/ Funded by Google co-founder Larry Page, Kitty Hawk promised small electric flying vehicles designed for recreation and transportation — but in the years since its 2017 reveal, it hasn’t delivered any of them. Heaviside was Kitty Hawk’s last eVTOL in development.Image: Kitty Hawk Kitty Hawk, the ambitious “flying car” startup funded by Google co-founder… Continue reading Larry Page’s flying car startup Kitty Hawk is shutting down
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Bird board backs new scooter boss
Micromobility company Bird is boosting its president, Shane Torchiana, to CEO status in a “long-planned” shakeup that sees founding chief executive Travis VanderZanden further stripped of power. Bird’s board also announced two other appointments: Former Archer Aviation chief financial officer Ben Lu has joined as Bird’s new CFO, taking over the role from Yibo Ling,… Continue reading Bird board backs new scooter boss
Kitty Hawk, the electric aircraft moonshot backed by Larry Page, is shutting down
Kitty Hawk, the electric aviation startup founded and led by the “godfather of self-driving cars” Sebastian Thrun and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is shutting down. The company said in a tweet and on a post in LinkedIn that it was winding down operations. “We have made the decision to wind down Kittyhawk. We’re… Continue reading Kitty Hawk, the electric aircraft moonshot backed by Larry Page, is shutting down
Kia, Hyundai sued after viral TikTok causes rise in thefts
Things I learned on TikTok: The hole in a pasta spoon is one serving of spaghetti. What to do when a debt collector comes knocking. How to hot wire a Kia using a USB cord and a screwdriver. Oh yes, you read that right. A trending TikTok challenge publicizing a technique for stealing certain makes… Continue reading Kia, Hyundai sued after viral TikTok causes rise in thefts
Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half of 2022 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) (“Trip.com Group” or the “Company”), a leading one-stop travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022. Key Highlights for the Second… Continue reading Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half of 2022 Financial Results
WORLD RECORD HOLDER, IAN MACKAY, SETS OUT ON 475-MILE SOLO TREK VIA WHEELCHAIR FROM D.C. TO OHIO ON GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL®
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, United Spinal Association and Ian’s Ride came together to celebrate the kickoff of Mackay’s wheelchair trek on the Great American with a focus on creating more access to the outdoors for people of all abilities WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ian’s Ride, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and United Spinal Association (USA) gathered with… Continue reading WORLD RECORD HOLDER, IAN MACKAY, SETS OUT ON 475-MILE SOLO TREK VIA WHEELCHAIR FROM D.C. TO OHIO ON GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL®
Evans Cooling Systems Announces its Newest Product, Collectors Choice Waterless Coolant, for Preservation of Classic and Vintage Vehicles
Permanent Protection from Water-Caused Corrosion SUFFIELD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. the exclusive developer of waterless coolants, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its line of patented waterless coolant products, Collectors Choice, designed to enhance preservation of priceless classic cars and vintage motorcycles. Continue Reading Evans Cooling Systems… Continue reading Evans Cooling Systems Announces its Newest Product, Collectors Choice Waterless Coolant, for Preservation of Classic and Vintage Vehicles
EVgo expands Plug and Charge capabilities to EVs beyond GMs Ultium Charge 360 network including Ford, Polestar
US public charging network EVgo has announced an expansion of its Plug and Charge capabilities via its new Autocharge+ technology. Previously, owners of Plug and Charge capable GM EVs could utilize the feature on the EVgo network, but that opportunity is now available for drivers of plenty other EVs, including Ford. Plug and Charge is technology… Continue reading EVgo expands Plug and Charge capabilities to EVs beyond GMs Ultium Charge 360 network including Ford, Polestar
Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
Tesla has officially launched its CCS adapter for $250, enabling Tesla drivers to access public charging stations. This is a product that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time. For the past year, Tesla has indicated that it is about to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. This has been a… Continue reading Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming a reality in Austin, where Tesla is deploying solar roofs and Powerwall in a brand-new development. Last year, Tesla signed a breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on a “large scale” in a new community in Austin, Texas. The project is in partnership with Brookfield… Continue reading The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality