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“Above New York” – The Qiantu K50 by Mullen at the 2019 New York City E-Prix

“Above New York” – The Qiantu K50 by Mullen at the 2019 New York City E-Prix Saturday, July 13th 2019 – Brea, California, USA Mullen Technologies is participating this weekend at the 2019 New York City E-Prix sponsoring aerial TV coverage of the race weekend and TV advertising during the main event on Saturday, July… Continue reading “Above New York” – The Qiantu K50 by Mullen at the 2019 New York City E-Prix

NAVYA signed a memorandum of understanding with ESMO Corporation

To build a strategic partnership to address the North East Asia market, NAVYA signed a memorandum of understanding with ESMO Corporation Commitment by ESMO Corporation to subscribe to bonds repayable in cash or into new or existing shares (ORNANE) for a total consideration of€20 million Villeurbanne, France, June 28, 2019 – 8:00 am CEST –… Continue reading NAVYA signed a memorandum of understanding with ESMO Corporation

Solar-charging cars are going to change our lives

Martijn Lammers — Co-founder and CSO

We think of the 20th century as the years that granted mobility to everyone. If you think about it, though, driving didn’t actually change much after it moved from plaything of the wealthy to middle-class signifier. Your car may have more gadgets and better steering, but your driving experience isn’t that different from your parents’ or grandparents’. You face the same obstacles and deal with the same logistics.

We don’t even notice tracking the status of our gas tank, but many motorists can’t picture going on holiday in an electric car
The steady rise of electric vehicles since the turn of the 21st century has started to change that. We’re not just thinking about how we can fight our addiction to fossil fuels; we’re starting to imagine how the whole experience of driving and car ownership could be different.

The hitch in this growing popularity is the sense of an entirely new type of planning. We don’t even notice tracking the status ..

Hyundai and Kia Invest in Aurora

Hyundai and Kia Invest in Aurora Aurora TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Jun 12 Partnership continues development on self-driving platforms and services powered by the Aurora Driver Hyundai’s flagship fuel cell vehicle NEXO integrated with the Aurora Driver Today we’re pleased to announce that our existing partner Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, has invested… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia Invest in Aurora

Workhorse Group Secures $25 Million Financing

New Capital Enables Workhorse to Finalize N-GEN R&D and Scale Production in 2019 CINCINNATI, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ:WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric-mobility solutions to the transportation sector, has entered into subscription agreements for a private offering with a group… Continue reading Workhorse Group Secures $25 Million Financing

Aurora and FCA US to collaborate on self-driving commercial vehicle platforms

Aurora and FCA US to collaborate on self-driving commercial vehicle platforms Aurora TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Jun 9 Automakers are an important partner to Aurora as we develop the Aurora Driver and the products and services it will power. Our work with them focuses on preparing their vehicles with the interfaces the Aurora Driver requires to safely operate… Continue reading Aurora and FCA US to collaborate on self-driving commercial vehicle platforms

At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’

At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’ The view from Detroit: “It is true that compact car sales have declined across the industry. But a lot of things are going right in this country and at G.M.” To the Editor: Your coverage of General Motors, the end of Chevrolet Cruze production and the possible… Continue reading At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’

Aurora to acquire Blackmore, industry-leading Lidar company

Aurora to acquire Blackmore, industry-leading Lidar company Aurora TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing May 23 Blackmore’s cutting-edge technology will be instrumental in delivering self-driving technology safely and quickly. [embedded content] At Aurora, we’ve long said that the safest approach to building self-driving technology is by using different sensor modalities — cameras, radar, and of course, lidar. Today we’re pleased to announce that… Continue reading Aurora to acquire Blackmore, industry-leading Lidar company

At 250 people strong, Aurora makes key business hires

At 250 people strong, Aurora makes key business hires Aurora TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing May 14 Senior leaders join Aurora to help inform regulations, build out the transportation ecosystem, and design new rider experiences Since being founded a little over two years ago, Aurora has grown to more than 250 people with employees across offices in Palo Alto, San… Continue reading At 250 people strong, Aurora makes key business hires