TechCrunch
Nevada Lifts Robotaxi Cap, Letting Zoox's Steering-Wheel-Free Cubes Roam Free
Nevada's 100-robotaxi cap for Zoox expires, opening the door for more cube-like vehicles in Las Vegas - just as Waymo, Tesla, and Uber join the party.
2026-09-18
TechCrunch
2026-09-16
TechCrunch
Congress to Automakers: You Can Pry AM Radio From Our Cold, Dead, Slightly Static Hands
House passes bill requiring AM radio in new cars, because nothing says 'emergency preparedness' like a technology your grandparents used to listen to ballgames.
2026-09-13
TechCrunch
Tesla Promises Roadster Again, This Time With Actual Date And Maybe Thrusters
Tesla says the second-gen Roadster will be unveiled October 1, only eight years after it was announced, with production still 12-18 months away.
2026-09-04
The Verge
Tesla Cybercab Barely Hits the Road, Immediately Gets a Federal Timeout
NHTSA launches an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab's missing mirrors, pedals, and steering wheel - because apparently, self-certifying a car that breaks the law is a 'bold strategy'.
2026-08-21
TechCrunch
Tesla's Solar Roof Fades to Black, Leaving Only Memories and a Few Very Expensive Shingles
Tesla's solar roof has gone the way of the dodo, but who knew a product with $200,000 price tags and melting underlayment was doomed?
2026-08-12
TechCrunch
Tesla's $10.1B Solar Factory: Because Why Not Add Another Gigafactory to the Mix?
Tesla plans a $10.1 billion solar panel factory in Texas, because why not? It'll create jobs, cost a fortune, and maybe power some space data centers.
2026-08-10
TechCrunch
Zoox Finally Allowed to Charge for Robotaxi Rides; Uber's AV Empire Expands, Because of Course
Zoox gets the green light to charge for robotaxis, Uber drops $10B on AVs, and Travis Kalanick reassembles his old Uber crew at Atoms - the future of transportation is basically a reunion tour.
2026-08-09
The Guardian
Chinese EVs Crash Europe's Party, Promptly Get Accused of Crashing the Party
Chinese EVs hit record sales in Europe, sparking tariff debates, while Tesla makes a comeback and PHEVs enjoy a loophole before it closes.
2026-08-06
TechCrunch
Ford Names Its New Electric Truck 'Fathom,' Because 'Profit' Was Taken
Ford's new $28,350 electric truck 'Fathom' is a deep dive into the sub-$30,000 market, with hopes of catching Tesla and dodging the fate of the Lightning.
2026-08-04
Ars Technica
China's Tesla Factory Cranks Out Cars Nobody's Buying Locally, But Hey, Exports!
Tesla's Shanghai plant is cranking out record numbers, but Chinese buyers are yawning, so the company is shipping cars abroad - and maybe considering a SpaceX merger to spice things up.
2026-07-24
The Atlantic
Tesla: Somehow Still the Least-Bad Option in a Burning EV Market
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales are a rounding error, Musk’s distracted, and the EV market is on fire - yet somehow Tesla is still the king of the hill.
2026-07-22
The Verge
Tesla's Revenue Bounces Back, But Profits Still Look Like They've Seen Better Days (and So Has Elon's Approval Rating)
Tesla's sales and revenue are up, but profits are barely budging, free cash flow is negative, and robotaxis are still mostly a promise - at least the energy business is doing okay.
2026-07-15
TechCrunch
Tesla Driver in Fatal Crash Hit Pedal to 100%, NTSB Confirms, Because of Course
NTSB confirms the Tesla driver floored it, overriding the self-driving system, in a crash that killed a 76-year-old. Musk's 'makes no sense' now makes slightly more sense.
2026-07-03
The Verge
Tesla Driver Charged with Manslaughter After Pedal-to-the-Metal 'Autopilot' Joyride Ends in Living Room
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after his car launched into a home at 73 mph - because 'Full Self-Driving' apparently needs a little manual help to become 'Full Self-Murder.'
2026-06-25
TechCrunch
Trump Admin Says Goodbye to Brake Pedals, Hello to Autonomous Cars That Can't Stop
The Trump admin proposes removing brake pedals from fully autonomous vehicles, because who needs to stop when you can just trust the robot?
2026-06-21
ScienceDaily
Chinese Sodium Battery Achieves Surprising Parity with Tesla Tech, Scientists Mildly Impressed
A Chinese sodium battery nearly matches Tesla's lithium-ion performance, proving that abundant elements can also be adequate - with a few caveats about cold weather and mysterious copper blobs.
2026-06-15
MIT Technology Review
AC Units Are Cooking the Planet, But Scientists Have a Cool New Idea (Maybe)
Air conditioners are cooking the planet, but solid-state cooling might save us - if it can match traditional AC efficiency. Also: drugs for animals, AI bans, and cells that become young again.
2026-05-09
MIT Technology Review
Musk v. Altman Week 2: OpenAI Fires Back, Reveals Musk Wanted Absolute Control and Tried to Poach Sam Altman
Elon Musk wanted absolute control of OpenAI and tried to recruit Sam Altman to Tesla, according to testimony in the trial's second week - a tale of egos, equity, and a haunted mansion party.
2026-04-30
BBC Business
Elon Musk Accuses OpenAI Lawyer of Using 'Tricky' Questions, Which Is Totally Not What He'd Expect in a Lawsuit
Elon Musk takes the stand, claims OpenAI's lawyer is trying to trick him, and insists his lawsuit is about saving charity - not about being a sore loser in the AI race.
2026-04-29
BBC Business
Elon Musk Argues That Turning a Charity Into a For-Profit Company Is Bad, Actually
Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in court over whether turning a charity into a for-profit AI company is looting or just a typical Tuesday in Silicon Valley.
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