Featured in TechBYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareUber Could Soon Be Worth More Than $100 Billion, Investment Firm SaysDespite its many scandals, Uber is still uber-valuable. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareOtto Co-Founder Lior Ron Returns to Uber to Run Trucking BusinessThe startup co-founded by Ron triggered a massive legal battle between Uber and Waymo. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareHyundai Opens Israeli ‘Innovation Hub’ to Encourage New Tech DevelopmentsThe automaker is also backing five Israeli startups. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareFord Reportedly Requested Electrified Police Cars With an Off Switch for Mandated NoisemakersThis would’ve allowed for officers in Ford-built electric patrol cars to drive under 19 mph without the noise-emitting device. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareVW Partners With Microsoft to Create ‘Volkswagen Automotive Cloud’VW wants its cars to join the Internet of Things. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareLG and Here Team Up on Self-Driving Car TelematicsNeither company wants to build its own autonomous cars, though. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 23, 2019ShareFord Wants to Use Human-Like Robots to Help Self-Driving Cars Make Autonomous DeliveriesThe robots, which easily fold up and fit in the trunk of the delivery vehicle, can carry packages up to 40 pounds and walk like a real person. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 23, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2019ShareUSPS Self-Driving Trucks Will Soon Start Carrying Mail in Arizona and TexasThe trucks will autonomously haul mail on a 1,000-mile route between USPS distribution centers in Phoenix and Dallas. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBird’s New Platform Will Allow Local Entrepreneurs to Run Self-Owned Fleets of ScootersIt will give Bird a presence in markets where the startup wasn’t planning on launching. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareVW, IBM Open Joint ‘Garage Factory’ to Develop Digital ServicesWorking side by side will improve efficiency, the companies believe. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareUber Lost $1.8 Billion in 2018 Despite Record Ride-Hailing, Food-Delivery GainsThat’s bad news for the company as it heads toward an initial public offering. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareUberEats Drivers Are Eating Customers’ Food Thanks to ‘Loophole,’ Report ClaimsUber said it is investigating the matter. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareLime Claims One in Three Bike- and Scooter-Sharing Trips Replaces a Pollutant Car RideThe company says its two-wheeled vehicles have racked up 50 million rides in just 18 months of operation. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareFaraday Future Promises Electric Car Co-Developed With Chinese Video Game CompanyMeanwhile, Faraday’s first electric car—the FF 91—still hasn’t reached production. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBYMarco MargaritoffMay 17, 2019ShareSheep Adapt Readily to Regular Drone Monitoring, Says Virginia Tech StudyResearchers flew a drone at varying heights above a flock of sheep, recording their reactions and behavior. The results point to little interference. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 17, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 7, 2019ShareEnterprise’s New Subscription Service Lets You Swap Cars 4 Times a Month for $1,499Unlike most automaker-owned subscription models you’ll be able to get cars from multiple brands—but is the monthly payment too much for non-luxury cars? BYStephen EdelsteinMay 7, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareFord Designers Are Using VR to Collaborate on Projects While Thousands of Miles ApartDesigners can simultaneously work on 3D models with the technology, no matter their location. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareVW’s Electrify America Launches New App to Help EV Drivers Find, Pay for ChargingThe EV infrastructure company has developed a smartphone app in efforts to make customer experiences more convenient and efficient. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareGM’s New E-Bike Brand Will Be Called ARĪV, Launch in Europe FirstGeneral Motors claims the two bike models, Merge and Meld (huh?), will feature automotive-grade engineering. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareMazda, Saudi Oil Company Will Jointly Research Emissions Reductions for Internal-Combustion CarsMazda isn’t ready to give up on gasoline. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2019ShareUber Lowers IPO Valuation After Posting Sizable $1 Billion First-Quarter LossHowever, Uber is still expected to have one of the country’s largest IPOs in years. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2019SharePenske Opens Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Commercial Trucks in CaliforniaThe company believes these are the first of its kind in America, and they’re just getting started. