Building on the success of rollouts in major cities including San Francisco, New York, and Houston, the local no-meetup offering previously known as Mercari Now will launch nationwide as Mercari Local. With delivery logistics powered by Uber, Mercari Local provides casual sellers and avid collectors with an even easier way to exchange must-have items, everyday… Continue reading Mercari Announces Nationwide Delivery Partnership with Uber to Expand Local No Meetup Marketplace
Tag: Mobility
Automovill raises USD 500,000 in bridge round led by Mumbai Angels Network
New Delhi: Full-stack mobility startup Automovill on Tuesday said it has raised USD 500,000 in a bridge round from Mumbai Angels Network, along with its existing investor NEDFi Venture Capital. The round is led by Jay Nagrecha, and Sandeep Daga participating through Mumbai Angels Network. Including the current fundraise, the startup has raised a total… Continue reading Automovill raises USD 500,000 in bridge round led by Mumbai Angels Network
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490
VW brand electric cars Volkswagen plans to sell more than a million e-powered cars for the first time this year. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg Volkswagen is making better and better progress in selling its new electric cars. In the second quarter, global deliveries tripled compared to the same period last year to a good 110,000 purely… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW triples delivery figures for e-cars002490
@Daimler: 5th anniversary of STARTUP AUTOBAHN: The most successful innovation platform in Europe continues to grow internationally
Stuttgart. Innovation is the future. And the future is written by STARTUP AUTOBAHN, the innovation platform for mobility startups: Exactly five years ago, the most powerful European mobility platform in terms of the number of partners and implemented pilot projects was founded on the initiative of Mercedes-Benz. From 21. till 23. July 2021 there will… Continue reading @Daimler: 5th anniversary of STARTUP AUTOBAHN: The most successful innovation platform in Europe continues to grow internationally
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is steering the way to an all-electric future – The CEO Magazine
An engineer by trade, General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra always looks for ways to improve situations and solve challenges. As if born with a crystal ball installed in her very DNA, imagining what’s next and then capitalising on those opportunities comes second nature to her, almost in the same way improving people’s lives and… Continue reading General Motors CEO Mary Barra is steering the way to an all-electric future – The CEO Magazine
@Ford: Let’s Build Safer Streets Together with Data
By Callahan Coplai, Product Owner City Solutions, Ford Motor Company Building a transportation system where people can move safely is a top priority for nearly every city leader — whether someone is commuting to work or taking an e-scooter to meet a friend. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year more than… Continue reading @Ford: Let’s Build Safer Streets Together with Data
Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear
From left to right: Ville Rantala – Project Manager (Valmet Automotive), Hans Heijmans – COO (Lightyear), Gerard Berkelmans – VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Lightyear), Matti Räsänen – VP Sales (Valmet Automotive), Wim van Stratum – VP Operations (Lightyear) Valmet Automotive has signed a letter of intent on vehicle manufacturing with Lightyear, the Netherlands-based technology… Continue reading Valmet Automotive entering into manufacturing contract with EV brand Lightyear
GMC will offer a new full-size all-electric pickup beyond Hummer
Make room for one more all-electric pickup coming to market. General Motors said Monday it will add an all-electric pickup to its GMC brand — beyond the GMC Hummer EV pickup due out in the fourth quarter. In a media call Monday, top GMC executives said the additional electric pickup will be a full-size truck. But they stopped short of giving… Continue reading GMC will offer a new full-size all-electric pickup beyond Hummer
Bosch honors its suppliers’ endeavors for sustainability
Sustainable supply chains: spotlight on climate action With its 400 locations worldwide, Bosch has been climate neutral since the first quarter of 2020. In close cooperation with its global supplier network, Bosch wants to go one step further, and aims for a 15 percent reduction in its upstream and downstream CO2 emissions along its entire… Continue reading Bosch honors its suppliers’ endeavors for sustainability
Velodyne Lidar CEO resigns in latest internal drama
Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan is leaving the lidar company at the end of July as the sensor supplier continues to struggle with internal drama. Gopalan, who was previously CTO, is leaving the top leadership position after about a year and a half on the job. Velodyne said Monday in a statement that a team… Continue reading Velodyne Lidar CEO resigns in latest internal drama