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Kia Motors India’s Brand Launch campaign crosses 250 Mn views in less than 40 days

Launch campaign aims at establishing Kia as a Global Design and Quality leader Makes way for an impactful entry of the Brand in India and creates new benchmarks Kia Motors, the world’s 8th largest automaker introduced its first brand campaign in India, which has received an overwhelming response from the Indian audience. Based on Kia’s… Continue reading Kia Motors India’s Brand Launch campaign crosses 250 Mn views in less than 40 days

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Nidec to Display Thermal Solutions for Smartphones and Other Devices at CES 2019

Nidec to Display Thermal Solutions for Smartphones and Other Devices at CES 2019

The upcoming launch of 5G, the fifth generation of mobile communications technology, is expected to deliver a slew of benefits including dramatically higher data transfer rates and reduced latency. Coupled with advances in artificial intelligence, smartphones, servers and other devices and systems used in telecommunication are set to become even more powerful. But this trend does not come without its challenges; as the performance of devices increases, so do the requirements on thermal management.
Nidec has recently been working with end product manufacturers to pioneer the development of a number of solutions for smartphones designed to leverage the capabilities of 5G and maximize the enjoyment of video content. One example is our small precision geared actuator that controls the front-facing camera and allows it to emerge from the top of the phone, eliminating the need for bezels and notches. Another is..

Via Announces Expansion to Evanston and West Chicago

Published April 29, 2019 9:00 am, Via NYC
Via Announces Expansion to Evanston and West Chicago
The shared ride provider continues to widen its reach in the Greater Chicago area

Via, the leading provider and developer of on-demand shared ride services, has expanded its Chicago-area service. Via will now be available in Evanston as well as Hermosa, Humboldt Park and Mayfair. The expansion will see the Chicago-area service zone increase by more than 20%.

“At Via, our goal is to eliminate the need for private car ownership by providing affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly on-demand shared transportation that can seamlessly integrate into existing public transit infrastructure” said Alex Lavoie, US General Manager of Via. “We’re delighted to be expanding in Chicago, providing greater access for the students, residents, and workers in these communities.”

All shared rides within Evanston will be a low $3 flat fare. Via aims to be a key first-and-last mile solution for the commuter-heavy suburb, connecting residents and commuters to rail stations without the need for a personal vehicle.

Using the Via app, passengers select their pick up and drop off location and confirm their ride. Via’s smart algorithm enables multiple riders to seamlessly share a single vehicle. The powerful technology directs passengers to a nearby corner – a virtual bus stop – for pick up and drop off, allowing for quick and efficient shared trips without lengthy detours that take riders out of their way. This enables Via’s system to transport a high volume of passengers while using a fraction of the number of vehicles utilized by taxis or on-demand car services. ​By grouping multiple passengers into a single shared vehicle, Via reduces congestion and emissions, providing an inexpensive, eco-friendly, and convenient transportation alternative.

In the United States, Via operates services in New York, Chicago, Washington DC. Via has also been tapped by cities and transit authorities in the United States and around the world to help re-engineer public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network, including partnerships in Arlington Texas, West Sacramento California, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Via has more than 50 deployments in more than 15 countries around the world.

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Via is re-engineering public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via’s mobile app connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. First launched in New York City in September 2013, the Via platform currently operates in the United States, and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via’s technology is also deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, seamlessly integrating with public transit infrastructure to provide the most cutting edge on-demand mobility innovation.

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Nikon’s High-Volume Manufacturing Advances Velodyne Lead in Global Lidar Sensor Market

April 29, 2019 The Alpha Puck by Velodyne Lidar News that Velodyne Lidar has teamed with Nikon Corporation to manufacture lidar sensors for Velodyne attracted widespread attention. In a news release on its website, Nikon stated that “Sendai Nikon Corporation, a Nikon subsidiary, will manufacture lidar sensors for Velodyne and plans to start mass production… Continue reading Nikon’s High-Volume Manufacturing Advances Velodyne Lead in Global Lidar Sensor Market

Lyft, Banner Health, MCAO and iHeart Media Partner to Provide Safe Rides for Cinco de Mayo

Continuing the successful campaign “Save Lives, Don’t DUI,” the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is partnering with Lyft, Banner Health, and iHeart Media to offer an incentive not to drink and drive this Cinco de Mayo. “Lyft has been an important partner in our Save Lives Don’t DUI campaign. By offering discounted rides and helping to… Continue reading Lyft, Banner Health, MCAO and iHeart Media Partner to Provide Safe Rides for Cinco de Mayo

Are electric cars really reducing CO₂ emissions?

Henk de Bruin — Sustainability Advisor

As Global Head of Sustainability in a large multinational I have been working on a broad range of topics for many years. I helped define the sustainability elements are relevant for the company and in which parts of the value chain those elements need to be addressed. I then followed up by measuring the company’s performance on said elements and identifying possible improvements, and worked on in- and external reporting.
Within Lightyear, I am applying that experience in the challenging environment of a fast-growing company focused on contributing to a sustainable society with its products and services. The three subjects I will discuss are: Carbon Footprint, Circular Economy and Supplier Sustainability.

Carbon Footprint
In our efforts to support the reduction of global warming, the benefit of an electric vehicle with no tailpipe emissions is clear. That benefit is enlarged substantially if such a car is solar driven because additional..

Versatility Key to Ford’s First Regional Commercial Vehicles Converter Event

Ford’s Convertor Day, held recently in Dubai, placed adaptability of Ranger, Transit and Super Duty commercial vehicles front and centre Major modifiers, conversion companies, and Ford Middle East distributors were in attendance at the region’s first event of its kind for Ford Guests were introduced to the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) programme, which aims… Continue reading Versatility Key to Ford’s First Regional Commercial Vehicles Converter Event