Five fundamental design principles to make indoor parking a desirable, usable and useful experience. We finally crack the code on indoor navigation with our own design-led study, and the results are surprising. Indoor parking can be stressful. Fortunately, our 3D maps of over 100,000 buildings in 86 different countries (and growing!) can help us navigate… Continue reading Forget GPS. What does design research say about indoor parking?
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Electric Mercedes opens German assault on Tesla
STOCKHOLM/PARIS (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz is set to unveil its much-anticipated electric SUV on Tuesday, marking the start of a German onslaught against Tesla’s (TSLA.O) dominance of the fast-growing market for premium battery cars. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model S electric car is seen at its dealership in Seoul, South Korea July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File… Continue reading Electric Mercedes opens German assault on Tesla
August 2018 Proton sales
Subang Jaya, 3 September 2018 – The recent trend of posting strong sales numbers for PROTON continued in August 2018 as the company set a new high point for monthly sales in 2018 for the third consecutive month. Sales grew by 18.5% over July, making August the strongest sales month for Proton cars over the last 36 months. In total, 9,501 cars were sold marking not only a new record for the year, but also the highest sales volume since July 2015.
Market share increase forecasted as Saga and Persona continue to dominate overall sales
In line with the increase in sales volume, a third consecutive month of growth in market share is projected. An estimated 15.4% share of Total Industry Volume (TIV) is expected for August though actual percentages will only be confirmed after the official numbers are published by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
As was the case for the first seven months this year, the evergreen Proton Saga and Persona remained popular with car buyers as they co..
China’s Didi Chuxing may back Oyo
“Didi and WeWork are routing their investments through Oyo Global (the India business) but it is primarily for China.” MUMBAI: China’s Didi Chuxing is expected to invest in Oyo Rooms, in what would be the ride-hailing giant’s second bet on an Indian startup, after Ola, two people familiar with the matter said. The proposed investment… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing may back Oyo
VW diesel settlement, California clean air, and fuel economy demands: Today’s Car News
Byton M-Byte electric SUV prototype
California clean air regulators held a reportedly contentious meeting with Trump administration officials over the proposal to roll back fuel economy standards. A wide survey of Americans told researchers that they're dissatisfied with the fuel economy their cars get now, implying they might want cars to improve. A new report links California's economic growth to its efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, owners of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Volkswagen diesels have just two days to file for legal settlements against the automaker. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
After the Trump administration proposed to freeze increases in federal fuel economy standards and California sued and said it wouldn't follow the proposal, federal and state regulators met to discuss their differences. All they've agreed on so far is to keep meeting.
Americans told surveyors in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index that the least satisfying aspect of their new cars is their fuel economy. Perhaps higher standards or more electric cars would make a difference.
A new report done in preparation for the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco next month links the state's booming economy to its efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Owners of 4-cylinder diesels implicated in Volkswagen's's emissions cheating scandal have just two days to file claims against the company. So far, almost 10 percent of owners haven't.
Chinese electric carmaker Byton has begun testing its electric SUV on public roads in China. The car is scheduled to go on sale next year.
Finally, a new IIHS study shows that when a city lowers speed limits, drivers don't necessarily follow them—but they do slow down.
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ACIS Develops Repair Tracking Tech for Europcar
French-owned Europcar operates in more than 160 countries. Photo courtesy of Europcar Mobility Group. ACIS, a distribution network to the automotive accident repair market, has developed a bespoke and enhanced repair tracking technology for Europcar as part of its renewal as the preferred supplier of paint and consumables into the hire vehicle giant’s approved bodyshop… Continue reading ACIS Develops Repair Tracking Tech for Europcar
Michel Barnier says he strongly opposes May’s Brexit trade proposals
Brexit EU negotiator also suggests European carmakers will have to use fewer British-made parts Michael Barnier said the British offer on customs was illegal and the ‘common rulebook’ idea would kill the European project. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Michel Barnier has said he is “strongly opposed” to the prime minister’s Chequers proposals on future trade,… Continue reading Michel Barnier says he strongly opposes May’s Brexit trade proposals
Sila Nanotechnologies Raises $70 Million To Scale Next-Gen Batteries
2 H BY MARK KANE Sila Nanotechnologies secured financing to scale the next-generation of battery materials Sila Nanotechnologies, the company that develops silicon-dominant anode materials that replaces conventional graphite electrodes (recently also in partnership with BMW), raised $70 million in Series D funding. The latest investment round was led by Sutter Hill Ventures. Among new… Continue reading Sila Nanotechnologies Raises $70 Million To Scale Next-Gen Batteries
VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers
The future CO2 limits make carmakers – including Volkswagen. E-cars could provide relief if they come in sufficient numbers on the road. Now VW wants to make its own managers ambassadors of e-mobility. Berlin / Wolfsburg – In the fight for future CO2 limits, the car maker Volkswagen wants to increase the number of electric… Continue reading VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers
Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process
One year ago, Premium Aerotec, Daimler, and EOS jointly initiated the NextGenAM project to develop the basis of a future system for series production using 3D printing technologies. Now, the partners have achieved a key milestone, with the first pilot plant put into operation at Premium Aerotec in Varel, Germany. As metal 3D printing technology… Continue reading Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process