Featured in TechBYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareTuSimple Partners With Cummins to Expand Autonomous Trucking Program in 2019The company plans to haul freight without a human driver by adding three more routes to its current list. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareToyota Mobility Contest Will Give $1M Prize to Top Innovations for Disabled PeopleThe Toyota Mobility Fund aims to accelerate tech that will improve the lives of people with lower-limb paralysis. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareUber Employees’ Views of the Company Are Improving, According to Leaked SurveyIt’s an encouraging sign for the scandal-ridden ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareHyundai Wants Future EV Models to Park, Hook up to Chargers on Their OwnBut when will we see this tech in the real world? BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareAptiv Wants to Use AI Software to Read Vehicle Occupants’ MoodsThe company is partnering with AI developer Affectiva. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareLow-Cost Bus Startup FlixBus Offers VR Headsets to RidersIf the tech receives positive feedback, it’ll stick around and potentially grow to other American routes. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareEmbattled EV Startup Faraday Future Settles Dispute With Major InvestorFaraday now has a chance to rebuild after layoffs and a nasty legal battle. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 27, 2018ShareItalian Government Wants to Subsidize EVs, Impose Higher Taxes on Gas and Diesel VehiclesNeedless to say, the plans have been controversial among the general public and automakers alike. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 27, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareFord, Michigan State University Expand Autonomous Driving Research ProgramThe two have been collaborating since 2014, taking on more than 50 projects in various automotive fields. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareMobility Startup Plans Commercial Autonomous Trucking Service in Future-Ready DubaiDubai wants 25 percent of vehicle trips to be automated by 2030. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 21, 2018ShareUber Self-Driving Cars Are Back on Public Roads Since Fatal CrashFor now, Uber claims just two cars will drive on a one-mile loop around Pittsburgh. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 21, 2018ShareBYJerry PerezDec 19, 2018Share2019 Nissan Altima and Disney Team Up for Mary Poppins Returns Debut Dec. 19Its features may not be as ‘magical’ as Mary Poppins’ handbag, but its hard to ignore the VC-Turbo engine’s ingenuity. BYJerry PerezDec 19, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 19, 2018ShareControversial Ex-Uber, Waymo Engineer Launches Autonomous Trucking StartupAnthony Levandowski claims to have already completed an autonomous, cross-country drive with his company’s tech. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 19, 2018ShareBYEdward NiedermeyerDec 18, 2018ShareHow Toyota Is Winning Ride HailingThis explains Toyota’s repeated investment in massively unprofitable Uber. BYEdward NiedermeyerDec 18, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareSelf-Driving-Car Tech Startup Aptiv Debuts Command Center in Las VegasThe company deployed a fleet of 75 test cars in Sin City. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareNew California Regulations Demand Emission-Free Commercial and City Buses by 2040This means the demand for battery-powered or hydrogen fuel cell buses will skyrocket in the coming decades. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018ShareSAE International Issues Updated Chart to Clarify Vehicle Autonomy LevelsBut will the changes be enough to stop the rampant confusion amongst consumers and automakers? BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018SharePeople Rage Against Waymo Self-Driving Cars by Pointing Guns at Them and Slashing Their TiresThese are just a few of the cited incidents involving the autonomous machines and Arizona residents, a report says. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareDaimler Is Buying a Massive $23 Billion Worth of Battery Cells to Power Its Future EV LineupThe German auto group makes a big-time investment in future mobility for its Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareUber Reportedly Makes Confidential IPO Filing, Following Rival Lyft’s FootstepsReports claim that Uber filed at virtually the same time as its main rival. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareLance Armstrong Invested $100,000 in Uber in 2009, Netted $20 Million Years Later: ReportThe once-praised Tour de France champion invested in a venture capital firm that bought into Uber early on. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareCompanies Are Asking Cities to Pay for the Rollout of Self-Driving CarsWant autonomous cars in your city? Be prepared to pay up. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareHonda Claims Breakthrough in New Battery Tech That Offers Longer Range, Greener OperationExperimental fluoride-ion battery chemistry could serve as a suitable replacement to the current, relatively inefficient lithium-ion units. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareLyft Files for Initial Public Offering, Beating Rival Uber to MarketLyft will be the first major ride-hailing company to go public. