U.K. EV Rule Dilution Spurs Protest, But Industry Will Breathe Easier

Britain’s automotive industry has been seeking relief from electric vehicle sales mandates, but change has triggered claims of foul play from the nation’s EV enthusiasts.

Lower-Cost Desalination May Be On The Way

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at GM’s push to develop data center batteries and turning to street lights to boost EV charging options.

Forget Elon’s Data Centers In Space. This Startup Wants To Float Them At Sea

Panthalassa sees data centers powered and cooled by the ocean as a cheaper alternative to the orbiting server farms Musk is pitching to SpaceX investors.

E1 Electric Powerboat Racing Harnesses Celebrity Power For Motorsport

Powerboat series E1 is proving that electric racing can thrive, combining celebrity owners, luxury hospitality and destination events into a sustainable growth model.

TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

Tesla FSD Is Evolving Into A De Facto Robotaxi

Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting harder and harder to distinguish from a driverless vehicle. My latest drive required no intervention.

Tested: 2026 Toyota bZ EV Comes With An Upside Surprise

I tested the Toyota bZ Woodland, an off-road-capable EV that impressed me with its speed above everything else.

BYD Local Plant, Flash-Charging, Denza To Boost Europe Prospects

BYD has been headlining in Europe with its flash-charging system and progress towards production in Hungary. It will soon overtake MG as the leading Chinese seller.

Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we […]