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Anti-Tesla Bills Are On the Rise Across America — But So Are Double-Agent Lobbyists

Do local communities' attempts to rein in America's most notorious automaker stand a chance if the lobbyists they hire are also representing Tesla?

June 23, 2025

Are Tesla’s First Robotaxis Safe For U.S. Roads?

Safety advocates warn that Tesla is failing informal safety tests — even as their taxis take to Austin, Texas roads.

June 23, 2025

Elon Musk Is Hiring the Same Lobbying Firms That Represent Your Transit Agency

Weak ethics laws allow dozens of lobbying firms to work for both Elon Musk's companies and the cities, transit agencies, and climate philanthropies he and DOGE are attacking — and some advocates think it's time for them to pick a side.

May 5, 2025

Massachusetts Lawmakers Are Still Spending Millions to Subsidize Elon Musk’s Car Company

In the three months between Election Day and February 5th (the last date for which data is currently available), Massachusetts taxpayers have sent $8.6 million in direct payments to buyers at Tesla dealerships.

March 10, 2025

How To Build a Car That Kills People: Cybertruck Edition

The Cybertruck represents a lot of what's wrong with the U.S. transportation system — even as it purports to address those problems.

December 2, 2023

Advocates Call On Congress to Put the Brakes On Reckless Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts

Advocates are calling on Congress to be cautious of the promises of the AV revolution — and stop getting distracted from proven solutions like safe road design.

July 26, 2023