Musk brought a spotlight to DOGE. Leaving may let it slip to the shadows. Musk brought a spotlight to DOGE. Leaving may let it slip to the shadows. Elizabeth Lopatto is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter… Continue reading Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?
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Xiaomi’s new PU7 spells trouble for Tesla in China
The sister vehicle to last year’s SU7, the electric SUV could threaten the Model Y’s dominance in China’s all-important EV market. The sister vehicle to last year’s SU7, the electric SUV could threaten the Model Y’s dominance in China’s all-important EV market. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading Xiaomi’s new PU7 spells trouble for Tesla in China
Pro-AI, pro-pollution, pro-surveillance: what you should know about Trump’s budget
House Republicans narrowly passed the budget bill, which now heads to the Senate. House Republicans narrowly passed the budget bill, which now heads to the Senate. Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing… Continue reading Pro-AI, pro-pollution, pro-surveillance: what you should know about Trump’s budget
Senate Republicans vote to revoke California’s right to set its own tailpipe pollution rules
GOP lawmakers defied nonpartisan watchdogs to pass resolutions that take away California’s ability to set its own pollution standards for cars and trucks. GOP lawmakers defied nonpartisan watchdogs to pass resolutions that take away California’s ability to set its own pollution standards for cars and trucks. The US Senate voted today to strip California of… Continue reading Senate Republicans vote to revoke California’s right to set its own tailpipe pollution rules
So long, EV tax credits
We hardly knew ye. We hardly knew ye. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Once Donald Trump won office for a second time, the writing was on the wall.… Continue reading So long, EV tax credits
House GOP moves to slash renewable energy tax breaks
The House passed a giant spending bill that would roll back tax credits that boosted wind and solar projects across the US, particularly in Republican districts. The House passed a giant spending bill that would roll back tax credits that boosted wind and solar projects across the US, particularly in Republican districts. House Republicans advanced… Continue reading House GOP moves to slash renewable energy tax breaks
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is okay with reinventing the bus
The head of Uber on autonomous cars, shared rides, and the future of mobility. The head of Uber on autonomous cars, shared rides, and the future of mobility. Today, I’m talking with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. We recorded this conversation the day Uber announced a big set of product updates, including new options for shared… Continue reading Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is okay with reinventing the bus
What if Tesla made a Slate-like EV instead of the Cybertruck?
Tesla had all the right ingredients to make a small, affordable electric truck. Why didn’t it? Tesla had all the right ingredients to make a small, affordable electric truck. Why didn’t it? At last month’s rapturously received Slate debut, it took an executive’s quip that “Slate” and “Tesla” use the same 5 letters to shift… Continue reading What if Tesla made a Slate-like EV instead of the Cybertruck?
Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
A new update for Signal’s Windows app will help users dodge Recall’s screenshots, but could cause other problems. A new update for Signal’s Windows app will help users dodge Recall’s screenshots, but could cause other problems. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C.… Continue reading Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
Chevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss addition
The new trim offers a staggering 478 miles of range when paired with the max range battery. The new trim offers a staggering 478 miles of range when paired with the max range battery. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has… Continue reading Chevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss addition