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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 09, 2026

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Here. Now Comes the Hard Part.

At long last, Tesla’s Cybercab has hit the road. Here’s how the driverless vehicle works, how it’s manufactured and how it stacks up against its competitors.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on September 08, 2026

Tesla Robotaxis: What We Know About Elon Musk’s Driverless Ride-Hailing Service

Tesla’s robotaxi fleet, powered by new self-driving software, was launched in Texas in 2025. The Cybercab, however, is still pending regulatory clearance and the widespread rollout of unsupervised autonomous driving.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 03, 2026

Inside Elon Musk’s Government Contracts

Musk’s companies are collectively pulling in billions of dollars in government contracts and subsidies. Let’s break it down.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 03, 2026

Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and More: A Guide to Elon Musk’s Tech Empire

After selling dot-com era startups Zip2 and PayPal, Musk invested in techno-utopian projects like Tesla’s electric vehicles, Space X’s reusable rockets and Neuralink’s brain implants. In this article, we chronicle Musk’s evolution across his 10 companies.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 17, 2026

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on July 21, 2026

Who Is Elon Musk? A Guide to the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and xAI

Elon Musk has been at the forefront of tech innovation for decades, capitalizing on the dawn of the internet before pivoting to electric cars, rockets and now AI. Here’s everything to know about the tech mogul’s rise and ambitions for the future.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on June 29, 2026

AI in Cars: 20 Examples of Automotive AI

Artificial intelligence has improved various aspects of vehicles, from powering sensor technology to accelerating the manufacturing process. These companies are at the forefront of bringing AI to the automotive industry.

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Manuel Silverio Manuel Silverio
Updated on June 10, 2026

How Self-Driving Cars Work: Technology, Safety and Levels Explained

When we think about self-driving cars, we often imagine vehicles that take us from A to B without human intervention, but what makes a vehicle truly autonomous? Our expert explains.

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Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on May 19, 2026

Are Jetpacks Real? How They Work and What’s Holding Them Back

Jetpacks have moved from the silver screen to the testing ground, but engineering hurdles and FAA regulations are keeping their daily use in the realm of science fiction still.

Jetpacks Have Come a Long Way, Actually
Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on May 19, 2026

What Is Autonomous Trucking?

The trucking industry has its sights set on a driverless future.

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