[ad_1] This isn’t entirely surprising given that Lyft acquired Citi Bike’s parent company, Motivate, last year and immediately struck a deal to invest $100 million in New York City’s fleet. In a blog post, the company says it will expand this new feature to other cities soon — though there’s no estimated timeline for that. […]
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Lyft removes e-bikes from various cities over unexpectedly strong brakes
[ad_1] A new e-bike is on the way, Citi Bike said in a statement, but for the time being all three companies are replacing e-bikes with classic pedal bikes in their fleets. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are proactively removing the pedal-assist bikes from service,” the companies said in respective statements. “We know […]
Daimler’s diesel emissions cheating may include 60,000 more cars
[ad_1] The software’s functionality appears to have remained the same. The GLK would reduce nitrogen oxide emissions during government tests, but let them rise above legal limits in real-world conditions. Daimler said it would “fully cooperate” with regulators and was “reviewing the facts.” There’s little doubt that this looks bad for the automaker, though. In […]
Tesla will ‘substantially’ raise the price of its self-driving option
[ad_1] The increase comes on the heels of Tesla making Autopilot standard and won’t exactly thrill buyers who can’t buy before May. However, there is a reason for the move: Tesla is showing off its next-gen driverless technology, which comes in tandem with a new computer, at an investor meeting on April 22nd. The company […]
VW’s ID Roomzz previews a full-size electric SUV due in 2021
[ad_1] The Roomzz concept includes Level 4 autonomy (full self-driving in most conditions), and its seats can both recline and turn 25 degrees inward in that mode to create a “lounge-like atmosphere” when you aren’t taking the wheel. It likewise ditches the conventional dash in favor of an all-glass panel and a giant infotainment display […]
GM talks with electric truck maker Rivian may be dead
[ad_1] The latest development reportedly isn’t fazing Rivian, which says it has solid backing from private investors. The company is planning to introduce the R1T pickup late next year, is eager to sell its skateboard-style platform to others to expand its capital base, and unsurprisingly says it has fielded interest from several other interested companies. […]
Stratolaunch completes the first flight of the world’s largest airplane
[ad_1] The aircraft is central to the late Paul Allen’s vision for Stratolaunch when he started the company in 2011. In many ways, it’s a larger parallel to Virgin Galactic’s White Knight Two. It’s meant to reduce the costs of spaceflight by ferrying rockets to an altitude of 35,000 feet and making it easier to […]
Zero’s SF/R electric motorcycle is quicker and now more connected
[ad_1] Zero has been building electric motorcycles for 13 years. In that time they’ve gone from putting out less-than-optimal vehicles with electric powertrains bolted in, to great bikes that just happen to be electrified. In the past few years, the company has had a predictable roadmap. Every 12 months it would upgrade the motors and […]
The Morning After: ‘Star Wars’ and Coachella
[ad_1] Who will have the last laugh?The first ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ trailer is here A teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode 9 has arrived, along with a few more details about the final installment of the Skywalker saga from a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. Director JJ Abrams said The Rise of […]
Bird’s big European expansion brings scooters to 50 cities
[ad_1] This also marks the European debut of the company’s latest scooter, the Bird Zero, which packs both 60 percent more battery life, better GPS and (most importantly) improved safety and durability. Bird is somewhat behind the curve: its arch-rival Lime already has a presence in several European cities, including in multiple major French, German […]