In cooperation with Foreca’s weather expertise, Bosch has developed the “Popometer”. The word “Popometer” apparently comes from the racing car industry and means the feeling for the road conditions in relation to the weather. The racers would notice it from the back of the hip out and so put the term popo-meter through. And so… Continue reading Bosch & Foreca – Weather Feeling for Autonomous Driving
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Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66
Sergio Marchionne, the former head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has died. Marchionne, 66, suffered complications from a recent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, and was replaced as CEO last weekend when his ill health prevented him from continuing in a leadership role. “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66
Lyft sued for patent infringement
A professor from Georgia sued Lyft for using an idea he had in 1999. A new lawsuit goes through the industry and this time it has the car broker Lyft met. The retired professor of engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Stephen Dickerson, sued the company because of the billing method. Aptiv Lyft fleet.… Continue reading Lyft sued for patent infringement
EU complains of manipulation in WLTP measurement: carmakers to trick in new emissions tests
All articles and backgrounds 07/25/2018 EU complains of manipulation in WLTP measurement carmakers to trick in new emissions tests Volkswagen “Blown-Up” WLTP Values: Are Car Manufacturers Artificially Boosting Exhaust Gas Readings to Easierly Achieve Future Reduction Plans for the Future? Did the carmaker learn anything from the diesel scandal? According to various reports, the manufacturers… Continue reading EU complains of manipulation in WLTP measurement: carmakers to trick in new emissions tests
‘Waze of Parking’ app SpotAngels raises $2.3 million
SpotAngels, an app that uses crowdsourced data to help drivers find parking and avoid tickets, has raised $2.3 million from a group of investors that includes Google Maps co-founder Lars Rasmussen. Luc Vincent, the former head of Google Street View and vice president of engineering at Lyft, as well as Y Combinator, Streamlined Ventures and Via ID… Continue reading ‘Waze of Parking’ app SpotAngels raises $2.3 million
Uber hits 10 billion trips
Last month, Uber hit 10 billion completed trips across rides and deliveries, the company announced today. This comes about one year after Uber hit five billion trips. Lyft, Uber’s main competitor in the U.S., hit half a billion rides last October. Uber officially hit the milestone on June 10, 2018 when 173 trips and deliveries simultaneously… Continue reading Uber hits 10 billion trips
Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Uber is putting its autonomous vehicles back on Pittsburgh’s city streets, four months after a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving cars prompted the ride-hailing company to halt testing on public roads. But for now, Uber’s modified self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will only be driven manually by humans and under a new set of safety… Continue reading Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it created a new unit called Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC as it looks to accelerate its autonomous vehicle business. FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse The No.… Continue reading Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
Elon Musk said Tesla wants to eliminate contracts for its customers (TSLA)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is attempting to eliminate contracts for its customers and simplify the return process. Musk was replying to a Twitter user who said his sister-in-law had experienced a delay with the contract for her Model X SUV. “We’re trying to get rid of contracts completely. Should… Continue reading Elon Musk said Tesla wants to eliminate contracts for its customers (TSLA)
Volkswagen poaches BMW engine development expert Duesmann
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) has recruited BMW (BMWG.DE) engine development and purchasing expert Markus Duesmann, it said on Tuesday, bolstering its management board with a potential candidate for the CEO vacancy at its Audi premium brand. FILE PHOTO – Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference… Continue reading Volkswagen poaches BMW engine development expert Duesmann