Taiwanese electric vehicle battery-swapping provider Gogoro is planning to enter Singapore via a pilot with online grocery and food delivery platform, Foodpanda. The pilot is small-scale for now — only two battery swapping stations with 20 Gogoro-branded Smartscooters — but it is the latest in a string of B2B partnerships that Gogoro has tapped to… Continue reading Gogoro scales battery swapping to new markets via B2B partners
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Hivemapper is 1M kilometers closer to goal of beating Google Maps
Hivemapper, the startup that puts dashcams on ride-hail and delivery vehicles to map the world, is getting a little closer to its goal of toppling the B2B mapping empire that Google has built. With only 2% of the world’s roads mapped, Hivemapper is still very much the underdog in this fight. But Gabe Nelson, Hivemapper’s… Continue reading Hivemapper is 1M kilometers closer to goal of beating Google Maps
Fifteen shows off the latest generation of its shared, docked bikes
Fifteen might not be a familiar name, but you may already know some of Fifteen’s bikes. Fifteen is the new name of the companies formerly known as Smoove and Zoov — these two companies with weird names merged a couple of years ago. Smoove is one of the companies behind the Vélib’ bike-sharing service in… Continue reading Fifteen shows off the latest generation of its shared, docked bikes
First drive: The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is the perfect vehicle for chaos
The Hummer is and always will be, a study in extravagance. GM reviving a brand that was the target of the eco-conscious in an earlier life displays the type of hubris that usually comes from Tesla. Bravado aside, the GMC Hummer EV SUV can handle the world of dirt, mud, and asphalt. Plus, its shorter… Continue reading First drive: The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV is the perfect vehicle for chaos
Ford expects EV business unit to lose $3B this year, hit profitability in late 2026
Any question of what business sector is — and is not — profitable at Ford is no longer a mystery. Ford lost about $3 billion on its EV and digital services business over the past two years, a unit now known as Model e, and isn’t expected to be profitable (on an adjusted basis that… Continue reading Ford expects EV business unit to lose $3B this year, hit profitability in late 2026
How a proposed federal e-bike incentive could lead to fewer battery fires
As electric bikes grow in popularity, the number of deadly fires caused by faulty lithium-ion batteries has also risen. One of the main culprits? Cheap e-bikes delivered from non-reputable, overseas companies direct to consumers. A reintroduced bill that would provide Americans with a federal rebate of up to $1,500 toward the purchase of an e-bike… Continue reading How a proposed federal e-bike incentive could lead to fewer battery fires
Hear from Contrary Capital and AtoB on TechCrunch Live today
The rise in e-commerce has made trucking an increasingly vital industry. Despite 21st century technological advancements that have boosted the industry, it’s still run mainly by small businesses and independent truckers, meaning it’s fragmented and often operates on outdated financial platforms. Truckers are feeling the pain of high costs of fuel and antiquated payments systems,… Continue reading Hear from Contrary Capital and AtoB on TechCrunch Live today
Kakao Mobility picks up ‘super app’ startup Splyt, once backed by SoftBank and Grab
Kakao Mobility, the ride-hailing subsidiary of South Korean messaging and internet giant Kakao, has made its first acquisition as it looks to raise its international profile. It has acquired Splyt, a startup out of London that works with apps in areas like travel, ride-hailing and finance to help them build out “super app” strategies by… Continue reading Kakao Mobility picks up ‘super app’ startup Splyt, once backed by SoftBank and Grab
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company seeks to double the size of its Vegas Loop
Elon Musk’s Boring Company is doubling down on its Vegas bet, with a proposal that would expand its underground transport system to 65 miles of tunnels below the streets of Sin City. The proposed network map, which was recently filed with the city of Las Vegas and not previously reported, depicts dozens of tunnels criss-crossing… Continue reading Elon Musk’s The Boring Company seeks to double the size of its Vegas Loop
Ford unveils the all-new €45,000 Explorer EV for the European market
Ford today took the wraps off the Explorer EV. The €45,000 model, which is headed to the European market, shares little with the internal combustion vehicle that carries the same name. The Explorer EV is smaller, features an entirely new design in and out, and has a starting price nearly €10,000 higher. The car company… Continue reading Ford unveils the all-new €45,000 Explorer EV for the European market