micromobility Shared E-Scooters Struggle to Replace Cars in Major Cities Five years after their debut, shared electric scooters fail to significantly reduce car trips in cities like Los Angeles and Paris. Despite billions in venture capital, high costs and strict regulations make profitability and widespread adoption incredibly difficult.
argo ai Autonomous Setbacks and Micromobility Mysteries Define 2022 Transportation The transportation sector in 2022 experiences major upheavals as Ford and VW shut down Argo AI, and Bolt Mobility mysteriously vanishes from multiple US cities.
taur Taur Targets Daily Commuters With Bold Front-Facing Scooter Design Taur co-founder Carson Brown leverages years of personal micromobility experience to design a front-facing electric scooter aimed at replacing cars and public transit.
hyperlooptt Unproven HyperloopTT Targets $600M Valuation in Doubtful SPAC Merger Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announces a SPAC merger aiming for a $600 million valuation despite having no proven technology or clear path to profitability. High shareholder withdrawal rates mean the company will likely receive far less cash than expected.
waymo Waymo Opens Driverless Robotaxi Service to All Riders in Downtown Phoenix Waymo now allows the general public to hail fully driverless ride-hail vehicles in downtown Phoenix around the clock. This commercial expansion highlights the company's rapid push toward widespread autonomous transportation.
waymo Waymo Opens Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service to All in Downtown Phoenix Waymo now allows the general public to hail fully driverless ride-hail vehicles in downtown Phoenix around the clock. This commercial expansion highlights the company's accelerated push toward widespread autonomous transportation.
mullen automotive Mullen Automotive Grabs Controlling Stake in Bollinger Motors for $148 Million Mullen Automotive pays $148.2 million for a 60% controlling stake in Bollinger Motors to expand its reach in the commercial electric vehicle market. The partnership aims to accelerate the production of electric trucks across classes 1 through 6.
electric vehicles Broken Public Chargers And High Costs Slow Down Electric Vehicle Adoption A new J.D. Power survey reveals that broken public chargers and high prices are major frustrations for electric vehicle owners. These unreliable stations significantly hinder the broader transition to electric transportation.
baidu Baidu Secures First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits in China Chinese tech giant Baidu receives groundbreaking permits to operate fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in two major cities. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for the autonomous vehicle industry in China.
nikola Nikola Delays Shareholder Vote Again to Secure Stock Expansion Approval Electric truck maker Nikola pushes its annual meeting to mid-July as it seeks more votes to approve issuing 200 million additional shares. The company faces pushback from founder Trevor Milton amid ongoing struggles to bring its Tre semi truck to market.
nvidia NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ushers In New Era of Autonomous Vehicles NVIDIA unveils the widespread adoption of its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES 2022, bringing fully autonomous vehicles closer to reality. The open architecture features advanced sensor arrays and redundant safety systems to support software-defined transportation.
uber Uber Partners With Waymo to Integrate Self-Driving Tech Uber and Waymo form a strategic partnership to bring Waymo's autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform. The deal marks a major shift after years of prior rivalry and legal disputes.
tesla NHTSA Investigates Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California Federal safety regulators investigate a fatal Tesla Model S crash in Newport Beach that kills three people and potentially involves the Autopilot system.
baidu Beijing Issues First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Permits to Baidu and Pony AI Beijing grants the first fully driverless robotaxi permits in China to Baidu and Pony AI, allowing the companies to charge passengers in a designated 60-square-kilometer area.
waymo Waymo and Cruise Drive Shift Toward Electric Autonomous Vehicles Leading autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Cruise are prioritizing fully electric fleets as they expand their commercial operations.