Also this week: We drove the Volvo’s performance brand’s new electric vehicle , and Tesla drove a pretty nice third quarter, with a real profit . It’s been a week; let’s get you caught up.
Headlines
Stories you might have missed from WIRED this week- A study of Uber tipping data suggests people aren’t great about tipping service workers on apps.
Why federal engineers have a big problem with rainbow crosswalks .
- Federal data shows that American roads are getting safer—unless you’re walking .
- Tesla built a Chinese factory in 168 working days! Here’s why the company’s plans in the country may prove existential.
- A ride through western Sweden in Polestar’s first EV, which our reporter calls a “useful, family-friendly sedan .”
Why drone companies would love to fly your prescriptions to you .
Drivers of the Week
Stat of the Week
$75 million