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Karn Dhingra
Former reporter for Automotive News
karn.dhingra@crain.com
Former reporter for Automotive News

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Lidar emerging in a smaller, less-expensive form

Many industry observers believe future iterations of lidar must have fewer moving parts and use smaller, solid-state lidar for widespread adoption.

Cybersecurity for increasingly software-dependent autos largely voluntary

The Biden administration says it wants to shift cybersecurity burdens from individuals, small businesses and local governments to automakers and other big companies.

Aurora raises $853 million while self-driving truck competitors falter

Self-driving trucking company Aurora Innovation expects to have $1.6 billion to carry it through its planned commercial launch at the end of 2024 and into the second half of 2025.

Industrial winners emerge in hydrogen economy

The U.S. government's push to slash greenhouse gas emissions involves making hydrogen the fuel of choice for the country's most polluting and carbon-intensive industrial sectors.

Uber ups stake in Aurora despite insider selling off shares

Uber bought close to $75 million worth of stock from the Pittsburgh company's concurrent stock offerings that raised $820 million. The ride-hailing giant now owns 30.6 percent of self-driving company Aurora's outstanding shares.

Self-driving company Aurora Innovation closes $820M capital raise

The critical capital raise will help Aurora launch its autonomous trucking business by the end of 2024.

Heat wave lowers driving range in some EVs by 31%

The historic heatwave gripping much of the U.S. and the world is impacting electric vehicle battery range.

Nikola turns to Delaware law to help finance hydrogen pivot

Truckmaker Nikola looks to a change in Delaware law to help finance its pivot to making hydrogen fuel cell trucks.

Smart Eye's Driver Monitoring System monitors vital signs

Sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence will power in-cabin technology to enhance the comfort, convenience and safety of drivers and passengers.

Foul play suspected in fire at Nikola headquarters

Multiple battery electric trucks were affected by a fire behind the Phoenix headquarters of commercial truck manufacturer Nikola Corp.

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