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Korea Herald
11-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Pudu Robotics' PUDU MT1 Wins Prestigious 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design
SHENZHEN, China, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, proudly announces that its AI-Powered Robotic Sweeper, the PUDU MT1, has won the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025. This achievement marks the company's third Red Dot accolade, recognizing the MT1 for its innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and transformative impact on large-scale cleaning, thereby reinforcing Pudu Robotics' status as a pioneer in intelligent automation. The Red Dot Award is one of the most esteemed design competitions worldwide, commending products that exemplify outstanding creativity, functionality, and user-centric innovation. The PUDU MT1 distinguished itself among thousands of global entries for its seamless integration of advanced AI, robust operational capabilities, and intuitive design, specifically tailored for demanding large-scale environments. Launched in September 2024, the PUDU MT1 tackles the challenges of traditional cleaning in expansive spaces with unmatched efficiency. Its advanced features include: Pudu Robotics has consistently set benchmarks in robotics design. In 2017, the company's first delivery robot won the Red Dot's highest honor, the "Best of the Best" award, and in 2023, the PUDU CC1 commercial cleaning robot was similarly recognized with a Red Dot Award for Product Design. Most recently, the PUDU SH1, an intelligent upright scrubber dryer, earned the iF Design Award 2025, underscoring the brand's relentless innovation across diverse applications. The PUDU MT1's Red Dot Award highlights Pudu Robotics' ongoing mission to advance intelligent automation, delivering transformative cleaning solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of modern industries. About the Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Award was founded in 1955 and has become one of the most respected design awards worldwide. It honors groundbreaking creativity, practical functionality, and superior craftsmanship. Recognized works stand at the forefront of international design innovation, embodying unmatched quality and market influence. About Pudu Robotics Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics holds over a thousand authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies. The company's robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, education and manufacturing. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 90,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.
Fox News
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
America's smallest EV truck prototype has arrived
California-based EV startup Telo Trucks has unveiled the preproduction prototype of its MT1 electric mini-truck, signaling a significant step toward production. At an event in Los Angeles, attendees got an up-close look at the MT1, which combines the utility of a full-size truck with the compact footprint of a Mini Cooper SE. This innovative design challenges the oversized vehicle trend dominating the U.S. market by offering a practical and efficient alternative for urban and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The MT1 is designed to pack Toyota Tacoma-like functionality into a vehicle just 152 inches long, roughly the size of a Mini Cooper SE. Despite its small stature, it boasts impressive interior space for five adults and a 60-inch truck bed. The truck's folding midgate allows it to carry items as large as an 8-foot surfboard or 4-by-8 plywood sheets, making it ideal for both city errands and weekend adventures. Telo offers two configurations for the MT1. Both models feature fast-charging capabilities, allowing for a 20%-80% recharge in just 20 minutes. Optional solar panels on the cab roof, tonneau cover or camper shell can add up to 15 miles of range per day, further enhancing its efficiency. The MT1 incorporates several standout features. The MT1 will start at $41,520 for the base model, with upgrades available for additional power and range. While full-scale production is still a couple of years away, Telo is actively testing its prototypes for safety and durability ahead of homologation inspections next winter. The prototypes will be hand-built by leading California-based manufacturer Aria Group, which is a major player in the early stage development of concept vehicles and rapid prototyping for the most notable automotive companies globally. Telo has already secured more than 5,000 preorders, translating to more than $250 million in customer commitments, a remarkable achievement for a startup challenging conventional truck design. The Telo MT1 is no doubt an intriguing concept that definitely challenges the oversized truck norm with its compact size and impressive capabilities. With preproduction prototypes now unveiled and testing underway, Telo seems to be making some real progress. However, it remains to be seen if Telo can deliver on its promises, especially in terms of production and affordability. While the MT1 has the potential to carve out a niche in the EV market, it seems like there are a lot of hurdles that undoubtedly lie ahead before we see this on the streets in the future. Would you ever consider downsizing to an MT1 mini-truck? Why or why not? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Alert: Malware steals bank cards and passwords from millions of devices. Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Unbelievably tiny truck has a head-turning design — and a seriously powerful new feature
