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TuSimple's Unexpected Pivot

TuSimple, a company known for its self-driving truck technology, has surprised industry observers with a new business segment focused on AI-generated animation and video gaming.

• This unexpected move has caused backlash among shareholders, leading to a brewing fight over $450 million in funds.
• The company is moving forward with the development of an animated feature film and video game based on the science-fiction series "The Three-Body Problem."

Electric Vehicles, Charging, & Batteries: Latest News

The world of electric vehicles continues to evolve rapidly. Here are some key developments in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery technology:

• GM's EV customers can now access Tesla's Superchargers, a significant move towards a unified charging standard.
• Faraday Future, known for its ambitious EV plans, is doling out big raises and bonuses to its CEO and founder despite its limited production record.
• Fisker, an EV startup that has faced challenges, is reversing course on a decision to make owners pay for recall repairs.
• Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter manufacturer and battery-swapping company, faces an investigation into subsidy fraud, leading to the resignation of its CEO.

Deals & Investments in the Transportation Industry

The transportation industry continues to see significant deals and investments. Here are some notable highlights:

• Alaska Airlines completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, another example of consolidation in the airline industry.
• AIfleet, a trucking tech startup, raised $16.6 million in Series B funding, led by Tom Williams at Heron Rock, with participation from Volvo Group VC and other investors.
• Clean Electric, an Indian battery tech startup, raised $6 million from Info Edge Ventures, Pi Ventures, Kalaari Capital, and other investors.
• SiLC Technologies received an undisclosed investment from Honda to develop next-generation FMCW lidar solutions for mobility applications.
• ZeroAvia, a startup developing hydrogen-electric engines for planes, extended its Series C financing to a total of $150 million, with investment from Scottish National Investment Bank and other investors.
• Oxa, a Google-backed startup developing software for autonomous vehicles, acquired industrial logistics company StreetDrone for an undisclosed sum.

Autonomous Vehicles: Latest Developments

The development of autonomous vehicles continues to move forward, with key players making progress in various areas:

• Motional, a leader in the self-driving car industry, has seen its CEO step down, with the CTO taking over as interim CEO.
• Waymo and Uber have expanded their partnership, allowing Uber users in Austin and Atlanta to hail Waymo robotaxis via the Uber app in early 2025.

Future of Flight: Drones and More

The future of flight is being shaped by innovations in drones, air taxis, and other technologies:

• Apian, Wing, and the UK's National Health Service have launched a pilot program using drones to fly urgent blood samples between hospitals in London.
• United Airlines has chosen SpaceX's Starlink to power its free Wi-Fi, a significant move in the airline industry.

This Week's Wheels: GMC Sierra EV

Join TechCrunch Mobility next week for an in-depth look at the GMC Sierra EV, along with reviews of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and various e-bikes.

This Week's Wheels is a regular feature where TechCrunch Mobility provides insights and reviews of different transportation products, including electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, e-bikes, and autonomous vehicles.

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