SpaceX is planning to raise tens of billions of dollars through an initial public offering next year, multiple outlets have reported, and Ars can confirm. This represents a major change in thinking from the world’s leading space company and its founder, Elon Musk. The Wall Street Journal and The Information first reported about a possible… Continue reading Why SpaceX Is Finally Gearing Up to Go Public
Tag: Electric vehicles
HEADING INTO 2026, CUB NAMES BIGGEST THREATS TO UTILITY BILLS
CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its experience combatting high utility costs over the past year, the consumer watchdog Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Illinois on Friday issued its list of what looks to be major threats to utility affordability in 2026. “As consumers struggle with high prices across the board… Continue reading HEADING INTO 2026, CUB NAMES BIGGEST THREATS TO UTILITY BILLS
Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it out of everyone’s way, the words “I’m stuck” flashing yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It was an inauspicious start to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day,”… Continue reading Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
GoodLeap Announces Closing of $523 Million Securitization Bringing the Company’s Total to 24
The transaction was the fourth securitization backed solely by GoodLeap originated home improvement loans. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GoodLeap, LLC, America’s leading technology for financing and software products to deploy sustainable solutions, announced the closing of GoodLeap Home Improvement Solutions Trust 2025-3, a securitization sponsored by Bank of America, N.A. with BofA… Continue reading GoodLeap Announces Closing of $523 Million Securitization Bringing the Company’s Total to 24
Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.” The Nissan Xterra will be electrified, but by how much? Earlier this year, Nissan offered a sneak peek of its upcoming lineup in a shadowy image previewing several new vehicles. Alongside the new 2026… Continue reading Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
Tesla board member and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, is back to selling Tesla (TSLA) stocks. According to a new SEC filing, Kimbal has cashed out over $25 million worth of shares and donated a few more as the stock rides high in late 2025. We often report on insider selling at Tesla, and Kimbal… Continue reading Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe at the company’s first “Autonomy and AI Day” on Dec. 11, 2025, in Palo Alto, California. Lora Kolodny | CNBC Rivian Automotive impressed Wall Street on Thursday with its plans for artificial intelligence, automation and an internally developed silicon chip, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the electric… Continue reading Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain
GoodLeap and Tactical Infrastructure Partners Announce Closing of $140.2 Million Securitization Backed by GoodLeap-Originated Solar Leases and Power Purchase Agreements
Second securitization following strategic partnership provides permanent financing for residential solar assets previously invested in by Tactical Infrastructure Partners in collaboration with GoodLeap SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GoodLeap, LLC (“GoodLeap”), America’s leading technology for financing and software products to deploy sustainable solutions and Tactical Infrastructure Partners (“Tactical”), a global independent infrastructure investment… Continue reading GoodLeap and Tactical Infrastructure Partners Announce Closing of $140.2 Million Securitization Backed by GoodLeap-Originated Solar Leases and Power Purchase Agreements
German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future
The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future
German FAZ: Endurance test for the small car project 010338
The Volkswagen subsidiary Cupra is getting serious about the electric small car. But the start in Spain turns out to be more difficult than expected. At the Seat Group factory in Martorell near Barcelona, a covered bridge more than 600 meters long symbolizes the new era. It leads from the new battery assembly plant to… Continue reading German FAZ: Endurance test for the small car project 010338