Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own premium robotaxi service. Under the deal announced Thursday, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid and separately buy “at least” 20,000 of the EV maker’s new Gravity SUV over the… Continue reading Uber makes multimillion-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service
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Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map
I guess we’re measuring robotaxi service areas now? I guess we’re measuring robotaxi service areas now? 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. Earlier this week, Elon Musk posted an… Continue reading Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map
Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ ‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Adobe is launching new generative AI filmmaking tools that provide fun ways to create sound effects… Continue reading Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
Clean Technica: Tesla Plans Modified Models For China004106
This week, Zachary Shahan, the ringmaster of the CleanTechnica circus, wrote an article asking whether the failure by Tesla to bring new models to market would prove to be the company’s undoing. It’s a proper question to ask, as every other automaker — especially those located in China — is rushing new models to market… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Plans Modified Models For China004106
Clean Technica: Tesla Flaunts Fiduciary Rules — And Its Workforce Is Fleeing004105
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 01:54 pm Three years ago I wrote about how Senator Elizabeth Warren was questioning Tesla about its fiduciary duties to the company, its workers, and its shareholders. She outlined the stringent requirements involved with providing disclosures about conflicts of interest, misappropriation of corporate assets, and other actions by their… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Flaunts Fiduciary Rules — And Its Workforce Is Fleeing004105
Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.4% Share In Germany – BYD Surfs Up004104
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 09:32 pm June saw plugin EVs take 28.4% share in Germany, up from 19.8% year on year. BEV volumes were up modestly, while PHEVs increased strongly. Overall auto volume was 256,193 units, down some 14% YoY. The best-selling BEV in June was the Volkswagen ID.3. The June auto market… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.4% Share In Germany – BYD Surfs Up004104
Clean Technica: Delayed Affordable Tesla Models — Make or Break for the Company?004103
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 02:42 am In Tesla’s 1st quarter shareholder letter, the company wrote: “Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025. These vehicles will utilize aspects of the next generation platform as well as aspects of our current… Continue reading Clean Technica: Delayed Affordable Tesla Models — Make or Break for the Company?004103
Millions Of Americans Are Being Advised Not To Go Outside
In the wake of massive wildfires in Canada’s Manitoba province, people thousands of miles away are being warned to stay indoors thanks to the noxious ash and smoke that’s traveling on the wind to their homes. As flagged by Newsweek, people who live in eight American states (and four Canadian provinces) are now under air… Continue reading Millions Of Americans Are Being Advised Not To Go Outside
The Reason Tesla Is Failing Is That Elon Musk Is an Extremely Unlikeable Person
Tesla has been losing money hand over fist — and the culprit is clear: Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. In the wake of his latest Robotaxi gambits, which involve a dick-shaped service area map and a fare price rise from $4.20 to $6.90, it becomes clearer… Continue reading The Reason Tesla Is Failing Is That Elon Musk Is an Extremely Unlikeable Person