TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit
Electric vehicles and autonomy
BYD announced a new battery pack that it says can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes but requires a specific EV charger.
“Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation”
An analysis cited by CNBC from Bernstein says Hyundai, Toyota, and Chinese automakers like Chery could face the most impact from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran because the Middle East accounts for a significant percentage of their deliveries.
Volkswagen Group says it has delivered 4 million all-electric vehicles since 2013, with half coming from the Volkswagen brand.
A newsletter reports a video showing a Waymo robotaxi blocking an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, and an Austin-Travis-County EMS spokesperson said an officer followed protocol and was able to quickly move the vehicle while Waymo did not provide a statement.
The newsletter's author says the incident raises questions about the readiness of the technology.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has scheduled a forum on autonomous vehicle safety for Tuesday with expected attendees including Aurora co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, and Zoox CEO Aicha Evans.
Key Takeaways
- Newsletter positions itself as a hub for the 'future of transportation'.
- Writer says they were out for a few days and will catch up.
- Newsletter flags Wayve’s $1.2 billion raise among the issue's bigger news items.
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