At some point in the future, while riding along in a car, a kid may ask their parent about a distant time in the past when people used steering wheels and pedals to control an automobile. Of course, the full realization of the “auto” part of the word — in the form of fully autonomous… Continue reading The well-funded startups driven to own the autonomous vehicle stack
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E-car startup Nio is preparing for US IPO: China’s Tesla rival: One is already heading for Wall Street
Nio: Since the beginning of May 2018, Nio’s first production vehicle ES8 in China is delivered to customers: An electric SUV with a range of 350 kilometers and a replacement battery system priced from $ 68,000. And he’ll soon get siblings: At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017, Nio introduced 11 model prototypes. Nio… Continue reading E-car startup Nio is preparing for US IPO: China’s Tesla rival: One is already heading for Wall Street
Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH
Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH 2018-05-24 “We repeat that there is a strong commitment to invest in Germany as long as the production sites can perform in a competitive manner to ensure a sustainable future for the company after nearly 20 years of losses. We have outlined this already in November last year when we… Continue reading Statement of Opel Automobile GmbH
Decency alone is not enough: Where VW boss Herbert Diess is wrong
All articles and backgrounds 05/28/2018 Decency alone is not enough Where VW boss Herbert Diess is wrong A statement by Jürgen Weibler imago / Sven Simon Herbert Diess: “VW must be decent!” The concept of integrity has a steep career – so steeply that some reject the term or a management oriented to it again… Continue reading Decency alone is not enough: Where VW boss Herbert Diess is wrong
The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations
The federal government increases the pressure on Daimler: The car maker is due to submit alleged use of an illegal shutdown device on diesel vehicles within 14 days results. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche in Berlin Monday, 28.05.2018 11:43 clock Daimler should be at the behest of Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer Quick clarity on the… Continue reading The Confederation admits Daimler deadline to clarify exhaust gas allegations
Panasonic Develops an Ultra-low Transmission Loss Circuit Board Material for Semiconductor Packages and Modules
Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation has developed an ultra-low transmission loss circuit board material (Product No. Laminate R-G545L/R-G545E, Prepreg R-G540L/R-G540E) that is suitable for use in semiconductor packages and modules. The company will start mass-producing the material from June 2018. The newly developed material allows the stable operation of semiconductor devices that process enormous data… Continue reading Panasonic Develops an Ultra-low Transmission Loss Circuit Board Material for Semiconductor Packages and Modules
Works council and companies in the clinch: Severance payoffs provide for Opel for new dispute
Quarrel at Opel Works council, union and the new owner PSA fight a hard fight for the rehabilitation of the German Opel works. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfBei Opel reached the Conflict between works council and company the next round. From the point of view of employee representation, the ailing car manufacturer goes too far with its… Continue reading Works council and companies in the clinch: Severance payoffs provide for Opel for new dispute
UPDATE 1-Germany grills Daimler boss over extent of Vito van emissions fix
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Transport Ministry quizzed Daimler (DAIGn.DE) Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche on Monday over how many Mercedes-Benz vans and cars need to be fixed after a regulator said it had found illegal software in one of its models. FILE PHOTO: Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche speaks during a world premiere for the new Mercedes… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Germany grills Daimler boss over extent of Vito van emissions fix
Bosch opens a new plant for infotainment systems in China
Bosch says it will continue to expand its presence in China and has opened a new plant for infotainment systems in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu. Bosch sees good long-term opportunities in the region, especially in the Chinese market. New plant drives connected mobility in ChinaOn a surface area of 18,000sqm, infotainment systems, instrument… Continue reading Bosch opens a new plant for infotainment systems in China
SecForCARs led by infineon to develop new approaches on IT security in self-driving cars
With the growing need to protect the cars against cyber attacks, 15 partners from industry and academia will work together over the next three years on new approaches to IT security in self-driving cars which is led by Infineon. The joint project goes by the name Security For Connected, Autonomous Cars (SecForCARs) and has funding… Continue reading SecForCARs led by infineon to develop new approaches on IT security in self-driving cars