Tesla is laying off 229 data annotation employees who are part of the company’s larger Autopilot team and is shuttering the San Mateo, California office where they worked, according to a California regulatory filing. TechCrunch previously reported that nearly 200 employees were being laid off, according to sources who talked to TechCrunch on condition of… Continue reading Tesla laying off 229 Autopilot workers, shuttering San Mateo office, filing confirms
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Rimac begins production of its $2.5 million Nevera hypercar EV
The $2.5 million Rimac Nevera all-electric hypercar has begun rolling off the assembly line, launching on the world stage as the fastest production car and an emblem of the Croatian EV maker’s advanced battery technology. The sleek, low-slung 1,914-horsepower two-seater is the first model to test the strength of the November merger between French supercar… Continue reading Rimac begins production of its $2.5 million Nevera hypercar EV
Rivian CEO confirms layoffs could be part of restructuring to stay ‘nimble’
Rivian will continue to hire in strategically important areas even as it restructures its business and possibly cuts some jobs, according to an internal email from CEO RJ Scaringe that was sent to employees following reports the EV automaker was planning to lay off about 5% of its workforce. The email, viewed by TechCrunch, provides… Continue reading Rivian CEO confirms layoffs could be part of restructuring to stay ‘nimble’
May Mobility aims for fully driverless autonomous shuttles by 2023
May Mobility, a Michigan-based autonomous ride-hail and shuttle startup, says its most recent round — a $111 million Series C — will help it get to driver-out operations in 2023. To advance its technology and scale its commercial efforts, the company intends to use the funding to triple corporate headcount, particularly in engineering. May will… Continue reading May Mobility aims for fully driverless autonomous shuttles by 2023
Honda key fob flaw lets hackers remotely unlock and start cars
The hackers demonstrating the radio replay attack using a vulnerable Honda keyfob. Honda said it could not determine if the attack was “credible.” Image Credits: Star-V Lab Security researchers have revealed a vulnerability in Honda’s keyless entry system that could allow hackers to remotely unlock and start potentially “all Honda vehicles currently existing on the market.”… Continue reading Honda key fob flaw lets hackers remotely unlock and start cars
Volkswagen, Audi tap Redwood Materials to recycle old EV batteries in US
Volkswagen of America and Audi have locked in a resurrection plan for old battery packs from their growing slate of EVs. The two VW Group brands have contracted with startup Redwood Materials to recover and recycle end-of-life EV battery packs from its thousand-dealership network in the United States. This won’t be the final resting place… Continue reading Volkswagen, Audi tap Redwood Materials to recycle old EV batteries in US
Battery recycling could be the next investor darling of the EV era
Automakers and suppliers, keen to fortify an EV supply chain and avoid raw materials shortages, are turning to a domain once overlooked: battery recycling. Suddenly awash in interest from EV makers and venture firms, the sector has seen a spate of partnerships and funding deals in the past 18 months. The momentum appears to be… Continue reading Battery recycling could be the next investor darling of the EV era
The Station: Layoffs are coming for the AV world, VW plans ‘big moves’ in China and inside Cruise’s robotaxi outages
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Before we… Continue reading The Station: Layoffs are coming for the AV world, VW plans ‘big moves’ in China and inside Cruise’s robotaxi outages
Pix Moving brings robovans to Japan, eyes DAO-based EV making
A company from China is ready to capture Japan’s demand for autonomous service vehicles as robots play an increasingly important role to address the aging society’s labor shortage. Pix Moving is joining hands with TIS, a publicly listed information technology company in Japan, to bring self-driving robots to retirement communities. As part of the partnership,… Continue reading Pix Moving brings robovans to Japan, eyes DAO-based EV making
Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers
Thousands of leaked confidential files reveal a treasure trove of sketchy and unlawful behavior from Uber. The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top… Continue reading Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers