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Waymo to Repurpose Robotaxi Batteries for Grid Storage
Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions announced a strategic supply agreement to repurpose used batteries from the robotaxi fleet for stationary energy storage on power grids. The deal could add hundreds of megawatt-hours of capacity to projects in California and Texas while extending battery usefulness in the same regions where the vehicles operate and charge.
Toyota Abandons Lexus LF-ZC Electric Sedan for 2026
Toyota has abandoned its planned Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan that was due by the end of 2026. The company will instead focus on larger SUVs while continuing solid-state battery and gigacasting development for future EVs.
Space Force Awards $4.16B OTA to SpaceX for SB-AMTI Program
U.S. Space Force awards $4.16 billion OTA to SpaceX for SB-AMTI to deliver space-based airborne target tracking by 2028. The multi-vendor approach accelerates resilient global sensing for the Joint Force amid contested airspace challenges.
Rivian Confirms June 9 Launch for R2 with Orders, Demos and Deliveries
Rivian confirms the R2 launches on June 9 with order invitations, demo drives at its Spaces and initial customer deliveries all beginning that day. The concurrent approach seeks to avoid criticism from the R1 rollout as the company shifts toward mass-market EVs.
BYD Unveils Dolphin G DM-i Plug-In Hybrid With Over 1,000 km Range
BYD has unveiled the Dolphin G DM-i, converting its electric compact into a plug-in hybrid with more than 1,000 km range and no direct PHEV rivals in Europe. The model is the first specifically designed for markets outside China and is expected to be produced at the company's new Hungarian plant.
Ferrari Stock Plunges 8% After Luce Electric Sedan Unveil
Ferrari's stock fell as much as 8% after the unveiling of its first electric car, the Luce, with a former boss calling it the destruction of a myth. The €550,000 sedan's Jony Ive-designed styling drew scathing reviews from investors and fans despite its strong technical specifications.
SpaceX Launches Starship on Second Try After Scrub
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on Friday after scrubbing the prior day's attempt due to technical issues. The 12th test flight advances the fully reusable vehicle's role in Starlink expansion, satellite deployment and NASA's 2028 moon mission plans ahead of the company's expected $75 billion IPO.
Meta Taps Tesla for 365 MW Wyoming Solar and Battery Project
Meta has partnered with Enbridge on the first phase of the Cowboy Project, a 365 MW solar farm and 200 MW/1,600 MWh Tesla battery system near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to supply its data centers. The initiative supports Meta's renewable energy commitments while addressing grid reliability challenges from AI-driven data center demand growth.
Launch Tower Issue Scrubs First Starship V3 Flight Attempt
SpaceX scrubbed the first launch attempt of its Starship V3 rocket Thursday, 40 seconds from liftoff, after a hydraulic pin on the launch tower's umbilical arm failed to retract. The test is central to NASA's lunar landing goals, SpaceX's next-generation Starlink and orbital data center plans, and comes just before the company's anticipated IPO.
SpaceX Positions AI as Future Tentpole in S-1 Filing
SpaceX has designated AI as the primary driver of its future in its S-1 filing preceding an expected IPO, estimating a $26.5 trillion addressable market after absorbing xAI to oversee Grok. The ambitious pitch arrives as Grok substantially trails ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in both consumer paid usage and corporate adoption.
Tesla Delivers Final Model S and Model X at Fremont Send-Off
Tesla held an emotional final delivery event at its Fremont factory for the last 250 Signature Model S and Model X vehicles, closing 14 and 11 years of production respectively. The move frees lines for Optimus robots while honoring the models’ role in advancing EVs and their technical firsts.
Tesla Remotely Diagnoses Cybertruck PCS Failures, Offers Free Supercharging
Tesla is running remote diagnostics on early Cybertrucks to identify failing Power Conversion Systems and offering complimentary Supercharging while backordered parts are obtained. The approach addresses growing PCS failures by reducing inconvenience for owners unable to charge at home during the repair process.
