Uber’s ambitious plans to launch an urban air taxi service just got a lift from a secretive, well-financed startup. The ride-hailing company said it would join forces with Joby Aviation, a California-based aerospace company that has been working on electric aviation for over a decade. Joby is the first company to commit to Uber’s aggressive… Continue reading Uber’s plan to launch an air taxi service in 2023 just got a boost from a secretive startup
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DOJ intervenes in Faraday Future founder’s bankruptcy after ‘dishonest behavior’
The Department of Justice has accused Faraday Future founder Jia Yueting of “engaging in dishonest behavior” during his Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, and it has filed a motion to appoint a new trustee to take control of the Chinese billionaire’s estate. The new motion, if approved, could dramatically change the course of Jia’s bankruptcy case,… Continue reading DOJ intervenes in Faraday Future founder’s bankruptcy after ‘dishonest behavior’
Segway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter game
Segway-Ninebot is taking its expertise in small electric vehicles and applying it to something slightly bigger. Two things, in fact: a new electric moped and an even larger electric Vespa-style scooter. Both vehicles will be on full display at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this coming January. But Segway-Ninebot is sharing… Continue reading Segway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter game
eBay Motors’ AI-powered tools will let you list a car in minutes
eBay Motors is a new app from the auction site aimed at streamlining the process of buying and selling used cars, and it includes a couple of AI-powered features that eBay claims will help sellers list a car in under five minutes. The app is available in the US for both iOS and Android, and… Continue reading eBay Motors’ AI-powered tools will let you list a car in minutes
NIO lays off 141 employees in Silicon Valley following Intel deal
Chinese EV startup NIO has laid off another 141 employees at its North American headquarters in San Jose, according to a new filing with the Employment Development Department of California. It’s the third round of cuts NIO has made to its US workforce this year, which has been primarily focused on R&D and engineering. The… Continue reading NIO lays off 141 employees in Silicon Valley following Intel deal
Wheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmet
Wheels, an electric bike-share startup with operations in half a dozen US cities, has redesigned its two-wheeled vehicle to include a special spot to hold a helmet. The helmet is locked to the rear rack of the bike and is free for riders to use. The helmet can only be unlocked via the Wheels app.… Continue reading Wheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmet
Unicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refunds
Unicorn, the electric scooter startup from the co-creator of gadget tracker Tile, is shutting down operations after blowing all its cash on Facebook and Google ads but only receiving 350 orders for its glossy white e-scooters, it claims. In an email to customers, the company says it lacks the resources to deliver any of its… Continue reading Unicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refunds
BMW reverses decision to charge vehicle owners an annual fee to use Apple CarPlay
BMW has backtracked on its controversial decision to charge an annual fee for the use of Apple’s CarPlay in its vehicles, according to 9to5Mac. Since 2016, the German automaker has required owners to pay extra to use CarPlay — first as a one-time $300 option and then later as an $80-a-year fee. Now it appears… Continue reading BMW reverses decision to charge vehicle owners an annual fee to use Apple CarPlay
Elon Musk promises Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 rematch after controversy
A few days after Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Cybertruck, he posted a video of the truck taking part in a tug of war with a Ford F-150, which showed the electric Cybertruck easily overpowering the Ford pickup. But after accusations that the competition was unfair, Musk has agreed to a re-match, saying he’ll aim… Continue reading Elon Musk promises Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 rematch after controversy
Fiat Chrysler is shopping for EV tech from damaged startups like Faraday Future
In October, Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley told investors that he’s open to making cars powered by other companies’ electric vehicle technology. But Fiat Chrysler (FCA), which owns brands like Jeep and Dodge, is doing more than just considering the idea. The Verge has learned the automaker is in talks with at least two distressed… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler is shopping for EV tech from damaged startups like Faraday Future