Boom Times For The Battery Energy Storage Market

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Tesla’s reliance on California and a deal to supply clean hydrogen, generated underground, for buses and trucks

Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’
Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’

After reportedly exhausting its annual AI budget just four months into 2026, Uber is now questioning whether it’s actually seeing meaningful returns on its investments. In an interview with Rapid Response, Uber president and chief operating officer Andrew Macdonald said the company isn’t seeing a connection between rising token consumption for Claude Code and more […]

The Tesla ‘Model 2’ – Take Two

A sub-$30,000 Tesla “Model 2” may be taking shape already—right before our eyes.

Ferrari reveals its first EV, with design help from Jony Ive
Ferrari reveals its first EV, with design help from Jony Ive

After months of teasers, Ferrari is offering the first full view of its Luce electric vehicle. The Luce is notable not just for being Ferrari’s first EV, but for being designed in collaboration with Jony Ive and Mark Newson at their collective LoveFrom. It’s also going to be Ferrari’s second four-door car and its first […]

TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check

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

Tested: 2026 Entry Tesla Model Y Vs. 2027 Chevy Bolt – Driver Assist AI On A Budget

The 2026 Tesla Model Y base trim and 2027 Chevy Bolt deliver premium self-driving capabilities at prices that many car buyers can actually afford.

Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage

Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including Tesla, Zoox, Avride, and Motional, are racing to catch up with the Alphabet-owned firm. But what if being No. 2 was actually better? Nuro, the […]

Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.

Waymos Have Trouble With Floods, Which Is Surprising

Figuring out the depth of water should be easy for a car with 3D sensors. So why is Waymo having so much trouble tracking flooding?

Lamborghini CEO Winkelmann: Our Supercars Won’t Go All Electric Yet

Lamborghini, the company that defined mid-engined supercars, has electrified its entire range, but not gone all electric. CEO Stephan Winkelmann explains why.