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2019ShareWaymo Is Repurposing a Large-Scale Detroit Factory to Build Self-Driving CarsThis move places Waymo directly in the territory of Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers: Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerApr 22, 2019ShareTesla’s Autonomy Day Presentation Leaves Biggest Questions UnansweredTesla’s extraordinary “Full Self-Driving” claims require extraordinary proof, and that’s not what today’s investor presentation provided. BYEdward NiedermeyerApr 22, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareThis Ride-Sharing Company Will Ditch Private Rides on Earth Day to Reduce EmissionsShared rides have many potential benefits, but will customers accept the inconvenience? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfApr 16, 2019ShareThese Are the Hottest Tech Trends of the 2019 Geneva International Motor ShowSpoiler: Everything is electric, but that’s a good thing. BYRob StumpfApr 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareFord Invests in ‘Microweather’ Company to Aid Development of Self-Driving TechThe American automaker thinks that weather prediction will be relevant to self-driving cars. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareBYEric AdamsApr 16, 2019ShareThe Ins And Outs Of Everything-By-WireBy-wire controls have increasingly taken over the modern automobile, and it’s driving cost and complexity along with convenience and performance. BYEric AdamsApr 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareLyft Will Run ‘Continuous’ Criminal Background Checks on Drivers, Tighten ID RulesIn addition to passing an initial background test to get started, drivers will have their criminal records monitored daily. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareVolvo Cars and SUVs Will Soon ‘Talk’ to Each Other About Possible Road Hazards NearbyChatty cars could save lives, Volvo believes. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareUber Officially Files IPO in New York Stock Exchange With Valuation of up to $120BRide-sharing rival Lyft went public last month with a $24 billion valuation, but the stock price has dropped considerably since launch. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 11, 2019ShareFord CEO Dials Back Expectations for Autonomous Cars Due to ‘Complex Problems’The Blue Oval still plans to put autonomous cars into production, but their uses will be limited and somewhat pre-determined. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 11, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 9, 2019ShareMercedes-Benz In-Car Delivery Pilot Program Caters to Individuals and Businesses AlikeThe new system was created to save consumers time and, in the case of businesses, a little bit of money as well. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 9, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 6, 2019ShareVW’s Electrify America Plans Sacramento Electric Car-Sharing ServicesThe program also includes electric shuttle buses and public charging stations. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 6, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2019ShareGoodbye Range Anxiety? Startup Claims Big EV Battery Breakthrough With 600 Miles of RangeIn theory, this could be enough to catapult electric cars into the mainstream. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareToyota Sharing 24,000 Patents Worth of Hybrid Vehicle Knowledge With CompetitorsOn top of that, Toyota is allowing the other automakers to utilize these patents royalty-free. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareFord, GM, and Toyota Are Working Together to Set Safety Standards for Self-Driving CarsWill this help gain public trust in autonomous vehicles? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareThe World’s Longest Electric Bus Will Soon Go Into Service in ColombiaIt can carry up to 250 passengers and travel up to 186 miles on a single charge. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareHalf of Americans Think Self-Driving Cars Are More Dangerous Than Human-Driven Cars: PollPublic skepticism of autonomous cars doesn’t seem to be going away. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareMercedes-AMG’s Race Scout App Aims to Connect Drivers With TeamsIt’s like the racing version of online dating. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfApr 1, 2019ShareThis New App Lets People Tattle On Distracted Drivers For CashIt’s like thousands of little traffic cameras, except your neighbors are paid to use them. BYRob StumpfApr 1, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 31, 2019ShareDaimler Trucks to Acquire Majority Stake in Autonomous-Driving Firm Torc RoboticsDaimler’s commercial-truck division aims to develop self-driving vehicles with help from the Virginia-based company. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 31, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareLyft IPO Debuts Today, Value for Ride-Hailing Company With $1B Losses Set at $24BLyft reportedly exceeded investor expectations, but will likely be outdone by larger rival Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareElectric Bus Builder Proterra’s Autonomous Systems Will Leave Room for Human DriversDriver aids and autonomous parking could make drivers’ jobs easier without replacing them, Proterra CEO says. