Just over a year ago, Moxion Power closed its doors, adding its name to a list of high-profile bankruptcies that roiled the climate tech world in 2024. The portable battery startup had raised more than $110 million in a bid to replace diesel generators at festivals and construction sites, but even that wasn’t enough to… Continue reading Battery startup Moxion went bankrupt. Now its founder is back to ‘finish what we started.’
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Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
Tesla has asked the Environmental Protection Agency not to roll back current vehicle emissions standards, breaking from other major automakers who want to see the rules eased. The company’s request comes the same week that President Donald Trump — who Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help elect — told the United Nations… Continue reading Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
TuneIn adds FEMA’s real-time emergency alerts to its service
Audio streaming service TuneIn announced on Thursday a collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver emergency alerts directly to drivers. TuneIn is now compatible with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA’s national system that delivers verified local alerts and critical emergency information to the public. Through this integration, drivers… Continue reading TuneIn adds FEMA’s real-time emergency alerts to its service
TuneIn partners with FEMA to give drivers real-time emergency alerts
Audio streaming service TuneIn announced on Thursday a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver emergency alerts directly to drivers. TuneIn is now compatible with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), FEMA’s national system that delivers verified local alerts and critical emergency information to the public. Through this integration, drivers… Continue reading TuneIn partners with FEMA to give drivers real-time emergency alerts
Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service
Zoox has asked federal regulators for an exemption that would allow the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company to commercially deploy its custom-built robotaxis, which lack traditional controls like pedals and a steering wheel. The exemption request was first reported by Bloomberg. A Zoox spokesperson confirmed that it has submitted a petition for a “555 exemption” and… Continue reading Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service
Trump administration wants 10% stake in American lithium miner that sells to GM
The Trump administration might be fond of calling the energy transition the “green new scam,” but that isn’t stopping it from seeking a significant stake in what promises to be the largest lithium mine in the Western Hemisphere. In exchange for renegotiating the repayment period of a $2.26 billion Department of Energy loan, the Trump… Continue reading Trump administration wants 10% stake in American lithium miner that sells to GM
Waymo is getting into the corporate travel business
Waymo’s ever-expanding robotaxi aspirations have spread to the corporate world. The Alphabet-owned self-driving vehicle unit has launched “Waymo for Business,” a new service designed for companies to set up accounts so their employees can access robotaxis in cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Waymo announced Wednesday in a blog post it is inviting… Continue reading Waymo is getting into the corporate travel business
Step into the future: The full AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Join the leaders from Character.AI, Hugging Face, Mercor, Runway, Wayve, and many more top tech voices, as they tackle everything from generative AI and developer tools to autonomous… Continue reading Step into the future: The full AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
UK arrests man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions across Europe
The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a man was arrested in connection to the ransomware attack that has caused delays and disruptions at several European airports since the weekend. The hack, which began Friday, targeted check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace, causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, and Dublin airports, as… Continue reading UK arrests man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions across Europe
Uber rival Rapido doubles valuation to $2.3B following Swiggy stake sale
Rapido, a popular ride-hailing platform in India that competes with Uber, has doubled its valuation to $2.3 billion following a secondary share sale by food delivery giant Swiggy. The share sale comes just weeks after Rapido began piloting food deliveries, edging into Swiggy’s core territory. Swiggy has offloaded its entire 12% stake in Rapido for… Continue reading Uber rival Rapido doubles valuation to $2.3B following Swiggy stake sale