Elon Musk vs. the regulators

The article highlights Elon Musk’s ongoing contentious relationship with regulators across his various companies. Recently, The Boring Company faced accusations from Nevada regulators for unauthorized digging, improper disposal of untreated water, and inadequate construction site management. Meanwhile, Tesla encountered regulatory challenges in California, where the Department of Insurance penalized the company for routinely denying or delaying customer claims related to its insurance services. Additionally, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is under renewed scrutiny by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has opened an investigation focused on the safety and reliability of this driver-assistance technology—critical to Tesla’s ambitions in autonomous vehicles and AI. Beyond Musk’s ventures, the article touches on broader developments in autonomous vehicle technology. General Motors is reportedly advancing its autonomous vehicle efforts by integrating Cruise’s technology with its own advanced driver-assistance systems, rebuilding its AV team in key locations like Austin and Mountain View. In related mobility news, Joby Aviation raised approximately $514 million to support certification