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Bolt raises $182M to expand its on-demand transportation network in Europe and Africa

In the midst of a major second wave of coronavirus infections across Europe, an Estonian startup that’s building an on-demand network to move food and people around in cars, on scooters and on bikes across developed and emerging markets in EMEA is announcing a major round of funding. Bolt, which covers 200 cities in 40… Continue reading Bolt raises $182M to expand its on-demand transportation network in Europe and Africa

Uber Fined $59M over Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims

While the CPUC says the information can be anonymous, Uber could lose its license if the company fails to pay the fine within 30 days.  Photo via Uber. The California Public Utilities Commission has fined Uber $59 million for failing to provide the commission with information related to sexual assault and harassment claims, Reuters reports.… Continue reading Uber Fined $59M over Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims

LG Energy Solution Supplies High-Capacity Batteries to an American Electric Bus Manufacturer Proterra

LG Energy Solution’s high-capacity batteries were supplied to Proterra for its electric bus “ZX5”. The battery has twice more energy compared to LFP batteries of CATL and BYD based in China. With the recent supply, LG Energy Solution and Proterra have solidified their strategic relationship.According to the industry on Tuesday, LG Energy Solution recently supplied… Continue reading LG Energy Solution Supplies High-Capacity Batteries to an American Electric Bus Manufacturer Proterra

Inside Zoox’s six-year ride from prototype to product

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company that was acquired this year by Amazon, revealed this week the product of six years of work: A purpose-built self-driving vehicle designed to carry people — and someday maybe even packages — in dense urban environments. The company’s story has captured the attention of skeptics and supporters alike, perhaps because… Continue reading Inside Zoox’s six-year ride from prototype to product

Cadillac Blackwing sedans to be GM’s first production cars with printed parts

3D printing applications have become commonplace in consumer products to include sneakers, jewelry and Ikea clothing hooks.  Add Detroit auto manufacturing to the list. General Motors Co. has established a 3D printing center at its Warren Tech Center called the Additive Industrialization Center. With 24 3D printers, the 15,000-square-foot facility is the hub of GM’s acceleration of… Continue reading Cadillac Blackwing sedans to be GM’s first production cars with printed parts

China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources

BEIJING: China’s Baidu Inc is considering making its own electric vehicles and has held talks with automakers about the possibility, said three people with knowledge of the matter, the latest move in a race among tech firms to develop smart cars. The search engine leader, which also develops autonomous driving technology and internet connectivity infrastructure,… Continue reading China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources

Vayyar claims tech and cost efficiency breakthrough with Radar-on-Chip platform

Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar technology, is transforming automotive safety with its production-ready Radar-on-Chip (RoC) platform, which enables OEMs to achieve leading-edge vehicle safety while achieving unprecedented cost efficiencies.    Vayyar’s automotive-grade, AEC-Q100 qualified RoC is a game-changing solution. The chip features up to 48 transceivers, an internal digital signal processor (DSP) and… Continue reading Vayyar claims tech and cost efficiency breakthrough with Radar-on-Chip platform