One of the world's tiniest electric trucks is about to be even more powerful and eco-friendly, thanks to a new solar-powered upgrade. Telo announced in January that it has plans to offer three solar panel kits for its tiny MT1 electric pickup trucks. The kits include solar panels on the rooftop that integrate with the cab, a solar camper shell, and a solar truck tonneau cover. The solar panels, which solar car company Aptera will supply, can generate up to 200 watts at peak sunlight. Telo says this gives the truck an additional 1-2 kWh of battery charge per day. The company aims to create the world's most efficient electric truck with the MT1, and this new solar panel integration upgrade can help make it an even more efficient alternative to gas cars. Would you want EV-charging roads installed in your town? Sign me up Depends how much it costs No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. While electric vehicles are becoming popular alternatives to gas-powered vehicles, many drivers are still hesitant to make the switch. This is due to several factors, including range anxiety, charging accessibility, and sustainability concerns due to the environmental costs of building EVs and manufacturing their batteries. The MT1's integrated solar panels help mitigate range anxiety and charging limitations by providing a continuous renewable power source. The solar panels extend battery life, reduce reliance on charging stations, and provide a renewable energy resource, which can help ease range anxiety. One of the most common concerns about EVs is the environmental impact of mining for battery materials. However, according to University of Oxford researcher Hannah Ritchie, clean energy materials like lithium, cobalt, and copper require significantly less mining compared to fossil fuels. The world currently mines about 16.5 billion tons of fossil fuels annually — more than 2,000% of the materials needed for clean energy, which is about 7.7 million tons. And, unlike oil and coal, these clean energy materials can be recycled, making EVs a more sustainable long-term solution. Given Ritchie's findings on the environmental costs of clean energy minerals versus fossil fuels, switching to low-carbon technology like EVs seems like a viable alternative to gas cars. Beyond the environmental benefits, EVs can help cut routine maintenance and fuel costs and eliminate tailpipe emissions. And with the Telo MT1 getting solar panel integration, the electric truck can have an additional energy resource. The MT1 is now available for pre-order for just $152, with solar panel kits expected to be available for separate pre-orders later this year. Telo announced that a prototype truck is currently in development but hasn't disclosed when it will become available. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Can Minimalist Telo Survive in Increasingly Maximalist Truck Market?
Telo completed first drivable prototype of its planned MT1 pickup, having already launched a configurator and having started accepting deposits. The truck promises over 350 miles of range and up to 500 hp in dual-motor form, while occupying about the same footprint as a Mini Cooper. The small truck is planned to feature a starting price of just over $40,000. At first glance Telo and Tesla have a lot in common when it comes to their pickup trucks. In the case of both the MT1 and the Cybertruck, they're both four-door electric pickups with avantgarde exterior designs, squared-off front fascias, and minimalist exterior surfaces. That's about where the comparisons end, as Telo's MT1 is about the size of a four-door Mini Cooper. It's also far lighter than the Cybertruck, as you've guessed by now, and won't require north of $80,000 to obtain. In fact, it's designed to be priced at about half that amount. And at the moment, it's still inching its way into production. The first pre-production model was revealed days ago in a big step for the small company. Telo teamed up with Aria Group in building the first drivable pre-production example of its cab-forward trucklet, aiming to begin road tests followed by getting through homologation next winter. "As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, Telo Trucks is defining a new category of pickup trucks that meets a significant market need for sustainability, size, and functionality across both consumer and fleet audiences," the company said. Despite its looks, the MT1 will offer fairly large batteries, including a 77-kWh unit and even a 106-kWh option. With wheels pushed to the far corners of its Cooper-sized footprint, there isn't going to be any wasted space anywhere. And in dual-motor form, it will have quite a bit of power as well, though it's difficult to picture actually needing all 500 hp in something this small. So far, Telo says it has some 5,000 pre-orders for its debut model, and a year ago it completed a $5.4-million funding round. These certainly aren't major automaker numbers by any stretch, but they do point to a certain interest from an audience that could be fed up with today's locomotive-sized trucks, including