Former executives of Grab, Uber, and Hertz have launched Carzuno, a car subscription startup in Singapore, while AI software development firm Alethea AI has raised $16 million in a private token sale. Former Grab, Uber execs launch car subscription platform Carzuno, a car subscription startup, has launched in Singapore. The startup was founded by two… Continue reading SG Digest: Ex Grab, Uber execs launch car subscription platform, Alethea AI raises $16m …
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German Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Next.e.GO, successfully closes $ 57 M Series C funding round
The funding round, participated by existing investors as well as new ones, enables e.GO to accelerate its effort in transforming the urban electromobility, by enhancing the production of its e.GO Life platform, driving the development of additional models and offering unique value adding features to the customers including the battery swap. The funding round also… Continue reading German Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Next.e.GO, successfully closes $ 57 M Series C funding round
New FT Report: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Offers ‘Greatest Mobility’ in the Caribbean
LONDON, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a new report released by the Financial Times’ Professional Wealth Management (PWM) magazine, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis was recognised for having the most extensive offering in the Caribbean for visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations. The report, titled “A Guide to Global Citizenship,” ranks the best citizenship… Continue reading New FT Report: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Offers ‘Greatest Mobility’ in the Caribbean
India should develop disruptive technologies to meet goal of decarbonisation by 2050: Anil Kakodkar
Anil Kakodkar, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Lower cost of energy is key to the economy’s growth and India should focus on developing disruptive technologies to keep the cost competitive and meet the goal of decarbonisation by 2050, former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Anil Kakodkar said on Wednesday. Speaking at an online event organised… Continue reading India should develop disruptive technologies to meet goal of decarbonisation by 2050: Anil Kakodkar
Knoetic Raises $18M in Series A Funding
Knoetic, a NYC-based platform for Chief People Officers that combines a social network and a SaaS analytics tool, raised $18M in Series A funding. The round was led by Accel with participation from New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant, as well as Karan Mehandru (STEADFAST, and formerly Trinity Ventures), Dan Bomze (Founder/CEO of MileIQ), Sterling Road (Ash Rust), Bob Tinker (angel investor… Continue reading Knoetic Raises $18M in Series A Funding
Softbank-backed car sharing startup Getaround in SPAC merger talks
Getaround, a car-sharing startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp, is in talks to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Altitude Acquisition Corp, people familiar with the matter said. The company has confidentially sought investors to participate in the deal through a private placement in public equity, or PIPE, at a… Continue reading Softbank-backed car sharing startup Getaround in SPAC merger talks
Alibaba Says Delivery Robots Are Great Because They Don’t Smoke on the Job
Seems a little rude! More Into Vaping The Chinese tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba recently announced a plan to roll out 1,000 delivery robots throughout the country this year — and it’s taking some jabs at the human delivery workers they’d be replacing. The delivery bot rollout is meant to better tackle the “last mile problem” of… Continue reading Alibaba Says Delivery Robots Are Great Because They Don’t Smoke on the Job
Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi
Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now offering robotaxi rides to the public in San Francisco. Waymo’s Trusted Tester program will let residents hail a ride in an all-electric Jaguar vehicle. All of the rides will still have a back-up driver onboard to take the wheel in case of emergencies. Loading Something is loading. San Francisco… Continue reading Google self-driving spinoff Waymo is now letting San Francisco residents hail a ride in a Jaguar robotaxi
German utility E.ON to offer home chargers from Turkish manufacturer Vestel
German electric and natural gas utility E.ON plans to add chargers from Turkey-based manufacturer Vestel to its portfolio of EV chargers. The Vestel home chargers will initially be offered exclusively to members of ADAC, Germany’s largest automobile club. Vestel’s range of smart, networked chargers includes entry-level designs as well as more powerful advanced models. All… Continue reading German utility E.ON to offer home chargers from Turkish manufacturer Vestel
@Toyota: Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant in 2023
Initially planned for use in heavy duty fuel cell electric trucks, the FC modules signify another step toward carbon neutrality for Toyota GEORGETOWN, Ky. (August 25, 2021) – After thousands of miles of real-world testing in the harsh environment of commercial trucking, Toyota is preparing to further expand its portfolio approach to products by taking… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant in 2023