The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as a highly prestigious honours program in global travel and tourism. Photo courtesy of Travelarz/Wikimedia. Avis has been named the world’s leading car rental company for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final. The award was announced at an awards ceremony in… Continue reading Avis Honored at World Travel Awards
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Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
he tablets feature a suite of services and content from Verizon Media properties, serving as a digital assistant that can be brought from the vehicle to the hotel or the board room. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group, in partnership with Verizon and Edison Interactive, today announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital travel… Continue reading Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
@Ford: Mass Navigation: How Ford Is Exploring the Quantum World with Microsoft to Help Reduce Congestion
By Dr. Ken Washington, Chief Technology Officer, Ford Motor Company Our connected world has helped billions of people improve their lives in numerous ways such as offering instant access to information, enhancing health care, providing new ways to watch movies or experience music, and equipping our homes with smart speakers. Yet with all these advancements, many… Continue reading @Ford: Mass Navigation: How Ford Is Exploring the Quantum World with Microsoft to Help Reduce Congestion
Wheels deploys helmet-equipped e-bikes
On the heels of a $50 million funding round in October, Wheels is launching its “smart” helmet system for its pedal-less e-bikes. The helmet, which locks into the rear fender of the bike, features sensors designed to know when a rider is using it. In order to incentivize people to wear the helmets, Wheels will… Continue reading Wheels deploys helmet-equipped e-bikes
Walmart partners with self-driving startup Nuro to test autonomous grocery delivery in Houston
Walmart this morning announced a new pilot program that will test autonomous grocery delivery in the Houston market starting next year. The retailer is partnering with autonomous vehicle company Nuro, a robotics company that uses driverless technology to deliver goods to customers. Nuro’s vehicles in this case will delivery Walmart online grocery orders to a… Continue reading Walmart partners with self-driving startup Nuro to test autonomous grocery delivery in Houston
Baby food delivery startup Yumi spoon fed another $8M in strategic funding
Babies have options these days when it comes to what goes in their mouths. No more is it just the standard mush in a jar. Now they’ve got everything from pouches to organic purees delivered right to their parents’ door — and Yumi is one of several startups cashing in. The company has just announced… Continue reading Baby food delivery startup Yumi spoon fed another $8M in strategic funding
FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
FCA today announced that it has joined the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN), an industry collaboration using blockchain technology to support sustainable, responsible sourcing and production practices from mine to market. Built on the IBM Blockchain Platform and assured by RCS Global Group, the RSBN is on track to become commercially operational by spring 2020.… Continue reading FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
@FCA: FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
December 10, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA today announced that it has joined the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN), an industry collaboration using blockchain technology to support sustainable, responsible sourcing and production practices from mine to market. Built on the IBM Blockchain Platform and assured by RCS Global Group, the RSBN is on track… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Joins ‘Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network’ to Help Build a More Ethical Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
Nissan to be fined $22m for misstating Carlos Ghosn’s pay
Carmaker does not intend to ‘dispute the alleged facts’ or amount of the penalty Go to Source
Wheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmet
Wheels, an electric bike-share startup with operations in half a dozen US cities, has redesigned its two-wheeled vehicle to include a special spot to hold a helmet. The helmet is locked to the rear rack of the bike and is free for riders to use. The helmet can only be unlocked via the Wheels app.… Continue reading Wheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmet