Tesla says it is developing a wheelchair-accessible, purpose-built autonomous vehicle in Texas. The company made the statement at a Washington, D.C. City Council hearing discussing legislation that could allow robotaxi services. Senior policy adviser India Herdman said the product is actively in development, but Tesla did not disclose the launch date, vehicle model or specifications and did not provide further comment. Tesla’s current driverless operations use Model Y vehicles that are not wheelchair-accessible, and its planned Cybercab is also not designed for direct wheelchair boarding.

Mara Holdings shares rose about 15 percent early after it announced plans to buy a Texas power site to expand digital infrastructure for AI computing and bitcoin mining. The site is a 1,200-acre tract in Matagorda County with access rights of up to 2 gigawatts, with an initial 1 gigawatt expected by October 2027. Mara said the project is early-stage and subject to regulatory approvals, with phased construction over several years.