Apple Inc. is in discussions with multiple suppliers of self-driving car sensors known as lidar, according to people familiar with the matter, a key milestone toward development of its first passenger vehicle.
February 19, 2021Technology, Autonomous
Apple in Discussions With Suppliers for Lidar
Business, Technology, Autonomous
Lidar Startup AEye Goes Public in $2 Billion SPAC Deal
AEye Inc., a startup that makes lidar systems for self-driving vehicles, is going public by merging with blank-check company CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III in a deal valued at $2 billion.
February 17, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment
Plus Signs Agreement for Lidar Sensors From Ouster
Plus, a developer of automated truck technology, announced Ouster Inc. will provide its digital lidar sensor to outfit key elements of Plus’ automated truck system.
February 10, 2021Business, Technology, Autonomous
Lidar Startup Aeva Adds $200 Million to SPAC Deal
Aeva, a laser-sensor startup founded by two ex-Apple Inc. engineers, is poised to increase its war chest by $200 million with an investment by a Hong Kong-based hedge fund ahead of its public listing via a reverse merger.
January 4, 2021