Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers

India is seeing a green recovery of its beleaguered State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and bus makers are looking to make the most of the opportunity that is being led by the government’s latest electric mobility push. The cumulative order of 3600 electric buses bagged by Tata Motors in the last 30 days and Switch Mobility’s… Continue reading Loss-making STUs turn into a goldmine for Indian bus makers

Tech Talk: How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners

Porsche expects EV maintenance to be 30% lower than that of its conventional cars One thing not talked about much in the roll-out of EVs generally is what happens if a high-voltage battery fails before its time. Actually, it’s no mystery, and from the word go it’s been possible to fix a battery by swapping… Continue reading Tech Talk: How repairable batteries make life easier for EV owners

Vinkesh Gulati: ‘Today, dealers are mature enough to handle future challenges’

Vinkesh Gulati took over as President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) in September 2020 at the height of the pandemic. In a freewheeling interview, the data-driven automobile dealer tells us about the challenges, the gains and a few misses in his two-year term. He hands over the baton to Manish… Continue reading Vinkesh Gulati: ‘Today, dealers are mature enough to handle future challenges’

@BMW: Playful cooperation: MINI is sponsor and mobility partner of gamescom for the first time and presents the MINI Concept Aceman with Pokémon Mode.002212

Munich/Cologne. MINI will be the main sponsor at this year’s gamescom in Cologne. From 24 August to 28 August 2022, the convention will gather gaming fans from all over the world on 220,000 square metres of exhibition space, around 1,100 exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of gaming fans from all over the world. MINI is… Continue reading @BMW: Playful cooperation: MINI is sponsor and mobility partner of gamescom for the first time and presents the MINI Concept Aceman with Pokémon Mode.002212

German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005026

Waymo Truck: The Google subsidiary is testing self-driving “Freightliner” trucks from Daimler Truck. The Google subsidiary Waymo and the German manufacturer Daimler Truck are starting test runs with fully automatic trucks. Both companies announced this at a virtual press conference on Tuesday. The trucks of the Daimler brand Freightliner are to drive independently, referred to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005026

German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005025

Waymo Truck: The Google subsidiary is testing self-driving “Freightliner” trucks from Daimler Truck. The Google subsidiary Waymo and the German manufacturer Daimler Truck are starting test runs with fully automatic trucks. Both companies announced this at a virtual press conference on Tuesday. The trucks of the Daimler brand Freightliner are to drive independently, referred to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005025

Tesla releases new software update with cloud-based driver profiles and bunch of goodies

Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet with a bunch of new features, including the promised cloud-based driver profiles and bunch of goodies to make your Tesla experience a bit better. This week, Tesla has started the wider release of its latest software update (2022.24) through 2022.24.5. The update comes with… Continue reading Tesla releases new software update with cloud-based driver profiles and bunch of goodies

Crank It Up with These Great Back-to-School Deals on Earbuds from Sony, Soundcore, JBL, and More

Having the ability to listen to your music with heavy bass, easy controls, and without hearing the pesky noise from your commute is no longer a luxury; with the latest technology, it’s a given. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your earbuds from a wired pair, or you need a spare set to keep in your… Continue reading Crank It Up with These Great Back-to-School Deals on Earbuds from Sony, Soundcore, JBL, and More

Sigh… MoviePass Is Back From the Grave Yet Again

The sequel that nobody asked for. Take Three The infamous MoviePass is making a return. Yes, the company best known for ripping off its own customers and imploding spectacularly just two years after its breakout in popularity is coming back. First reported by Insider, the move was soon confirmed on MoviePass on Twitter — and not to… Continue reading Sigh… MoviePass Is Back From the Grave Yet Again

Professor Says He Foresees No Issues With His AI That Predicts Crimes Before They Happen

This feels like a recipe for disaster. Sure, Guy A crime-prognosticating AI now exists, and it’s been implemented in a number of American cities. But don’t worry, it definitely won’t be misused by city police forces — at least according to its lead creator, University of Chicago professor Ishanu Chattopadhyay. Chattopadhyay recently sat down with… Continue reading Professor Says He Foresees No Issues With His AI That Predicts Crimes Before They Happen