Faraday Future said Wednesday it plans to start production of its all-electric FF 91 Futurist SUV at the end of March after years of delay, lack of capital and internal drama that threatened the company’s existence. Faraday Future had previously indicated that production would start in March, but had yet to select a date. There… Continue reading Faraday Future on track to start production of FF 91 this month if funds come through
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Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off two Model Y vehicles
Federal safety regulators are looking into Tesla again — this time over concerns of steering wheels falling off 2023 Model Y vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it received two complaints from owners of the 2023 Model Y that the steering wheel came off while the vehicles were being driven. The investigation… Continue reading Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off two Model Y vehicles
Gatik’s Gautam Narang on the importance of knowing your customer
Gatik is something of an outlier in the autonomous vehicle space. Whereas most companies are either trying to scale robotaxis or commercialize long-haul self-driving with Class 8 trucks, Gatik is more focused on smaller box trucks and middle-mile logistics. Gatik CEO and co-founder Gautam Narang said there are two main reasons behind this go-to-market strategy.… Continue reading Gatik’s Gautam Narang on the importance of knowing your customer
Overhaul, which taps AI to secure physical supply chains, raises $73M in equity and debt
Businesses dependent on the physical supply chain face a number of potential roadblocks. Customers expect fast deliveries with visibility into each step, but costs — including transportation and raw materials costs — are rising thanks to inflation and other factors. Meanwhile, there’s a talent shortage, particularly in areas like logistics and operations management, and technical… Continue reading Overhaul, which taps AI to secure physical supply chains, raises $73M in equity and debt
Upway launches online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes in US
Upway, the French startup that refurbishes and resells electric bikes across a range of brands, launched in the U.S. Tuesday. The company will focus its efforts on the Northeast region of the country, but its bikes will be available for shipping across the continental U.S. Upway has already made a name for itself in Europe,… Continue reading Upway launches online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes in US
Meet UniUni, Shein’s last-mile solution delivered by gig drivers
When we talk about e-commerce logistics, we think of an industry controlled by entrenched players like Amazon, FedEx and national postal systems. At the start of the pandemic in 2019, a brave startup from Vancouver, British Columbia, decided to take on the incumbents with a new model — last-mile delivery using an Uber-esque network. During… Continue reading Meet UniUni, Shein’s last-mile solution delivered by gig drivers
Another AV company hits the skids, Scout Motors picks a home and Tesla’s tepid investor day
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Tesla slashes prices for Model S and Model Y in US
Tesla has cut the prices of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in the U.S., according to the company’s website. This is the second time this year that Tesla has slashed prices, and it might be a bid to boost sales before the end of the quarter. The Model S all-wheel drive is… Continue reading Tesla slashes prices for Model S and Model Y in US
Honda’s aging hydrogen fuel cells get new life in data center
Honda bailed on the Clarity — its only hydrogen-powered car in the U.S. — but the automaker hasn’t quit on fuel cells. That’s the message Honda sent with a peculiar announcement today: It’s putting some old Clarity fuel cells back to work, combining them into a backup power system for its data center just south… Continue reading Honda’s aging hydrogen fuel cells get new life in data center
Embark Trucks lays off workers, explores liquidation of self-driving truck assets
Embark Trucks, the autonomous trucking company that went public in 2021 via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, is cutting 70% of its workforce and shutting down two offices. And the pain may not be over as CEO Alex Rodrigues noted in an email to employees that the remaining 30% of workers will… Continue reading Embark Trucks lays off workers, explores liquidation of self-driving truck assets