Category: Automotive

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

LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ –Today at PEPCOM, LimeBike, the leading smart bikeshare provider, announced the addition of electric-assist bikes to its fleet. Called Lime-E, these bikes will be available in existing LimeBike markets including Seattle, Miami, Scottsdale, Southern California and greater San Francisco bay area starting in January 2018. Lime-E Lime-E bikes will… Continue reading LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Las Vegas, NV – Urban populations are growing: according to the United Nations, roughly two-thirds of the global population will live in conurbations by 2050. In 2014, this figure was just one-half. Urbanization is increasing, and with it the challenges cities have to solve. Even today, therefore, there is a considerable need for smart solutions.… Continue reading CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Bosch unclutters vehicle cockpit

Hildesheim, Las Vegas – For years, touchscreens, handwriting recognition, and gesture control have been gradually replacing conventional mechanical buttons and switches in the car – to the detriment of road safety. After all, controlling the navigation system, the on-board computer menu, or the radio is a distraction. At CES 2018, in Las Vegas, Bosch is… Continue reading Bosch unclutters vehicle cockpit

Panasonic Develops Scalable “ePowertrain” Platform for Small EVs – Looking ahead to the Coming Mobility Society

Osaka, Japan-Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed a scalable “ePowertrain” platform, a solution for the effective development of small electric vehicles (EVs). The platform is a systematized application of devices used in the EVs of major global carmakers, and is intended to contribute to the advancement of the coming mobility society. Global demand… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Scalable “ePowertrain” Platform for Small EVs – Looking ahead to the Coming Mobility Society

Panasonic Automotive to Exhibit at CES 2018

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation showcases a new SUV that incorporates Panasonic’s latest dual display system and head-up display (“HUD”), and three next-generation cockpit/cabin system concepts to meet vehicle advances expected over the next decade at CES2018 from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Panasonic has delivered its in-vehicle infotainment equipment to major global… Continue reading Panasonic Automotive to Exhibit at CES 2018

BRIEF-Baidu USA, Access Services Announce Pilot Project For Autonomous Vehicle Services

Jan 8 (Reuters) – Baidu USA: * BAIDU USA, ACCESS SERVICES ANNOUNCE PILOT PROJECT FOR SHORT ROUTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SERVICES FOR ADA, SENIOR COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES * SAYS EXPECT TO START SHORT ROUTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT SERVICE BY 2018-END Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jan 8 (Reuters) – Baidu Inc: * BAIDU, ASIA MOBILITY INDUSTRIES (AMI) ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC JV TO LAUNCH “APOLLO SOUTHEAST ASIA” AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PROGRAM AND INVESTMENT FUND * SAYS $200 MILLION TECHNOLOGY FUND TO BE FOCUSED ON OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING & INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The… Continue reading BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Jaguar Land Rover, today announced that the Companies are working together to use Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ automotive platforms to power highly advanced telematics, infotainment and digital cluster with integrated connectivity, and rear seat entertainment, helping to meet the demand… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles