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Lightning in technology based merger talks.

Iain Sanderson, CEO of Lightning GT, has announced that they are in advanced talks to secure the Lightning car’s future this year. “We have received a very serious approach to join forces with a mainland Europe technology based automotive business to combine their leading edge platform with our GT coupe and future model range. The… Continue reading Lightning in technology based merger talks.

How we’re Building Ideal Citizens of the Road

Why we’re taking the time now to program our vehicles to be good citizens of the road. By Chris Urmson, Aurora’s CEO and Co-Founder At Aurora, we take our “no jerks” company value very seriously. This means that we don’t waste time battling over personalities and egos at work. We also take this one step… Continue reading How we’re Building Ideal Citizens of the Road

Embark Announces $70M Series C led by Tiger Global

[embedded content] Embark’s self-driving trucks are now moving freight for five Fortune 500 customers Today, Embark is proud to announce our $70 million Series C financing. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from Sequoia, DCVC, YCombinator, SV Angel, Maven Ventures, OMERS Ventures, and Mubadala Ventures. This round brings our fundraising total to… Continue reading Embark Announces $70M Series C led by Tiger Global

REE Holds European Debut for World’s First Truly Flat and Modular Skateboard Chassis at IAA, Frankfurt

Alongside strategic partner, Musashi Seimitsu, REE is pioneering the future of electric mobility by reimagining the vehicle, creating the basis for a more efficient, reliable and scalable electric future. (IAA, Frankfurt, September 11 2019) – Today, REE held its European debut for its revolutionary flat and modular platform which fundamentally changes the way electric vehicles… Continue reading REE Holds European Debut for World’s First Truly Flat and Modular Skateboard Chassis at IAA, Frankfurt

Mullen Technologies Purchases First Northern California Retail Location

BREA, CALIFORNIA (Sept. 10th, 2019) – Mullen Technologies announces the acquisition of a new retail location in the city of Fresno, CA.  This is Mullen’s first location outside of Southern California and is the start of a great push into the Northern California (NorCal) Market. This well-placed Fresno dealership is the ideal Northern California starting… Continue reading Mullen Technologies Purchases First Northern California Retail Location

Rivian Announces $350 Million Investment from Cox Automotive

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 10, 2019 – Rivian today announced an equity investment of $350 million from global automotive services company Cox Automotive. In addition to the investment, the companies will explore partnership opportunities in service operations, logistics, and digital retailing.   “We are building a Rivian ownership experience that matches the care and consideration that go into our vehicles,” said RJ Scaringe, founder and… Continue reading Rivian Announces $350 Million Investment from Cox Automotive

Neuron EV Steers into The Future with New Electric Bus

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Visionary automotive company Neuron EV has effectively ushered in the future of public transportation with the release of their new electric bus. The company has been notable for recently unveiling their latest technologies: the Multipurpose Autonomous Platform or MAP, a self-motorized platform that mounts structures of various sizes… Continue reading Neuron EV Steers into The Future with New Electric Bus

Neuron EV Unveils the Future of Smart Travel and Residence

IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Visionary automotive company Neuron EV has recently revealed its latest technology that’s set to revolutionize the transport and real estate industry.   The company unveiled their Multipurpose Autonomous Platform or MAP, a self-motorized platform that mounts structures of various sizes for the purpose of transporting them from one… Continue reading Neuron EV Unveils the Future of Smart Travel and Residence