A publication that shall not be named (merely linked to) published an opinion piece that is the latest in a string of false narratives around EVs. This opinion (I mean act of subterfuge) couches EVs as a luxury item in cold-weather countries because the batteries don’t work as well as on the balmy shores of… Continue reading Don’t be silly, of course you can use EVs in cold weather
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Drover AI’s Alex Nesic on using tech to regulate the scooter market
As shared micromobility continues to take over cities, operators have found themselves implementing different forms of scooter “advanced rider assistance systems” or scooter ARAS, that can detect when a rider is doing the thing cities hate most — riding on the sidewalk. Drover AI, a startup that had the gumption to launch in May 2020,… Continue reading Drover AI’s Alex Nesic on using tech to regulate the scooter market
Solar-powered carmaker Lightyear raises $81M and gears up for production
Lightyear, a Dutch startup developing a long-range hybrid solar-powered car, today announced that it has raised €81 million ($81 million) as it prepares to begin production of its first vehicle in the coming months. While recent history is littered with examples of prototype solar-powered vehicles, the burgeoning electric car movement has so far been mostly… Continue reading Solar-powered carmaker Lightyear raises $81M and gears up for production
Mobility SPACs seek cash and your guide to the new EV tax credit
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe… Continue reading Mobility SPACs seek cash and your guide to the new EV tax credit
Aston Martin is finally upgrading its stale infotainment system
When it comes to touchscreens and in-car entertainment, Aston Martin has not only lagged behind ultra-luxury rivals and Lamborghini and Bentley, it has trailed lower priced tech-forward models as well. Now, the automaker is preparing to catch up with a modern infotainment system that will be rolled out across its portfolio, starting this spring with… Continue reading Aston Martin is finally upgrading its stale infotainment system
In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech
The chief executive of autonomous vehicle developer Aurora Innovation presented a swath of cost-cutting and cash-generating options to its board, ranging from a hiring freeze and spinning out assets to a small capital raise, going private and even selling itself to high-profile tech companies Apple and Microsoft. The ideas, all aimed at shoring up its… Continue reading In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech
California EV owners asked to curb charging ahead of travel holiday
As a brutal heat wave cooks the West in the run-up to Labor Day, California’s power grid manager is calling on electric vehicle owners to avoid charging at peak times. The request is part of a broader effort to keep the state’s grid up and running, while locals crank their air conditioners to outlast a… Continue reading California EV owners asked to curb charging ahead of travel holiday
A complete guide to the new EV tax credit
Tucked inside the massive Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that was signed into law in August is a complex set of requirements around which EVs and other clean vehicles do and do not qualify for a $7,500 EV tax credit. Tl;dr not all new EVs or other clean vehicles (and even used ones) are created… Continue reading A complete guide to the new EV tax credit
Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec
Tesla is looking to hire recruiters in Quebec for a “high-volume” effort, indicating the automaker’s plans to grow in Canada. A job posting by the global battery-electric brand seeks “an extraordinary recruiter” with “strong business acumen, a passion for their craft, and a genuine commitment to providing an unforgettable candidate experience.” CEO Elon Musk said… Continue reading Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec
GM’s Cruise recalls, updates software in 80 robotaxis following crash
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit under GM, reported a software recall and update in 80 of its robotaxis following a crash in June. The crash, which resulted in minor injuries to two riders, received national attention because it occurred a day after Cruise received the final permit from California regulators to commercialize its driverless robotaxi… Continue reading GM’s Cruise recalls, updates software in 80 robotaxis following crash