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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

We Backed Archer Aviation Over Joby Aviation a Year Ago. Here's Why We Were Wrong.

Joby Aviation outperformed Archer Aviation in Q4 2025, showing significant revenue growth and tangible business developments.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

We Backed Archer Aviation Over Joby Aviation a Year Ago. Here's Why We Were Wrong.

Joby Aviation outperformed Archer Aviation in Q4 2025, showing significant revenue growth and tangible business developments.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Smart Concept #2 reimagines the iconic city car as a fashion-forward electric micro-mobility commuter - Yanko Design

Smart Concept #2 reinterprets microcar design by blending functionality with fashion, enhancing personal identity in urban mobility.
#drone-security
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

Drones pose a significant threat to U.S. national security, targeting critical infrastructure and requiring a secure, blockchain-based solution for airspace management.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Why the key to American drone dominance lies with blockchain | Fortune

Drones pose a significant threat to U.S. national security, targeting critical infrastructure and requiring a secure, blockchain-based solution for airspace management.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Cybercab gets crazy change as mass production begins

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
17 hours ago

Tesla offers awesome Free Supercharging incentive on an unexpected vehicle

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Tesla Quietly Buys Mysterious $2 Billion Entity

Tesla's acquisition of an AI hardware company for $2 billion raises questions about its future direction and focus beyond electric vehicles.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla Cybercab gets crazy change as mass production begins

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
17 hours ago

Tesla offers awesome Free Supercharging incentive on an unexpected vehicle

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
#drone-delivery
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Driverless taxi veers into London crime scene

A Waymo driverless taxi entered a police cordon in London, prompting an apology and an investigation into the incident.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Only Thing I Didn't Like About the VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Is the Name

VMAX's New VX4 electric scooter features a secret menu for unlocking top speed and cruise control, offering excellent performance and durability.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

Drones & Robotics AI Summit 2026: Entering the Quantum Era of Autonomy

Physical AI is advancing rapidly, with significant investments and innovations reshaping warfare and technology.
#electric-vehicles
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
Snowboarding

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
Snowboarding

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

First vacuums - then the world

Dreame aims to become a global tech leader, launching a Super Bowl ad to promote its diverse product evolution from vacuums to space technology.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

SpaceX secures option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60B

Enterprise buyers must act on contract language to secure data-handling provisions and address potential changes in model routing.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
#autonomous-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Norway Approves Autonomous Buses for Public Roads

Norway approved fully autonomous buses for operation without human drivers, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology in Europe.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range

Humble Robotics launched an autonomous electric freight platform designed for logistics, promising efficiency and adaptability without a traditional cab.
Cars
fromAxios
1 week ago

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

Autonomous driving technology is operational, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber leading the way in scaling networks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
#spacex
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago
Venture

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea

Elon Musk advocates for AI data centers in orbit, citing low costs from solar power, but experts question feasibility and environmental impact.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.
#joby-aviation
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
2 weeks ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
2 weeks ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Infinite Machine's Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck's Shadow

The Olto ebike offers a unique design, comfort, and good performance, but has polarizing aesthetics and limited storage.
#robotics
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Archer Aviation Price Prediction: The Stock Could Double in 2027

Archer Aviation's stock is projected to rise 117.04% by April 2027, driven by key milestones and partnerships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Look, no hands': China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

In China's cut-throat domestic market, nearly every big carmaker is investing heavily in the software and computing power needed to make hands-free driving a reality as they compete to offer additional perks and find new ways to generate revenue.
Cars
#robotaxi
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Cars

Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called 'Lunar' | TechCrunch

Lucid Motors unveiled the Lucid Lunar robotaxi concept, a two-seater autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, while pursuing partnerships with Uber and Nuro to commercialize autonomous vehicle services.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab goes into production - so why is Musk tapping the brakes?

