Uber and Motional to launch robotaxis across US over 10 years

Uber is getting back into the robotaxi game, only this time it’s tapping a third party to handle the self-driving tech. Motional, the Aptiv-Hyundai joint venture commercializing self-driving vehicle tech, will put its robotaxis on the Uber network later this year as part of a 10-year operating agreement that will eventually roll out to major… Continue reading Uber and Motional to launch robotaxis across US over 10 years

Growing Concerns over Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Propel the Mobility as a Service Market Growth | CAGR: 18%| UnivDatos Market Insights

NOIDA, India, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new report published by UnivDatos Markets Insights, the Mobility as a Service Market was valued at around USD 125 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of approx. 18% from 2022-2028. The analysis has been segmented into Service Type (Ride… Continue reading Growing Concerns over Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Propel the Mobility as a Service Market Growth | CAGR: 18%| UnivDatos Market Insights

Lyft’s John Zimmer to talk AVs, growth and profit at Disrupt

When the economy tightens and the cost of driving new initiatives cramps growth and profitability, sometimes you just need to overhaul your strategy. Case in point, when ride-hail giant Lyft sold its self-driving unit to Toyota’s Woven Planet, it cut $100 million of annualized non-GAAP operating expenses on a net basis. Free from the cost… Continue reading Lyft’s John Zimmer to talk AVs, growth and profit at Disrupt

Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market size to grow by 42.32 million units; Development of an autonomous fleet of cab and parcel delivery services emerge as key trend — Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market by Product and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026” report has been added to Technavio’s offering. According to the report, the market size will grow by 42.32 million units, accelerating at a CAGR of 20.34% during the forecast period. Technavio has considered… Continue reading Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market size to grow by 42.32 million units; Development of an autonomous fleet of cab and parcel delivery services emerge as key trend — Technavio

GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board

General Motors has added former Tesla and Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to its board of directors. In a news release, GM noted McNeill’s credentials as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor. He co-founded and is CEO of DVx Ventures, “a venture firm focused on creating and scaling breakthrough businesses that will have a positive impact… Continue reading GM adds former Tesla, Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to board

@GM: Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Investor Jonathan McNeill Joins GM’s Board of Directors

Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Investor Jonathan McNeill Joins GM’s Board of Directors 2022-10-04 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that entrepreneur and venture capital investor Jonathan McNeill, 55, the co-founder and CEO of DVx Ventures, has joined its Board of Directors. DVx Ventures is a venture firm focused on creating and scaling… Continue reading @GM: Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Investor Jonathan McNeill Joins GM’s Board of Directors

GM taps former Tesla, Lyft executive to join board as automaker prepares to scale EV production

General Motors announced Tuesday it’s appointing Jonathon McNeill, a former Tesla and Lyft executive, to join its board of directors. The new addition is significant as GM looks to become an all-electric brand and take on the current EV market leader Tesla. Jonathon McNeill, former Tesla executive, appointed to GM’s board A day after GM… Continue reading GM taps former Tesla, Lyft executive to join board as automaker prepares to scale EV production

GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member

A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors on Tuesday said it is adding Jon… Continue reading GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member

GM adds venture capital investor, former Tesla exec to board of directors

General Motors Co. has added entrepreneur and venture capital investor Jonathan McNeill, 55, the co-founder and CEO of DVx Ventures, to its board of directors, the company said Tuesday. McNeill in 2019 founded DVx, which focuses on helping businesses that will have a positive impact on the world. Prior to that, McNeil was chief operating… Continue reading GM adds venture capital investor, former Tesla exec to board of directors

Wisk Aero reveals its market-ready, self-flying air taxi

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle company Wisk Aero has unveiled its go-to-market aircraft: a four-passenger autonomous air taxi that the startup will put forward for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration type certification. Type certification, one of the three certifications an aviation company needs to secure before launching a commercial service, means the aircraft has… Continue reading Wisk Aero reveals its market-ready, self-flying air taxi