Tesla gets green light for autonomous ride-sharing in Phoenix. When will it launch?
Tesla holds the same ride-sharing permit as Uber, Lyft and Waymo, and can offer customers rides in its robotaxis in Phoenix.
NEW: Tesla has received the state-level certifications required to operate a robotaxi ride-sharing service in Phoenix.
It now holds the same type of ride-sharing permit as Uber, Lyft and Waymo. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
19.11.2025 16:06 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Waymo can take the freeway now, marking a new era for robotaxis in Phoenix
Waymo is offering autonomous rides on local freeways to some customers, marking a big step in efforts to integrate driverless technology on the roads.
NEW: Waymo is now offering autonomous rides on local freeways, including I-10, I-17, Loop 202 and U.S. 60.
It marks a key step in efforts to integrate driverless technology on the roads, and could ultimately lead to a bigger service area in Phoenix. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
12.11.2025 16:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lawsuit says TSMC retaliated against worker involved in class-action discrimination case
A lawsuit claims TSMC retaliated against a worker involved in a class-action case. In response, TSMC said it's committed to complying with labor laws.
NEW: A lawsuit claims TSMC retaliated against a worker involved in an ongoing class-action workplace discrimination case, demoting and ultimately firing her.
The company said it doesn't comment on litigation, but it's committed to complying with labor laws. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
10.11.2025 15:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lucid narrows production goal as rough conditions persist for electric vehicle makers
The Arizona luxury electric vehicle maker initially hoped to produce 20,000 autos by the end of the year. Now, that goal is down to 18,000 cars.
NEW: Lucid reported another earnings miss yesterday, and is again narrowing its auto production targets as rough conditions continue for EV makers.
It initially said it would build 20,000 cars this year, but is now aiming to produce just 18,000. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
06.11.2025 17:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Arizona needs more construction, tech workers. Private and federal dollars could help
Arizona is hunting for workforce development dollars as it seeks to train residents for construction, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing jobs.
NEW: Arizona is on the hunt for public and private dollars as it urgently seeks to train residents for jobs in the construction, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries.
So far, stakeholders seem to be seeing some success. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
05.11.2025 15:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
SRP moves forward with plan to regear coal-fired unit at Springerville Generating Station
The decision comes as the nation grapples with what its transition to cleaner energy sources should look like β or if it should try to migrate at all.
NEW: SRP is moving forward with a plan to regear one of its last remaining coal-fired units to natural gas after a board vote.
The move drew criticism from environmentalists and praise from local officials in rural Apache County. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
04.11.2025 16:36 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
APS plans to develop new natural gas plant, offer subscription model for data centers
The plant will be built in two phases. One will add power to the grid amid rising demand, another will serve data centers via a subscription model.
NEW: APS plans to develop a new natural gas plant near Gila Bend.
The plant will be built in two phases. One will add power to the grid amid rising energy demand. Another will serve data centers via a new subscription model. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
30.10.2025 17:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lucid says it plans to develop fully autonomous cars, introduce AI at factories
Lucid aims to develop fully autonomous vehicles for private use and introduce artificial intelligence in its factories via a new alliance with NVIDIA.
NEW: Lucid wants to build fully autonomous vehicles for private use and introduce AI in its factories via a new alliance with NVIDIA.
It's the latest automaker to hop on the consumer autonomous car bandwagon. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
28.10.2025 22:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Amkor prepares for CEO change, teases potential third facility after record quarter
In an earnings call, Amkor CEO Giel Rutten said he'll retire at the end of the year β and teased a potential third chips packaging facility in Peoria.
NEW: In an earnings call, Amkor CEO Giel Rutten said he'll retire at the end of the year β and teased a potential third chips packaging facility in Peoria.
The news comes as the company executes a major expansion in Arizona. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
28.10.2025 17:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
SRP wants to convert this coal unit to natural gas. What it means for your energy mix
Salt River Project hopes to convert a coal-fired unit to natural gas at Springerville Generating Station, one of Arizona's last remaining coal plants.
NEW: Salt River Project hopes to convert a coal-burning unit to natural gas at one of Arizona's last remaining coal plants.
The proposal recently passed through committee, and is now set for a vote by the utility's board. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
27.10.2025 20:59 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A new pipeline will stretch from Texas to Arizona. What does it mean for gas prices?
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan plan to build and operate a new pipeline connecting Texas and Arizona, shifting the balance of local gasoline supply.
