Uber Partners with BYD to put its Drivers into 100,000 EVs
Uber Technologies Inc. will team up with BYD Co. to put 100,000 electric vehicles onto the ride-hailing company’s platform, in a major deal between American and Chinese businesses that notably excludes the US. Under the multiyear partnership, the two companies…
Uber Freight and Greenlane Team up to Electrify America’s Trucking Routes
Uber Freight and Greenlane are joining forces to smartly deploy heavy-duty charging stations to power America’s growing electric truck fleet. The two companies are aiming to lift a barrier to the adoption of heavy-duty EVs: the lack of a robust,…
Over 75% of People in the US Would Consider Renting an EV as a Test Drive
Electric vehicle sales are booming, with EVs representing more than 7% of all new light vehicles registered in the US in January. That’s a 74% increase from just a year ago, according to data from Experian. But many people in the US…
Uber Chief Doubles Down On Europe in Face Of New Tech Rules
The once-rebellious ride-hailing application faces European Union legislation that aims to overhaul its business model, but the company’s chief executive officer is pledging allegiance to the European market, doubling down on the firm’s presence. “The European way is increasingly going…
Ford And Uber Offer EV Leasing Pilot Program To Rideshare Drivers
Ford Next and Uber have teamed up on a new EV leasing pilot program for rideshare drivers who want to go electric. The new EV leasing pilot program is called Ford Drive. “We understand uptime and ease of use are…
