MotoRefi raises $10M to keep pedal on auto refinancing growth
A month before the COVID-19 pandemic had spread to North America, auto fintech startup MotoRefi — newly armed with nearly $9 million in venture capital — was preparing to bring its refinancing platform to the masses. CEO Kevin Bennett, and the in.....»»
Chennai growth maps blueprint for rural-urban areas in Global South
The ongoing growth of a major Indian city has helped experts to create a new way of understanding how urban sprawl happens, providing potential to improve people's lives across the Global South through better urban planning......»»
Cybertruck production reportedly halted over pedal issue
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been hit by a production delay apparently caused by an issue with the recently launched EV's accelerator pedal......»»
Scientists explore method to increase the growth and carotenoid content ratio of an edible microalga
Over the past few years, people have generally become more conscious about the food they consume. Thanks to easier access to information as well as public health campaigns and media coverage, people are more aware of how nutrition ties in with both h.....»»
How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key
Climate change has an effect on forests and trees. They suffer from heat waves and periods of drought. But although we see tree mortality increase as a result, much is still unknown about the underlying mechanisms......»»
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries
Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume. Enlarge / The Cybertruck remains a divisive vehicle. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Tesla's troubled Cybertruck appears to have hit yet another speed bump. Ove.....»»
This touchscreen car display is now just $75
Through the end of the day April 14, get this 6.8" Foldable Touchscreen Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Support for just $74.97 (reg. $159). TL;DR: Through April 14, upgrade your driving experience with this 6.8-inch foldable to.....»»
Toyota"s building boom: Lexus R&D center, test tracks, a basketball arena and a headquarters tower
Toyota is undergoing a building boom in Japan, investing billions in new facilities that will arm the world's biggest auto manufacturer with new technologies and better facilities to compete in the age of electrification, software defined vehicles an.....»»
Column: When counting auto sales becomes almost as hard as autonomy
Mercedes-Benz USA is the latest automaker to buck traditional sales reporting, making the nation's retail market even more opaque......»»
New-car inventory and price changes approach normal in 2023, NADA report shows
The average retail selling price increased 1.6 percent to $47,014 in 2023, marking slower growth than the 9.2 percent increase in 2022......»»
Chevrolet, Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan and Hyundai dealerships change hands
Two transactions involved auto retailers ranked on Automotive News' list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S......»»
U.S. issues over $580 million in advance EV tax rebates to auto dealers since Jan. 1
The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for more than $580 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle tax credit payments since Jan. 1, the Treasury said on Friday. .....»»
Microbial food as a food production strategy of the future
The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity from climate change. Moreover, today's food production and supply system emits a huge amount of carbon dioxide, reaching 30% of the total amount emitt.....»»
EPA"s push to eliminate ‘forever chemicals" brings scrutiny to EV components
The EPA is moving to rid waterways of cancerous PFAS chemicals, but the auto industry still relies on some of them for crucial components and materials, including those used in EVs......»»
New study reveals novel approach for combating "resting" bacteria
Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick. But just as dangerous as this rapid growth can be a bacterium's resting state, which helps the pathogen evade an.....»»
EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers
EA is only the latest of several companies to raise prices on subscription platforms. The post EA Raises Prices for EA Play Subscribers appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re subscribed to Electronic Arts’ “EA Play”.....»»
Plex Asks GitHub to Take Down ‘Reshare’ Repository Over Piracy Fears
Plex is a multi-functional streaming platform that allows users to watch, organize, and curate their favorite media entertainment. Sharing Plex libraries is also an option; one that comes with piracy concerns. In an effort to "avoid the growth of pir.....»»
Mounting auto industry layoffs underscore rocky EV transition, UAW contracts
The Detroit 3 and their suppliers have implemented thousands of layoffs over the past few months in the wake of entering costly UAW contracts and confronting the reality of underwhelming EV sales.....»»
Simbian raises $10 million to automate security operations with GenAI
Simbian emerged from stealth mode with oversubscribed $10 million seed funding to deliver on fully autonomous security. As a first step towards that goal, the company is introducing a GenAI-powered security co-pilot that integrates secure and intelli.....»»
PVML raises $8 million to offer protection for enterprise data
PVML unveils its platform for secure AI-powered data access and $8 million in Seed funding led by NFX with participation from FJ Labs and Gefen Capital. While the complexity, variety and scale may vary from organization to organization, all companies.....»»
Toyota Ventures raises $300 million more for early-stage investments
Two new funds, Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II, will help the firm deepen its global investing footprint......»»