The agreement will enable the two companies to together develop supersonic trains using Maglev technology and next-generation mobility technologies. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has signed a strategic framework agreement with China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) to cooperate on the development of supersonic trains and related technologies. Among the areas of technology… Continue reading Supersonic trains to be developed by Geely Holding and CASIC
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Why millions of lasers on a chip could be the future of lidar
Enlarge Ouster Dozens of startups are working on lidar, a type of laser sensor that many experts see as essential for fully self-driving cars. In my view, one of the most interesting companies is called Ouster. I first wrote about Ouster back in May, when I explained how it was bucking an industry trend toward… Continue reading Why millions of lasers on a chip could be the future of lidar
BMW: Ongoing trade war could push some South Carolina car production to China
BMWs are ready to be loaded onto a ship for export at the port of Charleston. About $8.76 billion worth of X model vehicles, all assembled in Spartanburg County, were exported through the port in 2017. (Photo: Fred Rollison, Provided/BMW Manufacturing) BMW is considering building more SUVs in China as tariffs between the United States… Continue reading BMW: Ongoing trade war could push some South Carolina car production to China
Addison Lee launches self-driving taxi trials in Canary Wharf
Private hire firm Addison Lee has begun trialling self-driving car technology, created by UK startup Oxbotica, on the streets of London. Driving around the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, Addison Lee’s manned cars are creating a three-dimensional street map of the city in order to create the backdrop for future driverless cars. Organised together with Canary… Continue reading Addison Lee launches self-driving taxi trials in Canary Wharf
Next-Gen Batteries and the Quest for Ethical Cobalt: Q&A with Henrik Fisker
Henrik Fisker (left) and Trent Mell (right) Automotive designer and entrepreneur Henrik Fisker refers to cobalt as the “blood diamonds” of lithium-ion battery production. Much of the world’s cobalt currently comes from mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where child labor and other serious problems continue. For electric vehicle developers, cobalt presents a… Continue reading Next-Gen Batteries and the Quest for Ethical Cobalt: Q&A with Henrik Fisker
A Waymo self-driving car sent a motorcyclist to the hospital — but the human driver was at fault
Human error is to blame in the case of a Waymo autonomous car side-swiping a motorcycle in California, the company says, in an accident that sent the rider to the hospital last month. The incident occurred on October 19 near the company’s Mountain View headquarters, according to the official state accident report, when a car… Continue reading A Waymo self-driving car sent a motorcyclist to the hospital — but the human driver was at fault
Danish Bicycle Maker Unveils Electric Car
The Danes aren’t exactly known for their local auto industry, but Danish bicycle maker Biomega aims to change that. The company unveiled an electric car on Monday with intentions to re-envision city travel. The electric car, called the SIN, is meant for urban transport and embodies the company’s idea of affordable and sustainable vehicles. Designers… Continue reading Danish Bicycle Maker Unveils Electric Car
Ford in talks to use Bridgend plant to build another company’s new vehicle
Ford is in talks with a chemical company about using their Bridgend plant to build a new off-road vehicle amid uncertainty over the factory’s future. The news comes a week after Ford told staff to take a week off due to a production line suddenly shutting down. The factory is one of the biggest employers… Continue reading Ford in talks to use Bridgend plant to build another company’s new vehicle
Elon Musk Says Tesla Pickup Truck Will Have Cyberpunk ‘Blade Runner’ Design
Elon Musk is working on a pickup truck, and it’s going to be “heart-stopping.” In an interview published Friday, the Tesla CEO shared more details about his mysterious passion project, which he names as the upcoming vehicle he’s most excited about. During the interview with Recode’s Kara Swisher, Musk said that “I can’t talk about… Continue reading Elon Musk Says Tesla Pickup Truck Will Have Cyberpunk ‘Blade Runner’ Design
The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 …
Uniti Sweden AB is a modern mobility BEV vehicular technology solutions company based in Lund Sweden, with a financial operations and fund raising office arm in London, UK. In existence since only 2015, the micro electric car startup company started as a lab experiment at Lund University in Sweden. There are many fascinating ways that… Continue reading The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 …