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareUber’s Self-Driving Cars Will Return to Public Roads in Limited CapacityCars will be limited to 25 mph, and will only operate on a one-mile stretch of road. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareNew York City Votes to Establish Minimum Wage for Uber, Lyft DriversDrivers must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareWaymo Finally Launches Its Autonomous Ride-Hailing ServiceWaymo One only operates in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareRising Cost of Raw Materials for Battery Production Could Curtail EV Sales: ReportExpensive batteries mean expensive cars. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareByton to Start Production of M-Byte EV Crossover in 2019, K-Byte Sedan in 2020Byton unveiled its first concept vehicle at CES this year, and it’s sticking to its original production timeline. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareUber Hires Former NHTSA Official to Help With Self-Driving Car ProgramUber is trying to revive the program after an infamous fatal crash which occurred in March. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareUber Eyeing Acquisition of Large Scooter-Sharing Startup Such as Lime or BirdThis would give Uber a huge advantage over rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 30, 2018ShareGM’s Cruise Autonomous Driving Division Names Dan Ammann as New CEOAmmann is responsible for securing to major investments, one from Honda and another from Japan’s SoftBank. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareAudi and Partners Begin Testing Scale Models of Modular Flying TaxiHow long until they build a full-size version? BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareLeaf EV Is Helping Power Nissan’s North American Headquarters Thanks to V2G TechA prototype charging system allows cars to send power back into the grid. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareExtremely Precise Bosch Sensor Will Help Self-Driving Cars Navigate Roads More AccuratelyIt’s all about the data, really. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 26, 2018ShareNew York to Install Hundreds of EV Fast Charging Stations State-WideThe Empire State is also continuing monetary incentives for new car buyers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBMW Will Launch Its Own Ride-Hailing Service in China in DecemberThe German automaker will compete with arch-rival Mercedes-Benz. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareUber to Add More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles After Scrutiny From Public and RegulatorsThe ride-hailing company is working with a third-party operator to better serve its customers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 21, 2018ShareBritish Columbia Wants to Ban Sales of New Internal Combustion Cars by 2040The Canadian province plans to introduce the relevant legislation next year. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 21, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 20, 2018ShareFedEx Orders 1,000 Electric Delivery Vans From Startup ChanjeThe vans will be built in China but will operate in California. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 20, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareFuture Electric Cars Could Ditch Battery Packs in Favor of Carbon Fiber ElectrodesThe lightweight material is quite good at storing electricity, researchers claim. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareHere’s How Ford Plans to Make Money Off Self-Driving CarsFord is tackling the inborn aspects of deploying self-driving cars en masse. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareAAA: Consumers Overestimate the Ability of Modern Driver-Assist SystemsMany people erroneously believe current production cars equipped with certain features can drive themselves. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareUber Beats Lyft to the Punch, Rolls out Own Airline-Style Rewards Program FirstRiders earn points toward discounted trips and other perks with the company’s revived program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareLyft to Roll out Airline-Like Rewards Program for Loyal Riders Including Upgrades, SavingsThe program launches in select cities this December. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareVolkswagen Owners Can Now Now Ask Siri to Lock and Unlock Their CarsApple’s virtual voice assistant will now save you the hassle that is pushing a button on your key fob. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareParis Launches Massive Fleet of eBikes to Curb Cars, Traffic, PollutionResidents of the French capital may soon have access to the world’s largest bike-sharing program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareFaraday Future Claims Major Investor Is ‘Deliberately Starving’ It of FundsFaraday’s battle against China’s Evergrande continues without an end in sight. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareElectrify America Extends Help to Disadvantaged Communities With New Car-Sharing InitiativeThe VW-funded program has deployed 20 e-Golf hatchbacks for multi-family residential properties to share in Sacramento, California. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareFaraday Future Employees Start GoFundMe Campaign to Endure Mass LayoffsThe startup began laying off employees and cutting salaries of remaining ones after a major Chinese backer bailed. