It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]
It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]

NOTE: since most of the US is currently getting hit with a huge winter storm, I’m republishing this list of home batteries as a reminder to be prepared for the next one – particularly for folks who are looking at hours or days without power.

For yea…

Before you buy into robot butlers, hear what humanoid builders admit

Humanoid robot startups are raising massive funding rounds, and the sales pitch is familiar. Human-shaped machines will soon step into warehouses and factories, and then eventually our homes. But the Wall Street Journal reports a more restrained view i…

This new battery design could boost your EV’s range

A new anode-free battery design achieves record energy density using stabilized lithium metal, offering a path to longer EV range, lighter packs, and improved cold-weather performance.
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Here’s how Tesla could bring satellite internet to your car

Tesla has patented a polymer-based vehicle roof that supports satellite communication, hinting at built-in Starlink internet for future models and autonomous fleets.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Bankruptcy takes out two

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

Humanoid robots are coming. Eventually?
Humanoid robots are coming. Eventually?

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Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court

The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas.

Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO

Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company’s first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.