The article also highlights various deals and advancements in the industry, such as TravelPerk's $200 million funding round and acquisition of Yokoy, UVeye's $191 million Series D extension, and Voi's first profitable year. In the autonomous vehicle space, Waymo is expanding its testing to Los Angeles freeways and lobbying for airport access in San Francisco. Electric vehicle updates include Lucid's access to Tesla Superchargers and Tesla's redesigned Model Y launch. Additionally, Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service to the UK, and Boom Supersonic's XB-1 plane achieved supersonic speeds.
Key takeaways:
- Tesla plans to launch a paid ride-hailing service with driverless vehicles in Austin in June, but details are sparse.
- Moove, an African mobility fintech company, has acquired Brazil-based Kovi, expanding its operations and increasing its annual revenue to $275 million.
- GM expects to save up to $1 billion annually by ending its Cruise robotaxi development program.
- Lucid Gravity SUV owners will gain access to Tesla Superchargers, expanding charging options for electric vehicle users.