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Tesla EV sales "underwhelming" as Elon Musk pivots to AI

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will.i.am's AI on wheels

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Axios What's Next

The branding risk facing new robotaxi makers

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian for robotaxi push

DoorDash bike deliveries are outpacing car growth

Alarmed about surging gas prices? Consider a used EV

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Axios Generate

Why oil price spikes (probably) won't lead to lasting shift

Why the Iran crisis is a mixed bag for clean energy

These cities have America's safest streets

A list of the top 10 U.S. metro areas in the 2026 Safe Streets Index. New York ranks first, followed by Boston and Portland, Oregon. Boise, Spokane, Ogden, Seattle, Providence, Tucson, and San Francisco round out the list.

Safe Streets Index top 10 U.S. metros, 2026

Data: StreetLight Data; Chart: Axios Visuals

Waymo robotaxis now available in 10 cities

A map showing the cities where Waymo operates and where they've announced future operation as of February 24, 2026. They currently operate in 10 cities, mostly on the West coast, Texas, and Florida. In Atlanta and Austin, they partner with Uber. They are expanding to an additional 16 cities in the northeast and Midwest.

Where Waymo operates

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