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Enough of that, let’s March on with the tech news. — Christine and Haje

The TechCrunch Top 3

• That’s some delicious credit: If you’re a fan of DoorDash and credit card rewards, the delivery giant now has its own co-branded credit card with Chase. There are indeed some nice perks that come with being a cardholder, but we’ll let Aisha tell you more.

• Elon Musk’s favorite day: By the time this hits your inbox, this may have already happened, but today is Tesla Investor Day. Kirsten has your inside scoop on how to watch and what to expect.

• Better late than never: Revolut’s annual report for 2021 is out, and while Romain writes that 2021 was a while ago, the report provided some exciting news for the company, including that it was the financial app’s first full year of profit. Pop open the champagne!

Startups and VC

Rad Power Bikes is focused on popularizing electric utility bikes for the consumer market. Rebecca reports that the company launched its next-generation RadRunner 3 Plus e-bike today alongside a host of new cargo accessories that will make it easier for riders to cart along pets or haul groceries as they ride.

Apropos e-bikes: The e-bike market in America is getting a brave new player. Off the back of its $7.4 million Series A funding close, Velotric announced this week that it will be doubling down on U.S. expansion with its privately owned e-bikes, Rita reports.

Another fistful for you, with less bike content than you might expect from the intro above.

• Oh good, TikTok on your car: VW’s software unit Cariad launches app store to bring Spotify, Tiktok and hundreds more to vehicles, Kirsten reports.

• Shrtr eml: Ivan reports that the Shortwave email app introduces AI-powered summaries.

• Founder/market fit is for wimps: Christine explores how an entrepreneur, who didn’t know how to cook, started a recipe company.

• You pay, you watch: Aisha takes a closer look at a creator platform that focuses on pay-per-view content: Zarta raises $5.7 million led by a16z.

• Jet fuel but green: JetBlue and Toyota-backed company Air Company struck an up-to $65 million deal to help the Air Force capture CO2 and turn it into “sustainable” aviation fuel on base, Harri reports.

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