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareUber Expands Ride Pass Monthly Subscription Service to 20 US CitiesThe program lets Uber riders lock in lower rates for a flat monthly fee. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareBYRob StumpfMar 27, 2019ShareLincoln Quietly Expands Used Car Subscription ServiceThe subscription service is a gamble Lincoln sees worth taking. BYRob StumpfMar 27, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 25, 2019ShareEV Startup EVelozcity Changes Name to Canoo, Plans to Launch Four New ModelsCanoo has dropped its original name and hired executives from BMW and Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 25, 2019ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerMar 22, 2019ShareHow Many Times Can Silicon Valley Be Wrong About Cars?Is the car really disappearing, or is the high tech sector selling another story? BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 22, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 22, 2019ShareGM to Invest $300M in Michigan Plant for EVs and Autonomous Vehicles: ReportThe automaker is reportedly working on another electric vehicle based on the popular Bolt EV. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 22, 2019ShareBYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareRacist Self-Driving Cars Concerns Are (Well-Intentioned) ClickbaitBias in artificial intelligence is a real problem, but self-driving cars running over people of color isn’t. BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareNew York City Is Getting Its First-Ever Autonomous Shuttle ServiceOptimus Ride will deploy low-speed autonomous vehicles at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareFaraday Future Investor Evergrande Wants to Launch Its Own EV in 2019The Chinese company will allegedly rely on Koenigsegg and Saab successor NEVS to make that happen. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareWaymo to Open New Service Center for Self-Driving Cars in Phoenix, ArizonaThe 85,000-square-foot facility will maintain Waymo’s fleet of modified Chrysler Pacifica minivans BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareThe Arcimoto Deliverator Is a Three-Wheeled EV Designed for Local DeliveriesWith society’s every-growing dependancy on the delivery of goods, the Deliverator aims to fill a void currently found in delivery vehicles. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareUK Must Review 184-Year-Old Law to Officially Legalize E-ScootersThe government wants to pave the way for large-scale public trials of scooter-sharing services. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareToyota Will Test Its Autonomous Cars in Nvidia’s New Self-Driving Car SimulatorThe simulator can recreate specific scenarios without the added cost of real-world testing, and without endangering human lives. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareNew Nighttime Camera System Will Allow Autonomous Trucks to Increase ProductivityTuSimple’s system will appeal to businesses that want to operate around the clock, and for longer stints than human-driven trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 18, 2019ShareA French Airport Is Using Car-Parking Robots to Save Travelers Precious TimeWould you trust a robot with your car? BYStephen EdelsteinMar 18, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareUber Will Launch Its Long-Awaited Initial Public Offering in April: ReportIt will closely follow smaller rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 15, 2019ShareFleet of Fuso eCanter Electric Delivery Trucks Finally Hit the Road With PenskeThe automotive and motorsports giant is already testing two other electric truck models from Fuso parent Daimler. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 15, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Cars Will Soon Be Delivering Groceries in Houston Courtesy of Nuro and KrogerThe duo joins other autonomous delivery initiatives including Ford and Walmart as well as GM and DoorDash. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Ford Prototypes May Be on Their Way to Texas, Report SaysFord is seeking to put an autonomous car into production in 2021. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareThree in Four Americans Are Afraid to Ride In a Self-Driving Car: AAA StudyAttitudes toward self-driving cars are not improving, according to AAA. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019ShareUber Settles Driver Employment Lawsuit, Will Pay $20 Million to PlaintiffsThe lawsuit focused on whether drivers should be recognized as employees. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019Share12345…15
