Tesla’s Launch Of Self-Driving Cybercab Rides Sparks Federal Probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is probing Tesla’s safety procedures a day after it launched a ride service in Austin using the new model.

Google Tapping A $350 Million Solar Plant Powered With Zinc Batteries

Its data centers will be the main customers for a grid-connected solar and battery plant that blends lithium packs for short-term use with 10-hour zinc modules.

Electric Copters Will Fly Out Of Downtown L.A. Ahead Of 2028 Olympics

Archer Aviation, which will test its eVTOLs over Los Angeles this year, plans a “vertiport” at AEG’s L.A. Live, next to the Lakers’ arena and city convention center.

The Cost Of DOGE: America’s Environmental Intelligence Is Going Stale

Elon Musk’s DOGE gutted staffing and budgets at NOAA and the National Weather Service early last year. It left fishing fleets, farmers and insurers exposed to the fallout

Iron Vs Carbon: Funds Surge For Makers Of Batteries That Store Power For Days

Form Energy raised $750 million to boost output of iron-based batteries that hold power for over 100 hours, on the heels of Antora raising $550 million for thermal batteries made from carbon

Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands

The U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload.

Tesla’s Founders Are Backing The Anti-Cybertruck

Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard dreamed up Tesla, then convinced Elon Musk to fund it. Two decades later, they’re backing TELO, a maker of pint-sized electric trucks.

A Beefed Up Golf Cart And An Anti-Cybertruck: Cheap, Quirky EVs Are Coming

Chip Motors is taking orders for a low-speed, battery-powered “life utility vehicle,” priced from $15,000, joining a new wave of quirky EVs.

A Beefed-Up Golf Cart And An Anti-Cybertruck: Cheap, Quirky EVs Are Coming

Chip Motors is taking orders for a low-speed, battery-powered “life utility vehicle,” priced from $15,000, joining a new wave of quirky EVs.

California Will Give You $3,500 To Buy A New EV

The incentive is for first-time buyers of new battery-powered models priced below $50,000, with half the amount covered by automakers. Used EVs qualify for $1,750