Moove, an African mobility fintech that provides vehicle financing to drivers of ride-hailing platforms like Uber and other gig networks, has raised $105 million in new Series A2 financing. Existing investors Speedinvest, Left Lane Capital and thelatest.ventures (the first two are lead investors from its Series A) led this round shared between $65 million equity… Continue reading Moove raises $105M to scale its vehicle financing product across Asia, Europe and MENA
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The Station: Tier buys Spin, Waymo gets to charge for robotaxi and Tesla needs a Tim Cook
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Your… Continue reading The Station: Tier buys Spin, Waymo gets to charge for robotaxi and Tesla needs a Tim Cook
Kodiak Robotics is moving autonomous freight for Ceva Logistics
Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics has partnered with Ceva Logistics to deliver freight autonomously between Dallas-Forth Worth and Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, the company said on Wednesday, marking its first publicly announced customer. This is not a pilot or an agreement to test Kodiak’s tech on the wide open road. Ceva is… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics is moving autonomous freight for Ceva Logistics
Nvidia invests $10M in sidewalk robot delivery company Serve Robotics
Chipmaking giant Nvidia is investing $10 million in Uber spinout Serve Robotics, funds the startup will use to further expand its sidewalk delivery robot service outside Los Angeles and San Francisco. The investment – Nvidia’s first in the sidewalk delivery space – is part of a long-term collaboration that will see the two companies work… Continue reading Nvidia invests $10M in sidewalk robot delivery company Serve Robotics
Uber: Uber CEO to Participate in Keynote Hosted by Morgan Stanley
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, will participate in a keynote at the 2022 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Monday, March 7, 2022. Mr. Khosrowshahi is scheduled to appear at 3:00pm PT (6:00pm ET). A live audio webcast of the event will be available on… Continue reading Uber: Uber CEO to Participate in Keynote Hosted by Morgan Stanley
Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has scored a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission that allows it to charge riders for ride-hailing trips in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. A human safety operator must be present, though, per the permit’s stipulations. Securing this permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is… Continue reading Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco
EXCLUSIVE Uber revamps driver pay algorithm in large U.S. pilot to attract drivers, article with image
The Uber Hub is seen in Redondo Beach, California, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 25 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 U.S. cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Uber revamps driver pay algorithm in large U.S. pilot to attract drivers, article with image
EV batteries: just swap them
One of the very few drawbacks of electric vehicles is the charge time. But what if we could swap batteries rather than plug them in? Swapping electric vehicle (EV) batteries isn’t new, Tesla came up with the concept in 2013, but back then individual EV owners didn’t take to the idea. Solving long-haul “range anxiety”… Continue reading EV batteries: just swap them
Starting at $185K, Aston Martin’s DBX performance SUV is a license to thrill
When money ceases to matter, scarcity still counts. That, as much as beauty, speed and an association with literary superspy James Bond, is the key to Aston Martin’s enduring appeal for the very rich. The DBX performance SUV translates that from the niche-selling two-seat sports cars that have been the brand’s mainstay for 109 years… Continue reading Starting at $185K, Aston Martin’s DBX performance SUV is a license to thrill
Uber drivers get Wallbox charging stations at a discounted price
Following a pilot program, Uber and Wallbox are expanding their partnership nationwide. The partnership offers a discounted package to Uber drivers that includes a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, along with installation and financing options. The EV charging package will be rolled out in four geographical groups, and is scheduled to reach nationwide coverage (excluding Alaska)… Continue reading Uber drivers get Wallbox charging stations at a discounted price