California Grid Hits Record 745 MW Output via Residential Batteries
California reached a record 745 MW grid dispatch from residential batteries on October 6, with Tesla Powerwalls accounting for the vast majority of the supply.

California reached a record 745 MW grid dispatch from residential batteries on October 6, with Tesla Powerwalls accounting for the vast majority of the supply.

California officials have sued 3D printing filament maker Polymaker, alleging the company fueled the proliferation of ghost guns by marketing materials to firearm hobbyists.

California regulators have ordered the startup Rek to halt human-robot combat events, citing a lack of authorization for such matches.

California has allocated $28 million to support the installation of public DC fast chargers, offering up to $100,000 per port for ready-to-build projects.

California regulators issued a cease-and-desist order to Robot Entertainment Kombat following an unsanctioned cage fight between a human influencer and humanoid robots.

California has enacted three new laws restricting the use of artificial intelligence in employment, healthcare, and education to ensure human oversight and data privacy.

California has opened applications for a $28 million incentive program offering up to $100,000 per port to accelerate the deployment of public fast-charging stations.

Prediction markets estimate a 32% chance for the passage of California's Proposition 40, a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires scheduled for the 2026 election.

California voters will decide on a 5% wealth tax for billionaires on November 3, 2026, with market data currently pricing the likelihood of passage at 29.5%.

EV Realty has acquired a new industrial site in Ontario, California, to build a 9 MW charging hub for electric truck fleets, with construction slated for 2027.

California has passed Senate Bill 1406 to close a tax loophole that allowed residents to avoid sales taxes on luxury vehicles by registering them through shell companies in Montana.

California regulators have halted a series of human-versus-robot cage fights organized by startup REK, citing violations of state combat sports laws.

California regulators have ordered robotics startup REK to stop hosting human-versus-robot fights after a recent event involving a YouTuber.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted new laws restricting the use of AI in workplace disciplinary actions and mass layoffs to ensure human oversight and transparency.

California has enacted the No Robo Bosses Act, becoming the first US state to ban employers from using AI as the sole justification for firing or disciplining staff.

California has passed new legislation allowing residents to install balcony solar systems and simplifying grid integration for home energy devices.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted new clean energy legislation, while vetoing a bill focused on community solar programs.

Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a long-standing lawsuit over the classification of its California drivers between 2016 and 2020.

California has enacted legislation prohibiting public officials from issuing meme coins and expanded state money-laundering laws to include digital asset seizures.

California has passed legislation requiring future 3D printers to include technology that blocks the printing of firearms, contingent on upcoming industry standards.
