Following a turbulent 2021 in terms of EVs, General Motors is moving full-speed ahead in trying to make good on its promise to deliver 20 new electric models by 2023. According to GM’s President, its highly anticipated Cadillac Lyriq will be one of the first to arrive, as pre-production models have been assembled ahead of… Continue reading GM is actually making EVs: Pre-production Cadillac Lyriq rolls off assembly line, deliveries to follow
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Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
A new survey of searches shows that the Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are the most popular upcoming electric vehicles despite the delays. You have to go down to fourth place for a vehicle available on the market this year. One of Tesla’s biggest market advantages is its mind shares in the EV market – when people… Continue reading Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance
A new collaboration between hypercar company Koenigsegg and Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance will lead to the former manufacturing aftermarket parts for Tesla vehicles. Unplugged Performance is one of the most popular Tesla tuners and aftermarket accessory makers. It’s also the one with the closest relationship with the automaker. Car tuners and modification companies are not… Continue reading Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance
Agtonomy Raises $5M in Seed Funding
Agtonomy, a San Francisco CA- and Sonoma County-based hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform, raised $5M in Seed funding. Backers included Toyota Ventures, Flybridge, Hampton VC, E²JDJ and Momenta, as well as existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures) and Grit Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and trials of its… Continue reading Agtonomy Raises $5M in Seed Funding
Volkswagen and Bosch set up JV to push European battery production
Volkswagen and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a joint venture dedicated to providing Europe with battery equipment solutions. The two companies aim to supply integrated battery production systems and on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery cell and system manufacturers, Volkswagen said. The JV is expected to help VW reach its… Continue reading Volkswagen and Bosch set up JV to push European battery production
Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Agtonomy co-founder and CEO Tim Bucher was born and raised on a farm and was deep into his own farming business when he took a computer course while at UC Davis and got hooked. It was that parallel agriculture/technology career that led him to start Agtonomy, a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service startup that turns… Continue reading Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
How Volkswagen can reinvent itself as an EV company, with CEO Herbert Diess
Today, I’m talking to Volkswagen Group CEO Dr. Herbert Diess. Volkswagen is one of the two biggest carmakers in the world — there’s a battle every year between VW and Toyota for the top spot; they both sell around 10 million cars a year. To put that in perspective, Ford sells around 4–6 million cars… Continue reading How Volkswagen can reinvent itself as an EV company, with CEO Herbert Diess
China’s CATL launches service that lets users swap EV battery in a minute …
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) on Tuesday launched a battery swap service for electric vehicles (EV) called EVOGO, which it said would allow drivers to change car batteries in one minute. The battery maker will set up swap stations in ten cities around China and users will be able to access the service… Continue reading China’s CATL launches service that lets users swap EV battery in a minute …
UK self-driving startup Wayve raises $200m Series B from Microsoft, others
British self-driving technology startup Wayve said on Tuesday it has raised $200 million from investors to scale up its autonomous driving technology globally and launch more pilot projects with commercial fleet partners. The Series B funding round brings the startup’s total fundraising to $258 million and includes new investments from venture capital firms D1 Capital Partners, Moore… Continue reading UK self-driving startup Wayve raises $200m Series B from Microsoft, others