An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business
Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company.
EVs
Rivian owners will soon be able to access vehicle controls using their Apple Watch
Rivian is launching a companion app that pairs with Apple Watch in the coming week.
Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck
A combination of 3D-printed Lego-like parts, Formula 1 thinking, and a bounty program will help the company hit that target. The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency.
The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker
The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025.
Rivian was saved by software in 2025
The company’s annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
Here’s how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2
Rivian, along with other automakers, has been under pressure to make the manual door releases easier to access. The new R2 SUV does that — here’s how.
Prince Andrew advisor pitched Jeffrey Epstein on investing in EV startups like Lucid Motors
The mysterious businessman pitched Jeffrey Epstein on numerous mobility startups in an era when the sector was white hot, according to TechCrunch’s review of hundreds of documents released by the Department of Justice.
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.
Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X
The company will stop making the pioneering EVs in the second quarter of 2026, CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday.
GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory
The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.