California

Ask anyone in the USA, and they’ll tell you that hippy-dippy, Tesla-lovin' California is the most EV-friendly state. But what if I told you it’s not even in the top 10?

Tesla has been granted a ride-hail permit in California by the state's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), paving the way for the EV giant to make good on its promise to launch a robotaxi service in the near future.

Memorably described as "living hell" by Johnny Cash, San Quentin is one of the USA's most infamous prisons. However, it's now receiving a Nordic-themed makeover that will focus on fostering a calming, campus-like atmosphere of rehabilitation.

Following a similar decision in the European Union, the state of California has announced it's phasing out new sales of diesel and gasoline cars by 2035, setting aggressive targets along the way. This move will have dramatic effects across the USA.

Almost three years after revealing its autonomous delivery vehicle, Nuro is about to start commercial operations in California. Initially, service needs will be met by fully autonomous Prius vehicles, but the R2 delivery pods won't be far behind.

California has now officially banned the distribution of maliciously deceptive audio and video content that misrepresents political candidates.

Google released plans for its new Charleston East headquarters back in 2015. After some doubt, the project is now well underway. The company isn't content to stop there, but also has plans for land nearby. It aims to turn it into a pedestrian-friendly area with offices, housing and retail space.

Back in 2010, we first heard about how the state of California was looking at introducing digital electronic license plates. Well, it's recently done so, and it's got the ball rolling by outfitting the City of Sacramento's fleet of Chevrolet Bolt EVs with Reviver Auto's Rplate Pro.

Google must be pleased with BIG's work on its Charleston East and London HQ's as the tech giant has commissioned the architecture firm to design yet another new campus. This one will be located in Sunnyvale, California, and comprises two green-roofed buildings with long, sloping terraces.

​The legalization of recreational marijuana in some US states has resulted in a giant new multibillion dollar industry. The latest THC-innovation comes from a Californian winery that has created the world’s first alcohol-free, marijuana-infused Sauvignon Blanc.

After launching the first public highway trials in Sweden last year, Siemens has now taken its "eHighway of the Future" concept to the US. A mile-long stretch of road in California has had an overhead catenary system installed, to power the electric drives of three hybrid freight haulers.

The Porsche 356 is practically priceless, and one of the most beautiful cars to ever hit the road, but it's also given life to an underground "Outlaw" movement for people keen to ride the slipstream of the legend. Emory has taken this aesthetic and applied it to the Outlaw Tracker Vintage e-bike.