Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. Today, the startup has swelled to 800 people and a $6.6 billion valuation, ranking itself as the highest-valued electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the industry. As in any… Continue reading The air taxi market prepares to take flight
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Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics
Kitty Hawk, the air taxi company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is buying what’s left of one-time DJI competitor 3D Robotics. As part of the acquisition, 3D Robotics co-founder Chris Anderson will become Kitty Hawk’s chief operating officer. The acquisition was first reported by Forbes, which published a detailed look at the current state… Continue reading Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics
The rise of robotaxis in China
AutoX, Momenta and WeRide took the stage at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 to discuss the state of robotaxi startups in China and their relationships with local governments in the country. They also talked about overseas expansion — a common trajectory for China’s top autonomous vehicle startups — and shed light on the challenges and opportunities… Continue reading The rise of robotaxis in China
Why Mate Rimac is working on electric robotaxis
Mate Rimac, the founder and CEO of Croatian electric hypercar and components developer Rimac Automobili, started a separate company nearly three years ago to work on electric robotaxis. Little is known about the company, which still operates in stealth. Rimac told TechCrunch this week at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 he hopes to keep this separate… Continue reading Why Mate Rimac is working on electric robotaxis
Despite flat growth, ride-hailing colossus Didi’s US IPO could reach $70B
Didi filed to go public in the United States last night, providing a look into the Chinese ride-hailing company’s business. This morning, we’re extending our earlier reporting on the company to dive into its numerical performance, economic health and possible valuation. Recall that Didi has raised tens of billions worth of private capital from venture capitalists,… Continue reading Despite flat growth, ride-hailing colossus Didi’s US IPO could reach $70B
To Infinity, and Beyond: Ohio State University Builds AV Cybersecurity Platform for Long-Term Research on NVIDIA DRIVE
Researchers at The Ohio State University are aiming to take autonomous driving to the limit. Autonomous vehicles require extensive development and testing for safe widespread deployment. A team at The Ohio State Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is building a Mobility Cyber Range (MCR) — a dedicated platform for cybersecurity testing — in a self-driving… Continue reading To Infinity, and Beyond: Ohio State University Builds AV Cybersecurity Platform for Long-Term Research on NVIDIA DRIVE
US to seek automated braking requirement for heavy trucks
Detroit – In a reversal from Trump administration policies, U.S. auto safety regulators say they will move to require or set standards for automatic emergency braking systems on new heavy trucks. The Department of Transportation, which includes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, announced the change Friday when it released its spring regulatory agenda. It… Continue reading US to seek automated braking requirement for heavy trucks
@VW Group: Volkswagen actively involved in generational discussions at Kultursymposium Weimar hosted by Goethe-Institut003260
For the third time, the Goethe-Institut is bringing leading personalities and innovative ideas from around the world together to discuss the pressing issues of our society. Voices from culture, science, politics and economics are set to debate generational issues in many areas of life in the upcoming digital edition. Such as on the “Temperature Rising”… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen actively involved in generational discussions at Kultursymposium Weimar hosted by Goethe-Institut003260
@Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN SCORES AWARDS HAT TRICK IN THE 2021 DIESELCAR & ECOCAR MAGAZINE ‘TOP 50’001912
Citroën scoops three category awards in the 2021 DieselCar & EcoCar ‘Top 50’, with four models in all named among the ‘Top 50’ cars on sale in the UK. All-new Citroën ë-C4 is named ‘Best Electric Medium Car’. Citroën Berlingo wins ‘Best Utility Vehicle’. Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer is voted ‘Best MPV’. Finally, Citroën C5… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN SCORES AWARDS HAT TRICK IN THE 2021 DIESELCAR & ECOCAR MAGAZINE ‘TOP 50’001912
World’s best startups for the sustainable city honoured with the Future Hamburg Award
HAMBURG, Germany, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Future Hamburg Award 2021 was presented at the digital International Innovation Day by Plug-and-Play Hamburg on 10 June 2021. The startups Breeze Technologies, traceless materials, and Infinite Mobility are this years winners. Based in Norway and Germany, they convinced the jury with smart solutions for sustainable cities.… Continue reading World’s best startups for the sustainable city honoured with the Future Hamburg Award