GM figured out how to navigate EV uncertainty with the Chevy Bolt

The 2027 Chevy Bolt might not be a groundbreaking new EV, but incremental improvements have made it better without inflating the price.

Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch

Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company.

Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn’t a supercapacitor
Donut Lab says latest test proves its solid-state battery isn’t a supercapacitor

When Donut Lab first announced its solid-state battery earlier this year, there was some speculation around whether the Finnish startup had actually produced a supercapacitor, which is a much shorter-term form of electrical storage. Supercapacitors can charge and discharge quickly, similar to Donut Lab’s claimed solid-state battery. But supercapacitors are totally different from batteries in […]

Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis

It’s a precursor to launching robotaxis in those cities, though the Amazon-owned company is still waiting for federal approval to commercially operate its purpose-built AV.

The 2027 Chevy Bolt is the McRib of the automotive world

TechCrunch drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and found that incremental improvements build on a solid basic recipe to deliver an affordable EV.

Turning Idle California Farmland Into A Clean Energy Powerhouse

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how data centers are driving clean energy adoption and Rivian-backed ALSO’s plan to shake up the global e-bike market

Iran Conflict Casts Shadow Over European Automakers, A New Report Says

The conflict in Iran will increase automotive industry supply chain and logistics costs, may jeopardize European auto markets, and spur demand for EVs.

What To Expect From The Rivian R2 On Price

Rivian is aiming for a fast ramp of the R2 this year as it tries to pivot from the low-volume luxury market. But higher-priced versions will appear first.

CONEXPO 2026 – Autonomy & AI & Power A Blue Collar Industry

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was a display of iron and steel, and a sprinkling of silicon, computing, and AI for autonomous operation.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”