KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation has taken a stake in Metawave Corporation, a U.S. startup company that develops cutting-edge, millimeter-wave radar sensing technologies to detect vehicles and pedestrians. Metawave announced on May 15, 2018, it raised an additional $10 million from DENSO, Toyota AI Ventures, Hyundai Motor Company, and other strategic investors. DENSO will harness… Continue reading DENSO Invests in U.S. Startup Metawave to Deliver Smart Radar for Autonomous Cars
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Look, No Hands: Project Waze onto Your Car’s Screen and Control It with Your Voice
Ford and Waze have teamed up to bring the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app to the automaker’s lineup via the iPhone Available globally through Ford SYNC® AppLink®, Waze users can simply plug their iPhone into a SYNC 3-equipped vehicle and project the app directly onto their vehicle touch screen For owners of Ford… Continue reading Look, No Hands: Project Waze onto Your Car’s Screen and Control It with Your Voice
Roadstar.ai Raises $128M in Round-A and Announces 1st Generation Product “Aries”
SHENZHEN, China, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — World leading level-4 autonomous technology pioneer Roadstar.ai announced US$128 million in Series-A funding on May 15th, which was led by Wu Capital and Shenzhen Capital Group, joined by Yunqi Partners, CMB International Capital, and Vision Plus Capital. Together with the announcement, Roadstar.ai also released its first self-driving tech kit “Aries”, which is… Continue reading Roadstar.ai Raises $128M in Round-A and Announces 1st Generation Product “Aries”
Toyota Tech Talks: Jim Adler on Disruption in the Auto Industry and Investing in Startups
From Intuition Robotics’ social companion robot for older adults to Realtime Robotics’ path planning technology for machine movement in the real world ‒ at Toyota AI Ventures, we look to invest in and help innovative startups around the world that are tackling ambitious problems in artificial intelligence, data/cloud, autonomous mobility, and robotics. Learn more from… Continue reading Toyota Tech Talks: Jim Adler on Disruption in the Auto Industry and Investing in Startups
Nissan Energy Solar now on sale in the UK
Nissan Energy Solar is the all-in-one solution that combines solar generation with an energy storage system for UK householders LONDON – Nissan today announces the retail launch of its integrated home energy solution, Nissan Energy Solar. UK customers can now optimize the way their properties create, store and consume energy via the use of world-class… Continue reading Nissan Energy Solar now on sale in the UK
Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford is resuming production of the F-150 pickup at Dearborn Truck Plant on Friday. Ford team has also successfully repaired the supply chain for Super Duty; production targeted to restart by Monday for Super Duty at Kentucky Truck Plant and F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant Ford marshaled a global team of experts, that included… Continue reading Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
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 Motor Company to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
Borgward lança o GT BX6 e o Electric BXi7 voltados para o futuro
PEQUIM, 16 de maio de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A fabricante de automóveis alemã Borgward realizou a Cerimônia da Academia de Engenharia da Borgward em Pequim, em 9 de maio de 2018, na qual apresentou o sistema de valor da marca, o “Borgward Safety Shield” (protetor de segurança da Borgward). O sistema foi inspirado na missão… Continue reading Borgward lança o GT BX6 e o Electric BXi7 voltados para o futuro
BMW Group R&D Center opens in Beijing. Comprehensive R&D Network enhances localized Innovation
Beijing. On May 15th 2018, the BMW China R&D Center officially opened in Beijing’s Shunyi District. As a part of BMW Group Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the center is a significant step in expanding local innovation, and taking the Group’s “In China, for China and the world” localization strategy one step further. “For us,… Continue reading BMW Group R&D Center opens in Beijing. Comprehensive R&D Network enhances localized Innovation
Electric Vehicles: Groupe Renault works hand in hand with fire services
Wednesday 16 May 2018 by Groupe Renault – Innovation Groupe Renault Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest As both a pioneer in the world of electric cars and the Europe’s EV market leader, Groupe Renault is committed to safety. According to Claire Petit-Boulanger, the Group’s Emergency Response Safety Expert,… Continue reading Electric Vehicles: Groupe Renault works hand in hand with fire services