Techcrunch Mobility: Inside the Rivian SkungWorks program, and Trump’s gift to Tesla

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Before we jump to transportation news from the week, it is worth noting you of several articles that you focus on Elon MuskCEO, largest contributor to Tesla and founder of many other companies, including Spacex and Neuralink.

You may remember an investigation into the team here at Techcrunch published in February People in the world of Dog Eleon Musk. The article, which is still updated, focuses on those who work Ministry of Governmental efficiencyEntity created through President Trump’s executive order. A new report, by another team here in Techcrunch, focuses on Founders and VCs work with Doug. check it out!

He talks about musk, his close ally Trump 25 % of the customs tariff was placed on all the cars imported to the United States, including those in Mexico and Canada. It also put a 25 % tariff on certain parts used to build cars. As the correspondent Sean Okan notes, it is a decision that is likely to charge the cost of new and used cars, but it is Also a gift to TeslaThe company, which is run by Musk, is his largest financial supporter in the presidential elections.

Finally, in other AM-I-A-S-Simulation News, Trefor MiltonFounder of Nikola, who was convicted of fraud, and who was convicted of fraud, Trump has been pardonedThe White House confirmed to break. Teit: We waited for hours and hours before the White House confirmed.

Well, upward with the rest of the week.

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A small bird recently told us that clear Partnerships aspire as a way to reach higher levels of autonomy, especially with new gravitational cars. Can we see a partnership with Mobileye or some other unlikely automatic driving technology?

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Deals!

Welp, here is a deal that is not related to transportation, but it deserves some attention a lot.

Techcrunch He was It was obtained by the private investment company, Regent. No financial conditions have been revealed, but our previous owner who will retain Yahoo Holdings soon maintains a small share of ownership. The acquisition, which has not yet been closed, comes a few days after purchasing Regent Foundry, Pubsher Home for Technology Publications such as PCWorld, MacWorld, Infoworld and CIO.

Other deals caught my attention …

betterThe company, which is based in Michigan, has developed the EV Fleet Management Program, 15 million dollars raised In a series of financing A series led by climate capital, Ecological System Safety Fund (EIF), and a wonderful climate of project (RVC).

Robot CompanyRobotics Startup, founded by a former founder and executive head of Cruise Kyle VogueShe raised $ 150 million on a tour led by Greenoaks, Reuters I mentioned, quoting sources whose name has not been revealed.

DechargeEV, infrastructure, A collection of $ 2.5 million On a tour led by LEMNISCAP. Among other investors are Colosseum, Daedalus Angels, Ev3 Labs, Echo Fundrainer Chainyoda Jedis and Levitate Labs.

FleetioCompany for managing vehicle fleet programs, Collection of $ 450 million On a tour of the VC and Goldman SACHS alternatives. Money will be used to finance the purchase of automatic allocation platform for maintenance.

ManaDublin -based drone delivery company, Rapid of 30 million dollars On a tour led by Tapestry VC and molten projects. Coca-Cola and Dynama Venture also participated.

Promise readings and other tales

Independent vehicles

And emo It will start offering Robotaxi ride In Washington, DCThrough the Waymo One application in 2026. There is an important fishing: before Waymo can fill commercially, the company will have to raise the pressure game in the capital, where independent car permits still require a person behind the wheel, according to the reporter Rebecca Billan.

Electric cars, shipping and batteries

BydLast week, the announcement of EV called the reporter, Tim de Hart Discover more.

Cadillac He appeared for the first time EV: OPTIQ Suv. Emme Hall’s shareholder got a chance Leave Optiq and IQ New Escalade.

revelI launched the first electric car in Brooklyn, the infrastructure, the first of which is Rapid charging station In San Francisco.

Rural SkunkWorks is running for years, focusing on Micromobility, electric, founder, and CEO RJ Scaringe He said Techcrunch. Now, Revyan Exit from startup – Known as – with $ 105 million in financing from Eclipse Ventures. Rivian has a minority stake in Scaringe and Scaring will work on its board of directors. Chris Yu, Vice President of Future Programs in Rivian, will be her president.

IN-Car Tech

Waze has Remove Google Assistant From iOS due to the ongoing issues. The company plans to provide a “improvement solution solution” at some point in the near future as a substitute.