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Nuro unveils 3rd-gen autonomous delivery vehicle, expands partnership with Kroger
Nuro, the autonomous vehicle maker focused on transporting goods rather than passengers, on Wednesday revealed its third-generation, fully electric driverless vehicle, simply called Nuro. The Mountain View, California-based company also announced that it will roll out the vehicle in Houston as part of an expansion of its partnership with nationwide grocer Kroger, with plans to scale its autonomous delivery service to millions of Americans nationwide.
“With the introduction of our new flagship...
Google backs AV-maker Nuro in latest $600M funding round
Autonomous vehicle maker Nuro on Tuesday announced a $600 million financing round led by Tiger Global Management to develop and deploy its robot delivery network nationwide. Notably, the series D included new participation from Alphabet property Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and grocery retailer Kroger (NYSE: KR).
In total, Nuro has now raised over $2 billion to reach a valuation of about $8.6 billion, an anonymous source familiar with the round told TechCrunch. The robo-delivery company’s previous...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/google-backs-av-maker-nuro-in-latest-600m-funding-round
Return of in-person dining can’t slow Chipotle’s digital growth
Even as its restaurants’ dining rooms reopen, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is seeing record digital revenue in the first quarter of 2021, with digital food sales now reaching 50% of total sales, the company said on its Q1 earnings call this week.
“We’re feeling great about where we are. Consumer sentiment is definitely one where they want to get back out to socialize and get back into the dining rooms and have that in-dining experience,” Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said on the earnings...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/return-of-in-person-dining-cant-slow-chipotles-digital-growth
Houston, we have a robot: Nuro, Domino’s team up for autonomous pizza delivery
Starting this week, residents in Houston are able to order from Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ) and have their pizza delivered via an autonomous delivery vehicle.
Self-driving delivery company Nuro is now offering delivery of Domino’s pizza in the area on certain days and times by its R2 robot vehicle. The deliveries are being made from Domino’s Woodland Heights location.
“Nuro’s mission is to better everyday life through robotics. Now, for the first time, we’re launching real-world, autonomous deliveries...
Chipotle invests in self-driving startup Nuro as it prepares for delivery’s future
Restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced it participated in a funding round for self-driving vehicle startup firm Nuro. The investment was made in November 2020, but Chipotle’s participation was just revealed by the company.
“We are always seeking opportunities that provide innovative solutions for increasing access and convenience for our guests,” said Curt Garner, Chipotle’s chief technology officer. “Nuro could change the traditional delivery model and we believe...
The Stockout: Midwestern Pet Foods aflatoxin contamination traced to Chickasha, OK plant
Harmful ingredients at two different companies force recalls. Midwestern Pet Foods expanded its recall of pet foods after more than 70 dogs died while 80 were sickened after eating Midwestern Pet Foods’ dog food. The sickness was caused by extreme amounts of aflatoxin, according to the FDA.
Image: Midwestern Pet Foods
Aflatoxin is a mold byproduct that can grow on corn and other grains, and when it is concentrated at very high levels then it can be lethal to animals. The recall initially was for...