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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

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Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. It focuses its investments on strategic technology trends transforming the auto industry, such as artificial intelligence, electrification, autonomous drive and digital mobility services.

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50,000 Teslas to be added to Uber Network by 2023, announces Hertz

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Under the partnership, and staring November 1, Uber drivers would be able to rent Teslas from Hertz in its Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. We are creating the new Hertz and charting a dynamic, new course for the future of travel, mobility and the auto industry,” Fields said.

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Uber announces ‘Comfort Electric’ featuring Tesla and Polestar vehicles

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Now, less than a year after Uber’s Hertz partnership was announced, the company will be launching the new service in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Dubai, and will feature Tesla Model 3s and Polestar 2s. Say “Yesla” to Tesla! Comfort Electric —a shockingly cool, elevated experience.

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GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales

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GM forecasts its total US auto industry sales to hit 16 million in 2024, but it has dropped its goal of making 400,000 EVs through mid-2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. EV sales were rough last year: In 2023, GM delivered 75,883 BEVs in the US, about 2.9% of its total volume. Get started here.

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ICCT study assesses EV promotion and uptake in top 25 metropolitan areas in US

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San Francisco exhibits the most electric vehicle promotion actions and the highest share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric. Cities are focal points for collaboration among governments, the auto industry, utilities, and advocates on electric vehicles. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla sends brief update for Model S Plaid’s customer deliveries

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Credit: Teslarati via @BlakeM in San Francisco. This was partly due to the supply chain shortages that have been adversely affecting the auto industry. . Elon Musk explained this delay in the first quarter earnings call last month.

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