In other news, Mercedes-Benz is set to announce another "Mercedes-Benz Places" development in the US, following its debut in Dubai earlier this year. On the EV front, a Florida man bought all the Cake Makka and Ösa motorbikes that had been shipped to the US, as the Swedish e-motorbike startup Cake goes through bankruptcy protection. The newsletter also covers developments in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, batteries, charging, and in-car tech.
Key takeaways:
- TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter that covers news and insights on the future of transportation. This week's edition includes an interview with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who discussed the company's plans for electric vehicles and its partnership with Waymo for commercial self-driving vans.
- Mercedes-Benz is set to announce another "Mercedes-Benz Places" development in the United States, following its $1 billion development in Dubai in partnership with Binghatti Properties.
- On the EV front, Swedish e-motorbikes startup Cake has entered bankruptcy protection. Meanwhile, a Florida man has bought all of the Cake Makka and Ösa motorbikes that had been shipped to the United States, along with accessories and spare parts.
- In the micromobility industry, Cooltra has acquired Cityscoot, a Paris-based service known for its electric mopeds. Cooltra is spending €400,000 to acquire Cityscoot and plans to spend around €1.5 million over the next two years to finance the merger.