The innovation institute Drive Sweden also wants to improve traffic in rural areas. Drive Sweden is a consortium consisting of 140 companies and institutions dedicated to modern mobility. This includes companies like 2 getthere or Dynning. Together we develop solutions for the transportation of goods and people. They want to push seven projects that are… Continue reading Drive Sweden: projects for autonomous e-driving
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Levandowski is now found guilty
Anthony Levandowski pleaded guilty of stealing Google’s trade secrets. First of all explained Levandowski innocent, but now he’s changed his mind. Already at the beginning of the Monthly, he was fined. The incident happened in 2015 when Levandowski was still at that time Google (now Waymo) announced. He took documents to build one Lidar systems… Continue reading Levandowski is now found guilty
Volkswagen: networking and software orientation
The manufacturer Volkswagen was praised for the networking and proclaimed the sovereignty of the software – also with Daimler? When it comes to networking Volkswagen on the WLANp Standard, which the EU does not consider default was established. Instead of C-V2XWith the mass integration into the new, Volkswagen creates what works on the basis of… Continue reading Volkswagen: networking and software orientation
Traffic management in mixed traffic
A study by the University of Toronto found traffic management for conventional and automated vehicles. Until that Autonomous driving on the street, it takes a while. Even if it is available, there will still be long vehicles driven by humans. This Mixed traffic carries dangers. Researchers from the University of Toronto are investigating this issue.… Continue reading Traffic management in mixed traffic
UPS and Gaussin: autonomous driving
The delivery service provider UPS cooperates with the French company Gaussin for the use of autonomous vehicles. The world famous company UPS is very interested in autonomous driving. So you have shares in the startup TuSimple bought, with whom one has also been working for some time, to freight through autonomous Trucks over the highway… Continue reading UPS and Gaussin: autonomous driving
[Covid-19] The plasticist Plastivaloire almost in neutral
The automotive supplier Plastivaloire (PVL) began closing its factories two days ago in France. Gradually, the measure is extended to all European sites in order to deal with the coronavirus crisis and especially the shutdown of production chains in the automobile. To read the entire article, SUBSCRIBE For immediate access, pay online by credit card… Continue reading [Covid-19] The plasticist Plastivaloire almost in neutral
[Covid-19] The Walor group closes two factories in the Ardennes
Faced with a significant drop in its production volume due to the coronavirus epidemic which affected several of its principals (PSA, Renault, Volvo, John Deere) and several other automotive suppliers, heavy goods vehicles , agricultural machinery and construction, the Walor group was forced to close its two factories in the Ardennes at Bogny-sur-Meuse (210 employees… Continue reading [Covid-19] The Walor group closes two factories in the Ardennes
China Auto Rental Prepares for Business Slump
CAR has sold some of its assets, including some of its used car fleet, to increase its liquidity during this economic downturn, according to company officials. Photo via Marianna/Flickr. China Auto Rental Inc. (CAR), China’s largest car rental company, has started preparing for “extreme scenarios” to survive the business slump caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, according… Continue reading China Auto Rental Prepares for Business Slump
Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Nissan has filed a new Z trademark, giving the strongest hint yet that it’s readying a replacement for the 370Z sports car. This trademark was filed by Nissan just days ago with the Government of Canada, as first reported by Motor Trend, and shows the Japanese company is committed to its long-standing sports car. Talking to Autocar… Continue reading Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Autocar lunchbox: Colin McRae remembered, Rodin’s rib-breaker and more
It’s everyone’s favourite part of the working day, lunchtime, and you’re no doubt craving a hefty dose of car-related content. So we’ve revived our Autocar Lunchbox feature to bring you our favourite videos, stories, photos, quotes and more all in one place. Here are today’s picks: HOT NEWS Four is more for Volkswagen So, Volkswagen’s first… Continue reading Autocar lunchbox: Colin McRae remembered, Rodin’s rib-breaker and more