Cleantech & EV’s

The news has been epically bad for Cruise robotaxis these past few weeks. GM’s driverless car subsidiary has announced a round of layoffs this week, with the CEO Kyle Vogt reportedly telling employees in an all-hands meeting. Plus investigations have dredged up some incriminating news that the software’s algorithm had trouble detecting children. This week, the company, which has 4,000…

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What was once the world’s largest steel mill is about to become Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind turbine factory. From world’s largest steel mill to offshore wind This week, the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded $47.4 million to the new factory, called Sparrows Point Steel. Six Maryland lawmakers (all Democrats) issued a joint statement about the…

Polestar has announced that it will create two large trial virtual power plants in California and Gothenburg, Sweden, to examine how Polestar 3’s vehicle-to-grid capability could be leveraged to help stabilize grids and earn money for EV owners while their vehicle is parked. We’re at Polestar Day in Santa Monica today, where the company is showcasing its future plans to media, investors and…