Mar. 11 at 7:34 PM
Alphabet and Tesla, along with Carrier Global, launched a lobbying group called Utilize aimed at addressing rising electricity demand and power costs in the U.S., driven partly by energy-intensive AI data centers.
U.S. electricity prices have risen about 44% since the pandemic, with average household power bills increasing by more than
$500 over the past five years. The initiative focuses on improving grid efficiency—especially through battery storage and better use of existing power-generation assets—to meet peak demand without requiring major new infrastructure.
The collaboration is notable because Alphabet’s Waymo and Tesla compete in the robo-taxi market, though industry rivals often cooperate through policy groups. Waymo currently operates in 10 cities, while Tesla launched its robo-taxi service in Austin and plans expansion to more cities in 2026.
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