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareUber Could Soon Be Worth More Than $100 Billion, Investment Firm SaysDespite its many scandals, Uber is still uber-valuable. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019ShareOtto Co-Founder Lior Ron Returns to Uber to Run Trucking BusinessThe startup co-founded by Ron triggered a massive legal battle between Uber and Waymo. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 25, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareHyundai Opens Israeli ‘Innovation Hub’ to Encourage New Tech DevelopmentsThe automaker is also backing five Israeli startups. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareFord Reportedly Requested Electrified Police Cars With an Off Switch for Mandated NoisemakersThis would’ve allowed for officers in Ford-built electric patrol cars to drive under 19 mph without the noise-emitting device. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareVW Partners With Microsoft to Create ‘Volkswagen Automotive Cloud’VW wants its cars to join the Internet of Things. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019ShareLG and Here Team Up on Self-Driving Car TelematicsNeither company wants to build its own autonomous cars, though. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 23, 2019ShareFord Wants to Use Human-Like Robots to Help Self-Driving Cars Make Autonomous DeliveriesThe robots, which easily fold up and fit in the trunk of the delivery vehicle, can carry packages up to 40 pounds and walk like a real person. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 23, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2019ShareUSPS Self-Driving Trucks Will Soon Start Carrying Mail in Arizona and TexasThe trucks will autonomously haul mail on a 1,000-mile route between USPS distribution centers in Phoenix and Dallas. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareBird’s New Platform Will Allow Local Entrepreneurs to Run Self-Owned Fleets of ScootersIt will give Bird a presence in markets where the startup wasn’t planning on launching. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareVW, IBM Open Joint ‘Garage Factory’ to Develop Digital ServicesWorking side by side will improve efficiency, the companies believe. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareUber Lost $1.8 Billion in 2018 Despite Record Ride-Hailing, Food-Delivery GainsThat’s bad news for the company as it heads toward an initial public offering. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareUberEats Drivers Are Eating Customers’ Food Thanks to ‘Loophole,’ Report ClaimsUber said it is investigating the matter. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareLime Claims One in Three Bike- and Scooter-Sharing Trips Replaces a Pollutant Car RideThe company says its two-wheeled vehicles have racked up 50 million rides in just 18 months of operation. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019ShareFaraday Future Promises Electric Car Co-Developed With Chinese Video Game CompanyMeanwhile, Faraday’s first electric car—the FF 91—still hasn’t reached production. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 17, 2019Share
BYMarco MargaritoffMay 17, 2019ShareSheep Adapt Readily to Regular Drone Monitoring, Says Virginia Tech StudyResearchers flew a drone at varying heights above a flock of sheep, recording their reactions and behavior. The results point to little interference. BYMarco MargaritoffMay 17, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 7, 2019ShareEnterprise’s New Subscription Service Lets You Swap Cars 4 Times a Month for $1,499Unlike most automaker-owned subscription models you’ll be able to get cars from multiple brands—but is the monthly payment too much for non-luxury cars? BYStephen EdelsteinMay 7, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareFord Designers Are Using VR to Collaborate on Projects While Thousands of Miles ApartDesigners can simultaneously work on 3D models with the technology, no matter their location. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019ShareVW’s Electrify America Launches New App to Help EV Drivers Find, Pay for ChargingThe EV infrastructure company has developed a smartphone app in efforts to make customer experiences more convenient and efficient. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 6, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareGM’s New E-Bike Brand Will Be Called ARĪV, Launch in Europe FirstGeneral Motors claims the two bike models, Merge and Meld (huh?), will feature automotive-grade engineering. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019ShareMazda, Saudi Oil Company Will Jointly Research Emissions Reductions for Internal-Combustion CarsMazda isn’t ready to give up on gasoline. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2019ShareUber Lowers IPO Valuation After Posting Sizable $1 Billion First-Quarter LossHowever, Uber is still expected to have one of the country’s largest IPOs in years. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2019SharePenske Opens Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Commercial Trucks in CaliforniaThe company believes these are the first of its kind in America, and they’re just getting started. