Luminar Founder's Comeback, EV Aviation Deals, and Robotaxi Expansion

Luminar founder Austin Russell ousted in an ethics probe, now eyes a comeback through a merger with his new AI venture, dividing the board. Meanwhile, Beta Technologies preps for an $800M+ IPO, and Archer Aviation snaps up Lilium's patents for a steal. Funding floods robotics and logistics, while Stellantis recalibrates its EV strategy. Plus, Waymo takes robotaxis to London and partners with DoorDash, signaling rapid shifts in autonomy.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.