@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor partners with Uber

Hyundai Motor entered a strategic partnership with Uber in Europe Through this partnership, Hyundai offers Uber drivers discounted access to its IONIQ Electric and Kona Electric models The goal of this cooperation is to increase adoption of electric vehicles and expansion of charging infrastructure across major European cities 12 April 2021 – Hyundai Motor entered… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor partners with Uber

@Nissan: Tipping point: 70% of European drivers would consider an electric vehicle as their next car000299

2021/04/07 EV drivers’ satisfaction show electric driving is a promising alternative to a combustion engine 97%1 of EV drivers found the switch “as expected” or “easier” and enjoy the EV driving experience 89%1 believe ditching diesel/petrol was the right decision New testimonial series “My Life with a Nissan LEAF” spotlights authentic owners’ stories and the… Continue reading @Nissan: Tipping point: 70% of European drivers would consider an electric vehicle as their next car000299

Moxie Raises $6.3M in Seed+ Funding

Moxie, a NYC- and Berlin, Germany-based virtual fitness platform, raised $6.3M in Seed+ funding. The round, which follows a $2.1M Seed round announced in October 2020, bringing total funds raised to date to $8.4M, was led by Resolute Ventures with participation from Bessemer Ventures, Greycroft Ventures, Gokul Rajaram and additional industry leaders such as Bruce… Continue reading Moxie Raises $6.3M in Seed+ Funding

Private chef parties at home startup Yhangry raises $1.5M seed from VC angels and Ollie Locke

There’s an “Uber for everything” these days, and now there are “Ubers for personal chefs”. Just take a look at PopTop or 100 Pleats for instance. Now in London, there is Yhangry (which brands itself as the appropriately shouty YHANGRY). This is a “private chef parties at home” website, and no doubt an app at… Continue reading Private chef parties at home startup Yhangry raises $1.5M seed from VC angels and Ollie Locke

TrueLayer Secures $70M in Series D Funding

TrueLayer, a London, UK-based open banking platform, secured $70m in Series D funding. The round, which brings the total investment to date to $142m, was led by new investor Addition with participation from existing investors Anthemis Group, Connect Ventures, Mouro Capital, Northzone, and Temasek, as well as Visionaries Club, Surojit Chatterjee (CPO Coinbase), Zack Kanter… Continue reading TrueLayer Secures $70M in Series D Funding

Planning on Renting Your Vehicles on a P2P Platform for Gig Drivers? Be Aware of the Risks

For gig platforms that self-insure for collision and liability, whatever is paid out in an accident beyond whatever deductible is stated is coming out of the platform owner’s pocket, not an insurance provider. Photo via Pixabay/cdz. A lawsuit recently made headlines that, for anyone that knows the peer-to-peer (P2P) rental industry, is regrettable but inevitable… Continue reading Planning on Renting Your Vehicles on a P2P Platform for Gig Drivers? Be Aware of the Risks

Uber entices drivers back post-pandemic with $250 million stimulus

Despite the classification of ride-hail drivers as “essential workers” during the early days of the pandemic, last April Uber’s business dropped by 80%. Drivers decided they’d rather not risk contracting or spreading COVID-19 for the measly revenue provided by the few rides per day they were getting, so when the federal CARES Act extended the Pandemic… Continue reading Uber entices drivers back post-pandemic with $250 million stimulus

Polestar is building a zero-emissions car without ‘cop-out’ carbon offsets

Swedish electric performance automaker Polestar says it will build the world’s first truly zero-emissions vehicle without relying on carbon offsets, which it described as a “cop-out.” The company, which was spun out of Volvo and Volvo’s parent company Geely, framed its effort to cut carbon emissions by changing the way its cars are made as… Continue reading Polestar is building a zero-emissions car without ‘cop-out’ carbon offsets

The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites

It’s time I came clean: I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. And don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make… Continue reading The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites

The Future of Urban Travel™: ORION Electronics Company, Inc

By 2030, the micro-mobility market is projected to exceed $300bn in the US and $900bn globally (McKinsey). ORION’s founder and CEO Paul Perkins, says, “The millions of essential Americans who make less than $30k a year are the most in need of micro-mobility options but are being left out and overlooked by existing rideshare companies… Continue reading The Future of Urban Travel™: ORION Electronics Company, Inc