Elon Musk acknowledges the need to solve autonomy for a successful robotaxi business.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called 'Lunar' | TechCrunch

Lucid Motors unveiled the Lucid Lunar robotaxi concept, a two-seater autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, while pursuing partnerships with Uber and Nuro to commercialize autonomous vehicle services.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China

Hyundai Ioniq V is a fully electric sedan designed specifically for the Chinese market, marking a renewed commitment to China.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Rivian begins production on the R2 electric SUV

Rivian has started production of the R2 SUV, but customer deliveries of the most expensive version will not occur until later this spring.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes

Charging from 10 to 98 percent took just six minutes and 27 seconds. The more standard 10-80 percent time takes just three minutes, 44 seconds. Only have a minute to plug in? Still sufficient to get from 10 to 35 percent state of charge.
Alternative transportation
fromTNW | Cars
4 days ago
Cars

BMW i7 facelift brings Gen6 cells from Rimac, 350+ miles range, and drops Level 3 for cheaper Symbiotic Drive

BMW unveiled the 2027 i7 with advanced battery technology, improved range, and a new interior design, while dropping Level 3 autonomous driving features.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Amazon taps Sweden's Einride for its electric big rigs | TechCrunch

Einride is adding 75 electric trucks to Amazon's Relay network, enhancing logistics and supporting Amazon's low-carbon goals.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

I Drove The Old' Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

Zeekr 001 is a competitive electric vehicle in Europe, offering high quality at a reasonable price compared to luxury brands.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are considering reviving sedans due to rising vehicle costs and changing consumer preferences.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes | TechCrunch

Milton and an "investment group" purchased a downtrodden aviation company called SyberJet Aircraft late last year, and has spent the time since trying to turn the company around. That involves bringing in "dozens" of former Nikola staff, soliciting possible investors from Saudi Arabia, and spending a few hundred thousand dollars on lobbying, according to the report.
NYC startup
#electric-air-taxi
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Santa Cruz-Based Electric Air Taxi Company Showcases Demo Flight Across the Bay

Joby Aviation demonstrated its piloted electric air taxi, reducing a typical hour-long bay crossing to 10 minutes, with trial operations launching in 10 states and potential future expansion to California.
European startups
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

The electric air taxi industry is transitioning from development to competitive commercialization, with companies like Archer and Vertical engaged in patent disputes while seeking regulatory approval and investment.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Santa Cruz-Based Electric Air Taxi Company Showcases Demo Flight Across the Bay

Joby Aviation demonstrated its piloted electric air taxi, reducing a typical hour-long bay crossing to 10 minutes, with trial operations launching in 10 states and potential future expansion to California.
European startups
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

The electric air taxi industry is transitioning from development to competitive commercialization, with companies like Archer and Vertical engaged in patent disputes while seeking regulatory approval and investment.
#electric-air-taxis
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe | TechCrunch

Skyryse raised over $300 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.15 billion valuation while advancing FAA certification and deploying SkyOS across helicopters including Black Hawks.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Flying Cars' Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

Advanced aircraft combining helicopter and airplane capabilities will begin operating in eight US regions by June 2024 through a three-year FAA pilot program before full certification.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation's Air Battle Continues

Archer Aviation sued Joby Aviation for government fraud and concealing Chinese ties, escalating legal conflict between leading eVTOL competitors amid regulatory scrutiny and federal grant competition.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation Burns $500 Million a Year and Tonight One Number Decides Its Fate

Joby Aviation's survival depends entirely on cash runway, with approximately two years of funding remaining at current $475 million annual burn rate before requiring commercial revenue generation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation's Stock Tailspin Is Your Signal to Buy

Archer Aviation's stock declined 10% after missing EPS forecasts and raising Q1 2026 EBITDA loss guidance, but the company maintains $2 billion in liquidity to fund commercialization without additional capital raises.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Your next ride with Uber could be in the sky

Passengers will be able to book an air taxi ride through the Uber app in Dubai before the end of 2026, the company said on Wednesday. The option will use flying electric vehicles created by startup Joby Aviation. Joby's aircraft can fit up to four passengers and are flown by commercial pilots, the companies said. Joby will operate four landing locations, or "vertiports," in Dubai, connecting Dubai International Airport with a mall, a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, and the American University of Dubai.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: 'We want to try really radically different things' | TechCrunch

There's just so much to do. So, the advances that we've gotten over the last five to ten years have been spectacular. We love the tools. We use them every day. But the question is, is this the whole universe of things that needs to happen? And we thought about it very carefully and our answer was no, there's a lot more to do.
Artificial intelligence
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties | TechCrunch

Archer Aviation countersued Joby Aviation, alleging Joby fraudulently misrepresented itself as American-made while sourcing critical aircraft components from Chinese suppliers and mislabeling them as consumer goods to evade tariffs.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: 'It's Not Science Fiction'

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow flying cars to operate in eight U.S. regions starting June 2024 through a three-year pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and ultralight aircraft.
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