Google’s proposed $11 billion Indiana data center project was unanimously rejected by a local planning commission, highlighting growing regulatory and infrastructure hurdles for hyperscalers seeking high-voltage grid connections. Separately, Waymo established “Waymo Germany GmbH” in Munich on June 15, laying legal groundwork for robotaxi mapping and test drives in Europe’s competitive autonomous market.
Google announced an $11 billion data center in Indiana to secure the high-voltage power needed for AI infrastructure but saw the plan unanimously blocked by a local planning commission citing noise, vibrations and massive power draw concerns. The decision underscores escalating political and logistical challenges for hyperscalers trying to secure $100–$500 million of grid capacity for new data centers.
Waymo formally registered 'Waymo Germany GmbH' at Google’s Munich campus on June 15, establishing a local corporate entity to support future driverless ride-hailing services. The move paves the way for manual vehicle mapping and initial test drives, positioning Waymo to compete directly with established European autonomous vehicle operators.
