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Hyundai taps EV startup Canoo to develop electric vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Canoo said it will provide engineering services to develop the electric platform.

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Uber Plans Flying Taxis In Los Angeles By 2020

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On-demand ridesharing service Uber hopes to bring flying taxis to Los Angeles by 2020, the company said this morning, and has just signed a contract with the U.S. National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) on software that would help support those flying taxi efforts. READ MORE>>.

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ChargerHelp raises $2.75M to keep EV chargers working

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an on-demand repair app for electric vehicle charging stations, has seen these issues firsthand. Demand for ChargerHelp’s service has attracted customers and investors. This round values the startup, which was founded in January 2020, at $11 million post-money. Terry, who co-founded ChargerHelp! , Powering up.

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5 Priorities For New Business Leader Self-Development

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Here are the key internal characteristics that McKeown and I both see as critical to your growth from a technical expert who can develop a great solution, to the recognized business leader you need to be to prosper: Measure yourself on how much you have learned lately. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/04/2020.

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Miso Robotics Eyes $30M Through Crowdfunding Effort

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Pasadena-based food services robot developer Miso Robotics says it is expanding its crowdfunding efforts, with a goal of reaching $30M in funding in its Series C crowdfunding effort this year.

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Build On-Demand Teams Instead of Hiring Employees

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According to an Intuit study , that number is quickly rising and will approach 40 percent by 2020. The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. It’s here to stay.

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Energica CEO plots her Italian EV company’s reboot from lockdown

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There could be more demand for electric vehicles post COVID-19 crisis, believes Energica founder Livia Cevolini. One of those is greater demand for EVs after the pandemic. Before the health crisis shutdown most of Italy, Energica had already seen larger demand for its high-performance e-motos, with a price range of $17,000 to $23,000.