Tesla Launches Full Self-Driving in China After Years of Delays
Tesla announced that its Full Self-Driving supervised system is now available in China after years of regulatory delays, confirming the news in an X post that listed the country among 10 markets. The launch arrives as Chinese EV makers have already rolled out their own self-driving technologies and Tesla ranked fourth in local sales during April.
Anthropic on Track for $10.9B Q2 Revenue and First Profit
Anthropic is on track to generate $10.9 billion in Q2 revenue, which would mark the company's first profitable quarter after $4.8 billion in Q1. The explosive growth comes as it raises at a potential $900 billion valuation, strikes major compute deals and eyes a 2026 IPO while navigating competition and government relations.
SpaceX Files S-1 for What Could Be Biggest IPO Ever
SpaceX has filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC, initiating what could be the largest IPO ever with a Nasdaq listing under ticker SPCX. The disclosure reveals $18.67 billion in 2025 revenue driven by Starlink, losses exceeding $4.9 billion, $20.7 billion in capital expenditures, and Musk retaining 85 percent control.
Tesla Relaxes Driver Monitoring With FSD v14.3.3
Tesla has relaxed its vision-based driver monitoring requirements in FSD v14.3.3, allowing up to a minute of leeway in some conditions while confirming the change via Elon Musk. The update maintains stricter rules in low-confidence scenarios and Mad Max mode as a step toward unsupervised autonomy.
Jury Quickly Rules Against Musk in OpenAI Lawsuit
A jury in Oakland rules against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, dismissing all claims as untimely after quick deliberations. The decision clears the path for both companies as they prepare major public-market moves.
SpaceX Targets May 20 Launch for Starship V3 Debut
SpaceX is targeting May 20 for the debut launch of Starship V3 from its new Pad 2 at Starbase. The upgraded vehicle triples payload capacity to more than 100 metric tons, enables scaled in-orbit refueling for NASA Artemis lunar missions, and advances Musk's Mars settlement plans tied to a potential $7.5 trillion valuation.
Tesla Releases Unredacted Reports for 19 Robotaxi Incidents
Tesla has released full unredacted reports for 19 Robotaxi test fleet incidents in Austin after a year of boilerplate redactions. The transparency shows the vast majority were minor low-speed events caused by human drivers with safety monitors present, highlighting the company's safety record in autonomous operations.
Starlink Raises Prices Across US Satellite Internet Plans
Starlink is raising prices across its US satellite internet plans, increasing the cheapest Residential plan from $50 to $55 per month and doubling Standby Mode to $10. The changes come as the company cites network capacity improvements and argues to end $4.5 billion in rural broadband subsidies.
Tesla Hikes Select Model Y Prices for First Time in Two Years
Tesla has raised prices on mid- and high-end Model Y trims for the first time in two years, with increases of $500 to $1,000 plus new paint options. The adjustments follow recent Cybertruck lease hikes, coincide with fresh safety honors, and may clear space for the upcoming three-row Model Y L.
OpenAI Weighs Legal Options After Apple ChatGPT Deal Disappoints
OpenAI is exploring legal options after feeling burned by Apple’s ChatGPT integration, which it says was poorly promoted and designed in ways that make it easy for users to ignore. The development comes as renegotiation efforts have stalled and as OpenAI awaits the outcome of its litigation with Elon Musk over the same deal.
xAI Launches Grok Build Terminal AI Agent for Developers
xAI has launched Grok Build, a new terminal-based AI coding agent now in early beta for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers. Its plan-first workflow, parallel subagents, diff-format changes and headless mode differentiate it for complex software development tasks.
Tesla Invests $250M to Double 4680 Capacity at Giga Berlin
Tesla announced a $250 million investment in its Giga Berlin cell factory that doubles 4680 battery capacity to 18 GWh annually and creates more than 1,500 jobs. The expansion advances vertical integration at the site while supporting higher Model Y output and navigating prior regulatory challenges in Europe.