The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Future

After four years, and multiple subpoenas and depositions, the beleaguered startup has dodged yet another bullet.

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Vehicle AI Has A Blind Spot: Tesla FSD And GM Super Cruise In Focus

Tesla Full Self-Driving and General Motors Super Cruise are seminal technologies. But vehicle AI is not flawless and drivers don’t always understand its limitations.

United Airlines Misses Opportunity With Polaris “Companion Ottoman”

A fancy seat has room for 2. United could let you pair it with a coach seat you barely use and make an attractive offering for couples

Tailwind For Air Taxis And Cargo Drones Via Federal Program

The skies over the U.S. could see electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxis, cargo carrying drones and hybrid-electric planes sooner through a federal program.

U.K. EV Rules Threaten Chaos For Locals, Success For China

European EV makers are making huge losses in Britain and want the government to dilute the rules, which call for an EV market share of 80% by 2030.

Kodiak CEO says making trucks drive themselves is only half the battle
Kodiak CEO says making trucks drive themselves is only half the battle

This year is shaping up to be a big one for self-driving trucks. In addition to Aurora’s plan to deploy hundreds of autonomous big rigs and Waabi expanding into robotaxis, you’ve also got Kodiak AI aiming to launch its own fully driverless long-haul freight operation by the end of 2026. While robotaxis may still win […]

Surveillance To Safety: Drivers Demand In-Vehicle Cameras Says Geotab

Instead of fearing cameras in their vehicles, fleet drivers are now asking for them for protection during incidents, but there are many more benefits, argues Geotab.

My Waymo Ride From The Airport Was Great. Getting To It, Not So Much

Waymo is forced to pick up far away from the gate, especially when the AirTrain station in your terminal is closed. I describe the issues of an SFO Waymo ride for now

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US

A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles.