Category: Automotive

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches a venture capital fund to invest up to $1 billion over five years

Alliance ventures to prioritize next-generation mobility with $200 million year-one funding New entity to act as main interface for start-ups, investors and the venture capital ecosystem Fund prioritizes open innovation in new mobility, including electrification, autonomous systems, connectivity and artificial intelligence First deal to be a strategic investment in Ionic Materials, a US company developing… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches a venture capital fund to invest up to $1 billion over five years

Carlos Ghosn on Autonomous Cars, Tax Reform and Nafta

January 9th, 2018, 10:41 PM UTC Carlos Ghosn, chairman of Alliance Ventures, the world’s largest automotive alliance, discusses the future of autonomous cars, the impact of tax reform on the auto industry and the state of Nafta talks. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Ford lays out grand vision for a self-driving car future

LAS VEGAS — Ford CEO Jim Hackett offered an ambitious vision for the automaker’s self-driving vehicle business strategy Tuesday, depicting a future that will be as much as about networks of cars and traffic signals as any particular models. Ford CEO James Hackett smiles while getting ready for an interview next to a self-driving delivery… Continue reading Ford lays out grand vision for a self-driving car future

Enabling autonomous cars and smart cities in Korea with SK Telecom

SK Telecom and HERE will partner to produce location services for self-driving vehicles in an Autonomous World. We’re joining forces with Korea’s largest telecommunications company to change the game in the automotive and Internet of Things sectors. We’re proud to share that the collaboration was signed today at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. SK Telecom… Continue reading Enabling autonomous cars and smart cities in Korea with SK Telecom

Intel, Mobileye unveil first autonomous car

The CEO of Intel Corp. Brian Krzanich unveiled the US semiconductor giant’s first autonomous car and announced a new collaboration with China’s carmaker SAIC Motor, during a keynote opening address at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The car includes 12 cameras, radars, laser scanners and computing technologies developed by Mobileye and… Continue reading Intel, Mobileye unveil first autonomous car

BRIEF-Qualcomm, Ford Partner On C-V2x Global Initiative

Jan 9 (Reuters) – Qualcomm Technologies​: * QUALCOMM AND FORD COLLABORATE ON C-V2X GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY, TRAFFIC EFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING * SAYS CELLULAR VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING TECHNOLOGY PLANNED FOR FURTHER FIELD VALIDATIONS BEGINNING H1 2018 * SAYS QUALCOMM 9150 C-V2X CHIPSET IS EXPECTED TO BE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SECOND HALF OF 2018… Continue reading BRIEF-Qualcomm, Ford Partner On C-V2x Global Initiative

Honda Brings Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions to CES 2018

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honda introduced its new 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy) Robotics Concept at CES 2018, demonstrating a range of experimental technologies engineered to understand people’s needs and make their lives better. Through a suite of robotic concepts expressing a variety of functions and designs, Honda shared its vision of a society… Continue reading Honda Brings Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions to CES 2018

220 MPH Genovation GXE All-Electric Supercar Makes World Debut At CES

“Our objective is offering a sustainable all-electric high-performance supercar with record-shattering speed capability, paired with ample and efficient range, by harnessing and optimizing the very best of available technologies,” says Andrew Saul, CEO of Genovation Cars Inc. Designed, developed and produced in the USA, the Genovation GXE employs state-of-the-art batteries, inverters and electric twin-motors, producing… Continue reading 220 MPH Genovation GXE All-Electric Supercar Makes World Debut At CES

Honda’s Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions at CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 – Honda introduced its new 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy) Robotics Concept at CES 2018, demonstrating a range of experimental technologies engineered to understand people’s needs and make their lives better. Through a suite of robotic concepts expressing a variety of functions and designs, Honda shared its vision of a society… Continue reading Honda’s Robotic Devices and Energy Management Solutions at CES