Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Elon Musk has never had the best relationship with regulators, often bumping up against or outright sidestepping local and state laws where his numerous companies operate. This… Continue reading Elon Musk vs. the regulators
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Musk’s Boring Co. violated environmental regulations nearly 800 times, Nevada alleges
Elon Musk’s Boring Co., the tunneling and infrastructure firm, repeatedly violated state environmental regulations, even after the company agreed not to, Nevada regulators say. The Boring Co, which is in the process of expanding a tunnel network under Las Vegas, is accused of nearly 800 violations, according to a report from ProPublica. Nearly 100 of… Continue reading Musk’s Boring Co. violated environmental regulations nearly 800 times, Nevada alleges
How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber’s CPO and Nuro’s co-founder at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Artificial intelligence is not just changing how we work — it’s transforming how we move. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, two industry leaders at the forefront of AI-driven mobility will take the AI Stage to explore the future of intelligent transportation systems: Uber’s Sachin Kansal and Nuro’s Dave… Continue reading How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber’s CPO and Nuro’s co-founder at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech after receiving reports that the software caused vehicles to run red lights or cross into wrong lanes. The probe, which identified more than 50 reports of these kinds of violations (four of which led to injuries), is one of… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
DoorDash to use Serve Robotics’ sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
DoorDash customers in Los Angeles might soon have their food brought to them by one of Serve Robotics’ sidewalk delivery bots. The two companies on Thursday announced a multi-year partnership that would see them using autonomous robots to make deliveries across the U.S. The tie-up comes a week after DoorDash unveiled Dot, an autonomous food delivery… Continue reading DoorDash to use Serve Robotics’ sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has spent more than a year teasing that “more affordable models” of its vehicles were on the way, and on Tuesday, the company finally revealed them. The company is now selling a more bare-bones version of the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y SUV, which start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively. The new… Continue reading Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
The scourge of modern concrete is, perhaps surprisingly, rust. Most concrete structures are laced with steel rebar to add strength, but if the metal corrodes, it can cause the concrete to fail prematurely. Bridges, which are exposed to water and salt, are some of the most vulnerable. About one third of bridges in the United… Continue reading One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
Lucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up and tax credit expires
Lucid Motors delivered a record 4,078 vehicles in the third quarter, likely buoyed by a combination of more Gravity SUVs hitting the road and a rush of customers taking advantage of the expiring federal EV tax credit. The Saudi-owned luxury EV startup is still way off the projections it used to go public in 2021… Continue reading Lucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up and tax credit expires
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit tables are selling out fast and time is running out
Exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, are one of the most in-demand opportunities of the year — and they’re disappearing quickly. We expanded the floor just two weeks ago to add more tables due to overwhelming demand, and they’re already close to selling out. Once these final… Continue reading TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit tables are selling out fast and time is running out
TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! More than a month ago, I asked you, dear reader, how you thought EV sales would play out once the $7,500 federal tax credit expired on September… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem