Bengaluru-based smart electric scooter OEM Ather Energy is set to introduce a new low-cost electric scooter, which is expected to be called the 450S. The company has trademarked the ‘450S’ nametag, suggesting that a launch may not be that far away. Ather Energy had applied for the 450S trademark in late March 2023 and the… Continue reading Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
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Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
Bengaluru-based smart electric scooter OEM Ather Energy is set to introduce a new low-cost electric scooter, which is expected to be called the 450S. The company has trademarked the ‘450S’ nametag, suggesting that a launch may not be that far away. Ather Energy had applied for the 450S trademark in late March 2023 and the… Continue reading Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
From the archive: on this day in 2009
In evolving from a steroidal version of the Skyline coupé into a bespoke supercar, the Nissan GT-R became the performance bargain of the decade, no contest. Imported JDM examples of the R35 blew minds in 2008, winning our annual Best Driver’s Car title, so our test of the first UK-market model was certain to be… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 2009
GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development
General Motors has hired a former Apple executive to help it develop in-vehicle software features for car buyers. GM announced Tuesday that Mike Abbott, the former vice president of engineering for Apple’s Cloud Services division, will join GM as executive vice president of software starting May 22. Abbott will report to CEO Mary Barra. “His… Continue reading GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development
Study: Automakers may face tough sell with subscriptions for heated seats, remote start
Automakers that expect to make big bucks by charging consumers for features on demand, such as heated seats or hands-free driving, will face an uphill battle, a new study said. Cox Automotive released the study — “Software Monetization: The Emergence of Vehicle Features on Demand” — Tuesday that showed most in-market car shoppers were not… Continue reading Study: Automakers may face tough sell with subscriptions for heated seats, remote start
Rivian reports a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss, reaffirms EV production target
Rivian Courtesy: Rivian Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss that was narrower than expected and said it’s still on track to meet a 50,000-vehicle production target for 2023. Shares were up about 4% in after-hours trading following the news. related investing news Here’s how the company did as per consensus… Continue reading Rivian reports a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss, reaffirms EV production target
GM hires ex-Apple exec to lead new software unit
A sign with the General Motors quality mission statement stands in the lobby at the GM Warren Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – General Motors has hired former Apple executive Mike Abbott to lead a newly created software unit for the Detroit automaker. Abbott, former vice president of engineering for… Continue reading GM hires ex-Apple exec to lead new software unit
Nikola exits European joint venture to focus on hydrogen trucks in North America
Nikola Motor Company Source: Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy truck maker Nikola said Tuesday that it’s “refocusing the company on North America” as it exited a European joint venture with its chassis supplier, The news came as the company reported its first-quarter results. Here are the key numbers, together with Wall Street estimates as reported… Continue reading Nikola exits European joint venture to focus on hydrogen trucks in North America
Fisker cuts production guidance for Ocean EV after last-minute snags
Henrik Fisker stands with the Fisker Ocean electric vehicle after it was unveiled at the Manhattan Beach Pier ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show and AutoMobilityLA on November 16, 2021 in Manhattan Beach, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Tuesday reported a wider first-quarter loss than… Continue reading Fisker cuts production guidance for Ocean EV after last-minute snags
49. Monarch Tractor
Founders: Praveen Penmetsa (CEO), Mark Schwager, Zachary Omohundro, Carlo MondaviLaunched: 2018Headquarters: Livermore, CaliforniaFunding: $116.4 millionValuation: $271 millionKey technologies: Autonomous vehicles, roboticsIndustry: AgriculturePrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 1 (No. 20 in 2022) Persephone Kavallines Agriculture has been difficult to disrupt, and decarbonize. As the producer of the world’s first-ever fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, Monarch Tractor’s goal… Continue reading 49. Monarch Tractor