Bird unveiled its next-generation electric scooter on Wednesday that it says will be more durable, powerful, and longer-lasting than previous versions. Dubbed Bird One, this custom e-scooter will also have a longer lifespan than past scooters — a key indicator if Bird ever hopes to become a profitable company. In a new twist, Bird will… Continue reading Bird has a new electric scooter: it’s durable, comes in three different colors, and you can buy it
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NIO has laid off 70 employees and closed an office in Silicon Valley
Chinese EV startup NIO has laid off 70 employees across two Silicon Valley offices, one of which is now closed, according to a filing with California’s Employment Development Department. The cuts started in early April, shortly after the startup announced it was laying off 3 percent of its workforce in China. Twenty employees were let… Continue reading NIO has laid off 70 employees and closed an office in Silicon Valley
Faraday Future is working with ‘a bankruptcy legend’ to stave off collapse
Beleaguered electric vehicle startup Faraday Future is restructuring in order to survive. The company announced a new deal on Monday that could chart a path forward. The startup has been without a main financial backer for months, is unable to bring back hundreds of employees still on unpaid leave, and recently sold its own headquarters… Continue reading Faraday Future is working with ‘a bankruptcy legend’ to stave off collapse
GM working on major upgrades to Super Cruise before kicking off 2020 rollout
You’ve probably heard of Autopilot, Tesla’s buzz-worthy advanced driver assist system that combines adaptive cruise control, forward collision warnings, and lane-keep assistance. Less well-known is Super Cruise, the highly automated system developed by Cadillac that is really about as close to autonomous driving as anyone can get today. It’s less well-known because, since its debut… Continue reading GM working on major upgrades to Super Cruise before kicking off 2020 rollout
Car rental giant Enterprise launches its own subscription service
Enterprise Holdings, the parent company of car rental companies Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car, announced on Wednesday plans to launch a car subscription service. It’s the car rental giant’s first foray into the buzzy Mobility-as-a-Service space, and could possibly disrupt car companies’ own efforts to offer alternatives to car ownership.… Continue reading Car rental giant Enterprise launches its own subscription service
Google will pay Louisville millions to fix roads after failed Fiber experiment
Google has agreed to pay the Louisville Metro Government $3.84 million over the next 20 months to repair the damage caused to the city by its ill-fated Google Fiber service. The money will be used by local authorities to remove the company’s infrastructure from the city’s roads and to repave areas where needed after the… Continue reading Google will pay Louisville millions to fix roads after failed Fiber experiment
Aston Martin’s first electric car is finally here
The first all-electric Aston Martin has finally been revealed, nearly four years after it was originally announced. Based on the existing combustion-engine Aston Martin Rapide sedan, the “Rapide E” officially debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show on Tuesday. Only 155 will be made, and Aston Martin didn’t announce a price for the car. Powered by… Continue reading Aston Martin’s first electric car is finally here
Tesla Model 3 hack shows new cars can snitch on owners after a wreck
Two security researchers and self-described “white hat hackers” found a trove of unencrypted location, camera, and other data on a wrecked Tesla Model 3, according to a new report from CNBC. And while it’s not a problem unique to Tesla, the example serves as a stark reminder that newer cars can become a security risk… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 hack shows new cars can snitch on owners after a wreck
Tesla changes return policy after Elon Musk’s contradictory tweets
Tesla has changed its return policy after CEO Elon Musk tweeted contradictory statements about how it works. The company told The Verge that the change was already in the works on Wednesday in response to questions about the tweet. Buyers will now be able to return a car within seven days (or before 1,000 miles)… Continue reading Tesla changes return policy after Elon Musk’s contradictory tweets
I rode with Nissan’s AR and 5G-powered virtual passengers
Nissan’s vision for the future of connected cars is about as buzzword-laden as possible. Making use of 5G, AR, and VR to power an advanced in-vehicle experience, the company’s “Invisible-to-Visible” (I2V) technology not only allows for HUD-style overlays but also humanoid virtual assistants that ride alongside you to provide conversation and locally relevant information. Here’s… Continue reading I rode with Nissan’s AR and 5G-powered virtual passengers