The Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said the government will not let driverless cars operate in India, citing concerns about jobs for the drivers. The minister’s comments come at a time when self-driving technology is gaining popularity globally. “I will never allow driverless vehicles in India. Many people working as drivers will… Continue reading Government will never allow driverless cars in India, Gadkari says
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Cruise is in danger of becoming GM’s latest trendy venture that doesn’t pay off
Sydney Boyo DETROIT — General Motors‘ plans to diversify its business through trendy industries such as ridesharing and other “mobility” ventures or startups have largely fallen flat since the automaker started investing in such growth areas in 2016. Cruise, its majority-owned autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is increasingly looking like it might be next. The unit has… Continue reading Cruise is in danger of becoming GM’s latest trendy venture that doesn’t pay off
School of Rock: The Physics of Waves on Guitar Strings
The rubber band example does indeed have two nodes—they are at the ends of the rubber band where your fingers hold it. We only have half a wavelength in the standing wave, but there is indeed a relationship between the length of the rubber band and the size of the wavelength. Guitar Strings It’s time… Continue reading School of Rock: The Physics of Waves on Guitar Strings
Uber partners with Indian Coast Guard for exclusive mobility solutions
Uber India has announced an exclusive partnership with the Indian Coast Guard, a crucial entity in safeguarding the nation’s seas. The collaboration seeks to revolutionise maritime mobility solutions, providing efficient, reliable, and secure transportation for the official travel and daily commutes of Indian Coast Guard officers, staff, and their families across the country. In this… Continue reading Uber partners with Indian Coast Guard for exclusive mobility solutions
Cruise fires 900 workers, while Waymo pulls out ahead
It’s gone from bad to worse for robotaxi company Cruise in the fallout of the October incident involving a pedestrian. The company has now announced it is laying off 900 workers, one day after firing nine executives. Meanwhile, rival company Waymo pulls out ahead with new services. Yesterday, Cruise president and chief technology officer Mo… Continue reading Cruise fires 900 workers, while Waymo pulls out ahead
Uber Freight and Greenlane team up to electrify America’s trucking routes
Photo: Uber Freight/Greenlane Uber Freight and Greenlane are joining forces to smartly deploy heavy-duty charging stations to power America’s growing electric truck fleet. The two companies are aiming to lift a barrier to the adoption of heavy-duty EVs: the lack of a robust, public electric charging network. The partnership will tap into Uber Freight’s logistics… Continue reading Uber Freight and Greenlane team up to electrify America’s trucking routes
ONE MUSICFEST EXPANDS WITH TWOGETHER LAND FESTIVAL TO DALLAS, CELEBRATING UNITY THROUGH MUSIC MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, MAY 25th & SUNDAY, MAY 26th
After Hosting 100,000 Concertgoers in Atlanta During ONE Musicfest 2023, The Uber Successful Festival Adds ONE Musicfest Presents TwoGether Land to its Illustrious Repertoire CLICK HERE FOR PROMO VIDEO ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Embodying the spirit of unity and togetherness through the power of music, TwoGether Land, the latest addition to the ONE Musicfest… Continue reading ONE MUSICFEST EXPANDS WITH TWOGETHER LAND FESTIVAL TO DALLAS, CELEBRATING UNITY THROUGH MUSIC MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, MAY 25th & SUNDAY, MAY 26th
Moms For Liberty Is Tearing Itself Apart
“This suggests that the political power is considerable and expanding in some states, but nearly absent and even waning in others,” Brown wrote. Research from the Brookings Institution published in October confirmed this, and found that while Moms for Liberty was attracting members in Democratic strongholds, it was winning school board elections only in staunchly… Continue reading Moms For Liberty Is Tearing Itself Apart
EU lawmakers, countries agree on a bill on gig workers’ rights
The proposals had been previously criticized by Delivery Platforms Europe, whose members are Bolt, Deliveroo, Delivery Hero, Glovo, Uber, and Wolt. European Union lawmakers provisionally agreed on Wednesday on a bill aimed at giving workers at online companies such as Uber and Deliveroo employee benefits, which if adopted would be a global first. The new… Continue reading EU lawmakers, countries agree on a bill on gig workers’ rights
Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
Tesla is partnering with Uber to offer its electric cars directly to drivers with discounts up to $3,000. Uber has been increasingly investing in electrifying the vehicles that its drivers use. In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers