Uber and BYD sign pact for 100,000 EVs in key global markets

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVS) and EVs and also power batteries, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access… Continue reading Uber and BYD sign pact for 100,000 EVs in key global markets

Uber and BYD sign pact for 100,000 EVs in key global markets

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVS) and EVs and also power batteries, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access… Continue reading Uber and BYD sign pact for 100,000 EVs in key global markets

No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure

Despite the creation of multiple stormwater reservoirs, like the bassin d’Austerlitz, which collect stormwater and slowly release it after the bad weather has passed, if enough rain is concentrated into a small enough time, not everything that falls from the sky can be captured. In such a situation, runoff water has to be released into… Continue reading No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure

Uber and BYD collaborates for Global EV transition

Uber announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber platform, and will expand to include markets across… Continue reading Uber and BYD collaborates for Global EV transition

Elon Musk’s Obsession With Robotaxis Could Doom Tesla

“It’s a supercompetitive business that’s barely profitable.” No Free Ride Tesla sales have dipped dramatically, and in the self-driving industry at large, the future remains uncertain. Despite this, CEO Elon Musk — never easily disabused from his vision, right or wrong — has doubled down on his belief that Tesla’s fortunes lie in operating robotaxis, The… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Obsession With Robotaxis Could Doom Tesla

China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs

(Bloomberg) — Chinese electric carmaker BYD Co. is looking to enter the Canadian market just as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government works to clamp down on imports of vehicles from the Asian powerhouse. Most Read from Bloomberg Lobbyists for the company, which sells its electric vehicles for less than $10,000 in China, filed notice with… Continue reading China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs

New Lasso.ai Builds Sales Pipelines in Minutes, Uncovering Billions in Untapped Opportunities

AI-powered phonebook of the future parses millions of B2B contacts in milliseconds SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lasso.ai, an AI-enabled B2B prospecting platform, has publicly launched, offering unprecedented efficiency and precision to sales and marketing teams. By leveraging AI, Lasso.ai increases opportunities for sales teams and unlocks hidden leads, addressing an information gap… Continue reading New Lasso.ai Builds Sales Pipelines in Minutes, Uncovering Billions in Untapped Opportunities

Bee Raises $7M in Seed Funding

Bee, a San Francisco, CA-based AI developer of a life admin wearable assistant, raised $7M in seed funding. The round was led by Exor with participation from Greycroft, New Wave VC, Banana Capital, and Brian Bedol. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts with launch set for Fall… Continue reading Bee Raises $7M in Seed Funding

Flutterwave’s Ghana Payment License Paves Way for Secure Transactions

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company, has recently been granted a Payment Service Provider license (Enhanced Category) by the Bank of Ghana. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Flutterwave’s operations in Africa, enabling the company to offer a comprehensive suite of payment services directly within, and through… Continue reading Flutterwave’s Ghana Payment License Paves Way for Secure Transactions