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareHyundai, Kia Will Provide Electric Cars to Southeast Asian Uber Rival GrabHyundai is also increasing its investment in the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareGeely and Chinese Aerospace Firm Sign Agreement to Develop ‘Supersonic’ TrainsThe companies are studying technologies that could allow trains to travel at 4,485 miles per hour. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareBird Rolls out Scooters in London Despite Heavy RestrictionsThe scooters will be explicitly limited to a path running through London’s Olympic Park. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 5, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Use Quantum Computing to Manage Taxis in Large CitiesIf Volkswagen has its way, you’ll never be stuck waiting for a cab again. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareGeneral Motors Wants to Pay You $10,000 to Name its New eBike BrandYes, the famous Detroit automaker is now getting into the eBike, last-mile mobility gig. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareBuick Drivers Can Now Use Yelp to Make Restaurant Reservations From Their DashboardsIt’s the latest service offered with General Motors Marketplace. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareLime Withdraws Some Segway Ninebot Scooters Amid Fire ConcernsThe company said it identified the problem in August. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfNov 1, 2018ShareTesla’s New Advanced Summon Feature Is Like Driving a ‘Big RC Car,’ Says MuskIt will also be able to follow you ‘like a pet’ if you keep holding down the Summon button on the app. BYRob StumpfNov 1, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Rolls out Monthly Subscription Service, Aims at Lyft by Taking Unique ApproachUber hopes to earn customers’ favor by offering a different method for monthly ride-hailing subscriptions. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareBYCam VanDerHorstOct 30, 2018ShareHot Wheels Re-Issues Tesla Roadster Toy to Commemorate SpaceX Falcon Heavy LaunchUnfortunately, it doesn’t come with a 1:64 scale Falcon Heavy. BYCam VanDerHorstOct 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Back in UK Court Arguing That Drivers Aren’t EmployeesUber defended its practice of classifying drivers as independent contractors in a UK appeals court. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share1…456…15
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareTuSimple Partners With Cummins to Expand Autonomous Trucking Program in 2019The company plans to haul freight without a human driver by adding three more routes to its current list. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019ShareToyota Mobility Contest Will Give $1M Prize to Top Innovations for Disabled PeopleThe Toyota Mobility Fund aims to accelerate tech that will improve the lives of people with lower-limb paralysis. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 7, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareUber Employees’ Views of the Company Are Improving, According to Leaked SurveyIt’s an encouraging sign for the scandal-ridden ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareHyundai Wants Future EV Models to Park, Hook up to Chargers on Their OwnBut when will we see this tech in the real world? BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareAptiv Wants to Use AI Software to Read Vehicle Occupants’ MoodsThe company is partnering with AI developer Affectiva. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareLow-Cost Bus Startup FlixBus Offers VR Headsets to RidersIf the tech receives positive feedback, it’ll stick around and potentially grow to other American routes. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019ShareEmbattled EV Startup Faraday Future Settles Dispute With Major InvestorFaraday now has a chance to rebuild after layoffs and a nasty legal battle. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 27, 2018ShareItalian Government Wants to Subsidize EVs, Impose Higher Taxes on Gas and Diesel VehiclesNeedless to say, the plans have been controversial among the general public and automakers alike. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 27, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareFord, Michigan State University Expand Autonomous Driving Research ProgramThe two have been collaborating since 2014, taking on more than 50 projects in various automotive fields. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareMobility Startup Plans Commercial Autonomous Trucking Service in Future-Ready DubaiDubai wants 25 percent of vehicle trips to be automated by 2030. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 21, 2018ShareUber Self-Driving Cars Are Back on Public Roads Since Fatal CrashFor now, Uber claims just two cars will drive on a one-mile loop around Pittsburgh. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 21, 2018Share
BYJerry PerezDec 19, 2018Share2019 Nissan Altima and Disney Team Up for Mary Poppins Returns Debut Dec. 19Its features may not be as ‘magical’ as Mary Poppins’ handbag, but its hard to ignore the VC-Turbo engine’s ingenuity. BYJerry PerezDec 19, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 19, 2018ShareControversial Ex-Uber, Waymo Engineer Launches Autonomous Trucking StartupAnthony Levandowski claims to have already completed an autonomous, cross-country drive with his company’s tech. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 19, 2018Share
