Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment The Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup May Mobility has gained a nearly $67 million investment from Japanese firm NTT Communications, according to a new report. On Monday, Nikkei Asia reported that NTT is investing around 10 billion yen ($66.9 million) into the Michigan-based May Mobility. The company plans…
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UAW contract with GM includes almost $2 billion in EV investments
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Tesla making progress on LA diner Supercharger construction
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Chinese Tesla rival Nio cutting 10% of staff this month
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GM-owned Cruise hires law, tech firms to review accident response
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