NEW: Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan plan to build and operate a new 20-inch, 1,300-mile pipeline connecting the Texas Panhandle and Phoenix, Arizona.
The move is likely to shift the balance of the local gasoline supply. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
23.10.2025 14:53 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Arizona has become the semiconductor capital of the country. Now what?
A recent microelectronics conference drew chips professionals from across the world β a major win for Arizona. Now, it must fight to keep its crown.
NEW: One thing was clear as tens of thousands of semiconductor professionals descended on the desert earlier this month: Arizona had successfully established itself as the country's chips capital.
Now, it must fight to keep its crown. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
22.10.2025 16:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Need groceries? You can have them delivered in metro Phoenix via Waymo robotaxi
Robotaxis are hitting metro Phoenix streets to deliver snacks, drinks and other grocery items via a new partnership between Waymo and DoorDash.
NEW: Waymo and DoorDash are introducing autonomous grocery delivery across a 315-square-mile swath of the Phoenix metro.
It's among a slew of recent initiatives that have robots running errands around the area. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
16.10.2025 20:42 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
TSMC speeds up plan to expand, upgrade chip manufacturing technology in Arizona
CEO C.C. Wei said the company was working to accelerate production of chips made using its 2-nanometer, or "N2," manufacturing process.
NEW: TSMC is moving to more quickly introduce advanced semiconductor processing technologies at its desert fabs because of strong demand for its chips amid the artificial intelligence boom.
Plus, record-breaking earnings β again. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
16.10.2025 16:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ASU, Applied Materials open research hub. Can it propel chip innovations amid tech war?
The hub is intended to speed chip production breakthroughs amid a global tech war. Meanwhile, another facility looks dead after a federal clawback.
NEW: ASU has officially opened a long-awaited research, development and prototyping hub for semiconductor technology.
It aims to speed chip production breakthroughs amid a global tech war. But another facility looks dead after a federal clawback. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
10.10.2025 21:28 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
PLUS: New details on Fab 62. Officials are slow-walking construction on that facility, calling it a βscale planβ if more customers come.
But they didn't rule out the possibility that it could one day serve as a home for a next-generation manufacturing process. π
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09.10.2025 19:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Intel's Chandler factory is open, marking milestone for struggling chipmaker
Intel Corp.'s long-awaited Fab 52 is officially operational in Chandler, signaling a new β and potentially trepidatious β chapter for the chipmaker.
NEW: Intelβs long-awaited Fab 52 is officially up and running in Chandler, marking a new β and potentially trepidatious β chapter for the chipmaker.
Take a peek inside the new fab, and the companyβs future. Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
09.10.2025 19:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Neighbors fear traffic, other impacts of huge NorthPark project at TSMC in Phoenix
The development will take between 20 and 25 years to fully build out, but it will eventually contain about 15,000 housing units.
A proposed development that could include TSMC's expanded manufacturing facility and thousands of housing units has some neighbors concerned about increased traffic and other impacts. Via @azcentral.com: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
08.10.2025 20:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
EPCOR gets water supply designation, reopening path to development in West Valley
A private water company's new designation reopens a path to development in some parts of the West Valley after a two-year moratorium.
NEW: EPCOR has gotten an alternative designation of assured water supply, reopening a path to development in parts of the West Valley.
It is the first to obtain the status via new rules that allow homebuilding to continue in areas reliant on groundwater. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
07.10.2025 17:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The surprise announcement came amid a ceremonial groundbreaking that brought the massive, multi-phase project a step closer to completion.
Even with the expansion, officials say the company will still have leftover space at its new site in Peoria. π
07.10.2025 15:57 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Arizona won over the chips industry. Now, it needs workers for the semiconductor boom
The chips industry is facing a workforce gap. Experts say it could create unprecedented opportunities, but Arizonans must be set up for the jobs.
NEW: Arizona is the epicenter of the domestic chips boom, which is creating unprecedented opportunities for its residents.
But developing a new type of workforce takes time, and the open roles are coming fast. Will residents be ready to fill them? Read: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
06.10.2025 14:46 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
From AI to agtech, these startup companies are innovating in Arizona
A vertical farming company, an on-demand nursing service and a real estate technology business are among the many startups bubbling up in Arizona.
NEW: A vertical farming company, an on-demand nursing service and a real estate technology business are among the many startups blossoming in Arizona.
Learn about the young companies making it in the desert: www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
03.10.2025 13:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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