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FedEx robot sent packing by NYC
FedEx’s autonomous delivery bot got a cold reception from New York City officials. After the company’s SameDay Bots — named…
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Circ, the Berlin-based e-scooter company, makes layoffs following ‘operational learnings’
Circ, the Berlin-based e-scooter rentals — or so-called micromobility — company founded by Lukasz Gadowski of Delivery Hero fame, has…
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Lyft is ceasing scooter operations in six cities and laying off 20 employees
In an industry where unit economics and rider utilization are key to running a profitable business, perhaps it’s better to…
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Lyft deploys 200 long-range EVs for its rideshare rental fleet in Colorado
Lyft is making 200 new long-range EVs available to rideshare drivers as part of its Express Drive program, the company…
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Elon Musk picks Berlin for Tesla’s Europe Gigafactory
Elon Musk said Tuesday during an awards ceremony in Germany that Tesla’s European gigafactory will be built in the Berlin…
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Elon Musk will reveal Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ all-electric pickup on Nov. 21
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company will unveil its all-electric “cybertruck” November 21 in Los Angeles near…
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Autonomous trucking startup Einride eyes US market with $25 million in new funding
Einride, the Swedish autonomous vehicle startup known for its futuristic pods designed to haul freight, has raised $25 million in…
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Porsche and Boeing are partnering to develop “premium” electric flying cars
The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry is heating up, with a lot of companies finding dancing partners for…
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Uber’s newest feature alerts drivers that pets will be joining the ride
Uber is piloting a new feature that lets U.S. riders alert drivers that a pet will be coming along, the…
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