Waymo has 684 of its new Ojai robotaxis finished and ready to deploy at its factory in Mesa, Arizona, according to the latest aerial count of the site.
That’s out of 953 Ojai vehicles on the lot in total, or 72% already converted. It’s the clearest sign yet of how much driverless capacity Waymo is stockpiling.
A monthly count from the sky
Every month, a watcher on the r/waymo subreddit…
If you are like most people and currently drive a gasoline-powered car, the pain is about to become even worse. US government officials have warned that gas prices are expected to rise further as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt the global oil…
Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD's 1,500 kW EV chargers
August 13, 2026
Sinopec, China’s biggest fuel retailer, just gutted one of its Shanghai gas stations and swapped the pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW flash chargers.
And this wasn’t a case of bolting a couple of chargers onto the edge of the forecourt. Sinopec pulled the underground gasoline…
Audi’s midsize electric SUV drove further than advertised. The 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 301 miles, but in the real world, it traveled even further.
2027 Audi Q6 e-tron beats EPA range in the real world
Audi introduced several big updates to the Q6 e-tron for the 2027 model year, including a new infotainment system, the return of physical buttons, and…
Samsung SDI is taking full control of its Indiana battery plant. The South Korean cell maker is buying out General Motors’ 49.99% stake in their joint venture, according to a regulatory filing, ending GM’s ownership in the $3.5 billion factory.
That turns the New…
Getting your teen a back-to-school e-bike? Don’t forget this cool-looking protective gear
August 12, 2026
Back-to-school season often means shopping for backpacks, notebooks, and maybe even a new ride. For a growing number of families, that ride is an electric bike.
And I’m all for it. Giving teenagers the freedom to get themselves to school, sports practice, or a friend’s…
Volvo is expected to reenter the segment with an all-new sedan, but it may not be as electric as expected.
Is Volvo launching an electric sedan?
After pulling the S90 and V60 Cross Country, Volvo will no longer offer sedans or wagons in the US, leaving its lineup consisting of just SUVs and crossovers.
The Swedish automaker is revamping its lineup as it navigates the Trump Administration’s…
Archer Aviation is buying three of Boeing’s aerospace subsidiaries: autonomous air-taxi developer Wisk Aero, military drone maker Insitu, and airspace-software firm SkyGrid. The deal also hands Boeing a stake in Archer.
Investors loved it. Archer (ACHR) stock jumped more…
Musk's Terafab chip plant will run on gas, not Tesla solar
August 11, 2026
SpaceX confirmed it will power Terafab, its $16.8 billion chip megafactory in Texas, with its own natural gas power plants and “very large battery arrays.” Tesla solar isn’t in the plan.
That’s despite Tesla being a partner on the project, and despite Tesla selling…
Zero Motorcycles has launched a new incentive program that offers cash back to newly licensed riders who purchase one of the company’s electric motorcycles or scooters. It’s an interesting way to encourage new motorcyclists to skip internal combustion and go electric from day one.
The catch? The program is only available across much of Europe, leaving out the US entirely.
Under the new…
