EV data startup Volteras wants to bring Tesla-level control to every vehicle and charger

October 13, 2023

Volteras aims to be the connective tissue between electric vehicles and everything they might touch — from chargers and home batteries to energy retailers and mapping apps. While flying under the radar for three years, the London-based startup tells TechCrunch that it’s raised about $2.9 million and hooked up with some big partners. They include […]

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Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades

October 13, 2023

Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now, a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court.  The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and […]

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Israel’s startup ecosystem: down but not out

October 13, 2023

The world is still coming to terms with Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israelis last weekend – and everything else that has unfolded so far in the aftermath, including the barrage of retaliation strikes on Gaza. A look at how the situation is playing out in the startup ecosystem sheds a light on its impact to […]

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