Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe
Skyrsye, now valued at $1.15 billion, is pushing to get FAA certification for its universal operating system for flight.
Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.
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Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport
Waymo’s SFO win comes as the company faces criticism and concerns about safety in some of the cities it operates.
Tesla invested $2B in Elon Musk’s xAI
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI disclosed earlier this month it had raised $20 billion.
Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.
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GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to US 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.
Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public
Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport “soon.”