India’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive
India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.
Transportation
Rad Power Bikes’ batteries receive major fire risk warning
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power “refused to agree to an acceptable recall.” Rad Power says the CPSC’s solution would bankrupt the company.
Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all
Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn’t quite in line with Tesla.
Rad Power Bikes’ batteries are a fire risk and shouldn’t be used, CPSC warns
The US Consumer Protection Safety Commission issued a stark warning about Rad Power Bikes’ e-bike batteries Monday, linking them to dozens of fires and saying they “pose a risk of serious injury and death.” The batteries can “unexpectedly ignite and explode,” especially when water or debris leaks in to cells or the harness, the agency […]
TechCrunch Mobility: Searching for the robotaxi tipping point
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Waymo gets regulatory approval to expand across Bay Area and Southern California
Waymo continues to expand its reach, with the robotaxi company posting Friday that it’s now “officially authorized to drive fully autonomously across more of the Golden State.”
Joby Aviation makes ‘corporate espionage’ claims in lawsuit against rival Archer
Joby alleges one of its former employees shared stolen trade secrets when he was hired by Archer.
Tesla is getting better about reporting FSD crash data — but the numbers are still misleading
Last week, Tesla revealed a new section of its website dedicated to reporting safety statistics for its advanced driver assist systems, Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD). The new hub appears to be an attempt to move beyond the company’s traditional quarterly safety reports, which have been criticized for failing to account for basic facts about […]
This Khosla-based startup can track drones, trucks, and robotaxis, inch by inch
Point One Navigation, now valued at $230 million, is building out well beyond automotive.
Google’s Gemini is now on Android Auto
Move over Google Assistant, there’s a new robot to yell at while driving. Starting today, Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto users, allowing drivers access to a “truly conversational” voice assistant who can help with directions, messages, and errands. With Gemini, “you can just speak naturally, have a back and […]