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GM self-driving unit Cruise to re-launch human-operated testing

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The General Motors (GM) self-driving unit Cruise has announced plans to resume driver-operated vehicle testing in Arizona, after an accident with one of its driverless taxis in October left a pedestrian severely injured. “This will help inform where we ultimately will resume driverless operations,” Cruise added.

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Tesla hiring a manager to sell B2B hardware 

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Enable the next growth phase for Tesla’s charging business and the broader EV industry by joining a new team that is built around extending the reach of Tesla’s charging products. You will also become an expert on Tesla’s Supercharger, Wall Connector, and Semi Charging products.

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Driverless ride-hailing increased significantly in San Francisco last year

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Driverless ride-hailing is rapidly increasing in San Francisco, California, and recent data shows that it has continued to grow even after an incident involving a passenger with General Motors (GM) subsidiary Cruise.

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Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin – ET Auto

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Waymo is pulling ahead with its expansion plans at a time when its key rival Cruise, owned by General Motors, has suspended US operations in the wake of a pedestrian-dragging accident. Alphabet’s Waymo said on Tuesday it will begin driverless passenger services for its employees in Austin, Texas starting Wednesday.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. In 13 months, Maven has launched three products and has grown to 17 cities in the U.S. Maven members pay a monthly fee to reserve a new GM vehicle loaded with technology for 28 days.

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NOHMs raises $5M for commercializing non-flammable, ionic-liquid containing electrolytes for EV batteries

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Phoenix Venture Partners II LP (PVP) led the round with Solvay Ventures, New York State Innovation Venture Capital Fund (NYSIVCF), and angel investors. The two electrolyte product lines currently under development for electric vehicle (EV) batteries are: NanoLyte Electrolyte: SF Series. volts in lithium ion cells. Earlier post.)

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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In parallel with EV conversion of the Saab 9-3, an all-new model will be developed (“Type 2 EV”), based on the Phoenix platform ( earlier post ) and additional technology from Japan. Saab Automobile Parts AB, as well as intellectual property rights for the Saab 9-5, owned by General Motors, are not included in the purchase agreement.