Lamborghini is dipping its supercar toe into the non-fungible token pool. But unlike the primate-based computer-designed Twitter avatars that have come to represent the NFT community, the automaker is bridging the physical and digital world for its crypto offering. Well, off-world to be exact. The automaker — in partnership with NFT PRO and RM Sotheby’s… Continue reading Lamborghini’s NFT scheme includes real-world space treasures
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Cowboy raises $80M to take its e-bike business up a gear
The pandemic spurred a boom in electric bikes and other alternative urban transportation modes as city dwellers looked for less-crowded ways to get around their streets quickly and easily without resorting to cars. Now, one of the companies that benefitted from that trend is announcing a big round of funding to expand its business. Cowboy,… Continue reading Cowboy raises $80M to take its e-bike business up a gear
Baidu’s electric car brand Jidu closes $400M Series A round
Once an industry with long development cycles, the automotive space is being upended by China’s tech giants. One can hardly keep up with all the new electric vehicle brands that come out of the country nowadays. Jidu, an electric carmaking company founded by Baidu and its Chinese auto partner Geely only a year ago, said… Continue reading Baidu’s electric car brand Jidu closes $400M Series A round
Daily Crunch: Google dumps FloC plan, proposes new Topics API for ad targeting
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PST, subscribe here. Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for January 25, 2022! Today our cup overflows with news. There’s simply too much going on to cover in a single newsletter, so I’ve tried to… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Google dumps FloC plan, proposes new Topics API for ad targeting
Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van
Ford has started production of its electric E-Transit cargo vans at its factory in Kansas City, Missouri with the first deliveries expected in the next several weeks, Ford Pro North America general manager Tim Baughman told TechCrunch. Baughman’s comments follow Ford’s announcement earlier this month that it will nearly double production capacity of its upcoming electric… Continue reading Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van
The Station: How ADAS is failing drivers, Luminar’s lidar and data deal, GM expands its hydrogen fuel cell plans
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. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Amid… Continue reading The Station: How ADAS is failing drivers, Luminar’s lidar and data deal, GM expands its hydrogen fuel cell plans
Ola Electric valued at $5 billion in new funding
Ola Electric said on Monday it has raised $200 million in a new financing round even as the Indian ride-hailing giant’s spin off struggles to deliver its maiden electric scooter to customers and questions about its work culture have been raised. Tekne Private Ventures, Alpine Opportunity Fund, Edelweiss are among those was financed the new… Continue reading Ola Electric valued at $5 billion in new funding
Advanced driver assistance tech in cars today won’t pass IIHS’ new safety rating
Not a single advanced driver assistance system offered in today’s new vehicles would meet pending safety criteria being developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to the organization. The nonprofit that is funded by auto insurance companies said Thursday that its new rating program will evaluate the safeguards that vehicles with “partial automation”… Continue reading Advanced driver assistance tech in cars today won’t pass IIHS’ new safety rating
Volkswagen and Bosch set up JV to push European battery production
Volkswagen and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a joint venture dedicated to providing Europe with battery equipment solutions. The two companies aim to supply integrated battery production systems and on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery cell and system manufacturers, Volkswagen said. The JV is expected to help VW reach its… Continue reading Volkswagen and Bosch set up JV to push European battery production
Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Agtonomy co-founder and CEO Tim Bucher was born and raised on a farm and was deep into his own farming business when he took a computer course while at UC Davis and got hooked. It was that parallel agriculture/technology career that led him to start Agtonomy, a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service startup that turns… Continue reading Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles