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Archives for May 2020

Uber lays off 3,000 more employees in latest round of COVID-19-inspired cutsUber lays off 3,000 more employees in latest round of COVID-19-inspired cuts
James Dyson says he spent £500M of his own money on the company’s canceled electric vehicleJames Dyson says he spent £500M of his own money on the company’s canceled electric vehicle
Panasonic resumes work at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, but not in New YorkPanasonic resumes work at Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory, but not in New York
Formula E lost $11.6 million during its fifth seasonFormula E lost $11.6 million during its fifth season
The MTA developed an app to help essential workers get around during nightly subway closuresThe MTA developed an app to help essential workers get around during nightly subway closures
Elon Musk’s battle to reopen Tesla’s Fremont plant may shape his legacyElon Musk’s battle to reopen Tesla’s Fremont plant may shape his legacy
US Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck program due to pandemicUS Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck program due to pandemic
Cruise, GM’s self-driving unit, lays off 8 percent of staffCruise, GM’s self-driving unit, lays off 8 percent of staff
Tesla’s readying a ‘million mile’ battery that could greatly lower the cost of EVsTesla’s readying a ‘million mile’ battery that could greatly lower the cost of EVs
Cities are transforming as electric bike sales skyrocket

Returning to a car-dominated city after the pandemic lockdown is ‘out of the question’

Thomas Ricker and Andrew J. Hawkins
Elon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnelsElon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnels
Zipcar will now let you access a car within minutes of signing up for the serviceZipcar will now let you access a car within minutes of signing up for the service
Uber’s response to COVID-19: face masks, selfies, and fewer people in the carUber’s response to COVID-19: face masks, selfies, and fewer people in the car
How the novel coronavirus is speeding the scooter apocalypse

The scooter sharing industry is getting killed by COVID-19, but something better may emerge

Andrew J. Hawkins
Democrats escalate calls to ban large mergers during the pandemicDemocrats escalate calls to ban large mergers during the pandemic

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