
Tesla's Robotaxis Hit the Grand Canyon State and Go Wide!
Tesla just snagged approval for paid Robotaxi service across Arizona, making it the third state to welcome its autonomous fleet, which is now rolling out to more users.
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Tesla just snagged approval for paid Robotaxi service across Arizona, making it the third state to welcome its autonomous fleet, which is now rolling out to more users.

The last major holdout, Stellantis, finally commits to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its EVs, and they're taking this show on the road globally!

Waymo is expanding its autonomous ambitions, officially deploying its next-generation robotaxis based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 for real-world testing in San Francisco. This move signals a significant upgrade to their fleet, replacing older Jaguars and pushing the boundaries of driverless technology.

Tesla has quietly settled its fourth Autopilot-related lawsuit since losing its first trial earlier this year. This latest case involved a 2020 Model Y crashing into a stationary police vehicle in Texas, highlighting growing legal and safety scrutiny over the company's driver-assist technology.

For the first three quarters of 2025, solar and wind power generated enough electricity to cover *all* new global demand, pushing fossil fuel generation to a standstill for the first time since the pandemic. The green revolution is officially kicking into high gear!

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport just deployed six new Striker Volterra Electric ARFF 6x6 fire trucks, marking a massive leap towards an electrified emergency response fleet and making DFW the largest operator of these advanced, zero-emission vehicles.

First Solar, the US's biggest solar panel maker, is pouring $330 million into a new factory in Gaffney, South Carolina, adding 3.7 GW of annual production capacity and creating 600+ jobs, cementing America's leadership in clean energy manufacturing.

Hyundai and Kia are getting a massive lift as the South Korean government pledges to boost EV subsidies by 20% and inject $10.3 billion into the auto industry, aiming to counter U.S. tariffs and drive a swift transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.

A UK startup, Hydrohertz, is touting a breakthrough device called Dectravalve that promises to slash EV charging times by up to 68% and boost range by 10% by precisely managing battery temperatures. This tiny tech could be a massive game-changer for electric cars.

Kia just opened its first dedicated production hub for electric vans, a massive facility in South Korea aimed at making them a leader in the light commercial EV market by 2030, rolling out everything from cargo vans to electric campers.
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