Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Less than a week ago, Tesla robotaxis began rolling out and giving rides to invited customers in Austin. As Sean O’Kane and I wrote this week, the… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: The Tesla robotaxi Rorschach test and Redwood’s next big act
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Toyota breaks ground on the first independent Lexus EV plant in China, but there’s more
Toyota is finally getting into the game in the world’s largest EV market. On Friday, Toyota officially broke ground on the new Lexus EV plant in Shanghai, its first fully owned manufacturing facility in China and the second in the region, following Tesla. Toyota is building a new Lexus EV plant in China After officially… Continue reading Toyota breaks ground on the first independent Lexus EV plant in China, but there’s more
Tesla hires Head of Autonomy from GM’s failed self-driving startup (Update: Tesla denies)
Tesla has hired Henry Kuang, the former ‘Head of Autonomy’ at GM’s failed self-driving startup, Cruise. Update: Tesla denied hiring Kuang for the role listed in his LinkedIn profile. The automaker has had difficulties with turnover in its Autopilot and self-driving division. Tesla has lost many leaders over the years and the departures have ramped… Continue reading Tesla hires Head of Autonomy from GM’s failed self-driving startup (Update: Tesla denies)
Google’s carbon emissions just went up again
The tech giant’s planet-heating pollution grew 51 percent compared to 2019 as it continues its push into AI. The tech giant’s planet-heating pollution grew 51 percent compared to 2019 as it continues its push into AI. Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability… Continue reading Google’s carbon emissions just went up again
While Tesla’s Robotaxi Program Crumbles, Its Sales Are Falling Apart
Tesla’s sales in Europe have officially plummeted for the fifth month in a row in May, delivering a staggering blow to its investors. Per ABC, Tesla’s automotive sales dropped a further 28 percent last month across 30 European countries, despite a booming demand for EVs from other manufacturers. As Elon Musk’s pet company falters, other companies… Continue reading While Tesla’s Robotaxi Program Crumbles, Its Sales Are Falling Apart
The First Week of Tesla’s Robotaxis Has Been a Disaster
While autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo and Baidu clock hundreds of thousands of self-driving taxi trips, Tesla is lagging far behind. We’re now one week into the EV giant’s robotaxi pilot in Austin — a program Elon Musk has teased for over a decade — and it’s going about as horribly as expected. Citizens who’ve… Continue reading The First Week of Tesla’s Robotaxis Has Been a Disaster
Elon Musk’s Latest Rocket Crash Allegedly Killed Innocent Dolphins and Sea Turtles
This month’s Starship explosion has politicians and environmentalists in an uproar due to the serious impact it allegedly had on the surrounding land and waters. As the New York Times reports, this month’s Starship explosion resulted not only in a ton of debris raining down across the border into Mexico, but also, apparently, in mass marine wildlife… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Latest Rocket Crash Allegedly Killed Innocent Dolphins and Sea Turtles
US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn ID Law
If you try to access Pornhub, one of the world’s biggest websites, from any of 17 US states, you’ll be blocked. Pornhub’s parent company, Aylo Holdings, has restricted access in response to a slew of laws that says Pornhub itself should be responsible for checking that every visitor is over 18. Now, the United States… Continue reading US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn ID Law
Riot turns to sports betting to help fund its esports leagues
Riot will permit the sponsorships for top LoL and Valorant teams, but won’t allow ads on official broadcasts or jerseys. Riot will permit the sponsorships for top LoL and Valorant teams, but won’t allow ads on official broadcasts or jerseys. Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games,… Continue reading Riot turns to sports betting to help fund its esports leagues
Tesla loses key execs but hires a new one from GM’s failed robotaxi company
One executive was reportedly fired. One executive was reportedly fired. Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. There’s some executive shuffling going on at Tesla. Two key leaders have left recently – one of them being fired by CEO… Continue reading Tesla loses key execs but hires a new one from GM’s failed robotaxi company