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Carmageddon: The Downshifting of America’s Auto Industry

Gonzobanker

According to an estimate by Boston Consulting Group, “One-quarter of miles driven in the U.S. may be through shared, self-driving vehicles by 2030.” Over the last five years, banks and credit unions have been loosening underwriting policies to maintain competition in the growing auto market. This is a record high.

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Professional Driving’s Coming Automation Crisis

PYMNTS

Ford plans to release its fully autonomous vehicle by 2021, and while GM has not put a hard date on it, there are rumors they just might sneak past Ford in getting such a car to market. Our focus is on moving as quickly as possible and having a first-mover advantage,” GM CEO Mary Barra said last week.

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Brain-Machine Interfaces, Implantables, And Neuroprosthetics: 10 NeuroTech Startups Targeting Your Brain

CB Insights

Download our research briefing as we take you through private market trends, major investors, and pioneering medical device startups. Select Investors: Innovation Commission 2030, Laurent Alexandre, MAIF Avenir, Xavier Niel. Select Investors: Boston Angel Club, Hantan Capital, Wandai Capital. Total Disclosed Funding: $22.5M.