News Summary

The global startup ecosystem witnessed significant funding activities and advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. Coreshell, a battery materials startup, secured $24 million in a Series A2 round led by Ferroglobe. Swedish driverless truck startup Einride is considering an IPO that may value the company at over $5 billion. In Africa, logistics software provider Leta raised $5 million in seed funding with participation from Google’s Africa Investment Fund. South Korea’s Seadronix, specializing in autonomous ship navigation, garnered $11.3 million in Series B funding. In autonomous vehicle news, Waymo reached an agreement with the San Francisco Airport Commission to map airport roadways, which could pave the way for future expansion of its robotaxi service. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s GTC conference highlighted partnerships with Gatik and GM, emphasizing Nvidia’s commitment to self-driving technology. Zoox announced a recall of 258 vehicles due to a braking system issue, and BYD revealed a breakthrough in EV charging technology.