Category: Automotive

Uber chief executive laments U.S. trade policy for lackluster IPO

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said on Tuesday the company’s initial public offering last month was hurt by U.S. trade tensions even as he downplayed recent volatility in the stock price. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks at the The Economic Club of Washington in Washington D.C., U.S. June 11, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos… Continue reading Uber chief executive laments U.S. trade policy for lackluster IPO

End of the road for Volkswagen’s self-driving Aurora deal

BERLIN, June 11 (Reuters) – Volkswagen has ended its partnership with self-driving car software firm Aurora, two days after the Silicon Valley start-up said it would build autonomous platforms for commercial vehicles with Fiat Chrysler . “The activities under our partnership have been concluded,” a VW spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday following an… Continue reading End of the road for Volkswagen’s self-driving Aurora deal

Uber to Launch Helicopter Rides in NYC

The helicopters will be available Monday through Friday during afternoon rush hour. Photo via Uber. Uber’s ride-hailing service will be expanding to include helicopter rides from Lower Manhattan to JFK Airport, according to the New York Times. Beginning July 9, passengers who are Platinum or Diamond members (Uber’s reward program’s top two tiers) can request an eight-minute ride… Continue reading Uber to Launch Helicopter Rides in NYC

Nippon Rent-A-Car to Install Dashcams on All New Vehicles

Nippon said that it is the first car rental company in Japan to install the cameras on new vehicles. Photo via Kuha455405/Wikimedia.  Starting in July, Japan’s Nippon Rent-A-Car will be installing dashboard cameras in all new vehicles, the Japanese Times reports. The cameras are part of an effort to curb reckless driving. All vehicles in Nippon’s… Continue reading Nippon Rent-A-Car to Install Dashcams on All New Vehicles

Over 1,400 self-driving vehicles are now in testing by 80+ companies across the U.S.

In a talk at the Uber Elevate summit in Washington, D.C., today, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao shared a total overall figure for ongoing testing of autonomous vehicles on U.S roads: Over 1,400 self-driving cars, trucks and other vehicles are currently in testing by over 80 companies across 36 US states, plus DC… Continue reading Over 1,400 self-driving vehicles are now in testing by 80+ companies across the U.S.

Uber and AT&T team up for always-on connectivity for Uber Copter and Uber Air

Uber is partnering with mobile network operator AT&T on the always-on connectivity it’ll require for its aerial transportation service network. The on-demand mobility company announced the team-up at its annual Elevate Summit, which brings together a number of key players working toward making affordable, accessible in-city aerial transit a reality. Uber said that it’s already… Continue reading Uber and AT&T team up for always-on connectivity for Uber Copter and Uber Air

Uber envisions Uber Air will one day be cheaper than owning a car

Uber has big dreams for Uber Air, the flying taxi service it’s wanting to launch in 2023. At the third annual Uber Elevate, head of Elevate Eric Allison said the company expects Uber Air to be cheaper than driving a car. It surely won’t be that way on day one, but once Uber deploys fully… Continue reading Uber envisions Uber Air will one day be cheaper than owning a car

Where to Bond in Vehicle Assembly Operations?

Let’s discuss selecting a plant location for joining two parts with structural adhesives during vehicle assembly. My example is an automotive or truck part that is a new limited sales option on existing body design and assembly. The part is a rigid plastic, molded SMC (sheet molding compound, a polyester thermoset filled with glass fiber) to… Continue reading Where to Bond in Vehicle Assembly Operations?