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NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
6 days ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

Joby Quietly Testing Electric Air Taxis From Manhattan Heliport

Joby Aviation is conducting invitation-only electric air taxi demonstration flights in Manhattan from April 27 to April 30.
European startups
fromTNW | Drones
6 days ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence partner to integrate AI for managing eVTOL air taxi operations in U.S. airspace.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
Design
fromArchDaily
10 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 hours ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
#tesla
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago
Toronto startup

Batteries Would Take Tesla To All-Time High

Tesla's stock has significantly declined due to struggles in its car business and competition in the EV market.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Cars

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The first European country to get Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received approval in the Netherlands, marking its European debut.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
#electric-bikes
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Archer Aviation Price Prediction: The Stock Could Double in 2027

Archer Aviation's stock is projected to rise 117.04% by April 2027, driven by key milestones and partnerships.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 days ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
#drones
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
fromMitchell Hashimoto
6 days ago
Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
European startups

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Austin

A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage | TechCrunch

Cars
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
4 days ago

Volkswagen's MOIA and Uber begin testing self-driving ID. Buzz minibuses in Los Angeles

Volkswagen's MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, aiming for commercial rides by 2026 and fully driverless service by 2027.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

MOIA America and Uber are testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026.
Cars
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Germany news
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Daimler Buses to introduce Mercedes Conecto in Germany from 2027 - Sustainable Bus

Daimler Buses will launch the Mercedes Conecto in Germany in mid-2027, expanding its city bus offerings for private-sector operators.
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
Digital life
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
#uber
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Cars
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Cars
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

Uber and Volkswagen are launching ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with plans for driverless rides by late 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
New York City
fromGothamist
22 hours ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
#urban-logistics
#drone-delivery
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

fromFortune
4 days ago
European startups

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

fromEngadget
4 days ago
Washington DC

DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta

European startups
fromFortune
4 days ago

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.
Silicon Valley
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Wing expands its drone delivery service to the Bay Area

Automated drones will deliver packages in 30 minutes or less to San Francisco Bay Area residents.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

Windrose has delivered its first Global E700 electric truck tractor to Allogic in Texas, featuring a 416-mile range and 1,400 horsepower.
#waymo
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
NYC startup
fromgizmodo.com
6 days ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze are collaborating to share pothole data collected by robotaxis with cities and Waze users.
NYC startup
fromgizmodo.com
6 days ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft | TechCrunch

Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking the city's entry into autonomous ride-hailing with Lyft as a partner.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Alternative transportation
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why Waymo chose Lyft over Uber in Nashville - and what it reveals about the robotaxi power shift - Silicon Canals

Waymo's partnership with Lyft in Nashville signals a shift towards a supplier model in the autonomous ride-hailing market.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Upway Makes Finding a Quality eBike a Smooth Ride

Upway offers high-quality pre-owned eBikes at 60% off retail prices, backed by rigorous inspections and warranties.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#robotaxi
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
European startups
fromTNW | Launch
5 days ago

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is live in Zagreb

Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, operating with safety operators onboard, aiming for fully driverless operations soon.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

Copenhagen achieves 100% electric bus network as Movia deploys 62 new units - Sustainable Bus

Movia has deployed 62 electric buses, achieving 72% electrification of its fleet and completing the transition of all municipal bus lines in Copenhagen to electric operation.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
5 days ago

AirHub raises 4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software

AirHub's platform addresses the operational complexity of drone fleet management, offering features like flight planning, live streaming, compliance with airspace regulations, and incident reporting, all from a single dashboard.
European startups
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
#electric-air-taxis
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Joby air taxi makes Bay Area flight in FAA commercial approval push

Joby Aviation demonstrated its electric air taxi technology over San Francisco and received FAA approval to begin operations in multiple states within three months.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
European startups
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
#e-bike
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
5 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
5 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation's Air Battle Continues

Archer Aviation sued Joby Aviation for government fraud and concealing Chinese ties, escalating legal conflict between leading eVTOL competitors amid regulatory scrutiny and federal grant competition.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Next-generation battery packs announced in Microvast-Iveco Group partnership expansion - Sustainable Bus

Microvast and Iveco Group are expanding their partnership to develop next-generation battery technologies for commercial vehicles.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Flying Cars' Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

Advanced aircraft combining helicopter and airplane capabilities will begin operating in eight US regions by June 2024 through a three-year FAA pilot program before full certification.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Holon targets 60% cost reduction with integrated autonomous shuttle platform: our interview with Head of Sales Martin Lischka - Sustainable Bus

Holon is advancing autonomous mobility with a fully integrated approach, combining vehicles, software, and services to address driver shortages in Europe.
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

"We're watching action, reaction, and counterreaction almost daily, and the policy environment is moving incredibly fast," noted Glenn Every, emphasizing the urgency of staying informed.
Alternative transportation
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
#evtol
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Robotaxis are in a literal land grab moment

The robotaxi takeover - assuming they take over - will also be a real estate story. As Waymo, Uber, Tesla, and other competitors race to flood the streets with fully autonomous cars, robotaxi operators will need to find places to park, charge, and maintain their vehicles. Voltera, a charging infrastructure company based in Palo Alto that has partnered with Alphabet-backed Waymo, is buying up real estate now to prep for the AV boom.
Real estate
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

Archer brings this suit to protect the novel and award-winning design of its Midnight eVTOL, which was developed by Archer inventors through careful, brilliant design work, and to stop Vertical infringing its patented designs.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation Burns $500 Million a Year and Tonight One Number Decides Its Fate

Joby Aviation's survival depends entirely on cash runway, with approximately two years of funding remaining at current $475 million annual burn rate before requiring commercial revenue generation.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: 'It's Not Science Fiction'

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow flying cars to operate in eight U.S. regions starting June 2024 through a three-year pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and ultralight aircraft.
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