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Transportation tech trends at CES 2024, another micromobility merger and Waymo robotaxis hit the highway | TechCrunch

Jan 16, 2024 - techcrunch.com
TechCrunch's weekly transportation newsletter, "The Station," is being renamed to "TechCrunch Mobility." The newsletter will continue to deliver transportation news in a more digestible format. The author discusses the highlights from CES 2024, including AI, EVs, automated driving, in-car tech, and software-defined cars. Notable announcements include Kodiak Robotics' self-driving trucks, Hyundai's electric air taxi set for 2028, Honda's 0 series EVs, and Volkswagen's integration of ChatGPT into its cars and SUVs.

In business news, European micromobility companies Dott and Tier plan to merge amidst industry struggles. Munich-based startup Finn raised €100 million in a Series C round, and Phoenix Motor acquired Proterra’s transit business line. The author also discusses developments in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and in-car tech. Notably, Google has introduced a feature showing real-time battery info in Google Maps, Hertz is reducing its EV investments, and Tesla is selling its revamped Model 3 sedan in the US.

Key takeaways:

  • The weekly transportation newsletter "The Station" is being retired and will be replaced by "TechCrunch Mobility".
  • Major transportation tech trends at CES 2024 included AI, EVs, automated driving, in-car tech, and software-defined cars.
  • European micromobility companies Dott and Tier have announced plans to merge, as the industry faces challenges with free-floating scooter and e-bike companies struggling.
  • Notable deals include Munich-based startup Finn raising €100 million in a Series C round, and Phoenix Motor acquiring bankrupt Proterra’s transit business line.
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