Uber has rolled out updates to its Shop and Pay feature that address three of the most commonly raised courier issues: out of stock items, digital payments and order clarity before accepting a trip. The ride-hail and delivery giant quietly launched Shop and Pay last year, a feature that lets delivery workers opt into receiving… Continue reading Uber is coming for Instacart
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Universal Hydrogen takes to the air with the largest hydrogen fuel cell ever to fly
As a Universal Hydrogen-branded plane, equipped with the largest hydrogen fuel cell ever to power an aircraft, made its maiden test flight in eastern Washington, co-founder and CEO Paul Eremenko declared the moment the dawn of a “new golden age of aviation.” The 15-minute test flight of a modified Dash-8 aircraft was short, but it… Continue reading Universal Hydrogen takes to the air with the largest hydrogen fuel cell ever to fly
Ford to restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13
Ford today provided a statement to TechCrunch detailing its plan to restart F-150 Lightning production. The manufacturing lines will start rolling again on March 13. The automaker says that will allow for the EV’s battery pack to be reworked to include SK On’s battery cells. Ford also says it will continue to hold already produced… Continue reading Ford to restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13
Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI’s remains
Ford has launched a wholly owned subsidiary — staffed by hundreds of former employees of Argo AI — that will initially focus on commercializing a hands-free, eyes-off driver-assistance system. The new 550-person company, called Latitude AI, will be dedicated to improving Ford’s existing advanced driver-assistance system known as BlueCruise and developing new automated driving technology… Continue reading Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI’s remains
Everything Elon Musk and execs shared (and skipped) at Tesla Investor Day
The big, giant message Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other execs tried to impart during its four-hour Tesla Investor Day was how the company would be the driver of a global shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Investors, at least those active after the market closed, weren’t impressed perhaps because it lacked that… Continue reading Everything Elon Musk and execs shared (and skipped) at Tesla Investor Day
Waymo cuts 200 employees after second round of layoffs
Alphabet’s Waymo has issued its second round of layoffs this year, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Combined with the initial cuts in January, the self-driving technology company has let go of 8% or 209 employees of its workforce. The layoffs — mostly engineering roles — are part of a broader organizational restructure that follows a… Continue reading Waymo cuts 200 employees after second round of layoffs
Tesla Investor Day: Here’s how to watch and what to expect
Tesla investor day is upon us, an occasion where shareholders and super fans will make their pilgrimage to the company’s Gigafactory Texas located near Austin — while the rest of us tune in via live stream on YouTube or Twitter — to hear exactly what CEO Elon Musk has planned for the future. Tesla investor… Continue reading Tesla Investor Day: Here’s how to watch and what to expect
Rad Power Bikes launches next-gen e-bike, cargo accessories
Rad Power Bikes is focused on popularizing electric utility bikes for the consumer market. The company launched its next generation RadRunner 3 Plus e-bike Wednesday alongside a host of new cargo accessories that will make it easier for riders to cart along pets or haul groceries as they ride. It’s all part of Rad’s mission… Continue reading Rad Power Bikes launches next-gen e-bike, cargo accessories
This e-bike brand by Lime and Didi vets pedals into the US with $12M raised
The e-bike market in America is getting a brave new player. Off the back of its $7.4 million Series A funding close, Velotric announced this week that it will be doubling down on U.S. expansion with its privately-owned e-bikes. The new round boosts the one-year-old startup’s total financing to $12 million. The amount seems paltry compared… Continue reading This e-bike brand by Lime and Didi vets pedals into the US with $12M raised
Startup inks $65M deal to help Air Force make ‘sustainable’ jet fuel on bases
Air Company, a startup that turns carbon dioxide into things like perfume, vodka, hand sanitizer and aviation fuel, is now on the U.S. Defense Department’s payroll, so to speak. The JetBlue and Toyota-backed company struck an up-to $65 million deal to help the Air Force capture CO2 and turn it into “sustainable” aviation fuel on… Continue reading Startup inks $65M deal to help Air Force make ‘sustainable’ jet fuel on bases