The Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself
The Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself

Rivian may be all in on robotaxis and autonomy, but it’s still got human drivers – and EV buyers – to win over. The pricey R1S SUV and R1T pickup brought Rivian A-list media attention and cult-hit status, but the company faces a critical next step. The 2027 R2 is Rivian’s bid for mainstream success, […]

Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station

The startup is one of many entering the RV space, but it’s banking on a hybrid power system that can go far beyond campsites.

Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claim debunked by Ziroth
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claim debunked by Ziroth

Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claims have been thoroughly debunked by Ryan Inis Hughes on his popular Ziroth YouTube channel. According to Hughes, Donut Lab has engaged in deliberate, calculated deception by claiming to have a solid-state battery ready for mass production. In reality, it’s nothing more than a standard lithium-ion design. Hughes’ investigation got an […]

AI Provides Speed And Precision For Construction Takeoffs & Bids

The takeoff process where construction contractors extract Bill of Materials on tight schedules has traditionally been manual and a bottleneck. AI is changing this.

Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M

Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County.

Uber tells London to get ready for robotaxis
Uber tells London to get ready for robotaxis

Uber is getting ready to put robotaxis on London’s streets, opening an interest list for riders who want to be among the first to hail one of Wayve’s autonomous vehicles when the service goes live later this year. The rollout would be a milestone in one of Uber’s biggest markets and an early test of […]

Uber, Wayve and Waymo are headed towards a robotaxi showdown in London

Uber customers in the UK can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve robotaxi.

SpaceX Left California. Its IPO Payday Did Not.

The IPO should boost tax revenue in the Golden State because thousands of newly wealthy employees who live and work there face a “millionaires” tax.

TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GM’s $900M EV battery gamble

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.