British EV maker Arrival seeks second chance with US EV tax credits

DETROIT/BICESTER, England, May 25 (Reuters) – British electric van startup Arrival , which has hit many road bumps in its quest to become the next Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), now hopes huge subsidies from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and a second reverse merger will give it a fresh shot at survival. Since it was founded… Continue reading British EV maker Arrival seeks second chance with US EV tax credits

Urban Air Mobility Business Model Report 2023: Regulations and Airspace Management Crucial to Unlocking Market Potential

DUBLIN, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Urban Air Mobility Business Models: Flying Taxis, Personal Drones and the 3rd Dimension of Vehicles” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report captures the business models, technological innovation and emerging opportunities in Urban Air Mobility, from drones to flying taxis. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is a system… Continue reading Urban Air Mobility Business Model Report 2023: Regulations and Airspace Management Crucial to Unlocking Market Potential

New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots

The New York City (DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) have agreed to create up to 13 fast charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city, and each will feature roughly 50 charging plugs.  Once installed, these chargers will bring the city closer to achieving the Adams Administration’s goal of all New Yorkers… Continue reading New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots

Waymo partners with Uber

Waymo and Uber are collaborating to bring Waymo’s autonomous vehicle technology to the Uber platform. The two companies Waymo and Uber yesterday announced a new strategic partnership to bring the Waymo Driver to a wider audience in Phoenix via the Uber platform, effective immediately. The cooperation was agreed for several years. That’s interesting against the… Continue reading Waymo partners with Uber

ChatGPT Comes to Car Rental: Top 8 Risks and Liabilities

Rental agencies can face data privacy, regulatory, legal and fraud risks when implementing AI technologies. Pixabay ChatGPT is already in automotive. Rental car companies are beginning to use AI tools into their systems and processes to ensure a smooth customer journey. But despite the benefits, integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Neural… Continue reading ChatGPT Comes to Car Rental: Top 8 Risks and Liabilities

Uber steps up electric vehicle push in India with Uber Green

Ride-hailing platform Uber Technologies is stepping up its efforts to go green in India by introducing more electric vehicles, partnering with fleet operators, boosting financing options and giving its users the option to hire electric vehicles while booking their ride. As part of the launch of Uber Green in June, it will add 25,000 electric… Continue reading Uber steps up electric vehicle push in India with Uber Green

Uber announces launch of Uber Green in India; unveils EV partnerships

Uber, the global ride sharing app, today announced a slew of partnerships to electrify its services in India, teaming up with leading industry players to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. As part of the sustainability push, the mobility major announced the rollout of Uber Green in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, starting June 2023. Uber… Continue reading Uber announces launch of Uber Green in India; unveils EV partnerships

Former Apple, Uber, Ford, and General Motors Safety Executive Joins Kodiak Robotics as Vice President of Safety

Senior automotive safety executive Steve Kenner joins Kodiak as the company paves the way for driverless deployment MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today announced that it has hired Steve Kenner, a widely-respected automotive safety executive with 40 years experience at technology and automotive giants, including… Continue reading Former Apple, Uber, Ford, and General Motors Safety Executive Joins Kodiak Robotics as Vice President of Safety

Waymo and Uber sign multi-year partnership to provide driverless rides and deliveries

Rideshare juggernaut Uber has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with robotaxi developer Waymo, offering driverless rides and deliveries to customers across the former’s platform. The new partnership could bring massive scale to Waymo’s driverless tech, while offering an enormous pool of potential customers. Both Waymo and Uber were founded in 2009 and have taken very… Continue reading Waymo and Uber sign multi-year partnership to provide driverless rides and deliveries