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Uber sells air taxi business Elevate to Joby Aviation, shedding its last moonshot

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“This deal allows us to deepen our partnership with Joby, the clear leader in this field, to accelerate the path to market for these technologies.” ” These tools and new team members will be invaluable to us as we accelerate our plans for commercial launch.”

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5 key innovations taking e-scooters to a half-billion rides in 2021

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Understanding the key developments that helped advance micromobility over the past several years can give us valuable insights not only into where the industry is headed, but about how we can successfully shape it to meet the needs of hundreds of millions of current and future riders around the world. . #1:

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VanMoof raises $128 million to become the world’s leading e-bike brand

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With today’s funding round, the startup plans to double-down on its current strategy. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated plans to transform European cities — and prioritize bikes over cars. How four European cities are embracing micromobility to drive out cars. While the company started in Europe, the U.S.

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Uber spins out delivery robot startup as Serve Robotics

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Other co-founders include Dmitry Demeshchuk, the first engineer who joined the Serve team at Postmates and MJ Chun, who previously led product at Anki and has been heading up product strategy at Serve. The company is launching with 60 employees with headquarters in San Francisco and offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada.

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Tier Mobility acquires Spin from Ford, marking entry into North America

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Tier Mobility, the Berlin-based micromobility operator that has been steadily taking over Europe, is making a sweeping entry into North America by acquiring Spin from automaker Ford. At the time, Bear said the move would help accelerate the company’s path to profitability via its strategy of pursuing exclusive or limited vendor markets.

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After a record year for Israeli startups, 16 investors tell us what’s next

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How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? COVID hasn’t impacted our investment strategy much. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? are at risk. At TAU Ventures, we have 1,000 sq.

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LG announces the first 50 participants in its LG Nova program

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“Our work with these companies will be guided by our role as a leading global innovator of next-generation products, technologies and services as we help them accelerate their growth and deliver positive impact to the world.” Sokwoo Rhee, senior vice president for innovation at LG Electronics.

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