Self-propelled Panther railcars get $100 million boost for commercial rollout
Parallel Systems has raised $100 million in a new funding round to scale production of...
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The Telo MT1 is a big truck trapped in a tiny truck’s body
I'm bouncing down the road in San Carlos, California, zipping past behemoth tech companies like EA and Oracle, in America's smallest electric truck. The Telo MT1 (which stands for "mini truck") unquestionably turns heads because it looks so remarkably different from everything else on the market…
The Verge - All Posts11 min read
Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe
The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.
TechCrunch4 min read
Waymo secures first debt financing with $5b loan
In February, Waymo had raised US$16 billion in equity at a US$126 billion valuation after years of backing from Alphabet and outside investors.
Tech in Asia1 min read
Uber, China’s Pony.ai to test robotaxis in London
Pony.ai supplies the self-driving system and vehicles, Verne owns and operates the fleet, and Uber provides the booking platform.
Tech in Asia1 min read
Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion
This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.
TechCrunch3 min read
Indonesia caps ride-hailing commissions at 8% under new rule
President Prabowo Subianto said in May that drivers would receive at least 92% of revenue, up from 80%.
Tech in Asia1 min read
Bloom raises $3.6M to become the Alibaba of American manufacturing
The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S. based manufacturers, shippers, and more.
TechCrunch6 min read
Indian EV charging startup Ionage raises $1.3m
The startup said interoperability and reliability remain challenges in India’s charging market.
Tech in Asia1 min read
Ford CEO says the next generation of EVs have a trick up their sleeve to help prevent assembly mistakes
Ford is racing to develop its next EVs. CEO Jim Farley told Business Insider their internal computers will make sure they're built right.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
7 things passengers should never do on a train, according to an etiquette coach
From talking on speaker phone to leaving bags on seats, there are some things an etiquette expert said people should never do when traveling by train.
Business Insider - AI4 min read
Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. It was previously only available on the Cybertruck, and also requires owning Tesla's Powerwall 3.
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering
It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.
TechCrunch2 min read
Flai’s AI dealership software is booking 50,000 appointments per month
Flai's revenue has grown 20x in a year, and the company just closed a $27 million Series A funding round.
TechCrunch5 min read
This CEO wants to challenge Tesla's charging dominance. He's teaching dealerships how to make the EV pitch.
The EV fast-charging company has doubled its number of stations this year. Its CEO tells Business Insider it will roll out new dealer EV training.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Google just got a boost in its bid to buy Spirit Airlines’ data for AI training
Google's bid for Spirit Airlines' data got a boost after a court-appointed official said the companies addressed consumer privacy concerns.
Business Insider - AI3 min read
Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years
The company is deliberately limiting production after years of struggling to find mass-market demand for its EVs.
TechCrunch4 min read
TechCrunch Mobility: Reining in robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
TechCrunch6 min read
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