With Eric Swalwell now out of the California Governor's race, candidate Tom Steyer has risen to the top in the latest polling. Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate crusader, is still pitching himself as California’s affordability savior in the 2026 gubernatorial race. He vows to slash electricity bills by 25% through competition against utility monopolies and an aggressive push for renewables.

At CES 2026, Finnish startup Donut Lab unveiled what it claims is the world's first production-ready all-solid-state battery, promising to revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and beyond. Partnering with Verge Motorcycles, the battery is set to power production models like the TS Pro starting in Q1 2026, boasting double the energy density of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, ultra-fast charging, and exceptional longevity.