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
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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
@Groupe PSA: PR NEW CITROËN Ë-RELAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN THE UK002351
New all-electric Citroën ë-Relay van officially launches in the UK today – Wednesday 25 August 2021 New ë-Relay joins the multi-award winning ë-Dispatch in the Citroën LCV range. New ë-Berlingo Van will launch before the end of this year – meaning all Citroën LCVs will be available with BEV powertrains by the end of 2021.… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR NEW CITROËN Ë-RELAY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN THE UK002351
@Groupe PSA: PR Opel Rocks-e Premiere: New E-Vehicle for New Times in The City002351
Beginning of SUM-era: New Opel Rocks-e stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility New mobility: Opel SUM closes gap between scooter and passenger car My first Opel: For youngsters from 15 years of age with driving licence class AM1 E-vehicle: Electric range of up to 75 kilometres according to WLTP2 Easy charging: At any household socket Two-seater:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Opel Rocks-e Premiere: New E-Vehicle for New Times in The City002351
@BMW: BMW plant and Formula E: Eugene Laverty visits Berlin.001388
Do you need help? Please contact our support team from 9 to 17 CET via support.pressclub@bmwgroup.com. PressClub Global · Article. Wed Aug 25 16:14:49 CEST 2021 Press Release BMW WorldSBK rider Eugene Laverty and his wife Pippa visited Berlin in mid-August and had a busy schedule. Their first port of call was the BMW Motorrad… Continue reading @BMW: BMW plant and Formula E: Eugene Laverty visits Berlin.001388
@BMW: BMW Welt’s comprehensive program for IAA Mobility 2021 from September 6 to 12.001387
Munich. Workshops, deep dives, a digital live talk and activities for the whole family centered around sustainability, the circular economy, electromobility and micromobility – BMW Welt is offering a varied and inspiring program as part of IAA Mobility 2021, which is being held for the first time in Munich. From September 6 to 12, visitors… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Welt’s comprehensive program for IAA Mobility 2021 from September 6 to 12.001387