Lyft: Navigating San Francisco in Full Autonomy

Nearly a year ago, Level 5’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) drove our first autonomous miles in San Francisco. We were excited to discover that the stack we built for Palo Alto generalizes well to new environments, tackling dense city traffic, lane changes, U-turns, and merges without any specific tuning. Since then, we have begun employee test… Continue reading Lyft: Navigating San Francisco in Full Autonomy

@BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces an Investment in Kodiak Robotics.001230

Mountain View, CA -June 24, 2021… BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading developer of self-driving long-haul trucking technology. The funds from the BMW i Ventures investment help Kodiak expand its team and fleet, as well as continue to develop its industry-leading self-driving technology purpose-built for long-haul trucks. Kodiak is… Continue reading @BMW: BMW i Ventures Announces an Investment in Kodiak Robotics.001230

@FCA: Alfa Romeo Celebrates its 111th Anniversary

June 24, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Today marks the 111th anniversary of the Alfa Romeo brand as it was founded on this day in 1910 in Milan, Italy. The Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.) which later would become Alfa Romeo, following its acquisition of engineer and entrepreneur Nicola Romeo, in 1918. Since then, Alfa… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo Celebrates its 111th Anniversary

Lear Named by General Motors as a 2020 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award Winner

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that it was recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year during General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year ceremony. This is the 20th time Lear has received the Supplier of the Year… Continue reading Lear Named by General Motors as a 2020 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award Winner

@BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE LANDSPEED COLLECTION: RECALLING A FORGOTTEN HERO001228

New Rolls-Royce Collection of Wraith and Dawn Black Badge Landspeed Collection celebrates the records set by British engineer Captain George Eyston in Thunderbolt, powered by two Rolls-Royce R V12 aero engines Interior details recall the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where Eyston pursued his record-breaking endeavours in 1937-38 Salt Flats’ fissured texture is perfectly reproduced… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE LANDSPEED COLLECTION: RECALLING A FORGOTTEN HERO001228

@niche: Expanding the Xos Ecosystem with UniFirst000984

Xos welcomes textile delivery leader, UniFirst, as its newest partner. Xos trucks have successfully taken on parcel delivery, cash delivery, and now, we’re adding linen delivery to the laundry list. We’re proud to announce a partnership with UniFirst, a full-service uniform rental company serving North America, Canada, and Europe, that champions sustainability across all aspects… Continue reading @niche: Expanding the Xos Ecosystem with UniFirst000984

@niche: Sono Motors’ Sion Gets More Powerful Battery with Greater Range000984

Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors’ Sion Gets More Powerful Battery with Greater Range000984

@niche: Message from the CEO: Welcome to the Starting Line000984

Earlier today Embark’s CEO, Alex Rodrigues, sent the following message to all employees — following the announcement of Embark’s intention to go public via a multi-billion dollar SPAC merger. Read the news: Wall Street Journal | Self-Driving Truck Startup Embark to Go Public in $5.2 Billion SPAC Deal Subject: Welcome to the Starting Line Embark… Continue reading @niche: Message from the CEO: Welcome to the Starting Line000984