Category: OEMRSSCHK

@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Announces Acquisition of Lyft’s Level 5 Division to Accelerate Software Innovation for Automated Drivin…

TOKYO, Apr 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, has agreed to acquire Level 5, the self-driving division of Lyft, Inc. one of the largest ride-hailing companies in the world. This marks the first major deal for the newly established Woven Planet. The deal… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Announces Acquisition of Lyft’s Level 5 Division to Accelerate Software Innovation for Automated Drivin…

@Toyota: Managing Entropy in Autonomous Logistics: It’s Software-First for Pickle Robot

It’s a busy time for logistics. E-commerce is booming, and warehouses can’t keep up with the demand. The challenges are daunting — tasks are labor-intensive, the pace is frantic, and staffing shortages are perennial. While the industry is overdue for smarter solutions, robot startup investments require careful evaluation. Should robots be fully autonomous or collaborate… Continue reading @Toyota: Managing Entropy in Autonomous Logistics: It’s Software-First for Pickle Robot

@Toyota: Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda Reach Agreement on Joint Development of Technical Specifications for Next-generation Vehicle Communications Devices

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (Daihatsu), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) reached an agreement to jointly develop technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices and to promote the common use of communications systems, by using connected services to link automobiles and society with the aim… Continue reading @Toyota: Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda Reach Agreement on Joint Development of Technical Specifications for Next-generation Vehicle Communications Devices

@Toyota: Toyota Launches Logistic Design Competition 2022

The 2022 edition of the Toyota Logistic Design Competition is now open to design students worldwide, to create and submit their original ideas on this year’s theme: urban micrologistics.  The competition is organised every two years by Toyota Material Handling Europe Design Center and Toyota’s European Design Development studio, ED2. The global logistics challenge is… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches Logistic Design Competition 2022

@Groupe PSA: PR NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UK SHOPPERS ARE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE, FINDS CITROËN001634

Following a recent study, Citroën UK reports that 65% of participants said they would be willing to pay a premium for sustainably produced food. 61% of respondents would like to shop through retailers that operate in an environmentally friendly way. 45% of those surveyed said they would be more inclined to have their food shopping… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UK SHOPPERS ARE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE, FINDS CITROËN001634

@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its lifestyle collection under the PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED label001631

For those of you who love performance, technicality and elegance, the Lion brand is launching a line of lifestyle clothing and accessories. The PEUGEOT Design Lab studio drew inspiration from the sophisticated design codes and meticulous materials of the new 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED to create this new collection. The cap, polo shirt and jacket… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its lifestyle collection under the PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED label001631

@BMW: Automating Logistics Across the Entire Supply Chain: Our Investment in Plus One Robotics001082

We are thrilled to announce our investment in Plus One Robotics’ Series B fundraise. Plus One is leading the next generation of warehouse automation with its cutting-edge machine-vision software that enables any robotic-arm hardware to intelligently and autonomously complete manual logistics tasks such as package sortation and depalletization. Furthermore, the Company incorporates a differentiating “human-in-the-loop”… Continue reading @BMW: Automating Logistics Across the Entire Supply Chain: Our Investment in Plus One Robotics001082

@Ford: Ford Accelerates Battery R&D with Dedicated Team, New Global Battery Center of Excellence Named Ford Ion Park

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford today announces a new global battery center of excellence – called Ford Ion Park – to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology – including future battery manufacturing. “We’re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Accelerates Battery R&D with Dedicated Team, New Global Battery Center of Excellence Named Ford Ion Park