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 25, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2019ShareWaymo Is Repurposing a Large-Scale Detroit Factory to Build Self-Driving CarsThis move places Waymo directly in the territory of Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers: Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 24, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerApr 22, 2019ShareTesla’s Autonomy Day Presentation Leaves Biggest Questions UnansweredTesla’s extraordinary “Full Self-Driving” claims require extraordinary proof, and that’s not what today’s investor presentation provided. BYEdward NiedermeyerApr 22, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareThis Ride-Sharing Company Will Ditch Private Rides on Earth Day to Reduce EmissionsShared rides have many potential benefits, but will customers accept the inconvenience? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfApr 16, 2019ShareThese Are the Hottest Tech Trends of the 2019 Geneva International Motor ShowSpoiler: Everything is electric, but that’s a good thing. BYRob StumpfApr 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareFord Invests in ‘Microweather’ Company to Aid Development of Self-Driving TechThe American automaker thinks that weather prediction will be relevant to self-driving cars. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019Share
BYEric AdamsApr 16, 2019ShareThe Ins And Outs Of Everything-By-WireBy-wire controls have increasingly taken over the modern automobile, and it’s driving cost and complexity along with convenience and performance. BYEric AdamsApr 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareLyft Will Run ‘Continuous’ Criminal Background Checks on Drivers, Tighten ID RulesIn addition to passing an initial background test to get started, drivers will have their criminal records monitored daily. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareVolvo Cars and SUVs Will Soon ‘Talk’ to Each Other About Possible Road Hazards NearbyChatty cars could save lives, Volvo believes. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareUber Officially Files IPO in New York Stock Exchange With Valuation of up to $120BRide-sharing rival Lyft went public last month with a $24 billion valuation, but the stock price has dropped considerably since launch. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 11, 2019ShareFord CEO Dials Back Expectations for Autonomous Cars Due to ‘Complex Problems’The Blue Oval still plans to put autonomous cars into production, but their uses will be limited and somewhat pre-determined. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 11, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 9, 2019ShareMercedes-Benz In-Car Delivery Pilot Program Caters to Individuals and Businesses AlikeThe new system was created to save consumers time and, in the case of businesses, a little bit of money as well. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 9, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 6, 2019ShareVW’s Electrify America Plans Sacramento Electric Car-Sharing ServicesThe program also includes electric shuttle buses and public charging stations. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 6, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2019ShareGoodbye Range Anxiety? Startup Claims Big EV Battery Breakthrough With 600 Miles of RangeIn theory, this could be enough to catapult electric cars into the mainstream. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 4, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareToyota Sharing 24,000 Patents Worth of Hybrid Vehicle Knowledge With CompetitorsOn top of that, Toyota is allowing the other automakers to utilize these patents royalty-free. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019ShareFord, GM, and Toyota Are Working Together to Set Safety Standards for Self-Driving CarsWill this help gain public trust in autonomous vehicles? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareThe World’s Longest Electric Bus Will Soon Go Into Service in ColombiaIt can carry up to 250 passengers and travel up to 186 miles on a single charge. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019ShareHalf of Americans Think Self-Driving Cars Are More Dangerous Than Human-Driven Cars: PollPublic skepticism of autonomous cars doesn’t seem to be going away. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareMercedes-AMG’s Race Scout App Aims to Connect Drivers With TeamsIt’s like the racing version of online dating. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfApr 1, 2019ShareThis New App Lets People Tattle On Distracted Drivers For CashIt’s like thousands of little traffic cameras, except your neighbors are paid to use them. BYRob StumpfApr 1, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 31, 2019ShareDaimler Trucks to Acquire Majority Stake in Autonomous-Driving Firm Torc RoboticsDaimler’s commercial-truck division aims to develop self-driving vehicles with help from the Virginia-based company. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 31, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareLyft IPO Debuts Today, Value for Ride-Hailing Company With $1B Losses Set at $24BLyft reportedly exceeded investor expectations, but will likely be outdone by larger rival Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareElectric Bus Builder Proterra’s Autonomous Systems Will Leave Room for Human DriversDriver aids and autonomous parking could make drivers’ jobs easier without replacing them, Proterra CEO says. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareUber Expands Ride Pass Monthly Subscription Service to 20 US CitiesThe program lets Uber riders lock in lower rates for a flat monthly fee. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019Share
