EV startups in dire straits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently warned that US electric vehicle (EV) startups Rivian and Lucid could both go bankrupt if they do not significantly lower their costs......»»
Researchers construct high-resolution physical-biogeochemical model in Indo-Pacific ocean
The Indo-Pacific region is a convergence zone with the largest biodiversity in the global ocean. However, previous models were not refined enough to resolve the complex topography of main straits......»»
Venture capitalists on auto, mobility tech startups
Auto and mobility tech startups are phenomenal at innovating but terrible at scaling up their operations, according to one venture capitalist......»»
Qualcomm startup competition winners leverage AI for diverse applications
Qualcomm held the grand finale of the 2022 Qualcomm Innovative in Taiwan Challenge (QITC) on November 19. After the final pitches, three startups were selected to be the competition winners. They all use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop innova.....»»
Frank Kim joins YL Ventures as CISO-in-Residence
YL Ventures has unveiled that Frank Kim has joined as its new full-time CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)-in-Residence. The SANS fellow, already a seasoned advisor and angel investor to many cybersecurity startups, will work with the firm’s.....»»
MIH has three EV startups act as ambassadors
The MIH Consortium, an alliance organized by Foxconn Electronics specifically for promoting development of electric vehicles (EVs), cooperated with US-based accelerator Techstars to hold "MIH for Startups Pitch" event at MIH Demo Day on November 8 to.....»»
MIH has three EV startup act as ambassadors
The MIH Consortium, an alliance organized by Foxconn Electronics specifically for promoting development of electric vehicles (EVs), cooperated with US-based accelerator Techstars to hold 'MIH for Startups Pitch' event at MIH Demo Day on November 8 to.....»»
Musk bans remote work at Twitter, warns staff of “dire” economic outlook
Twitter staff must be in office 40 hours a week unless Musk approves exception. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk reportedly told Twitter staff in an email Wednesday that he is banning remote work and t.....»»
Autonomous vehicle survivors on edge
Money poured into startups during bubbly days before and during the pandemic but many of those investments aren't panning out......»»
EV registrations in U.S. up 57% through September as Tesla rivals turn up pressure
Legacy automakers and non-Tesla startups saw a 71% surge in EV registrations through September. Tesla vehicles, meanwhile, rose 50 percent during the period, according to data from Experian Automotive......»»
EV registrations in U.S. rise 57% in September as Tesla rivals turn up pressure
Legacy automakers and non-Tesla startups saw a 71% surge in EV registrations through September. Tesla vehicles, meanwhile, rose 50 percent during the period, according to data from Experian Automotive......»»
How Long Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Up His Metaverse Bet?
Meta spent $25 billion on R&D this year but made $84 billion. The stock charts may seem dire, but they don’t tell the full story. Continue reading........»»
Cybertech NYC 2022 to feature 70+ cybersecurity startups
Cybertech NYC 2022 will host more than 70 cybersecurity startups at the Javits Center in New York City on November 15-16. The event will also feature global cyber leaders from Israel, France, Spain, Finland, United Arab Emirates, and more. Oleh Derev.....»»
50-year-old Indian brand, LML, promises to revive nostalgia with EVs
If you have been observing the Indian EV market, you would know that the initial days were all about startups. Several new companies entered the market, some of them with excellent offerings, and have become popular names in the local automobile mark.....»»
Argo AI will cease operations as Ford and Volkswagen pull investments
Ford is reallocating those resources to ADAS, VW's CARIAD will work with Bosch. Enlarge / Argo AI was one of the more promising autonomous driving startups. But now it's ceasing operations. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Argo) The w.....»»
Global economy must green faster to prevent dire climate impacts
Across virtually every sector, the greening of the global economy is unfolding far too slowly to stave off climate catastrophe, according to a sobering report Wednesday from a consortium of research organisations......»»
Hydrogen-powered startups shine at the Paris Auto Show
An SUV with removable hydrogen-filled pods and a stylish sedan caught our attention. Enlarge / Olivier Lombard stands next to the Hopium Machina. (credit: Dhananjay Khadilkar ) PARIS—A 500 hp (373 kW) car with a 621-mile (10.....»»
Brembo sets up venture capital arm
Brembo Ventures will invest in startups globally, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, sensors, mechatronics, energy efficiency and sustainability......»»
Crisis-hit Sudan faces biggest threat yet: climate change
Conflict, coups, dire poverty: Sudan is reeling from multiple crises, but environmental activist Nisreen Elsaim warns a bigger problem dwarfs them all—climate change......»»
How Covid prompted Asian startups to use tech in revolutionizing mental health support
Many Asian countries introduced tougher Covid-19 restrictions than in other continents, a reality that has caused concerns about elevated levels of stress, anxiety and isolation. Now, a number of young entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to provi.....»»
China"s EV startups defy funding slump with US$6 billion of deals
China's electric vehicle startups are defying the venture capital winter. While the country is leading a global contraction in VC investment, its auto sector has taken the top spot for funding so far this year, with more than 147 deals amounting to U.....»»