Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox is about to start testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia, a precursor to eventually offering public rides in the city. Zoox told TechCrunch on Tuesday that it has completed the “initial mapping phase” in Atlanta and will begin autonomous driving later this summer. Atlanta is the seventh city in… Continue reading Amazon’s Zoox to start testing AVs in Atlanta, following Waymo
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SparkCharge raises $30M to help fleets electrify without commitments
Electrifying a fleet of vehicles is the chicken-and-egg problem for the 21st century. Where do you spend money first, on the vehicles or the charging infrastructure? Believe it or not, that question isn’t always thought through. Joshua Aviv, founder and CEO of SparkCharge, has had fleets approach him and say, “Hey, the cars are here.… Continue reading SparkCharge raises $30M to help fleets electrify without commitments
Waffle House adds fast EV charging to its 24/7 diners
Smothered, covered, chunked, and charged. Smothered, covered, chunked, and charged. Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Soon you’ll be able to charge your electric vehicle at Waffle House diners while chatting… Continue reading Waffle House adds fast EV charging to its 24/7 diners
MIT Disavowed a Viral Paper Claiming That AI Leads to More Scientific Discoveries
“More than just embarrassing.” No Provenance The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is distancing itself from a headline-making paper about AI’s purported ability to accelerate the speed of science. The paper in question is “Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation,” and was published in December as a pre-print by an MIT graduate student in… Continue reading MIT Disavowed a Viral Paper Claiming That AI Leads to More Scientific Discoveries
I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me
The Robrock Saros Z70 is the first vacuum that can tidy up before it cleans — but it’s still a work in progress. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. I suspect my dog does not like… Continue reading I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me
Your Android Auto just got 5 useful upgrades for free – and Google isn’t done
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Gemini is hitting the road. According to Google, there are over 250 million cars that support Android Auto today, and more than 50 car models with Google built directly into the infotainment system. Those vehicles are about to get a lot smarter, as Gemini is coming to Android Auto. Also:… Continue reading Your Android Auto just got 5 useful upgrades for free – and Google isn’t done
Sylndr, with fresh $15.7M, allows users to buy, sell, finance, and service used cars in Egypt
Cairo-based Sylndr has raised $15.7 million as it expands beyond online used car sales into auto financing, servicing, and tools for dealers. Development Partners International’s Nclude Fund led the round. The company, which operates in Egypt’s fast-growing but under-digitized vehicle market, said the latest round includes both fresh equity and previously unannounced seed financing. Sylndr… Continue reading Sylndr, with fresh $15.7M, allows users to buy, sell, finance, and service used cars in Egypt
Toyota’s new smart EV for China looks pretty sharp: Check out the bZ5
Toyota’s new bZ5 EV starts at about $18,000 in China and uses BYD batteries for a driving range of up to 630 km (391 miles). Can it keep up in the world’s largest EV market? Meet Toyota’s new bZ5 EV for China Remember the bZ3C, Toyota’s coupe-like SUV concept from the Beijing Auto Show last… Continue reading Toyota’s new smart EV for China looks pretty sharp: Check out the bZ5
Clean Technica: Is BYD Touching Its Demand Ceiling at Home? — April 2025 Sales Report004025
Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! I just reported on the top selling electric models in China. Now, let’s have a look at the top selling EV brands and auto groups. Looking at… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is BYD Touching Its Demand Ceiling at Home? — April 2025 Sales Report004025
Clean Technica: Geely Xingyuan Takes Top Spot in China! — April 2025 Sales Report004024
Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in March. April saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV… Continue reading Clean Technica: Geely Xingyuan Takes Top Spot in China! — April 2025 Sales Report004024