TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble

TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime filed…

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Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies

Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies

Uber has a long-term ambition that goes well beyond shuttling passengers: the company eventually wants to outfit its human drivers’ cars with sensors to soak up real-world data for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies — and potentially other companies training AI models on physical-world scenarios. Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber’s chief technology officer, revealed the plan in…

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TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense

TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Earlier this month, Waymo chief safety officer Mauricio Peña testified before the Senate Commerce Committee as part of a hearing to…

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Lucid Gravity Off-Road Concept: Electric Adventure SUV Teased for Pebble Beach Debut

Lucid Gravity Off-Road Concept: Electric Adventure SUV Teased for Pebble Beach Debut

The three teaser videos shared on Lucid’s social media channels provide fascinating glimpses into the concept’s design philosophy. The first video shows coordinates for Pebble Beach, California etched into what appears to be brushed metal surfaces, creating an immediate connection between the vehicle and its debut location. This isn’t marketing theater; it’s a design element…

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