Autonomous vehicle technology startup Motional has secured a bridge loan that provides a temporary financial reprieve as the company searches for a longer term source of funding, TechCrunch […]
These 61 robotics companies are hiring
It’s extremely heartening to see our little list effectively double since the last time we did one of these. While it’s true that layoffs continue to plague the […]
Uber CEO Khosrowshahi reveals the three goals at the top of his to-do list
Uber’s future will be greener, more affordable, and able to challenge Amazon at its own rapid delivery game, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicted while on stage this week at […]
Applied Intuition lands $6 billion valuation for AI-powered autonomous vehicle software
Autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition has raised $250 million in a round that values the startup at $6 billion, as it pushes to bring more artificial intelligence […]
Waymo scores a critical robotaxi permit, Fisker cuts more workers and Apple car fades away
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Hyundai-backed autonomous company Motional cuts 5% of workforce
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company borne out of a joint venture between Hyundai Moor Group and Aptiv, told employees Wednesday it will cut about 5% of its workforce, […]
Motional loses a backer, another micromobility bankruptcy and a mobility startup unicorn is born
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Autonomous vehicle company Motional is about to lose a key backer
Autonomous vehicle company Motional is losing capital support from one of its primary backers as it aims to commercialize a robotaxi service in 2024. Automotive supplier Aptiv — […]
Netflix’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ takes a swipe at Tesla
In Netflix’s “Leave the World Behind,” starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, there’s a cheeky dig at Tesla’s autopilot function.
A new Vogt-less era takes shape at Cruise and battery material mining gets a boost
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