electric ones. Just how much money is needed to begin production is another matter—and has not been spelled out in detail. At the moment, Telo does not have a direct competitor as Mini parent company BMW isn't too eager to get into the subcompact truck business. But VW has certainly had some ideas about trucks based on the ID. Buzz. It also is worth noting that the MT1's size likely addresses a market that's currently only served by imported, 25-year-old kei trucks from Japan, which have become a disturbingly widespread phenomenon in a short timespan. "We designed the future of utility transportation by maximizing every inch to provide comfort without compromising performance or capability," said Telo co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Yves Béhar. "Telo brings more features, space, and practicality than any other vehicle on the road today." Still, quite a bit has to happen before Telo trucks can sit in traffic next to imported kei trucks, and this includes setting up a sales and service operation in the US. Will minimalist Telo hang on in an increasingly maximalist truck market? It is worth noting that a great number of EV startups have been at this stage before: between a working prototype and something resembling mass production. On one hand Telo has made it this far, but on the other hand few have actually moved past this point. Is there a market for a small electric pickup with a starting price of about $40,000, or are EV truck buyers mostly after much larger vehicles? Please comment below.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Telo Electric Pickup Is No Bigger Than A Mini With A Bed The Size Of A Toyota Tacoma's
Despite electric vehicle startups failing left, right and center these days, a new one has launched promising something that Americans actually want: an electric pickup truck. But wait, this isn't another oversized beast that'll weigh as much as a small house — it's a cutesy little EV that could be America's answer to the kei truck. The hopeful EV startup is Telo, a new company out of California that's got some serious backing behind it. The company is backed by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the original founders of Tesla, as well as former Aston Martin exec Andy Palmer, reports InsideEVs. The company's first model is an adorable electric pickup truck that's no bigger than a Mini Cooper while still packing the bed space of a Toyota Tacoma. What's not to love about a creation like that? Read more: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Blows Away Every Truck In Its Segment The inaugural EV from Telo is called the MT1 and it's promising some pretty lofty claims, like having "Tacoma capability, Tesla-like range and efficiency, in the footprint of a MINI Cooper," according to the company's website. Sounds impressive. To do this, the whole truck is packaged into a space that's just 152 inches long and 73 inches wide. Despite those diminutive dimensions, the Telo MT1 still has four doors, two rows of seats and a five-foot bed at the rear. Heck, there's even an internal space under the truck bed to stow gear, akin to Rivian's nifty gear tunnel concept. Even though it's small, the truck will still be capable of covering actual useful distances, if Telo is to be believed. The truck will reportedly launch with a 106-kWh battery pack that's good for around 350 miles of driving. In addition, the MT1 will be able to charge from 20 to 90 percent in just 20 minutes. If all that sounds a little too good to be true, then I've got good news for you as it (hopefully) isn't. The EV startup revealed this week that its prototypes are out on the road in America, according to MotorTrend, and the site even took a ride in the tiny truck: With these highlight specs in mind, we boarded the MT1 for Marks to take us for a ride. Even if we had been in the production MT1, our roughly around-the-block ride wouldn't have allowed for determinations about how it performs. Furthermore, our impressions should be taken with a grain of salt as large as the truck itself, given the Telo team was up until the wee hours of the morning before our meeting putting this prototype together. While the site concluded after its spin around the block that "much more refinement [had] to be done," it at least proves the company isn't vaporware. Of course, prototype vehicles in California are much easier to muster than full-scale EV production, but the company is promising it won't be another spectacular EV failure. With backing from the Tesla duo and a handful of other big names in tech, the company is plowing ahead and eyeing production Initially, it will build its pre-production models with the help of Aria Group, a Californian company that specializes in limited-run models and even movie cars. Once the design is finalized, Telo is targeting annual sales of around 5,000 units, which will be the point it becomes profitable. It will also use off-the-shelf parts to keep costs from spiraling. If the tiny trucks do go on sale, there will be a single-motor variant for $42,000 and a dual-motor option will cost $46,000. A long-range battery pack will also be optional for another $3,980. Here's hoping Telo isn't another flash in the electric pan and I won't have to mourn the loss of yet another cutesy electric carmaker. Please don't let me down, Telo. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