BYEdward NiedermeyerDec 18, 2018ShareHow Toyota Is Winning Ride HailingThis explains Toyota’s repeated investment in massively unprofitable Uber. BYEdward NiedermeyerDec 18, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareSelf-Driving-Car Tech Startup Aptiv Debuts Command Center in Las VegasThe company deployed a fleet of 75 test cars in Sin City. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018ShareNew California Regulations Demand Emission-Free Commercial and City Buses by 2040This means the demand for battery-powered or hydrogen fuel cell buses will skyrocket in the coming decades. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 17, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018ShareSAE International Issues Updated Chart to Clarify Vehicle Autonomy LevelsBut will the changes be enough to stop the rampant confusion amongst consumers and automakers? BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018SharePeople Rage Against Waymo Self-Driving Cars by Pointing Guns at Them and Slashing Their TiresThese are just a few of the cited incidents involving the autonomous machines and Arizona residents, a report says. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareDaimler Is Buying a Massive $23 Billion Worth of Battery Cells to Power Its Future EV LineupThe German auto group makes a big-time investment in future mobility for its Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareUber Reportedly Makes Confidential IPO Filing, Following Rival Lyft’s FootstepsReports claim that Uber filed at virtually the same time as its main rival. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareLance Armstrong Invested $100,000 in Uber in 2009, Netted $20 Million Years Later: ReportThe once-praised Tour de France champion invested in a venture capital firm that bought into Uber early on. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareCompanies Are Asking Cities to Pay for the Rollout of Self-Driving CarsWant autonomous cars in your city? Be prepared to pay up. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018ShareHonda Claims Breakthrough in New Battery Tech That Offers Longer Range, Greener OperationExperimental fluoride-ion battery chemistry could serve as a suitable replacement to the current, relatively inefficient lithium-ion units. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareLyft Files for Initial Public Offering, Beating Rival Uber to MarketLyft will be the first major ride-hailing company to go public. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareUber’s Self-Driving Cars Will Return to Public Roads in Limited CapacityCars will be limited to 25 mph, and will only operate on a one-mile stretch of road. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareNew York City Votes to Establish Minimum Wage for Uber, Lyft DriversDrivers must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareWaymo Finally Launches Its Autonomous Ride-Hailing ServiceWaymo One only operates in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareRising Cost of Raw Materials for Battery Production Could Curtail EV Sales: ReportExpensive batteries mean expensive cars. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareByton to Start Production of M-Byte EV Crossover in 2019, K-Byte Sedan in 2020Byton unveiled its first concept vehicle at CES this year, and it’s sticking to its original production timeline. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareUber Hires Former NHTSA Official to Help With Self-Driving Car ProgramUber is trying to revive the program after an infamous fatal crash which occurred in March. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018ShareUber Eyeing Acquisition of Large Scooter-Sharing Startup Such as Lime or BirdThis would give Uber a huge advantage over rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 3, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 30, 2018ShareGM’s Cruise Autonomous Driving Division Names Dan Ammann as New CEOAmmann is responsible for securing to major investments, one from Honda and another from Japan’s SoftBank. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareAudi and Partners Begin Testing Scale Models of Modular Flying TaxiHow long until they build a full-size version? BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareLeaf EV Is Helping Power Nissan’s North American Headquarters Thanks to V2G TechA prototype charging system allows cars to send power back into the grid. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018ShareExtremely Precise Bosch Sensor Will Help Self-Driving Cars Navigate Roads More AccuratelyIt’s all about the data, really. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 28, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 26, 2018ShareNew York to Install Hundreds of EV Fast Charging Stations State-WideThe Empire State is also continuing monetary incentives for new car buyers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBMW Will Launch Its Own Ride-Hailing Service in China in DecemberThe German automaker will compete with arch-rival Mercedes-Benz. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareUber to Add More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles After Scrutiny From Public and RegulatorsThe ride-hailing company is working with a third-party operator to better serve its customers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 21, 2018ShareBritish Columbia Wants to Ban Sales of New Internal Combustion Cars by 2040The Canadian province plans to introduce the relevant legislation next year. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 21, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 20, 2018ShareFedEx Orders 1,000 Electric Delivery Vans From Startup ChanjeThe vans will be built in China but will operate in California. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 20, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareFuture Electric Cars Could Ditch Battery Packs in Favor of Carbon Fiber ElectrodesThe lightweight material is quite good at storing electricity, researchers claim. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018ShareHere’s How Ford Plans to Make Money Off Self-Driving CarsFord is tackling the inborn aspects of deploying self-driving cars en masse. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 19, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareAAA: Consumers Overestimate the Ability of Modern Driver-Assist SystemsMany people erroneously believe current production cars equipped with certain features can drive themselves. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareUber Beats Lyft to the Punch, Rolls out Own Airline-Style Rewards Program FirstRiders earn points toward discounted trips and other perks with the company’s revived program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareLyft to Roll out Airline-Like Rewards Program for Loyal Riders Including Upgrades, SavingsThe program launches in select cities this December. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareVolkswagen Owners Can Now Now Ask Siri to Lock and Unlock Their CarsApple’s virtual voice assistant will now save you the hassle that is pushing a button on your key fob. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareParis Launches Massive Fleet of eBikes to Curb Cars, Traffic, PollutionResidents of the French capital may soon have access to the world’s largest bike-sharing program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareFaraday Future Claims Major Investor Is ‘Deliberately Starving’ It of FundsFaraday’s battle against China’s Evergrande continues without an end in sight. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018ShareElectrify America Extends Help to Disadvantaged Communities With New Car-Sharing InitiativeThe VW-funded program has deployed 20 e-Golf hatchbacks for multi-family residential properties to share in Sacramento, California. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 9, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareFaraday Future Employees Start GoFundMe Campaign to Endure Mass LayoffsThe startup began laying off employees and cutting salaries of remaining ones after a major Chinese backer bailed. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareHyundai, Kia Will Provide Electric Cars to Southeast Asian Uber Rival GrabHyundai is also increasing its investment in the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareGeely and Chinese Aerospace Firm Sign Agreement to Develop ‘Supersonic’ TrainsThe companies are studying technologies that could allow trains to travel at 4,485 miles per hour. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018ShareBird Rolls out Scooters in London Despite Heavy RestrictionsThe scooters will be explicitly limited to a path running through London’s Olympic Park. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 5, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Use Quantum Computing to Manage Taxis in Large CitiesIf Volkswagen has its way, you’ll never be stuck waiting for a cab again. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareGeneral Motors Wants to Pay You $10,000 to Name its New eBike BrandYes, the famous Detroit automaker is now getting into the eBike, last-mile mobility gig. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018ShareBuick Drivers Can Now Use Yelp to Make Restaurant Reservations From Their DashboardsIt’s the latest service offered with General Motors Marketplace. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 2, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareLime Withdraws Some Segway Ninebot Scooters Amid Fire ConcernsThe company said it identified the problem in August. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfNov 1, 2018ShareTesla’s New Advanced Summon Feature Is Like Driving a ‘Big RC Car,’ Says MuskIt will also be able to follow you ‘like a pet’ if you keep holding down the Summon button on the app. BYRob StumpfNov 1, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Rolls out Monthly Subscription Service, Aims at Lyft by Taking Unique ApproachUber hopes to earn customers’ favor by offering a different method for monthly ride-hailing subscriptions. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share
BYCam VanDerHorstOct 30, 2018ShareHot Wheels Re-Issues Tesla Roadster Toy to Commemorate SpaceX Falcon Heavy LaunchUnfortunately, it doesn’t come with a 1:64 scale Falcon Heavy. BYCam VanDerHorstOct 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Back in UK Court Arguing That Drivers Aren’t EmployeesUber defended its practice of classifying drivers as independent contractors in a UK appeals court. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share