Private equity fund managers expect limited partners to increase allocations to the Asia Pacific. “Asia is reaching, in terms of size, skill, depth, and maturity, a stage where it probably will attract more capital as it has more experienced managers, more exit avenues, and mature private markets to take such capital,” said Sunil Mishra, a… Continue reading Top PE fund managers expect LP allocations to Asia to go up. Watch the full video here
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Waymo plans fleet of self-driving, all-electric robotaxis with Chinese automaker Geely
Alphabet’s self-driving car company Waymo is partnering with Chinese automaker Geely to create a fleet of all-electric, self-driving robotaxis. The cars will be designed in Sweden (where Geely owns Swedish carmaker Volvo) and will be adapted from Geely’s all-electric five-door Zeekr. Waymo will then outfit the cars with the hardware and software necessary for autonomous… Continue reading Waymo plans fleet of self-driving, all-electric robotaxis with Chinese automaker Geely
Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet
In the future, Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in the US will feature electric vehicles build specifically for the service by Chinese automaker Geely. The Alphabet company has teamed up with Geely to create a version of its recently launched all-electric Zeekr vehicle that’s custom-built for autonomous ride-hailing. Waymo has detailed and shown renders of the modified… Continue reading Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet
Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel
Waymo One is Alphabet’s Lyft/Uber competitor that’s live in Phoenix and currently undergoing testing in San Francisco. Waymo today announced a future EV for its US ride-hailing service that will be “rider-first” and have no steering wheel. Waymo today announced an OEM collaboration with Geely, a Chinese automotive company that has several subsidiary brands like… Continue reading Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel
Tesla launches new AMD chip and 12v Li-ion battery in 2022 Model 3 Model Y vehicles
Tesla has introduced the new AMD Ryzen chip and 12v Li-ion battery in 2022 Model 3 Model Y vehicles. Earlier this month, we reported on a bunch of new features and changes coming to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y that leaked through a test program in Europe. Amongst many things, the leak revealed… Continue reading Tesla launches new AMD chip and 12v Li-ion battery in 2022 Model 3 Model Y vehicles
Tesla Model Y body for structural battery pack spotted at Gigafactory Texas
An interesting new Tesla Model Y body that appears to be designed for the new structural battery pack has been spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. Tesla has been aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin by the end of the year, which is just a few… Continue reading Tesla Model Y body for structural battery pack spotted at Gigafactory Texas
Rivian delays delivery of 400-mile R1T trucks to 2023
Electric transport startup Rivian is delaying deliveries of its 400-mile R1T pickup truck to 2023. In an email to customers obtained by Electrek, CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is prioritizing the production of R1T vehicles equipped with its 314-mile “Large pack” battery. Once those orders are fulfilled, it will then turn its attention to… Continue reading Rivian delays delivery of 400-mile R1T trucks to 2023
Researchers used CT scans to virtually unwrap a pristine mummy
In 1881, archaeologists discovered the mummy of Amenhotep I in Deir el-Bahari, a village outside of Egypt’s famous Valley of the Kings. For 140 years, scientists have been unwilling to unwrap the king’s body out of fear they’ll damage his ornate face mask and bandages. But thanks to computer tomography (CT) technology, they don’t have… Continue reading Researchers used CT scans to virtually unwrap a pristine mummy
China says its space station dodged Starlink satellites twice this year
Astronomers aren’t the only ones taking issue with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. As CNET reports, China has filed a complaint with the United Nations over two reported near-collisions between the in-progress Tiangong space station and Starlink vehicles. According to Chinese officials, the station had to perform evasive maneuvers on July 1st and October 21st this year… Continue reading China says its space station dodged Starlink satellites twice this year
Acrimoto’s three-wheeled roadster EV combines weird with fun
The desire to make or at least market an electric vehicle as a performance vehicle is strong. The benefit of EV torque makes anything with some wheels and a little bit of power an off-the-line joy. But sometimes the performance vehicle in a lineup is best used at lower speeds. For example, the Arcimoto Roadster.… Continue reading Acrimoto’s three-wheeled roadster EV combines weird with fun