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Before we get into this week’s shipping news, it’s worth pointing out a few articles to focus on Elon Muskthe CEO and largest shareholder of Tesla, and the founders of several other companies, including SpaceX and Neuralink.
You may remember a survey Elon Musk. The article continues to be updated with the focus on Ministry of Government Efficiencyentities established through President Trump’s executive order. Another team at TechCrunch focuses on Founder and venture capital partnered with Doge. check it out!
Speaking of Musk, his close allies trump card A 25% tariff has been imposed on all cars imported to the United States, including those in Mexico and Canada. He also imposed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to make cars. As journalist Sean O’Kane pointed out, this is a decision that could enhance the cost of new and used cars, but it’s It’s also a gift from TeslaThe company is run by Musk, his biggest financial supporter in the presidential election.
Finally, in other AM-I-In-In-a-In-a-In-Minulation news, Trevor Miltonfounder of Nikola, a convicted bankrupt hydrogen freight startup Parse by Trumpthe White House confirmed to TechCrunch. TIDBIT: We waited for a few hours to confirm the White House.
OK, it’s about the rest of the week’s news.
A little bird
A bird told us recently wide awake The eye is a way to achieve higher levels of autonomy, especially in new gravity SUVs. Can we see partnerships with Mobileye or other providers of driving technology that are unlikely to be automated?
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Welp, this is a shipping-related transaction, but it is well worth paying attention to.
TechCrunch Once was Acquisitioned by private investment company Regent. No financial terms were disclosed, but our former owner, Yahoo Holdings, had a small part of the ownership. The yet-closed acquisition comes a few days after the Regent bought the foundry, a publisher’s home for technical publications such as PCWorld, MacWorld, Infoworld and Cio.
Other deals that caught my attention…
Betterfleeta Michigan-based company that develops electric vehicle charging fleet management software, Raised $15 million In a series of funding tours, led by Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Extraordinary Adventure Climate (RVC).
Robot companya robotics startup founded by former Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogthas raised $150 million in a round led by Greenoaks, Reuters The report said that the unnamed source was cited.
DeformationEV charging infrastructure is launched, Raised $2.5 million In a round led by Lemniscap. Other investors include the Colosseum, Daedalus Angels, EV3 Labs, Echo Chaindraiser Chainyoda Jedis and Levitate Labs.
fleeta fleet software management company, Raised $450 million Under the Circular Joint Leadership of Big Elephant Venture Capital and Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Funds will be used to fund the purchase of funds that maintain the automatic integration of the authorized platform.
honeydewa drone delivery company in Dublin, Raised $30 million Under the leadership of tapestry venture capital and molten venture capital. Coca-Cola and Dynama Venture also competed.
Famous readings and other tidbits
Self-driving cars
Waymo Robotaxi rides will begin In Washington, DCvia the 2026 Waymo One app. It’s a big takeaway: The company will have to hold a lobbying game in the capital before Waymo can be launched commercially, and according to journalist Rebecca Bellan, self-driving cars allow human wheels to still be needed.
Electric cars, charging and batteries
BitLast week’s breakthrough electric vehicle charge announcement prompted journalist Tim de Chant learn more.
Cadillac Another EV was launched for the first time: the Optiq SUV. Contributor Emme Hall has a chance Driving Optiq and the new Escalade IQ.
revelthe Brooklyn-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure startup, launches its first Fast charging station In San Francisco.
Rivian Founder and CEO RJ scary Tell TechCrunch. Now, Rivian is Start a startup – $105 million in funding also known as Eclipse Ventures. Rivian also has a minority stake, and Scaringe will serve on its board. Chris Yu, vice president of Rivian’s future plans, will serve as its president.
IN-level technology
Waze has Deleted Google Assistant Due to ongoing issues, it comes from iOS. The company plans to introduce “enhanced voice interaction solutions” as an alternative in the near future.
