Singapore-based Neuron Mobility, an e-scooter-sharing company, is updating its N3 scooters with a new operating system and additional on-board sensors that will help it detect and correct dangerous or inconsiderate riding behavior. The company will be trialing about 1,500 upgraded scooters in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom over the next six months. Neuron’s new… Continue reading E-scooter company Neuron trials 1,500 scooters that can detect and correct unsafe riding
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Waymo self-driving vehicles will begin mapping NYC’s streets
Waymo’s self-driving cars will make an appearance in New York City on Thursday, but don’t expect to hail a robotaxi in the Big Apple anytime soon — or ever. The company is a long way from testing or launching its autonomous vehicles commercially in the city. Instead, Waymo announced plans to manually drive its vehicles… Continue reading Waymo self-driving vehicles will begin mapping NYC’s streets
Einride launches autonomous pods and electric freight operations in U.S.
Swedish freight technology company Einride announced the launch of its operations in the United States. On Thursday, the company will officially begin testing its transport solutions – like its autonomous ‘pods,’ electric trucks and ‘Saga’ operating system – with partners like GE Appliances (GEA), Bridgestone and Oatly. The company also announced that it would introduce… Continue reading Einride launches autonomous pods and electric freight operations in U.S.
CATL to supply batteries for upcoming Fisker Ocean SUV
Fisker Inc. has announced a formal agreement with CATL to supply batteries to the upcoming Ocean electric SUV, as it approaches production next year. CATL will provide small and large battery packs of different chemistries to Fisker over the next few years, delivering an initial annual capacity of over five-gigawatt hours (GWh). By now, most… Continue reading CATL to supply batteries for upcoming Fisker Ocean SUV
XPeng launches ‘Smart Driving Points’ beta, eerily similar to Tesla’s ‘Safety Score’
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors has taken a play out of Tesla’s book and will implement a ‘Smart Driving Points’ scoring system to ensure future owners don’t abuse its self-driving technology. The safety monitoring system has launched in beta form ahead of a 2022 rollout, and appears to be eerily similar to Tesla’s recent ‘Safety… Continue reading XPeng launches ‘Smart Driving Points’ beta, eerily similar to Tesla’s ‘Safety Score’
Ford’s selling electric crate motors based on the one in the Mach-E
Ford has started selling an electric crate motor based on the one that powers the GT version of the Mustang Mach-E. The “Eluminator e-crate motor” makes 281 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque, and costs $3,900. The motor is just the first in a series of EV building blocks Ford says it plans to sell, like… Continue reading Ford’s selling electric crate motors based on the one in the Mach-E
Tesla recalls 11,704 vehicles after identifying Full Self-Driving Beta software error
Tesla voluntarily recalled nearly 11,704 vehicles after identifying a software error that could cause a false forward-collision warning or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake system, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration said. All of the affected vehicles had early access to the automaker’s “Full Self-Driving Beta,” it’s advanced driver assistance system. The… Continue reading Tesla recalls 11,704 vehicles after identifying Full Self-Driving Beta software error
Autonomous delivery startup Nuro lands investment from Google, Tiger Global in new $600 million round
Nuro has raised $600 million in a fundraising round led by new investor Tiger Global Management, capital that the autonomous delivery startup will use to ramp up commercial operations. The funding has pushed Nuro’s valuation to about $8.6 billion — or some 72% higher than a year ago — according to people familiar with the… Continue reading Autonomous delivery startup Nuro lands investment from Google, Tiger Global in new $600 million round
Electric vehicle maker Rivian seeks to raise $8.4 billion in IPO
Electric vehicle startup Rivian hopes to raise up $8.4 billion in its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing posted Monday. The company, which is backed by Amazon, said in the filing that it plans to offer 135 million shares at a price between $57 and $62. Underwriters also have an option to buy up… Continue reading Electric vehicle maker Rivian seeks to raise $8.4 billion in IPO
Apple is bringing car crash detection to the iPhone, says the Wall Street Journal
Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone and Apple Watch feature that detects if you’re in a car crash and dials 911 automatically. The current plan is to roll out such a feature next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. Google’s Personal Safety app on Pixel phones already includes a feature to call… Continue reading Apple is bringing car crash detection to the iPhone, says the Wall Street Journal