By: Kristin Smith, Head of Global Road Safety Policy Impaired driving is one of the deadliest crimes in America — approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. We have seen the impact impaired driving has on communities and how ridesharing can help solve this problem. Last month, the Journal of American Medical Association published… Continue reading Uber: Additional research shows Uber’s role in reducing drunk driving nationwide
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Uber slides 4% on report SoftBank will shed a third of its stake in the ride-hailing app
Photo by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Uber’s stock fell 4% on Thursday after CNBC reported SoftBank is offloading a large stake in the firm. The latest share sale could take SoftBank’s holdings in Uber to less than 100 million shares. Reports say the decision is unrelated to SoftBank’s $4 billion loss from its… Continue reading Uber slides 4% on report SoftBank will shed a third of its stake in the ride-hailing app
Joby Aviation, aiming to go to market in 2024, completes 154-mile test flight
Santa Cruz, California-based Joby Aviation has completed the longest test flight of an eVTOL to date: Its unnamed full-sized prototype aircraft concluded a trip of over 150 miles on a single charge, the company said Monday. The test was completed at Joby’s Electric Flight Base in Big Sur, California, earlier this month. It’s the latest… Continue reading Joby Aviation, aiming to go to market in 2024, completes 154-mile test flight
Uber’s trying no-meeting Mondays to give employees a break from ‘tiring’ back-to-back meetings, a leaked email reveals (UBER)
Uber has scheduled two “no-meeting” days this summer. “We know it can be tiring to have back-to-back meetings,” the company’s HR chief wrote in an email. The move comes as workers are spending more time in meetings. Uber has designated two Mondays this summer as meeting-free, chief people officer Nikki Krishnamurthy said in a company-wide… Continue reading Uber’s trying no-meeting Mondays to give employees a break from ‘tiring’ back-to-back meetings, a leaked email reveals (UBER)
Google’s self-driving startup Waymo argues the UK shouldn’t cap autonomous cars on the road
Google’s self-driving division Waymo argued the UK shouldn’t restrict autonomous cars on the road. Its comments come as the UK consults on the regulation of driverless cars. Cars with some level of self-driving capabilities will be permitted on UK roads this year. Loading Something is loading. Waymo, the self-driving vehicles startup owned by Google, has… Continue reading Google’s self-driving startup Waymo argues the UK shouldn’t cap autonomous cars on the road
@niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076
Press Release 24 Jun Press Release 24 JunPosted by: Victoria Tomlinson Download as .pdf Arrival’s entire vehicle portfolio, including its Van, Bus, and recently announced Car, will feature ST’s technologies Collaboration includes products dedicated to processing, power and battery management GENEVA, SWITZERLAND and LONDON, UK, June 24, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global… Continue reading @niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076
@GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team
BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team New chief technology, product, people and revenue officers bring extensive experience in technology and software to BrightDrop’s growing team 2021-07-20 DETROIT – BrightDrop today named four new executives to its leadership team, appointing Anthony Armenta as chief technology officer, Rachad Youssef as chief product officer, Shaluinn Fullove as chief… Continue reading @GM: BrightDrop Appoints New Executives to its Leadership Team
Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
SAN FRANCISCO & FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Freight and Transplace have entered into a definitive agreement for Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber Freight’s parent company, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and the remainder in cash. Uber Freight will acquire Transplace from… Continue reading Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
Ford, Argo AI team with Lyft to launch self-driving robotaxi service in Miami, Austin
Ford Motor Co. and Argo AI will launch a limited robotaxi service on ride-sharing company Lyft’s platform beginning later this year, the companies announced Wednesday. The initial deployment of the service in two cities — Miami later this year, and Austin next year — marks a significant step on Ford’s path to launching a commercial autonomous-vehicle business. The project… Continue reading Ford, Argo AI team with Lyft to launch self-driving robotaxi service in Miami, Austin
Mercari Announces Nationwide Delivery Partnership with Uber to Expand Local No Meetup Marketplace
Building on the success of rollouts in major cities including San Francisco, New York, and Houston, the local no-meetup offering previously known as Mercari Now will launch nationwide as Mercari Local. With delivery logistics powered by Uber, Mercari Local provides casual sellers and avid collectors with an even easier way to exchange must-have items, everyday… Continue reading Mercari Announces Nationwide Delivery Partnership with Uber to Expand Local No Meetup Marketplace