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
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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
FedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans
FedEx has received its first five GM-built electric delivery vans out of an order of 500, the company announced. The move represents an important landmark for FedEx in its stated goal to be have an all-electric delivery fleet and be carbon neutral around the world by 2040. “The delivery of the first BrightDrop EV600s is… Continue reading FedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans
Buying a used car from your smartphone just got easier
Rodo Digital automobile marketplace Rodo announced that it has entered the used car market, enabling US consumers to instantly buy used vehicles from participating local dealers from their smartphones and computers — without having to set foot in a dealer’s lot. Since 2017, New York-based Rodo has provided an online marketplace for consumers to buy… Continue reading Buying a used car from your smartphone just got easier
The only Christmas tradition I care about is Sweden’s arson goat
If you’ve never heard of the Gävle Goat before, there are just two critical pieces of information you need to know. First: the Gävle Goat is a giant straw statue of a goat erected every Christmas in the Swedish town of Gävle. It’s essentially a massive Yule Goat, a traditional symbol of the Yuletide season… Continue reading The only Christmas tradition I care about is Sweden’s arson goat