E5: Tesla Moves Out Of California? / Zoox Looks For A Buyer / Uber Invests In Lime

Inside Transportation

This is episode five of the Inside Transportation podcast. This podcast was made possible by Ford Motor Company (www.ford.com) and Fenwick (www.fenwick.com). Featuring Jason Calacanis (Angel investor, LAUNCH, Inside.com) and Johan Moreno (Inside.com). Subscribe to Inside Transportation newsletter: inside.com/transportation Subscribe to Inside Electric Vehicles newsletter: inside.com/evs Recorded on May 12, 2020. SHOW NOTES -- 2:10 — Johan follows up to last week’s question from Jason about distracted driving laws. 4:00 — Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla headquarters outside of California, amid a legal battle with Alameda County over the coronavirus lockdown. He resumed production and said he would be willing to be arrested over the situation. Johan and Jason discuss whether Tesla will actually move out of California and how California has been poorly handling the situation. LINK TO REUTERS ARTICLE: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tesla/amid-lockdown-dispute-musk-says-he-will-move-tesla-out-of-california-idUSKBN22L0S5 18:00 — Zoox is looking to raise more money and exploring a sale. Jason and Johan discuss whether the dominos will begin to fall in the world of self-driving vehicle development in the next few years. LINK TO THE INFORMATION ARTICLE: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/zoox-self-driving-car-startup-valued-at-2-7-billion-is-for-sale 32:00 — Uber is about to close an $85 million investment in Lime and put themselves in a position to be a leader in the ride-hailing and scooter sharing business. Jason and Johan discuss the nature of the deal. LINK TO THE INFORMATION ARTICLE: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/uber-in-talks-to-lead-170-million-lime-investment-at-lower-valuation 40:00 — Frontier Airlines said it will start checking passengers’ temperatures on June 1. Jason and Johan discuss whether taking temperatures and other safety procedures will encourage people to travel. LINK TO THE CNBC ARTICLE: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/07/frontier-airlines-to-check-passenger-temperatures-too-high-you-wont-fly.html 47:23 — DOPE OR NOPE: 2021 Fiat 500e LINK TO THE MOTOR TREND ARTICLE: https://www.motortrend.com/news/fiat-500e-electric-ev-first-look-details-photos/