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Here’s what’s happening on Day Two of TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

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Nils Wollny, Holoride’s co-founder and CEO, will talk about where technologies — like VR, blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrency — fit in the automotive space. Buckle up for a fascinating look at automotive cybersecurity. In 2015, Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek famously hacked and took control of a Jeep Cherokee.

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From electric charging to supply chain management, InMotion Ventures preps Jaguar for a sustainable future

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Its 15 active investments run the gamut from autonomous vehicles, to car insurance tech, to ride-sharing, and travel planning, but increasingly the firm is focusing its efforts on vehicle electrification and sustainable supply chains. “It has applications across any industry.”

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Automotive marketplace Carro hits unicorn status with $360M Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2

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Carro , one of the largest automotive marketplaces in Southeast Asia, announced it has hit unicorn valuation after raising a $360 million Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. It also plans to expand retail services in its main markets: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. during the financial year ending March 2021.

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EV startup BasiGo debuts in Nairobi after $1 million pre-seed funding

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Electric vehicle startup BasiGo has today announced the launch of its operations in Nairobi, bringing clean energy options to Kenya’s public transport industry, currently dominated by fossil-fuel buses. . The company is planning to enter other markets within the East Africa region after establishing ground in Kenya.

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BasiGo secures $4.3 million in seed funding to accelerate mass transit EV adoption in Kenya

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“We are thrilled to be partnering with Novastar, Moxxie and this incredible group of investors, all of whom are deeply experienced in rapidly scaling businesses in this market. The support and knowledge of this investor group will catalyze BasiGo in its mission to make East Africa a leader in inclusive, sustainable bus transport,” he said.

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How to accelerate EV battery manufacturing in gigafactories

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How to accelerate EV battery manufacturing in gigafactories Leonel Leal May 8, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Learn how automotive companies can use technology to build a resilient and sustainable EV battery supply chain through gigafactories. Meanwhile, 38 percent said this about continental Europe.

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Air taxi startup Archer is partnering with automaker FCA on production of its electric aircraft

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Archer, a company that’s looking to develop an airline of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for use in urban transport, will work with automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in a new partnership to benefit from the latter’s expertise in engineering, design, supply chain and materials science.

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