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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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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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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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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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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 08, 2026

What are Electric Planes and How Do They Work?

Startups are piloting battery-powered aircraft for a variety of use cases — but will an all-electric passenger jet ever make it to the commercial market?

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 11, 2026

12 Future Transportation Technologies to Watch

Jetpacks and flying cars aren’t quite ready for prime time, but the future of transportation might be closer than you think.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on January 06, 2026

22 Electric Car Companies Shaping the Future of Travel

Electric vehicles offer an alternative, sustainable mode of transportation compared to traditional cars. These are the companies making electric cars more widely available for consumer and commercial use.

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