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Autonomous Cars

The latest news on the road to a self-driving future.

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Dec 12, 2025

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16 min read

Inside Rivian's Affordable Lidar Breakthrough

The EV startup has big plans for autonomous driving. Can it deliver?

Patrick George
Patrick George

AI

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Dec 5, 2025

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15 min read

‘Our Drivers Will Own AVs': Lyft's Bet On An Autonomous Future

For now, it's just trying to prove that AVs can work. 'Economics' comes later.

Patrick George
Patrick George

Lyft

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Nov 28, 2025

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3 min read

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Five E-Mobility Reads You Shouldn’t Miss

We'll be back to full service next week, but here are some reads in the meantime.

Patrick George
Patrick George

Charging

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Nov 21, 2025

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15 min read

The Quiet 'Convergence' That's Transforming the Auto Industry

But is this what drivers really want?

Patrick George
Patrick George

Manufacturing

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Nov 14, 2025

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14 min read

How To Get EV Charging Everywhere

"We really feel like we've cracked the code, and a lot of cities are agreeing."

Patrick George
Patrick George

Charging

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Nov 7, 2025

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16 min read

The Robotaxi Revolution Is Here—But What About The Humans?

Harry Campbell, aka The Rideshare Guy, weighs in on what the AV industry means for drivers.

Patrick George
Patrick George

Waymo

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Oct 24, 2025

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15 min read

GM Just Declared Its Future: Robots, 'Eyes-Off' Driving and Batteries

The future of the car industry isn't about cars anymore.

Patrick George
Patrick George

E-Mobility

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Oct 3, 2025

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15 min read

The Surprising Leader in Hands-Free Driving Isn’t Tesla

Half of new cars could go hands-free by 2028. Are we ready?

Patrick George
Patrick George

E-Mobility

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Sep 26, 2025

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16 min read

EV Tax Credits Are Over. Here's How To Think About What's Next

A new era begins for mobility. It may even be a better one.

Patrick George
Patrick George

E-Mobility

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Sep 5, 2025

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15 min read

America's Losing Its EV Edge. Here's Why Europe Has To Race Ahead

A tale of two car markets that feel very, very different in late 2025.

Patrick George
Patrick George

Waymo

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Aug 29, 2025

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16 min read

Are Robotaxis Ready for This Fight?

Here's what Waymo's Big Apple-sized roadblock means for the rest of us.

Patrick George
Patrick George

Waymo

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Aug 22, 2025

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13 min read

'Zero Debate': Why Rivian's CEO Is Sure The Future Will Be Electric

An extended chat with Rivian's CEO and founder on what's next.

Patrick George
Patrick George

E-Mobility

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Aug 1, 2025

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16 min read

'A Better Product Will Always Win'—An Ex-Rivian Exec's Bold Take On Where EVs Go Next

Plus, a hint on what product to expect from Rivian's e-mobility spinoff Also.

Patrick George
Patrick George

E-Mobility

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