VanMoof skids, another mobility startup goes to SPAC, and e-bike batteries catch fire
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As the electric vehicle revolution takes hold, one problem persists among automakers: batteries are heavy, and heavy means less efficient. As a result, billions of dollars are being invested in finding cheaper, lighter, more efficient and safer batteries. The potential answer? Solid state batteries.
In TechCrunch+ this week, Haje Jan Kamps detailed the key players in the quest for solid-state batteries, from startups to traditional automakers and everything in between.
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Micromobbin'
It's been a week for VanMoof, the e-bike darling that seems to be sinking. After finding that VanMoof had stopped taking orders on its website, TC kicked off the week with this scoop which details the departure of senior executives, including the CEO; a pause in commands; and a question of whether the business will survive.
A day later, VanMoof released its
Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future ways to move people and packages from point A to point B. Your regular host, Kirsten Korosec , went on a glorious vacation , so I'll do the roundup this week.
As the electric vehicle revolution takes hold, one problem persists among automakers: batteries are heavy, and heavy means less efficient. As a result, billions of dollars are being invested in finding cheaper, lighter, more efficient and safer batteries. The potential answer? Solid state batteries.
In TechCrunch+ this week, Haje Jan Kamps detailed the key players in the quest for solid-state batteries, from startups to traditional automakers and everything in between.
Before we get into the news of the week, a bit of housekeeping. We've previewed our program for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which will take place September 19-21 in San Francisco, where we'll have a dedicated sustainability stage.
During this stage, we will cover the challenges faced by startups looking to raise capital, explore how cities are turning to innovation to adapt to and mitigate climate change, and find out where there is had progress and opportunities in the world of fast fashion, energy and agriculture.
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Micromobbin'It's been a week for VanMoof, the e-bike darling that seems to be sinking. After finding that VanMoof had stopped taking orders on its website, TC kicked off the week with this scoop which details the departure of senior executives, including the CEO; a pause in commands; and a question of whether the business will survive.
A day later, VanMoof released its
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