Boulogne-Billancourt -September 8th, 2020 – Renault and Nissan, within their Alliance, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber with the aim of electrifying its customers’ journeys in Europe. The companies will now explore a strong partnership to provide partner drivers on the Uber App with affordable electric vehicles in European markets, notably in… Continue reading @Renault: UBER ALLIES WITH RENAULT AND NISSAN TO ELECTRIFY…000043
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Uber Partners with CarTrawler for UK Vehicle Rentals
Uber previously trialed the rental scheme in Australia and France. Photo via Depositphotos. Uber users in the United Kingdon will soon be able to rent vehicles thanks to a new partnership with CarTrawler, The Verge reports. Through the “Uber Rent” button in the Uber app, users will be able to browse vehicles, select a rental… Continue reading Uber Partners with CarTrawler for UK Vehicle Rentals
Committing to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040, Uber is dedicating $800 million to electrifying its drivers
Ride hailing giant Uber is committing to become a fully zero-emission platform by 2040 and setting aside $800 million to help get its drivers using electric vehicles by 2025. The company said that it would invest further in its micro-mobility options as well with the goal of having 100 percent of its rides take place… Continue reading Committing to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040, Uber is dedicating $800 million to electrifying its drivers
@niche: Three Layers: The auto industry’s radical future structure000065
By: Daniel BarelCo-Founder and CEO of REE Rapid growth in electrification is driving a seismic shift in how the automotive industry builds cars. But an even more fundamental change is taking place thanks to e-mobility, writes Daniel Barel, Co-Founder and CEO of electric vehicle platform maker REE When Henry Ford started building cars, his factory… Continue reading @niche: Three Layers: The auto industry’s radical future structure000065
HumanForest gets $2.3M from Cabify founders and others to grow a ‘free’ e-bike sharing service
HumanForest, a dockless, shared and ad-supported e-bike service which began trialling a service in London this June, has taken in its first tranche of external funding. The £1.8 million (~$2.3M) investment comes from backers in the mobility space, including Juan de Antonio and Vicente Pascual, founders of ride-sharing app Cabify. As part of the investment,… Continue reading HumanForest gets $2.3M from Cabify founders and others to grow a ‘free’ e-bike sharing service
Yandex spins out self-driving car unit from its Uber JV, invests $150M into newco
Self-driving cars are still many years away from becoming a ubiquitous reality, but today one of the bigger efforts to build and develop them is taking a significant step out as part of its strategy to be at the forefront for when they do. Yandex — the publicly-traded Russian tech giant that started as a… Continue reading Yandex spins out self-driving car unit from its Uber JV, invests $150M into newco
Ike Announces First Fleets in Automated Trucking Customer Program
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ike, a developer of automated trucking technology (also referred to as “self-driving” or “autonomous” trucking), today announced its “Powered by Ike” customer program, including partnerships with leading logistics companies Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), DHL, and NFI. These industry-leading fleets will be among the first to deploy “level… Continue reading Ike Announces First Fleets in Automated Trucking Customer Program
Uber: Uber ATG Releases 2020 Safety Report
By: Uber ATG Safety Team One of Uber ATG’s self-driving vehicles conducts scenario testing at Pittsburgh test track facility. As Uber ATG’s self-driving technology continues to mature, so too does our approach to self-driving safety. We’re taking another step forward in our commitment to an open public safety dialogue with the release of our 2020 Safety… Continue reading Uber: Uber ATG Releases 2020 Safety Report
Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
OAKLAND, Calif. — Uber and Lyft, which are facing mounting pressure to classify their freelance drivers as employees in California, are looking for another way. One option that both companies are seriously discussing is licensing their brands to operators of vehicle fleets in California, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. The change… Continue reading Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
Zoomo Raises US$11M in Series A Funding
Zoomo (fka Bolt Bikes), an Australian mobility startup, closed a US$11M Series A funding. The round was led by the Australian Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) with a US$5m equity investment with participation from Hana Ventures and existing investors Maniv Mobility and Contrarian Ventures, together with venture debt from OneVentures and Viola Credit. The company… Continue reading Zoomo Raises US$11M in Series A Funding