Uber will bring its premium robotaxi service to Houston in 2027

This will be the second market to have an Uber robotaxi service outfitted with Lucid EVs equipped with a self-driving system from Nuro.

Physical AI – Building Affordable & Sustainable Housing

The US faces a severe housing affordability crisis. Reframe Systems, founded by ex-Amazon engineers uses physical AI & robotics in micro-factories to solve this crisis.

Rivian cuts hundreds of workers after R2 deliveries start

The company said the cuts were part of a restructuring meant to help scale to profitability. Rivian recently pushed back its profitability goal to invest in autonomy.

Mobileye’s US robotaxi launch will put it on both sides of the AV business

The Israeli tech company and Intel subsidiary said it will launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027.

The Cybercab is the lightest, most efficient Tesla ever made
The Cybercab is the lightest, most efficient Tesla ever made

Against all odds, the Tesla Cybercab is in production. And while Elon Musk’s company may not have a very coherent plan for the tiny, autonomous two-seater, it’s still taking the necessary steps to certify the EV’s legitimacy. As such, Tesla recently filed paperwork with the Environmental Protection Agency that reveal many of the Cybercab’s specs, […]

U.K. EV Rule Dilution Spurs Protest, But Industry Will Breathe Easier

Britain’s automotive industry has been seeking relief from electric vehicle sales mandates, but change has triggered claims of foul play from the nation’s EV enthusiasts.

Lower-Cost Desalination May Be On The Way

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at GM’s push to develop data center batteries and turning to street lights to boost EV charging options.

Forget Elon’s Data Centers In Space. This Startup Wants To Float Them At Sea

Panthalassa sees data centers powered and cooled by the ocean as a cheaper alternative to the orbiting server farms Musk is pitching to SpaceX investors.

E1 Electric Powerboat Racing Harnesses Celebrity Power For Motorsport

Powerboat series E1 is proving that electric racing can thrive, combining celebrity owners, luxury hospitality and destination events into a sustainable growth model.

TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.