BYRob StumpfMar 27, 2019ShareLincoln Quietly Expands Used Car Subscription ServiceThe subscription service is a gamble Lincoln sees worth taking. BYRob StumpfMar 27, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 25, 2019ShareEV Startup EVelozcity Changes Name to Canoo, Plans to Launch Four New ModelsCanoo has dropped its original name and hired executives from BMW and Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 25, 2019Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 22, 2019ShareHow Many Times Can Silicon Valley Be Wrong About Cars?Is the car really disappearing, or is the high tech sector selling another story? BYEdward NiedermeyerMar 22, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 22, 2019ShareGM to Invest $300M in Michigan Plant for EVs and Autonomous Vehicles: ReportThe automaker is reportedly working on another electric vehicle based on the popular Bolt EV. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 22, 2019Share
BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019ShareRacist Self-Driving Cars Concerns Are (Well-Intentioned) ClickbaitBias in artificial intelligence is a real problem, but self-driving cars running over people of color isn’t. BYCourtney EhrlichmanMar 21, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareNew York City Is Getting Its First-Ever Autonomous Shuttle ServiceOptimus Ride will deploy low-speed autonomous vehicles at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019ShareFaraday Future Investor Evergrande Wants to Launch Its Own EV in 2019The Chinese company will allegedly rely on Koenigsegg and Saab successor NEVS to make that happen. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 21, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareWaymo to Open New Service Center for Self-Driving Cars in Phoenix, ArizonaThe 85,000-square-foot facility will maintain Waymo’s fleet of modified Chrysler Pacifica minivans BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019ShareThe Arcimoto Deliverator Is a Three-Wheeled EV Designed for Local DeliveriesWith society’s every-growing dependancy on the delivery of goods, the Deliverator aims to fill a void currently found in delivery vehicles. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 20, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareUK Must Review 184-Year-Old Law to Officially Legalize E-ScootersThe government wants to pave the way for large-scale public trials of scooter-sharing services. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareToyota Will Test Its Autonomous Cars in Nvidia’s New Self-Driving Car SimulatorThe simulator can recreate specific scenarios without the added cost of real-world testing, and without endangering human lives. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019ShareNew Nighttime Camera System Will Allow Autonomous Trucks to Increase ProductivityTuSimple’s system will appeal to businesses that want to operate around the clock, and for longer stints than human-driven trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 19, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 18, 2019ShareA French Airport Is Using Car-Parking Robots to Save Travelers Precious TimeWould you trust a robot with your car? BYStephen EdelsteinMar 18, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareUber Will Launch Its Long-Awaited Initial Public Offering in April: ReportIt will closely follow smaller rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 15, 2019ShareFleet of Fuso eCanter Electric Delivery Trucks Finally Hit the Road With PenskeThe automotive and motorsports giant is already testing two other electric truck models from Fuso parent Daimler. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 15, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Cars Will Soon Be Delivering Groceries in Houston Courtesy of Nuro and KrogerThe duo joins other autonomous delivery initiatives including Ford and Walmart as well as GM and DoorDash. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Ford Prototypes May Be on Their Way to Texas, Report SaysFord is seeking to put an autonomous car into production in 2021. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019ShareThree in Four Americans Are Afraid to Ride In a Self-Driving Car: AAA StudyAttitudes toward self-driving cars are not improving, according to AAA. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 14, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019ShareUber Settles Driver Employment Lawsuit, Will Pay $20 Million to PlaintiffsThe lawsuit focused on whether drivers should be recognized as employees. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019Share