Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis

Hertz is creating a new affiliate company called “Oro Mobility” to provide fleet management solutions “across a range of mobility segments.”

Now California’s cops can give tickets to driverless cars
Now California’s cops can give tickets to driverless cars

Autonomous vehicles roving California’s roads will no longer be immune to traffic tickets starting on July 1st. New regulations announced by the California DMV this week allow law enforcement to give AV manufacturers a “notice of AV noncompliance” when one of their cars commits a traffic violation, like running a red light or failing to […]

Why Social Media Is Vital For Geopolitical Risk Analysis

Social media has often been seen as the sandbox of corporate marketing. But now, AI-powered monitoring tools can turn social media into right-now risk analysis.

Why Europe’s Jet Fuel Crisis Could Be A $100 Billion Opening For Rail Investment

International travelers are hesitant to book, while Europeans are staying closer to home. But there is a new sense of urgency to invest in rail development and make trains a serious alternative to flights.

Tesla’s Bigger, Longer Model Y L Headed To U.S., Analysts Say

The Tesla Model Y L is practically a shoo-in for the U.S. market, say analysts. The long wheelbase 6-seater is expected to go on sale as soon as Tesla readies U.S. production.

Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company’s original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users’ lives.

Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing
Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

Open Uber’s app and you’ll see options to hail a car, order some food, or go grocery shopping. And starting today, you’ll see something new: hotels. In a major expansion into the world of travel accommodations, Uber says that it’s adding the ability to book and pay for a hotel room to its app. The […]

BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun

BMW i Ventures is interested in startups working on agentic AI and physical AI, as well as industrial software, advanced materials, and manufacturing and supply chain technologies.

Electric air taxis are finally taking flight — just not with passengers
Electric air taxis are finally taking flight — just not with passengers

It was the perfect day for an electric air taxi demonstration – albeit one without passengers. On Monday, an electric aircraft from Joby Aviation took off from JFK Airport for a flight demonstrating the company’s future air taxi route to Manhattan. The aircraft – egg-shaped cabin, six tilt-rotor propellers, electric motor – made its way […]

The Iran-Israel War Is Reshaping India’s Supply Chains

The Iran-US-Israel has impacted US companies and consumers. Its impact in India has been far greater.