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Field Notes · EV Charging
September 13, 2026

EV Charging Did Not Break the Grid. Batteries Fixed It.

A parking audience in Pennsylvania was worried about blackouts in Los Angeles. California had already solved the problem with storage, and the way it did so says more about EV charging in garages than any charger spec sheet. → Field Notes
April 24, 2026

500% in 19 Months: The Robotaxi Adoption Curve Just Bent Upward

The California data says San Francisco's arc is a template for every city next in the rollout queue — and the next curve will be steeper. →