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Lora Kolodny

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Covers:  tesla, spacex, x, xai, elon musk, autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, robotics, drones, other physical ai or embodied ai, climate tech, venture capital, tech regulation, oversight, whistleblowers
Doesn't Cover: books, publishing, bitcoin / crypto, crowdfunding
Optimistic on the inside. Reporter at CNBC.com (Tesla & climate tech) Ex-TechCrunch, -WSJ. Tweets mine. Email: lora.kolodny@nbcuni.com

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Lora Kolodny’s Biography

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been doin' this reporter thing for awhile. don't pitch me unless you read my recent clips first, please.

Lora Kolodny’s Journalist Portfolio

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How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump’s presidential victory

How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump’s presidential victory

"With Musk cozying up to Trump, and the president-elect promising to slash the types of regulations that Musk…

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SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas in 2024, regulators found (exclusive)

SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas in 2024, regulators found (exclusive)

"Elon Musk’s SpaceX violated environmental regulations by repeatedly releasing pollutants into or near bodies…

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Elon Musk ordered Nvidia to ship thousands of AI chips reserved for Tesla to X and xAI (exclusive)

Elon Musk ordered Nvidia to ship thousands of AI chips reserved for Tesla to X and xAI (exclusive)

Emails circulated inside Nvidia, obtained exclusively by me for CNBC, revealed that Elon Musk ordered the chi…

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Government regulators are looking into fatal Tesla crash involving Autopilot (exclusive)

Government regulators are looking into fatal Tesla crash involving Autopilot (exclusive)

In 2016, I covered the first known fatal collision involving a Tesla with Autopilot engaged. The crash killed…

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PayPal founder Peter Thiel's nonprofit backs learning by doing even if it means dropping out.

PayPal founder Peter Thiel's nonprofit backs learning by doing even if it means dropping out.

...One [of Peter Thiel's] highly scrutinized [projects is his] foundation initiative, known as the 20 Under 2…

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On Road to IPO, Shopify Raises $100M to 'Bridge Clicks and Bricks'

On Road to IPO, Shopify Raises $100M to 'Bridge Clicks and Bricks'

Canadian startup Shopify Inc. has raised $100 million to challenge juggernauts like Amazon.com Inc. and eBay …

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Tesla deliveries jump 25% over last year, blowing past expectations

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The Tesla brand logo can be seen on May 28, 2026 at a location of the car manufacturer in Parsdorf near Munich (Bavaria, Germany). Matthias Balk | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Tesla reported vehicle deliveries and production levels for the second quarter that far exceeded Wall Street expectations, as Elon Musk's automaker tries to rebound from consecutive annual declines in auto sales.
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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix Original

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A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Waymo automated vehicle rides are no longer available via the Uber app in Phoenix, Arizona, the companies confirmed on Monday. "Phoenix was our first pilot market with Waymo and was an intentionally limited deployment, reaching just over a dozen vehicles dedicated to the program," Uber said in a statement.
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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix

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Uber 4 hours ago Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix TechCrunch - Sean O'Kane • 4h Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city, both companies confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Non-internship? I was a research manager and reporter at Inc. magazine, Inc.com and the Inc. 500.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. My parents' typewriter!

How is social media changing news?

It's allowing professional reporters to include and work with citizen journalists and sources in myriad new ways and more...
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