Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory
The company’s all-important mass-market EV is just about ready to start heading to customers.
Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business
The company is restructuring some teams to accommodate a booming energy storage business, according to emails viewed by TechCrunch.
FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap
The New Glenn rocket will have to stay grounded while the company investigates what caused the apparent failure of its upper stage.
Rivian’s factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch
Nobody was hurt after an EF-1 tornado hit the part of the factory where the R2 SUV is supposed to be built.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch
The first major failure of Blue Origin’s new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon.
Blue Origin successfully re-uses a New Glenn rocket for the first time ever
It’s a major milestone for the company’s new mega-rocket system, putting it in position to challenge SpaceX’s dominance of the global launch market.
Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions
The San Francisco startup closed a Series C funding round led by Antonio Gracias’ firm Valor, which is a major backer of xAI.
Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar
The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch’s tech didn’t work properly.
Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis
The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans
Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.