Connected and Autonomous Vehicles:
💰 Waymo in Talks To Raise Billions at Over $100 Billion Valuation. “Bloomberg News also reported that Waymo is looking to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a round led by parent Alphabet.”
🚍 Kodiak AI and Verizon Business Transform Trucking With Autonomous Technology and Iot Connectivity. “Kodiak AI KDK 5.86%↑ offers 24/7 autonomous driver as a service capability using its AI-powered virtual driver in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense applications. Verizon VZ -1.00%↓ is providing 5G telematics and ThingSpace IoT management solutions to help enable Kodiak’s operating model and manage massive amounts of data generated from its driverless trucks.”
🚗 Amazon robotaxi service Zoox to charge for rides in 2026, with ‘laser focus’ on transporting people.
🚙 BMW and Vodafone Announce Breakthrough Wireless Connectivity Technology.
