Einride, the Swedish startup known for its unusual-looking electric and autonomous pods that are designed to carry freight, said Wednesday it has raised $100 million from several new and existing investors, including its largest shareholder, EQT Ventures. The raise included an undisclosed strategic investment from quantum computing company IonQ. Neither Einride, nor its investors, disclosed… Continue reading Self-driving trucks startup Einride raises $100M
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Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets
The footage was striking: A food delivery worker scrambles with his e-bike across a bridge in Chicago, chased by a cadre of armed, masked federal agents. “Get him!” one yells, before the worker ultimately slips away. The viral clip became a rallying point this week for critics of President Donald Trump’s deportation machine, which has… Continue reading Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets
Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025
New York City regulators have extended Waymo’s autonomous vehicle testing permit through the end of the year, the company said Wednesday. The permit was initially granted in August to allow Waymo to test its robotaxis in the city until the end of September. The terms of the extended permit are the same: Waymo can deploy up to eight of its… Continue reading Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025
Data breach at Canadian airline WestJet affects 1.2M passengers
Canada’s second largest airline WestJet said the personal information of 1.2 million passengers was stolen in a cyberattack and data breach earlier this year. The airline disclosed the number of affected passengers in a filing with Maine’s attorney general, which confirmed 240 residents in the state were also affected. According to the notice, the stolen… Continue reading Data breach at Canadian airline WestJet affects 1.2M passengers
Electroflow promises to make LFP material for 40% less than Chinese producers
The battery world has fallen head over heals for lithium-iron-phosphate cells, a cheap, durable chemistry that can lower the price of a vehicle by thousands of dollars. Tariffs and anti-China regulations have complicated the picture for American automakers. “We think LFP is the missing ingredient for energy prosperity. The problem is it’s literally 99% made… Continue reading Electroflow promises to make LFP material for 40% less than Chinese producers
U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project
The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will take a 5% equity ownership in Lithium Americas and a 5% ownership in the Lithium… Continue reading U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project
Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Toyota is looking for the next new new thing in mobility, climate, AI, and industrial automation. Its answer is $1.5 billion in new capital that will focus on, and invest in, the lifecycle of startups — from the first seeds of an invention through its growth stage and eventually to mature companies. Toyota made two… Continue reading Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Less than a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — do not let competitors steal your exhibit table
TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just another tech conference packed with 10,000+ tech leaders — it’s the launchpad for startups and innovators. Disrupt is where companies meet their first investors, form game-changing partnerships, and spark the ideas that take them to the next level. Your exhibit table could be the launchpad for your next big breakthrough, but time is running out. With less than a month until… Continue reading Less than a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — do not let competitors steal your exhibit table
DoorDash unveils Dot, its autonomous robot built to deliver your food
On Tuesday, DoorDash unveiled Dot, a small robot it built in-house that can autonomously drive on roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks to deliver food and small packages at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Dot is designed to look friendly and even cartoonish — painted bright red, with big LED eyes and a mouth… Continue reading DoorDash unveils Dot, its autonomous robot built to deliver your food
Zoox chooses Washington DC as its next autonomous vehicle testbed
Amazon-owned Zoox will start mapping the streets of Washington D.C. as it ramps up to begin testing its self-driving vehicles in the nation’s capital this year. Zoox said in a blog post on Tuesday that it would begin by manually driving Toyota Highlanders equipped with its sensors and self-driving software to map the city. The… Continue reading Zoox chooses Washington DC as its next autonomous vehicle testbed