Nuro acquires autonomous trucking startup Ike
Autonomous delivery company Nuro has acquired Ike, a startup founded by veterans of Apple, Google and Uber Advanced Technologies Group that aimed to commercialize self-driving trucks. The deal, the latest in a busy season of acquisitions and consolid.....»»
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla is tryin.....»»
Battery startup Our Next Energy replaces founder with new CEO amid cash crunch
Democratic politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have touted ONE as a poster child of President Biden’s agenda to wean the U.S. off China by supporting American manufacturing and green jobs......»»
Tesla says California implicitly approved the "Autopilot" name
The EV company run by Elon Musk was accused by California's Department of Motor Vehicles of falsely advertising its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features as providing autonomous vehicle control......»»
U.S. self-driving industry seeks federal support, cites China risk
The Transportation Department needs to support autonomous vehicle development, a coalition of groups representing the industry said, warning it risks losing out to competitors like China. .....»»
Stellantis plans battery-swapping partnership with U.S. startup Ample
Ample says its proprietary modular batteries can be exchanged in five minutes, offering flexibility for EV drivers. The partnership with Stellantis will start with Fiat New 500 EVs......»»
Stellantis is bringing battery swapping to the Fiat 500e
Stellantis will use EV batter-swapping tech from startup Ample, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat EVs in Spain......»»
New leader of GM"s Cruise acknowledges "all-time low" amid safety review
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has hit an “all time low,” said its new leader, while promising to restore trust with regulators and the public after the company pulled all of its vehicles from U.S. roads......»»
Kodiak Robotics develops an autonomous Ford F-150 for the Defense Department
Kodiak says that the test vehicle can handle areas with degraded GPS and off-road elements such as rocks, dust, mud and water......»»
Study reveals changes in glaciers, snow cover and permafrost in Chinese Altai mountains since 2000
The Altai Mountains are located in the eastern hinterland of Central Asia, bordering Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. Chinese Altai Mountains, located in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belongs to the southern slope of the midd.....»»
BlueVoyant acquires Conquest Cyber to help clients mitigate risks while meeting new requirements
BlueVoyant announced the acquisition of Conquest Cyber, a cyber defense company renowned for its innovative SaaS technology that streamlines risk management across an organization’s entire cyber program. Conquest Cyber has proven successful wit.....»»
GM to cut funding for beleaguered driverless startup Cruise, report claims
General Motors will reportedly slash funding for robotaxi startup Cruise, which has suspended road tests of its vehicles after a number of troubling incidents......»»
Mother plucker: Steel fingers guided by AI pluck weeds rapidly and autonomously
AI applications like the Ekobot may help the people and the environment. Enlarge / The Ekobot autonomous weeding robot roving around an onion field in Sweden. (credit: Ekobot AB) Anybody who has pulled weeds in a garden.....»»
Samsung’s Harman Brand Acquires Digital Music Platform Roon
This recent acquisition is geared towards Harman's ‘work with all’ strategy, which involves collaborating with several other audio brands. The post Samsung’s Harman Brand Acquires Digital Music Platform Roon appeared first on Phandroid......»»
EV battery startup Our Next Energy lays off a quarter of its staff
The suburban Detroit battery manufacturer slashed its salaried and hourly work force by 128 employees in a move to “focus on core priorities.”.....»»
Roborock offers up to $400 in savings for Black Friday on its autonomous Siri-ready robot cleaning systems
The official Black Friday Roborock deals have now arrived with up to $400 in savings at the ready. You’re looking at some of the best prices all year and a chance to hand-off your house chores to an intelligent smart home helper, ensure your floors.....»»
Lucid targets popular niche with Gravity crossover
The startup's slow-selling Air sedan launched with a six-figure price tag and a limited audience. Next year, Lucid will try again with a popular body style and an $80,000 starting price......»»
Cruise woes continue as key figures quit the robotaxi firm
Autonomous-car company Cruise has lost both its CEO and chief product officer following a series of troubling incidents involving its vehicles......»»
The best racing wheel and pedal Black Friday deals for PC, Xbox and PlayStation
If you're interested in racing games or trucking simulators, here are the best discounts on wheels and pedals during Black Friday......»»
Battery startup signs another big deal despite EV slowdown
ONE’s agreement with General Electric’s sustainable energy arm underscores stationary utility-grade energy storage as a major part of the battery maker’s business......»»
Lucid enters the crossover market with $80,000 Gravity
The startup's second vehicle and first crossover combines luxury, performance, and around 440 miles of range at a price similar to its Air sedan. Production is expected in late 2024......»»