{"id":123714,"date":"2026-03-15T10:18:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/899603381"},"modified":"2026-03-15T10:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:18:50","slug":"the-week-in-mobility-and-tech-saw-nio-inc-double-down-on-in-house-chips-and-battery-swaps-weride-inc-expand-its-partnership-with-tencent-cloud-tesla-inc-face-a-1-million-lawsuit-in-texas-ford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/15\/the-week-in-mobility-and-tech-saw-nio-inc-double-down-on-in-house-chips-and-battery-swaps-weride-inc-expand-its-partnership-with-tencent-cloud-tesla-inc-face-a-1-million-lawsuit-in-texas-ford\/","title":{"rendered":"The week in mobility and tech saw Nio Inc. double down on in-house chips and battery swaps, WeRide Inc. expand its partnership with Tencent Cloud, Tesla, Inc. face a $1 million lawsuit in Texas, Ford Motor Company roll out a customer loyalty\u00e2\u0080\u00a6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of business and technology. From Nio Inc. <\/strong>CEO\u2019s big bet on in-house chips and battery swaps to WeRide Inc.<\/strong> expanding its strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud<\/strong>, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Tesla Inc.<\/strong> faced a $1 million lawsuit in Texas, Ford Motor<\/strong> launched a new initiative to reward customer loyalty, and Uber Technologies<\/strong> took a significant step in expanding its autonomous vehicle offerings.<\/p>\n

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Nio CEO\u2019s Big Bet on In-House Chips, Battery Swaps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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William Li<\/strong>, CEO of Nio Inc., has reiterated the company\u2019s commitment to battery swapping efforts and in-house self-driving chip development during the company\u2019s Q4 earnings call. The latest funding round for Nio subsidiary GeniTech Co. Ltd. is expected to boost the company\u2019s in-house chip design and self-driving efforts.<\/p>\n

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WeRide Expands Strategic Partnership with Tencent Cloud<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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WeRide Inc. has disclosed an expanded strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, the cloud computing brand and business unit of Chinese multinational technology conglomerate, Tencent Holdings Ltd.<\/p>\n

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Tesla Hit with $1 Million Lawsuit In Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A $1 million lawsuit has been filed against Tesla Inc. in Texas, questioning CEO Elon Musk\u2019s<\/strong> appointment and retention by the automaker. The lawsuit stems from an incident where a Cybertruck collided into a concrete barrier at the edge of an overpass.<\/p>\n

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Ford Launches Initiative To Reward Customer Loyalty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Ford Motor has launched an initiative designed to improve accessibility to financing while rewarding loyalty. Under the program, customers can earn rewards on everyday purchases and finance service and accessory purchases through Ford’s digital platforms.<\/p>\n

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Uber\u2019s Robotaxis Hit The Road In Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Uber Technologies has launched an all-electric robotaxi service in Las Vegas in partnership with Motional. This move is seen as a significant step in expanding Uber’s autonomous vehicle offerings and may enhance its competitive edge in the ride-hailing market.<\/p>\n

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