Palantir’s platform provides vehicle insights based on rental status, service orders, location, and registration data, automating decisions on the best use of assets and out-of-service vehicles. Logos: Hertz, Palantir/Canva Hertz and Palantir Technologies Inc., which bills itself as “a builder of operating systems for the modern enterprise,” announced on Oct. 19 a multi-year partnership. According to a press release,… Continue reading Hertz Contracts with New Operating System Partner
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Phillips 66 installs FreeWire’s battery-integrated charger at a Houston gas station
For better or for worse, oil companies are moving into the EV charging industry in a comprehensive way. The latest gas retailer to add public charging to its offerings is Phillips 66, which recently installed DC fast chargers from FreeWire at a gas station near its headquarters in Houston. FreeWire’s Boost Charger incorporates battery storage,… Continue reading Phillips 66 installs FreeWire’s battery-integrated charger at a Houston gas station
Warburg Pincus investing $350m to set up SE Asia insurance platform OonaOona comprises Indonesia’s Asuransi Bina Dana Arta and the Philippines’ Mapfre…
Warburg Pincus LCC is investing $350 million to set up a Southeast Asian digital general insurance platform called Oona Insurance, marking the U.S-based private equity firm’s largest investment in the insurance sector in Asia. Warburg Pincus is partnering with Abhishek Bhatia, a former group chief officer of Asian insurance company FWD Group’s new business models… Continue reading Warburg Pincus investing $350m to set up SE Asia insurance platform OonaOona comprises Indonesia’s Asuransi Bina Dana Arta and the Philippines’ Mapfre…
Go-Ventures leads $15m funding in digital payroll platform Skuad
Singapore-domiciled digital payroll platform Skuad has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round that will further drive its global expansion, according to its press release. The announcement did not disclose the lead investor in the funding round but ACRA filings accessed by DealStreetAsia – DATA VANTAGE showed that the round was anchored by… Continue reading Go-Ventures leads $15m funding in digital payroll platform Skuad
Indonesian startup Crewdible raises new funding led by Bukalapak
Indonesia’s micro-warehousing startup Crewdible has raised $3.2 million in a new investment round, according to regulatory filings. Indonesia-listed e-commerce major Bukalapak led the round with an investment of $1.5 million. The funding was made through a Singapore-registered special purpose vehicle (SPV). Go to Source
Stellantis executive: ‘The people have decided: we will be purely electric’ – Electrek.co
In a new interview, Stellantis European Head, Uwe Hochschurtz, claimed, “The people have decided: we will be purely electric,” backtracking statements made by the company’s CEO, Carlos Tavares. The statement is a surprise as the Stellantis CEO has been adamantly against going all-in on electric vehicles. Less than a year ago, the Stellantis leader said… Continue reading Stellantis executive: ‘The people have decided: we will be purely electric’ – Electrek.co
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Premiere for the electric challenger – Mercedes EQE SUV to challenge BMW and Audi005448
Ready for anything With the five-seat and 4.86 meter SUV, Mercedes primarily wants to appeal to those customers who were previously interested in the GLE. Once an electric platform has been developed, it usually happens in quick succession until different models are produced on it. The best example is Mercedes. The Stuttgart car manufacturer has… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Premiere for the electric challenger – Mercedes EQE SUV to challenge BMW and Audi005448
Zoomcar bags $10m in pre-IPO blank-check financing
The financing came from Ananda Small Business Trust, an affiliate of the blank-check firm. Go to Source
Car rental firm sues Yamaha for alleged data misuse to set up competing firm
Yamaha had initially intended to acquire Drivezy, Entrackr reported. Go to Source
Sojern and GauVendi Partner To Support Accommodation Operators Drive Direct Bookings and Revenue
Partnership enables a new way of inventory management, attribute-based selling, to drive direct and instant sales while better meeting guest wants and needs LONDON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for travel, and GauVendi, a sales and revenue system for hospitality, today announced a new collaboration to help accommodation operators… Continue reading Sojern and GauVendi Partner To Support Accommodation Operators Drive Direct Bookings and Revenue