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This is a summary of the latest news in the transportation and technology industries, curated from TechCrunch. Here are the top stories:
Transportation News
- Aurora takes feds to court over safety rules: Aurora, an autonomous trucking company, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over new safety regulations that could impact its self-driving trucks.
- Biden admin snubs Tesla’s $100 million big-rig charging funding request: The Biden administration has rejected Tesla’s proposal for a $100 million grant to install electric vehicle charging stations along highways.
- EV startup Harbinger raises $100M in Series B funding: Harbinger, an EV startup, has raised $100 million in Series B funding, led by investors like BMW and Hyundai.
People News
- Kirsten Korosec joins TechCrunch as Transportation Editor: Kirsten Korosec is now the transportation editor at TechCrunch, covering the future of transportation from EVs to autonomous vehicles.
- Brian Dow leaves Tesla for Generac’s clean energy division: Brian Dow, a senior executive at Tesla, has left the company to join Generac’s new clean energy division.
In-Car Technology
- Bosch increases investment in semiconductor production: Bosch is investing an additional $296 million in semiconductor production to stay on top of the ongoing chip shortage.
- European Union proposes rule for fair access to data generated by connected devices: The EU has proposed a new rule that would ensure fair access to data generated by connected devices, including cars.
Startups
- Aurora and Arbe Robotics partner with Long Beach on autonomous flight: Aurora and Arbe Robotics are partnering with the City of Long Beach to create an Advanced Air Mobility working group.
- Nikola hires former Opel CEO as president: Nikola has hired Michael Lohscheller, a former Opel CEO, as its new president.
These stories showcase the latest developments in transportation technology, including autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and in-car tech.
