Category: Automotive

Velodyne Achieves $0.5 Billion in Lidar Sensors Shipped

March 25, 2019 Velodyne is the highest volume supplier of lidar sensors to the automotive industry. In an in-depth article, David Hall spoke to Forbes transportation writer Alan Ohnsman about Velodyne’s successes, the company’s market leading position, and the future for lidar. In discussing the company, David noted, Velodyne, “which has supplied lidars to almost… Continue reading Velodyne Achieves $0.5 Billion in Lidar Sensors Shipped

See The Inside Of The Hypercharger Ultra-Fast Charger: Video

7 M BY MARK KANE Modern DC fast charger needs to be modular and upgradable Bjørn Nyland recently took the opportunity at the Norwegian EV summit to check the inside of Fortum‘s ultra-fast charger, produced by Italian company Hypercharger. Those new devices are getting better and better over time. Ten years ago we saw only… Continue reading See The Inside Of The Hypercharger Ultra-Fast Charger: Video

Uber drives Middle East mapping push ahead of IPO: source

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc is six months into a major mapping project that fills holes in its coverage of Middle Eastern cities ahead of a possible takeover of regional rival Careem Networks and this year’s hotly anticipated initial public offering, according to a source with knowledge of the project. FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo… Continue reading Uber drives Middle East mapping push ahead of IPO: source

Autobinck acquires ROI Fleet&Mobility

Utrecht-based automotive group Autobinck has acquired ROI Fleet&Mobility, a Dutch fleet management company with about 10,000 vehicles in portfolio.  “This acquisition fits with our strategy to further develop the range of mobility services that we provide”, said Paul Zekhuis, CEO of Autobinck. The activities of ROI Fleet&Mobility will be bundled with those of Fleet Support,… Continue reading Autobinck acquires ROI Fleet&Mobility

Europcar Adds 15 EVs to New Zealand Fleet

Last year, business travelers could register to receive one day’s free use of a Volkswagen e-Golf when traveling to Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, to trial the vehicles. Photo via Pixabay. Europcar New Zealand has expanded its permanent fleet of Volkswagen e-Golfs to 15, following the success of its Electric Day Pass pilot programme in 2018.… Continue reading Europcar Adds 15 EVs to New Zealand Fleet

Lots of voltage, little power

Officially, the German automakers have settled their dispute over the mobility of the future. But that is only temporary. For which technology and which company will win, is unclear. Uli deck / DPA VW boss Herbert Diess in an electrical ID. buggy Saturday, 23.03.2019 15:55 clock Everything was just a misunderstanding. After days of public… Continue reading Lots of voltage, little power

Nissan: Nissan to celebrate 50 years of performance at NYIAS

NEW YORK – Come experience a garage 50 years in the making – the Nissan Dream Garage at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan to celebrate 50 years of performance at NYIAS

Evolution of Michelin’s Executive Committee

Evolution of Michelin’s Executive Committee This new executive committee meets for the first time today and is composed as follows, Three new senior managers are integrated at this time: Scott CLARK, Executive Vice President, Automotive Business Management, Motorsport, Experiences, Americas Regions (Central, North and South) Jean-Claude PATS, Executive Vice President, Corporate Personal Management Eric VINESSE,… Continue reading Evolution of Michelin’s Executive Committee