Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
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BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill in the blanks on the i3. Let’s start with price. BMW says […]
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Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won’t draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
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Aurora CFO says 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds
Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren’t aspirational.
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Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla says the event “can only be held outdoors,” as it’s expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
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Volkswagen replaces ID.4 with all-electric Tiguan
In a widely expected move, Volkswagen announced Monday that it will replace the recently retired ID.4 crossover with the upcoming ID.Tiguan. The decision is an acknowledgment by the German automaker that its more recognizable nameplates like Tiguan are likely an easier sell with consumers, especially when it comes to EVs. When it lands in Europe […]
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time
Though not without some drama along the way.
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Ocean surveillance startup Quartermaster raises another $140M
The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”
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TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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Can an ‘eSUV’ e-bike really go from trail to town?
Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt? That’s what a subclass of so-called “electric SUV” (eSUV) e-bikes claims to do, with their wide, all-terrain tires and front and rear suspension, plus practical accessories like fenders and racks. So, that’s what […]
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