After pining after Hyundai’s evil (in a good way) EV retro concept, a new concept vehicle has come to steal my heart from a company I can’t say I’ve heard of before. It’s the Citroën My Ami Buggy, a tiny battery-powered vehicle that looks like a smart car got really into backpacking, mountain-biking, or any… Continue reading This cute EV off-road buggy concept arrived just in time for the weekend
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TechCrunch+ roundup: Travel bans and H-1Bs, Reddit’s IPO plans, early-stage space chat
The fees investment banks charge to underwrite IPOs can gobble several points from a public company’s gross proceeds, but new competition is giving some firms a chance to hold on to more of that sweet debut money. This week, Nubank paid just 1.6% of the $2.6 billion it raised to its underwriters. As Bloomberg reported,… Continue reading TechCrunch+ roundup: Travel bans and H-1Bs, Reddit’s IPO plans, early-stage space chat
GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
GM announced today that it produced the first GMC Hummer EV pickup trucks for customers’ deliveries, which can now begin. It’s the second electric pickup truck to hit the market. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price… Continue reading GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
FedEx confirmed today that it has taken delivery of the first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop division. The first 5 EVs of the 500 that the logistic giant ordered. BrightDrop was launched earlier this year as a new electric delivery and logistic unit of GM. The new division launched by announcing that FedEx has… Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Next week, Audi will open what it is calling “world’s first” charging hub concept in Nuremberg, Germany, complete with reservation options and a lounge area. Audi’s pilot project is intended to test charging solutions for the impending demand for EV infrastructure, particularly in urban areas where drivers might not have access to charging at home.… Continue reading Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Amazon driver was warned she’d be fired for returning with packages during a tornado
An Amazon delivery driver in Illinois was told to keep delivering packages after she reported hearing tornado sirens, with the dispatcher saying that the sirens were “just a warning.” According to a report by Bloomberg, which includes screenshots of the conversation, the driver was told that returning to the warehouse would be viewed as a… Continue reading Amazon driver was warned she’d be fired for returning with packages during a tornado
Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
This is what happens when you get too high on your own supply. The ousted CEO of a SpaceX copycat — and the man who gave Elon Musk his first rocketry books — is being sued for, among other things, allegedly embezzling money to fund his vintage racecar obsession. As Ars Technica‘s Eric Berger reports, Jim… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Mentor Accused of “Brazen” Embezzlement
Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Reports about Amazon’s sluggish response to the deadly tornado that collapsed one of its facilities in Illinois just keeps getting worse and worse. The latest comes in the form of a text message exchange between an Amazon driver and her manager. The messages, which were seen and verified by Bloomberg, showcase the confusion and chaos during… Continue reading Amazon Wouldn’t Let Driver Stop Deliveries as Tornado Struck
Chipotle hides the assembly line, testing new online-order-only ‘Digital Kitchen’
Chipotle announced it’s opening a new “Digital Kitchen” restaurant this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (about 40 miles south of Cleveland) — which will exclusively accept online orders. The prototype location will offer its pickup-only drive-thru “Chipotlane,” some outdoor seats and tables for eating (no dining room), and a walk-up window. Hungry customers should avoid… Continue reading Chipotle hides the assembly line, testing new online-order-only ‘Digital Kitchen’
Dialpad Raises $170M; Increases Valuation to $2.2 Billion
Dialpad Inc., a San Francisco, CA-based industry leader in AI-powered cloud communications and collaboration, raised $170m in funding. The round, which valued the company at $2.2 billion and brought total raised to date to $418m, was led by Amasia, GV, OMERS Growth Equity, Work-Bench, Section 32, and T-Mobile Ventures. The company intends to use the… Continue reading Dialpad Raises $170M; Increases Valuation to $2.2 Billion