@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

Uber: Uber Accelerates National Grocery Availability Across the U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced that its on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery is now available to Uber and Uber Eats customers in over 400 cities and towns across the U.S., including major markets like San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC. This marks Uber’s first major grocery expansion in the… Continue reading Uber: Uber Accelerates National Grocery Availability Across the U.S.

German Manager Magazin: 11 billion dollar valuation and hardly any income000951

The robot car company Aurora is the first promising developer of future technology to go public. So far from, among others Amazon supported company takes – like many start-ups currently – an abbreviation via the merger with an already listed company shell, a so-called Spac (“Special Purpose Acquisition Company”). Aurora is valued at around eleven… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: 11 billion dollar valuation and hardly any income000951

Uber CEO says ride prices will be close to normal by September

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that ride prices will return “to nearly the good old days” by September, The New York Times reported on Thursday.  During the pandemic, the popular ride-sharing app lost billions as people isolated at home. Now, users are opening the black-and-white app again — only to be shocked by high prices… Continue reading Uber CEO says ride prices will be close to normal by September

Uber CEO: CEOs are paid too much (UBER)

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi thinks his fellow C-suiters are overpaid, he told The New York Times.  He made around $12 million in 2020 and more than $42 million in 2019, when you include stock bonuses.  CEO pay rose sharply in 2020, with several executives raking in paydays in excess of $100 million. See more stories… Continue reading Uber CEO: CEOs are paid too much (UBER)

Uber’s CEO says he ‘nearly got killed’ while delivering for UberEats on bike in San Francisco (UBER)

Uber’s CEO delivered food for UberEats, and he told The New York Times he “nearly got killed.” Dara Khosrowshahi said “traffic was nuts” as he rode his bike near a baseball park in San Francisco. He said he spent time delivering food in late June and made about 0.3% of his daily salary. See more… Continue reading Uber’s CEO says he ‘nearly got killed’ while delivering for UberEats on bike in San Francisco (UBER)