector [5] - The company went public in 2021 through a merger with Gores Metropoulos Inc., achieving a post-deal market valuation of $3.4 billion and raising $250 million prior to the SPAC announcement [6] Leadership Transition - The board expressed confidence in Paul Ricci's leadership, highlighting his technical insight, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation as key attributes for leading Luminar's next growth phase [5] - The transition comes amid a broader context of macroeconomic uncertainty, with the company emphasizing its focus on ramping up production and reducing costs [3]

Xos (XOS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants David Zlotchew - General CounselDakota Semler - CEO & ChairmanGiordano Sordoni - Co-Founder, COO & DirectorLiana Pogosyan - Acting CFO & VP of Finance Conference Call Participants Craig Irwin - Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst Operator Good day and welcome to the Exos Inc. First Quarter of twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode for the duration of the call. And should you need an ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, revenue was $5.9 million, down from $11.5 million in Q4 2024 and $13.2 million in Q1 2024, with 29 units recognized compared to 51 units and 62 units in the previous quarters [24][25] - Cost of goods sold decreased to $4.7 million from $15.2 million in Q4 2024 and $10.4 million in Q1 2024 [24] - GAAP gross margin was a profit of $1.2 million or 20.6%, compared to a loss of $3.7 million in Q4 2024 and a profit of $2.8 million in Q1 2024 [25] - Non-GAAP gross margin was approximately $900,000 or 15%, down from $2.7 million in Q4 2024 but up from $1.7 million in Q1 2024 [25][26] - Operating expenses were $10.5 million, down from $10.9 million in Q4 2024 and $13 million in Q1 2024 [26] - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $9.3 million, improved from a loss of $14.6 million in Q4 2024 and $10.2 million in Q1 2024 [27] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.8 million, with free cash flow negative at $4.8 million [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company shipped a total of 60 units in Q1 2025, including 31 additional strip chassis for UPS, but only recognized revenue for 29 units due to GAAP standards [24][7] - The MD XT, a new medium-duty chassis cab, was launched, targeting a total addressable market of up to 100,000 units per year in the U.S. [12][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer demand remains consistent, with growing interest from national fleets, while smaller regional operators are leveraging state incentive programs [8] - The market for conventional chassis cab products like the MD XT can sell up to 100,000 units per year, significantly larger than the strip chassis market [39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on growth, protecting margins, and managing liquidity with discipline [6][18] - Plans to reduce exposure to tariffs through reshoring and resourcing strategies [10] - The MD XT is positioned as a more affordable and reliable option compared to legacy players, which are pricing their electric chassis cabs over $300,000 [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating challenges such as new emissions rules, tariffs, and interest rates, emphasizing customer trust and reliable truck performance [7] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for revenue between $50.2 million and $65.8 million, with unit deliveries between 320 and 420 units [29] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in collecting receivables, totaling $10.2 million in Q1 2025 [29] - The MD XT is still undergoing safety certifications and is targeted for production ramp-up by Q3 2026 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak about the parts commonality between your step vans and the MD XT? - The MD XT shares over 90% of the same commodity components with the step van, reducing costs and training requirements [35][36] Question: What are potential customers saying about the MD XT? - The market for the MD XT is larger, with several sizable fleets already interested, and it is expected to take time to ramp up orders [40] Question: How should we think about revenue recognition for the UPS units? - The margin profile for large national customers is lower, but this will be offset by other products in the portfolio, with a concentration of deliveries expected in Q2 and Q3 [42][43] Question: Can you provide an update on the ChargeHub? - There is significant interest in the ChargeHub, with orders coming from outside the truck customer base, and the company is exploring additional features for future versions [46][47]

Extended lock-ups cover approximately 22.9% of total outstanding ordinary sharesSHANGHAI, China, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced that Dr. Jun Peng, Chairman of the Board, Co-founder, and CEO, and Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Co-founder and CTO, have each entered into voluntary extended lock-up agreements (the "Extended Lock-Ups"). These agreements cover all shar ...

Core Insights - Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service achieved over 70% fully driverless rides in Wuhan as of April, with expectations to reach 100% in the near future [1][2] - The company plans to expand its operations to Europe, specifically launching an entity in Switzerland and starting services in Turkey [2] Group 1 - Apollo Go operates fully driverless taxis for the public in various cities in China, including a suburb of Beijing, with fares typically subsidized [2] - The expansion into Europe marks a significant step for Baidu's autonomous vehicle technology and its international growth strategy [2]

Company Performance - M-tron Industries, Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share, but showing an increase from $0.53 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -15.15% [1] - The company posted revenues of $12.73 million for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 2.06% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $11.19 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, M-tron Industries has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - M-tron Industries shares have increased approximately 18.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -0.6% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.66 on revenues of $13.2 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.72 on revenues of $53.7 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Engineering - R and D Services industry, to which M-tron Industries belongs, is currently ranked in the top 9% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact M-tron Industries' stock performance [5][6]

Core Insights - THOR Industries, Inc. has appointed Seth Woolf as Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, aiming to enhance long-term corporate initiatives and capital markets communications [1][2] - Woolf brings over 15 years of investment industry experience, particularly in the recreational vehicle sector, which will aid THOR in navigating market dynamics and supporting growth [2] Company Overview - THOR Industries is the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles globally, owning several operating subsidiaries [3]

Group 1 - Indoor Group will initiate change negotiations to improve profitability, covering 84 employees in support functions [1][2] - The goal of the negotiations is to achieve a profitability improvement of approximately EUR 2 million as part of a broader operating model reform aimed at an annual operating profit increase of at least EUR 10 million by the end of 2026 [2] - Indoor Group reported an operating loss of EUR 2.5 million in the first quarter, making these profitability improvement measures necessary [3] Group 2 - KH Group operates in various business areas, including construction equipment, rescue vehicles, and furniture retail, with a strategy to create an industrial group around KH-Koneet [3] - KH Group's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, indicating its presence in the public market [3]

1Q25 wrap-up CITI'S TAKE 08 May 2025 21:33:19 ET │ 13 pages Flash | Monthly battery installation data pack from Real Lithium suggests that March 2025 China EV battery installation totaled 61.4GWh, +54% MoM / +56% YoY, bringing 1Q25 EV battery installation to 148.9Wh (+54% YoY). We notice (1) CATL is inevitably shifting to the low-end market YTD, and (2) Xiaomi extends the robust momentum into 2025 with a new model SU7 Ultra gaining the market share whilst Huawei trended weaker. We are relatively cautious on ...