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TimesLIVE
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Uber partners with Lucid, Nuro in $300m robotaxi investment
Uber will invest $300m (R5,339,670,000) in electric vehicle maker Lucid in a robotaxi deal that aims to start with one major US city late next year, the companies said on Thursday. Over six years starting in 2026, Uber will acquire and deploy more than 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs that will be equipped with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology from startup Nuro, the three companies said in a statement. The agreement illustrates the renewed plans and push for financing for self-driving cabs years after a first wave of autonomous driving investment produced only a limited number of vehicles. Tesla has recently launched a robotaxi trial in Austin and Alphabet's driverless taxi unit Waymo is speeding up its expansion. As part of their announced deal, Uber will invest hundreds of millions in Lucid and Nuro, which supplies self-driving technology to carmakers, the joint statement said. Of that, $300m will go to Lucid, the EV maker said in a separate filing to the US securities and exchange commission on Thursday. Lucid shares surged more than 26% to $2.95 (R52.50). They have fallen about 24% this year. Uber's latest move underscores its renewed push into the robotaxi space after exiting in 2020. Since then, Uber has pivoted to partnerships with several technology developers, including Waymo and Aurora. The deal with Lucid follows Uber's robotaxi agreement in April with Volkswagen that will supply its vans for commercial service planned for Los Angeles next year. Commercialisng AV tech has been much harder than anticipated with high costs, tight regulations and federal investigations forcing many, including General Motors' Cruise, to shut down. Some in the race include Zoox, which is testing a robotaxi without manual controls and plans to launch commercial services in Las Vegas this year. After years of missed promises, Tesla started a restricted trial with about a dozen of its Model Y SUVs in Austin, Texas, last month. CEO Elon Musk has said it will expand the service rapidly to other US cities this year. Waymo has been growing cautiously for years and operates in several US cities with about 1,500 vehicles. It crossed 160-million kilometres of autonomous driving this month. A prototype of the Lucid-Nuro robotaxi is operating autonomously on a closed circuit at Nuro's testing facility in Las Vegas, the companies said. "We are expanding beyond our traditional EV technology leadership and working on partnerships and going into areas that in the past we have not focused on," Lucid's interim CEO Marc Winterhoff told Reuters. Nuro, co-founded and led by former Waymo engineers, has expanded from making last-mile delivery vehicles to providing its self-driving technology for commercial and passenger vehicles. "We have other very active conversations going on the personal vehicle side, where we would integrate Nuro driver into vehicles that will be sold to end consumers," said Dave Ferguson, Nuro's co-founder and president. Nuro will need to apply for state level operating licences though it holds some licences from their previous delivery operations, he said. Separately, Lucid said it had proposed a one-for-10 reverse stock split of its class A common stock.
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Customs Appraisement collects Rs3.3tr on imports
Listen to article The southern region of appraisement collected revenue of Rs3,339 billion from imports during fiscal year 2024-25, registering an increase of over Rs688 billion compared to the previous year. According to a statement, the collection of customs duty amounted to Rs963 billion, which was 30% higher than the previous year. Over Rs130 billion was collected through administrative measures like auction, encashment of bank guarantees, better valuation and post-release audits. Chief Collector Jamil Nasir said that major reforms introduced on the appraisement side have been successfully implemented. The phase of teething problems of technical nature is now over and the Central Appraising Unit (CAU) is functioning smoothly from 8.00 am to 11 pm in two shifts. With the posting of additional examining officers in the Central Examination Unit (CEU), examination time has decreased considerably, he said.
NBC Sports
29-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,' dies at 74
The Dan Patrick Show crew discusses defining a "dynasty" in sports, examining how championships, consecutive playoff appearances, roster construction and the team's vibe all contribute to creating dynasties. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker's death were immediately available. The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence. Nicknamed 'the Cobra,' the 6-foot-5 Parker made his major league debut in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics. 'All of us who grew up in the '70s remember how special Dave was,' Pirates owner Bob Nutting said in a statement. 'He had a big personality and his passing has left a bigger void for all who knew him. Our hearts go out to his wife, Kellye, and his family.' Parker won NL batting titles in 1977 and '78. He finished his career as a .290 hitter with 339 homers and 1,493 RBIs. He also played for Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto. Parker was elected to the Hall of Fame by a special committee in December. The induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, is set for July 27. 'We join the baseball family in remembering Dave Parker. His legacy will be one of courage and leadership, matched only by his outstanding accomplishments on the field,' Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said. 'His election to the Hall of Fame in December brought great joy to him, his family and all the fans who marveled at his remarkable abilities.' Born on June 9, 1951 in Grenada, Mississippi, Parker grew up in Cincinnati and was a three-sport star at Courter Tech High School. After playing for Pittsburgh from 1973-83, he signed with his hometown Reds and spent four seasons with the club. In 1985 he led the NL with 125 RBIs and was second in the MVP voting. 'He was such a big dude at a time when there weren't that many '6-foot-5, 230-pound, dynamic defender, batting champion with power' guys,' Hall of Famer and Reds teammate Barry Larkin said. 'Everything about him was impressive.' In a statement, the Reds said: 'Dave was a towering figure on the field, in the clubhouse and in the Cincinnati community, where his baseball journey began, playing on the fields near his home and going to games at Crosley Field. Dave's impact on the game and this franchise will never be forgotten.' Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. He told reporters that he burst into tears upon learning of his selection to the Hall of Fame. 'Yeah, I cried,' Parker said after receiving the news. 'It only took a few minutes, because I don't cry.' Parker homered for the A's in the 1989 World Series opener and took credit for helping the Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire take the title with a four-game sweep of San Francisco. 'All of us throughout the game are deeply saddened by this loss,' baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. 'We will remember the Cobra forever, especially as his name soon officially joins the legends of our national pastime.' Pirates veteran and 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen paid tribute to Parker after Pittsburgh beat the New York Mets 9-2. 'He had to be like Superman to people when he was playing,' McCutchen said. 'He was larger than life on the field and had a larger-than-life personality, too.' Parker was a seven-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove right fielder, and when he retired after the 1991 season, he was one of only five players with at least 500 doubles, 300 homers, 150 stolen bases and 2,700 hits. 'I was a five-tool player. I could do them all,' Parker said after his Hall selection. 'I never trotted to first base. I don't know if people noticed that, but I ran hard on every play.'
