At first, I expected my train travel to offer a clear benefit over other modes of transportation, such as lower costs or faster travel times. Instead, the train trip, which made nine stops between Tampa and Miami, took longer than it would take me to drive or, obviously, fly between the same two points. In
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized SpaceX to fly Starship prototypes again, after the company identified the probable cause of the rocket system’s booster stage failure during a flight in May. SpaceX said over the weekend that the next Starship flight could take place this Thursday, July 16. It would be the second release of
Welcome back to Mobility TechCrunchits center for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a role. To get this delivered to your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’m already back from vacation. What did I miss? It turns out that many things, including
The most exciting bet ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway will not be placed on DraftKings. Norwegian Air Shuttle proposed a bet against British Airways in an Instagram post after the matchup was set earlier this week. The challenge would pit Scandinavia’s second-largest airline against the UK’s flag carrier. “Hey
Robotaxis fans praise the privacy and intimacy that a driverless car offers. But don’t forget: Waymo could be watching. The case has been made clear again and again, most recently in San Mateo after Waymo reported two 15-year-old passengers to the local police department. Jeanine Luna, a spokesperson for the San Mateo Police Department, told
Slate Auto, the Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, has built its business around the idea of simplicity and customization. Start with a $24,950 unpainted gray electric pickup truck with 205 miles of range (and no tech styling) and let the buyer customize it to their liking through vehicle wraps, decals, lighting and other accessories. Vehicle