SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform for shared and autonomous mobility operators, and Dataspeed Inc., a globally established drive-by-wire solution provider, announced a strategic partnership to enhance autonomous vehicle (AV) safety. The companies will begin leveraging each other’s technology and testing new technologies in real world conditions to improve vehicle… Continue reading Ridecell and Dataspeed Partner to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Safety – PRNewswire
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An auto exec who was ahead of the curve on electric cars explains what he sees as the biggest opportunity in the self-driving industry – Business Insider
In some ways, Tony Posawatz is the forgotten man of the electric-car revolution. The longtime auto executive oversaw the launch of the Chevy Volt in 2011, ushering in a critical transitional vehicle. The Volt served up about 50 miles of all-electric range before switching to a small gas motor to make more juice, overcoming “range… Continue reading An auto exec who was ahead of the curve on electric cars explains what he sees as the biggest opportunity in the self-driving industry – Business Insider
Testing Geely’s Geometry A electric vehicle – Top Gear Philippines
What is that? ‘That’ is a new electric car. A sentence you’ll likely be hearing many times over from here on in, as China—and indeed The World—increases its grip on the increasingly diversified (or homogenous? You choose) playground of battery-powered automobiles. This one however, is aiming its lithium-ion battery packs squarely at That Electric Car Brand In… Continue reading Testing Geely’s Geometry A electric vehicle – Top Gear Philippines
Fisker: Kentucky among 11 states in running for potential auto factory – Courier Journal
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Kentucky is on a list of several states that automaker Fisker Inc. is considering for a manufacturing facility to produce an all-electric SUV — with at least 1,000 full-time jobs. Henrik Fisker, an automotive designer and entrepreneur who founded the company, confirmed his team had been contacted by Kentucky officials as the automaker… Continue reading Fisker: Kentucky among 11 states in running for potential auto factory – Courier Journal
Karhoo integrates Carey chauffeur services – Buying Business Travel
Mobility platform Karhoo has added chauffeur drive services to its roster through a partnership with Carey International. Initially launching in London, the integration will expand Karhoo’s offering in the capital, with users now able to book Carey’s executive chauffeur services across the city, including its airports. The two companies plan to expand the integration to… Continue reading Karhoo integrates Carey chauffeur services – Buying Business Travel
Daimler to cut $6.75 billion at Mercedes, sever ties with Renault-Nissan – Autoblog – Autoblog
FRANKFURT, Germany — Daimler is looking to make 6 billion euros ($6.75 billion) in cost cuts and efficiency gains by 2021 at Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and a further 2 billion euros at its Daimler Trucks division, Manager Magazin said on Thursday. Around 10,000 jobs will be cut at Daimler, the business-focused magazine said, without citing… Continue reading Daimler to cut $6.75 billion at Mercedes, sever ties with Renault-Nissan – Autoblog – Autoblog
MAHLE factory expansion in St. Johns means $2.9 million in investment, 25 new jobs – Lansing State Journal
Buy Photo Mahle Engine Components, USA, in St. Johns. (Photo: Lansing State Journal file photo/Rod Sanford) ST JOHNS — A longtime auto parts supplier in St. Johns is expanding. MAHLE Engine Components USA plans to invest $2.9 million and create 25 new jobs in its facility at 916 W. State St. After closing down a facility in Pennsylvania, MAHLE… Continue reading MAHLE factory expansion in St. Johns means $2.9 million in investment, 25 new jobs – Lansing State Journal
Karhoo expands mobility platform with Carey Chauffeur Services – Fleet World
Karhoo has expanded its taxi/PHV app booking platform with chauffeur car services from Carey. The partnership will enable Karhoo users to book Carey chauffeur services in more than 1,000 cities worldwide The partnership means that Karhoo users are now able to book Carey’s executive chauffeured services across London, including to all the city’s airports –… Continue reading Karhoo expands mobility platform with Carey Chauffeur Services – Fleet World
‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’ – AutoExpress
Lotus has always had a special place in my heart – as it has for many car fans. A 1990 Lotus Elan SE once sat on my driveway – and still sits on my wall – and I’ve hankered after another Elan ever since (although prices seem to be rising fast). It’s fair to say… Continue reading ‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’ – AutoExpress
Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California
Does Macy’s tell Gimbels? In the days since Citi Bike officials hastily pulled all their e-bikes from New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., the Lyft-owned company has been under fire for not fixing the brake problem that has caused an unspecified number of crashes. But a clearer picture of Brake-gate is emerging — and… Continue reading Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California