Qualcomm Technologies and Chinese new energy company, BYD Company have announced the selection of Qualcomm Technologies’ automotive solutions for upcoming electric vehicles from BYD. Anticipated to begin in 2019, BYD electric vehicles are planned to feature integrated infotainment and digital cluster systems powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A Automotive platform. The software architecture, hypervisor support… Continue reading China’s BYD selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to drive in-vehicle experiences
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Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9
Photo credit: James / Wikimedia Commons Here’s a wrap of the day’s top tech headlines. Social media Grindr picked up by Kunlun (China/US). Chinese gaming company Kunlun has acquired the remaining 37 percent stake of gay dating app Grindr in a US$152 million deal. It purchased around 62 percent of the US-based firm’s shares in… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9
48V prototype: Valeo shows electric car for 7,500 euros
Valeo prototype (Image: Valeo) CES 2018 The French automotive supplier Valeo has a two-seated electric car presented as a prototype that does not work with a high-voltage system like the cars of the competition, but with 48 volts. It would cost about 7,500 euros. The 48-volt electric car, which was built entirely on the battery… Continue reading 48V prototype: Valeo shows electric car for 7,500 euros
China’s Baidu Plugs `Apollo 2.0′ Self-Driving Platform in Vegas
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
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
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.
Intel and Mobileye partner with China’s SAIC on self-driving
Intel is making strides with its China business in the automotive and autonomous driving industry, with new partnerships announced today at CES 2018 with Chinese automaker SAIC, and also with the leading navigational map player in China, called Navinfo to integrate and localize REM data. These partnerships give Intel a key means of additional access… Continue reading Intel and Mobileye partner with China’s SAIC on self-driving