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$1.2 billion American Battery Factory breaks ground in Tucson Southside

The lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer is expected to bring in billions of dollars to Southern Arizona.

Taiwanese microchip company agrees to more oversight of its Arizona plant construction

The governor said construction safety standards should match the quality of the highly publicized project that has been the source of much pride.

Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo has announced its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

Story of a Startup

Tucson is rapidly becoming a hub for startups, and one emerging company is CarbeniumTec.

New University of Arizona building focuses on tech startups

Tech Launch Arizona helps new businesses get off the ground.

Union Pacific will use self-driving trucks to move freight between Tucson and Phoenix

It will be San Diego company TuSimple's first customer on that route.

Autonomous trucker TuSimple logs first no-human road test

The self-driving truck cruised through southern Arizona.

New online tool points consumers Native American-owned businesses

The RezRising website and phone app aims to not only draw attention to Native American entrepreneurs, but also change attitudes.

UA breaks ground on center that will help turn bioscience research into business

The facility will provide business training and lab space to entrepreneurs in the life sciences.

Tucson educators bringing experience in STEM industry to classrooms

The UA-generated fellowship placed teachers in Arizona technology and medical companies for the summer.

Waymo, Lyft Team Up in Arizona to Offer Self-Driving Car Rides

The partnership will allow Lyft users in the Phoenix area to hail one of 10 self-driving Waymo cars.

Raytheon Missile Systems Head Retiring

Taylor Lawrence is retiring; Wesley Kremer will be taking his place.

Tech Weekend Brings Together Entrepreneurs From Arizona, Sonora

The three-day, 54-hour Techstar Startup Weekend in Tucson is focused on Latinx in tech.

Saudi Fund Invests $1B in Electric Car Firm Planning Production in Arizona

The money from the sovereign fund could mean the production at a Casa Grande factory of Lucid Motors vehicles for market.

Autonomous Truck Company to Add 500 jobs in Tucson

TuSimple credits Arizona's business-friendly regulations.

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