Tech & Startups
Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
TechCrunch · US
The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW's EVs.
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Geopolitics
Anger after chaotic 2½-hour disruption on East Rail line as man opens train exit
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong commuters have complained about chaotic scenes after services on a section of the East Rail line were suspended for about 2½ hours on Friday when a p…
Geopolitics
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment.
Geopolitics
Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.
Geopolitics
'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs
BBC News – World · Europe
It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.
Tech & Startups
Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis
TechCrunch · US
In at least six instances identified by TechCrunch, first responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them out of traffic during emergency s…
Tech & Startups
Sony and Honda give up on their joint EV project
TechCrunch · US
The Sony-Honda joint venture has killed plans for its Afeela sedan and SUV electric vehicles. The news comes shortly after Honda reversed its plans to launch m…
Tech & Startups
Harbinger’s next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles
TechCrunch · US
The young California startup is already building RVs, FedEx vans, and box trucks. Now its hybrid powertrain will underpin ambulances and mobile healthcare unit…
Tech & Startups
Flighty’s new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances
TechCrunch · US
Flighty's new feature will give users real-time updates about why operations at an airport are disrupted.
Tech & Startups
Zipline snaps up another $200M to fuel its drone delivery expansion
TechCrunch · US
The funding adds to a previous round, announced in January, that valued the drone startup at $7.6 billion.
Geopolitics
How Hong Kong can prepare to bring its transport blueprint to life
South China Morning Post – World · China
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Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Geopolitics
Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities have received more than 100 applications for innovative drone usage to pioneer the city’s “low-altitude economy”, with some pilot project…
Tech & Startups
Rivian sacrifices 2027 profit goal to push deeper into autonomy
TechCrunch · US
Rivian admitted in a regulatory filing that it is delaying its goal of reaching "positive EBITDA" next year because of how much it is spending on developing se…
Tech & Startups
Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B
TechCrunch · US
Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
Tech & Startups
Feds intensify investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software
TechCrunch · US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its probe after finding more instances of Tesla's driving software struggling in low-visibility…
Tech & Startups
Arc expands into electric commercial and defense boats with $50M raise
TechCrunch · US
The Los Angeles startup raised $50 million from Eclipse, a16z, Menlo Ventures, and others as it seeks to expand beyond sport boats.
Tech & Startups
Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes
TechCrunch · US
He told the Wall Street Journal he thinks autonomous planes will be "10 times harder than Nikola ever was."
Geopolitics
Bus driver union slams KMB policy to turn off air con when no patrons on board
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong bus driver union has hit out at a company’s guidelines asking drivers to save fuel amid surging oil prices by switching off air conditioning when t…
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Tech & Startups
Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future
TechCrunch · US
Honda's decision to kill its three EVs for the U.S. market will reverberate far beyond North America.
Geopolitics
Hong Kong to boost direct flights, transfer capacity amid Middle East turmoil
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities are coordinating with local airlines to increase direct flight and transfer capacity, turning the challenges posed by the US-Israel war o…
Geopolitics
Flying car dreams gain altitude as Xpeng affiliate Aridge raises US$200 million
South China Morning Post – World · China
Aridge, the flying-car developer backed by Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng, has raised nearly US$200 million in fresh funding as it prepares for a potenti…
Geopolitics
Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday – but only on four train lines
The Guardian – World · Europe
Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news po…
Tech & Startups
Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until ‘late 2027’
TechCrunch · US
Rivian spent the last two years promoting the R2 as a $45,000 SUV. But buyers won't be able to pay that price until late next year -- if at all.
Tech & Startups
Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition
TechCrunch · US
The Japanese automaker said the change of plans will cost it up to $15.7 billion.
Tech & Startups
Uber, Wayve, and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year
TechCrunch · US
Nissan will integrate Wayve's self-driving software into the Leaf with the goal of making the vehicles available on the Uber app in Tokyo.
Tech & Startups
Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you
TechCrunch · US
Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its u…
Tech & Startups
Ride-hailing inDrive acquires Pakistan’s Krave Mart to bolster grocery delivery
TechCrunch · US
inDrive has closed its acquisition of KraveMart, expanding grocery delivery in a market dominated by Foodpanda.
Tech & Startups
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
TechCrunch · US
Ford Pro AI debuted at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and is now available to all of its U.S.-based Pro telematics subscribers.
Tech & Startups
Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets
TechCrunch · US
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
Tech & Startups
Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact
TechCrunch · US
The National Transportation Safety Board released documents ahead of a March 31 hearing that help show how and why two drivers crashed into stationary vehicles…
Tech & Startups
Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners
TechCrunch · US
The update comes after a rocky first few months of software problems on the electric SUV.
Tech & Startups
EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants
TechCrunch · US
The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driv…
Tech & Startups
Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states
TechCrunch · US
The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.
Tech & Startups
Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties
TechCrunch · US
Archer's countersuit comes four months after Joby sued its rival for alleged 'corporate espionage.'
Tech & Startups
Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch
TechCrunch · US
Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company.
Tech & Startups
GM figured out how to navigate EV uncertainty with the Chevy Bolt
TechCrunch · US
The 2027 Chevy Bolt might not be a groundbreaking new EV, but incremental improvements have made it better without inflating the price.
Tech & Startups
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is the McRib of the automotive world
TechCrunch · US
TechCrunch drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and found that incremental improvements build on a solid basic recipe to deliver an affordable EV.
Tech & Startups
TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit
TechCrunch · US
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”
Startups
Electric passenger vehicle registrations jump 44% in February
Your Story · India
EV retail sales in India surged 44% in February, with Tata Motors leading the passenger segment. Two-wheeler sales also jumped 46% to over 1.11 lakh units, acc…
Startups
Uber expands intercity offering with bus ticketing feature
Your Story · India
The ride-hailing giant has partnered with Ixigo’s AbhiBus to allow its users to book intercity buses on the Uber app starting today.
Tech & Startups
Zeno raises $25M to speed up production of its battery-swap motorbikes
TechCrunch · US
The startup, co-founded by Tesla and Apple alumni, has sold nearly 1,000 of its motorbikes so far.
Tech & Startups
Rivian is betting its future on one of the fastest EV launches in US history
TechCrunch · US
If Rivian reaches its R2 sales target in 2026, it will be one of the fastest ramp-ups ever of a new EV in the United States.
Engineering
This Student-Built EV Focuses on Repairability
IEEE Spectrum · Global
At first glance, the Aria EV looks not much different than any other student-built electric prototype—no different than the battery-powered cars built by engin…
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