Two more EVs for the trash heap: Volvo EX30 and Honda Prologue
Two more EVs for the trash heap: Volvo EX30 and Honda Prologue

The steady stream of news about automakers cancelling or discontinuing electric vehicles continues apace. This week it’s Volvo’s small, quirky EX30 and Honda’s solo electric offering in the US, the Prologue. Both are the latest victims of stagnating EV sales in the US thanks to the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tax incentives. First, the […]

Construction Moves Beyond Oil & Metal, To Silicon, Bits & AI

Construction is not only about metal, oil, smoke and dust anymore. It is also about silicon and bits, used with data and AI to move atoms and Things autonomously.

Nvidia says China’s BYD and Geely will use its robotaxi platform
Nvidia says China’s BYD and Geely will use its robotaxi platform

Nvidia added two leading Chinese automakers, BYD and Geely, to its robotaxi program, as the chipmaker seeks to put its stamp on the growing autonomous vehicle market worldwide. At its GTC conference today, Nvidia announced that BYD and Geely, as well as Isuzu and Nissan, would use the chipmaker’s Drive Hyperion platform, which combines the […]

U.S. Cleantech Rollbacks Hurt Both The Climate And Your Wallet

his week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Tesla’s best business bet and accelerating the shift from fossil fuels for stability and energy security

TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again

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

Test Driving The Geely EX5: Can Chinese EV SUV Make An Impression?

The Geely EX5 joins the flood of midsize electric SUVs from China into the European market. It has quality on its side, but is it different enough to rise over the crowd?

Rivian’s RJ Scaringe thinks we’re doing robots all wrong

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares his thoughts and plans for his newest startup, Mind Robotics.

Porsche Expected To Ride EV Turbulence And Forge A Profitable Future

Porsche profits have been slashed by a perfect storm of negatives led by EV problems but analysts say it will emerge leaner, greener and more profitable.

Volvo Trucks Introduces Innovative New Regional Hauler

Volvo Trucks’ legacy Class 8 long-haul and regional trucks were built on a platform that has been in use since 1996. The new platform has innovative features.

Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future

Honda’s decision to kill its three EVs for the U.S. market will reverberate far beyond North America.