Category: Automotive

Honda discontinues fuel cell car Clarity on weak demand

TOKYO — Honda Motor will stop production of the Clarity fuel cell car this year, the automaker said Tuesday, as part of a broader push to trim underperforming models. Honda has also decided to stop making the Legend, its high-end gasoline-fueled sedan, as well as the Odyssey luxury sport utility vehicle. Realigning global manufacturing operations, the Japanese company will… Continue reading Honda discontinues fuel cell car Clarity on weak demand

UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars

The UK government has held talks with six manufacturers about building “gigafactory” electric car battery plants as part of its efforts to improve the prospects of the British automotive industry. The US carmaker Ford and the Korean electronics conglomerates LG and Samsung are among the companies that have had early-stage discussions with the government or… Continue reading UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars

Texas Central signe un contrat avec Webuild et lui confie la direction de la conception et de la construction d’un projet historique

DALLAS, 16 juin 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Central, promoteur du train à grande vitesse entre Dallas et Houston, a signé un contrat de 16 milliards de dollars avec Webuild, opérant sur le marché américain avec The Lane Construction Corporation, un leader mondial en ingénierie et construction, pour lui confier la direction de l’équipe de construction… Continue reading Texas Central signe un contrat avec Webuild et lui confie la direction de la conception et de la construction d’un projet historique

Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès officialise les relations diplomatiques avec le Cameroun, renforçant ainsi ses relations avec le continent africain

LONDRES, 16 juin 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lors d’une brève cérémonie au Haut-commissariat de Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès à Londres, Son Excellence le Haut commissaire Kevin M. Isaac a été rejoint par son homologue camerounais M. Albert Njoteh Fotabang pour signer un communiqué conjoint officialisant les relations diplomatiques entre les deux nations. Les diplomates ont discuté de domaines d’intérêt mutuel, notamment la promotion des échanges culturels… Continue reading Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès officialise les relations diplomatiques avec le Cameroun, renforçant ainsi ses relations avec le continent africain

MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution Wins ‘Best Automotive Solution’

NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On May 25, Edge AI and Vision Alliance announced the Best Visual Product Award of 2021. MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution won in the category of “Best Automotive Solution,” which is also its first appearance in the international industry alliance. Edge AI and Vision Alliance, formerly known as Embedded Vision Alliance,… Continue reading MINIEYE In-Cabin Sensing Solution Wins ‘Best Automotive Solution’

China Matters Characterizes the Country’s First National Urban Wetland

It is now the first and only national wetland park in China combining urban life, farming and culture. Nurtured by Xixi Town built more than 1,100 years ago, Xixi Wetland has become a cradle of fishing, bamboo and tea culture. Thanks to the wisdom and efforts of traditional craftsmen living in the town, the wetland… Continue reading China Matters Characterizes the Country’s First National Urban Wetland

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung Visits U.S. to Review Future Mobility Strategies

SEOUL, South Korea, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung is visiting the U.S. to review the Group’s strategies for future mobility and the direction of technological development. Chairman Chung has met executives and engineers of Motional Inc., the Group’s autonomous driving joint venture (JV), in Boston, Mass., as well as… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung Visits U.S. to Review Future Mobility Strategies

Sixt U.S. Fleet to Reach 2019 Levels in Summer

After reactivating its existing workforce to full strength, Sixt is planning a hiring offensive to meet this new demand. Photo courtesy of Sixt.  Sixt SE held its annual general meeting virtually on June 16, announcing it would increase its fleet to 2019 levels in the U.S. this summer. “After the most difficult and challenging year… Continue reading Sixt U.S. Fleet to Reach 2019 Levels in Summer

Indian software testing firm BrowserStack raises $200m, joins unicorn club …

Cloud-based software testing platform BrowserStack said on Wednesday it raised $200 million in a funding round that valued the company at $4 billion, joining the unicorn club for startups. The funding round was led by San Francisco-based technology investment firm BOND, which has backed companies like Airbnb Inc, DoorDash, and Facebook Inc, and included venture capital firms… Continue reading Indian software testing firm BrowserStack raises $200m, joins unicorn club …