I’ve always wondered who gets to name demographic cohorts. My parents were pre-Baby Boomers, which made them part of the Silent Generation. (I’m Generation X, so feel free to ignore me entirely.) Generation Z is stereotyped as being materialistic, mistrustful and extremely reliant on personal technology. And now that they are entering the ranks of… Continue reading TechCrunch+ roundup: Gen Z VCs, choosing a GTM model, crypto crisis communication tips
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Uber partners with ADT to let riders get in touch with a live safety agent
Uber is introducing a new option to its safety toolkit, a section of Uber’s app where users can contact emergency services, report a safety issue to the company, verify rides with a one-of-a-kind PIN code, share trip status and more. Now, Uber has partnered with security company ADT to let riders contact an ADT agent… Continue reading Uber partners with ADT to let riders get in touch with a live safety agent
Flush with fresh funds, UK ‘eco laundry’ startup Oxwash spins up growth plans
Oxwash, a UK startup that’s spent the last few years applying high tech processes to shrink the environment cost of dry cleaning and commercial laundry, has trousered £10 million (~$12M) in Series A funding to expand its nationwide footprint. Currently its service is available in five UK cities: London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester but… Continue reading Flush with fresh funds, UK ‘eco laundry’ startup Oxwash spins up growth plans
Waymo opens up driverless robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to vetted passengers
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle developer under Alphabet, is opening up its driverless robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to vetted local residents. People who have been accepted to Waymo’s “trusted tester” program are eligible to hail a driverless ride — meaning no human safety operator is behind the wheel — in a Jaguar I-Pace EV in… Continue reading Waymo opens up driverless robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to vetted passengers
Investors detail their red (and green) flags for startups seeking venture dollars
Amid economic uncertainty, founders should know what makes VCs skittish Rebecca Bellan 8 hours The past few months have hit the startup community where it hurts — the balance sheet. With inflation rates at record highs, a recession on the horizon and threats of a long winter by venture capital giants like SoftBank, VC money is… Continue reading Investors detail their red (and green) flags for startups seeking venture dollars
Honda and LG Energy plan to build a $4.4 billion lithium-ion plant in the US
Honda is the latest car company with plans to manufacture lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. The automaker said Monday it is forming a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions to supply the North American market with “pouch type” batteries to power electric vehicles from its Honda and Acura brands. A location for the $4.4 billion… Continue reading Honda and LG Energy plan to build a $4.4 billion lithium-ion plant in the US
The Station: Porsche IPO demand accelerates and more micromobility layoffs
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 The Station: Porsche IPO demand accelerates and more micromobility layoffs
Can battery recycling help end US reliance on China?
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this month, puts the U.S. on the path toward realizing its carbon reduction goals, in part by spurring its EV market. It has also plunged that same market into short-term chaos by requiring entire supply chains to be restructured in just a few… Continue reading Can battery recycling help end US reliance on China?
Aston Martin Valhalla plug-in hybrid to shape future EVs
Aston Martin is using its upcoming Valhalla high-performance plug-in hybrid to develop a playbook for its future EVs. Executives said that the 937-horsepower Valhalla supercar exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday showcases lessons in driver engagement, visual effects and sound that could surface in its first EV in 2025. “If we get… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla plug-in hybrid to shape future EVs
Panasonic considers Oklahoma for next EV battery factory
Panasonic is eyeing Oklahoma as the home for its next lithium-ion battery plant, according to a report Friday by the Wall Street Journal. The proposed venture, which is expected to supply Tesla with a high-capacity, range-boosting battery, is part of a movement to bring auto manufacturing onshore as car companies and suppliers try to mitigate… Continue reading Panasonic considers Oklahoma for next EV battery factory