San Francisco Chronicle
28-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker's death were immediately available. The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence. Nicknamed 'the Cobra,' the 6-foot-5 Parker made his major league debut in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics. 'We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker, a legendary Pirate,' the Pirates said in a statement. Parker won NL batting titles in 1977 and '78. He finished his career as a .290 hitter with 339 homers and 1,493 RBIs. He also played for Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto. Parker was elected to the Hall of Fame by a special committee in December. The induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, is set for July 27. 'We join the baseball family in remembering Dave Parker. His legacy will be one of courage and leadership, matched only by his outstanding accomplishments on the field,' Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said in a statement. 'His election to the Hall of Fame in December brought great joy to him, his family and all the fans who marveled at his remarkable abilities.' After playing for Pittsburgh from 1973-83, he signed with his hometown Reds and spent four seasons with the club. In 1985 he led the NL with 125 RBIs and was second in the MVP voting. 'He was such a big dude at a time when there weren't that many '6-foot-5, 230-pound, dynamic defender, batting champion with power' guys,' Hall of Famer and Reds teammate Barry Larkin said. 'Everything about him was impressive.' In a statement, the Reds said: "Dave was a towering figure on the field, in the clubhouse and in the Cincinnati community, where his baseball journey began, playing on the fields near his home and going to games at Crosley Field. Dave's impact on the game and this franchise will never be forgotten.' Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. He told reporters that he burst into tears upon learning of his selection to the Hall of Fame. 'Yeah, I cried,' Parker said after receiving the news. 'It only took a few minutes, because I don't cry.' Parker homered for the A's in the 1989 World Series opener and took credit for helping the Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire take the title with a four-game sweep of San Francisco. He was a seven-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove right fielder, and when he retired after the 1991 season, he was one of only five players with at least 500 doubles, 300 homers, 150 stolen bases and 2,700 hits. 'I was a five-tool player. I could do them all,' Parker said after his Hall selection. 'I never trotted to first base. I don't know if people noticed that, but I ran hard on every play.' ___
Fox Sports
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74. No further details about Parker's death were immediately available. The Pirates informed the crowd of his death just before the start of their game against the New York Mets and held a moment of silence. Nicknamed 'the Cobra,' the 6-foot-5 Parker made his major league debut in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989 with the Oakland Athletics. Parker won NL batting titles in 1977 and '78. He finished his career as a .290 hitter with 339 homers and 1,493 RBIs. He also played for Cincinnati, Milwaukee, the California Angels and Toronto. Parker was elected to the Hall of Fame by a special committee in December. The induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, is set for July 27. 'We join the baseball family in remembering Dave Parker. His legacy will be one of courage and leadership, matched only by his outstanding accomplishments on the field,' Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said in a statement. 'His election to the Hall of Fame in December brought great joy to him, his family and all the fans who marveled at his remarkable abilities.' Born on June 9, 1951 in Grenada, Mississippi, Parker grew up in Cincinnati and was a three-sport star at Courter Tech High School. After playing for Pittsburgh from 1973-83, he signed with his hometown Reds and spent four seasons with the club. In 1985 he led the NL with 125 RBIs and was second in the MVP voting. 'He was such a big dude at a time when there weren't that many '6-foot-5, 230-pound, dynamic defender, batting champion with power' guys,' Hall of Famer and Reds teammate Barry Larkin said. 'Everything about him was impressive.' Parker was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. He told reporters that he burst into tears upon learning of his selection to the Hall of Fame. 'Yeah, I cried,' Parker said after receiving the news. 'It only took a few minutes, because I don't cry.' Parker homered for the A's in the 1989 World Series opener and took credit for helping the Bash Brothers of Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire take the title with a four-game sweep of San Francisco. He was a seven-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove right fielder, and when he retired after the 1991 season, he was one of only five players with at least 500 doubles, 300 homers, 150 stolen bases and 2,700 hits. 'I was a five-tool player. I could do them all,' Parker said after his Hall selection. 'I never trotted to first base. I don't know if people noticed that, but I ran hard on every play.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
