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The autonomous delivery market’s key players are facing headwinds. What are the valuation, investment and hiring trends?

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The autonomous delivery market’s key players are facing headwinds. What are the valuation, investment and hiring trends?

We assess the current state of the autonomous ground delivery market following news from Nuro and prior scale-backs from Amazon and FedEx.

May 23, 2023

Automated vehicle inspection tech is gaining momentum. What does this mean for the automotive aftermarket?

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Automated vehicle inspection tech is gaining momentum. What does this mean for the automotive aftermarket?

Despite a broader pullback in auto tech investment, companies automating the vehicle inspection process are gaining traction with investors and major players across the automotive value chain.

May 17, 2023

Autonomous driving hasn’t met expectations. Is vehicle-to-everything (V2X) investors’ next target?

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Autonomous driving hasn’t met expectations. Is vehicle-to-everything (V2X) investors’ next target?

We analyze the current state of the vehicle-to-everything market following tech giant Qualcomm's recent acquisition of Autotalks.

May 12, 2023

What does Intel’s largest quarterly loss signal for semiconductor startups?

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What does Intel’s largest quarterly loss signal for semiconductor startups?

Industry leaders like Intel are experiencing major losses due to decreasing chip demand on top of high capital investments, but some areas are still prime for growth.

May 10, 2023

Analyzing Y Combinator’s climate tech investment strategy: Where did the venture firm bet big in 2022?

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Analyzing Y Combinator’s climate tech investment strategy: Where did the venture firm bet big in 2022?

We identify Y Combinator’s top climate tech priorities across electric vehicles, energy analytics, and more.

May 4, 2023

What Bosch’s $1.5B bet on silicon carbide semiconductors says about where the automotive market is heading

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What Bosch’s $1.5B bet on silicon carbide semiconductors says about where the automotive market is heading

The rise of electric vehicles is driving demand for high-performance semiconductors. We look at the areas within this space gaining the most momentum.

May 3, 2023

The robotaxi space is under pressure. How do company valuations compare?

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The robotaxi space is under pressure. How do company valuations compare?

Facing commercial and regulatory hurdles, well-capitalized robotaxi startups like Cruise and Waymo will need to navigate a rocky road.

May 2, 2023

70+ early-stage companies powering the smart grid

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70+ early-stage companies powering the smart grid

From advanced metering infrastructure to energy storage systems, these startups are building solutions for a cleaner, more efficient power grid.

Apr 18, 2023

6 applications of generative AI in industrials

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6 applications of generative AI in industrials

From infrastructure design to materials discovery, we look at 6 ways industrials companies can leverage generative AI — and the vendors building tech solutions in each area.

Mar 22, 2023

Analyzing Exelon’s growth strategy: How the energy provider is creating the grid of the future

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Analyzing Exelon’s growth strategy: How the energy provider is creating the grid of the future

We mined Exelon’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Mar 7, 2023

Prioritizing 10 technologies helping utility companies transform the power grid

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Prioritizing 10 technologies helping utility companies transform the power grid

From energy efficiency to grid inspection, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the tech solutions that utility companies like National Grid and American Electric Power are using to enhance grid sustainability and reliability in a cost-effective manner.

Feb 13, 2023

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What is TotalEnergies doing in EV tech?

Oil & gas giant TotalEnergies is tapping into opportunities across the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to diversify its clean energy business. We dig into the company’s activity across EV charging and battery tech.

Feb 2, 2023

Analyzing Bosch’s automotive strategy: How the tier 1 supplier is paving the way for vehicles of the future

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Analyzing Bosch’s automotive strategy: How the tier 1 supplier is paving the way for vehicles of the future

We mined Bosch's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Feb 1, 2023

What are Honda and Nissan doing in battery recycling tech?

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What are Honda and Nissan doing in battery recycling tech?

Honda and Nissan are investing in emerging tech solutions and partnering with startups and other corporations to reduce electric vehicle battery waste. We dig into the companies’ strategies in the EV battery recycling and reuse spaces.

Feb 1, 2023

Analyzing Toyota’s growth strategy: How the auto giant is building the vehicle of the future

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Analyzing Toyota’s growth strategy: How the auto giant is building the vehicle of the future

We mined Toyota's acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Jan 25, 2023

146 companies helping utility companies digitize and automate operations

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146 companies helping utility companies digitize and automate operations

Amid the shift to renewable energy, this Market Map looks at the tech providers helping utility companies like National Grid and Dominion Energy decrease costs while stabilizing power supplies on the grid.

Dec 9, 2022

Unbundling Tesla: How the electric vehicle battery industry is getting disrupted

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Unbundling Tesla: How the electric vehicle battery industry is getting disrupted

Tesla has worked for years to vertically integrate its EV battery business, but new players are emerging to capture EV battery tech market share. From novel materials development to battery recycling and everything in between, here's how companies are unbundling one of the world’s leading EV makers.

Dec 2, 2022

The Big Tech in Auto & Mobility Report: How Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple are changing the automotive industry

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The Big Tech in Auto & Mobility Report: How Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple are changing the automotive industry

From built-in infotainment systems and connected vehicles to fully autonomous vehicles, we look at how big tech companies are integrating into new automotive verticals through new product launches, investments, M&A, and partnerships.

Nov 3, 2022

Analyzing Ryder’s growth strategy: How the transportation giant is becoming a leader in supply chain & logistics tech

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Analyzing Ryder’s growth strategy: How the transportation giant is becoming a leader in supply chain & logistics tech

We mined Ryder's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Oct 27, 2022

The Future of the Fleet: How technology is making transporting freight more efficient and sustainable

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The Future of the Fleet: How technology is making transporting freight more efficient and sustainable

We dive into the evolution of the fleet and where technology is taking it next, from digital twins to roads that charge electric vehicles as they drive.

Oct 20, 2022

What are Ford, GM, and Stellantis doing in semiconductor tech?

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What are Ford, GM, and Stellantis doing in semiconductor tech?

After global chip shortages caused major manufacturing delays, leading auto manufacturers are turning to partnerships to move forward in the semiconductor space.

Oct 17, 2022

Analyzing Enel’s growth strategy: How the energy provider is shaping the clean energy transition

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Analyzing Enel’s growth strategy: How the energy provider is shaping the clean energy transition

We mined Enel’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Oct 12, 2022

Analyzing Schneider Electric’s growth strategy: How the energy management giant is doubling down on digitization & automation

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Analyzing Schneider Electric’s growth strategy: How the energy management giant is doubling down on digitization & automation

We mined Schneider Electric’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Sep 27, 2022

Market Trend Report: Autonomous Trucking for Retailers

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Market Trend Report: Autonomous Trucking for Retailers

We outline the market outlook for autonomous trucking in retail — from investment trends, to leading companies, to recommendations for players in the space.

Sep 19, 2022

60 early-stage companies accelerating electric vehicle adoption

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60 early-stage companies accelerating electric vehicle adoption

From EV fleet management to intelligent charging technology, these startups are building tech-enabled solutions to support the rollout of electric vehicles.

Sep 12, 2022

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