Baidu Inc. unveiled a souped-up version of its open self-driving platform, declaring rapid progress with partners from Microsoft Corp. to TomTom NV in developing autonomous cars for China and beyond. China’s largest search engine used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce an upgrade for its Apollo software, which it says will allow… Continue reading China’s Baidu Plugs `Apollo 2.0′ Self-Driving Platform in Vegas
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Volta Charging First U.S. Partner of Subject’s Global Open EV Charging Network interchange
CES, Las Vegas, 01/09/2018 – Hubject, Inc. and Volta Charging, announce today Hubject’s first North-American partnership. Hubject, a business and software platform, operates intercharge, the world’s first and largest interoperable EV charging network and marketplace with more than 63,000 EV charging ports already accessible in Europe and Japan. Volta operates the largest and most utilized… Continue reading Volta Charging First U.S. Partner of Subject’s Global Open EV Charging Network interchange
Affluent North Koreans are using Uber-like taxis on demand
A taxi waits for customers as pedestrians make their way past the central railway station in Pyongyang on July 10, 2016. ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images On-demand taxis are gaining traction in North Korea. This popularity is driven by the country’s growing consumer class. In turn, taxis have become highly lucrative and being a driver is one… Continue reading Affluent North Koreans are using Uber-like taxis on demand
Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals
09/01/2018 Short-time work for 6 months Opel is using all means against dismissals REUTERS Opel in Rüsselsheim: At the headquarters, the administration and development of short-time work is affected Fewer temporary workers, earlier retirement and from now six months short-time working – Opel tries everything to avoid redundancies. In the UK, on the other hand,… Continue reading Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals
Ford’s December China vehicle sales falls 9 pct
(Corrects day to Tuesday, not Monday, in first paragraph) SHANGHAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s sales in China fell 9 percent in December from a year ago, following an 8 percent decline in November, the U.S. automaker said on Tuesday. Its sales in China for 2017 totalled 1.19 million vehicles, down 6 percent… Continue reading Ford’s December China vehicle sales falls 9 pct
China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform
China’s fractured bike sharing industry just became more complex as car ride sharing giant Didi Chuxing announced the launch of a comprehensive bike-sharing platform. Under the plan, Didi’s car sharing app will integrate the services of its newly acquired bike sharing firm Bluegogo, as well as bike sharing giant ofo and potentially other bike-sharing partners.… Continue reading China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform
Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community
Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community
Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community By Marcy Klevorn, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier,… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community
BRIEF-Intel partners with BMW, Nissan, Saic Motor, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Ferrari North America to showcase power of data at CES
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Intel Corp: * INTEL PARTNERS WITH BMW, NISSAN, SAIC MOTOR, VOLKSWAGEN, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, FERRARI NORTH AMERICA TO SHOWCASE POWER OF DATA AT CES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Renault SYMBIOZ Demo car: technologies for traveling well-being
Friday 15 December 2017 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The Renault SYMBIOZ Demo Car prototype, currently being tested on French roads, is an autonomous, electric and connected vehicle embodying Renault’s vision of personal mobility for 2023. The vehicle is packed with… Continue reading Renault SYMBIOZ Demo car: technologies for traveling well-being