October 30, 2020 – Today, Luminar Technologies and the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck AG, announced a strategic partnership to enable highly automated trucking, starting on highways. Luminar Technologies, Inc. is the global leader in automotive lidar hardware and software technology Experts at Daimler Trucks, its U.S. subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)… Continue reading @Daimler: 30. Oct 2020 Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking – Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in […]
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@Ford: Ford Advancing Hands-Free Driver Assist Technology and Making it More Mainstream with F-150, Mustang Mach-E
Coming first to 2021 F-150 and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as part of available Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology, Active Drive Assist allows for hands-free driving on prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Zones that make up over 100,000 miles of North American roads Ford developed available Active Drive Assist based on advanced computing of camera… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Advancing Hands-Free Driver Assist Technology and Making it More Mainstream with F-150, Mustang Mach-E
@BMW: “Cobalt for Development” project started trainings for mining cooperatives in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo000696
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo – The cross-industry initiative “Cobalt for Development” has started trainings for twelve artisanal mining cooperatives in October in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The trainings cover major environmental, social and governance aspects for responsible mining practices. This includes mine site management and legal compliance, human rights, health and… Continue reading @BMW: “Cobalt for Development” project started trainings for mining cooperatives in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo000696
@niche: Nikola Appoints Bruce Smith to Board of Directors000240
PHOENIX, October 29, 2020 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) today announced that it has appointed Bruce Smith as a new independent director. Smith has more than 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, having led numerous companies and has a history of driving business and financial outperformance. He is currently the Chairman and Chief… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Appoints Bruce Smith to Board of Directors000240
@niche: AC returns to Le Mans to handcraft 12 Cobras for the future Welcome to the AC Cobra Le Mans electric000240
The long and thrilling story of one of the most iconic British sports cars is about to open a new and remarkable chapter. Today AC Cars is launching a ‘new’ limited series of 12 special cars recreated from the 1963 AC factory Le Mans cars. They will be called the AC Cobra Le Mans electric… Continue reading @niche: AC returns to Le Mans to handcraft 12 Cobras for the future Welcome to the AC Cobra Le Mans electric000240
@Hyundai: In-Car Biometric Technology For Human Interaction
Smartphones have brought many changes to everyday life; they have completely changed the way we communicate, consume, and presumably most importantly, the way we set the passcode. We no longer use numbers, alphabets, or symbols – we now use our body as a password. Biometric technology, which started with a fingerprint recognition system for unlocking… Continue reading @Hyundai: In-Car Biometric Technology For Human Interaction
@Honda: Honda Sets Half of Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China
TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for for the first half of the current fiscal year (April 2020-March 2021) and the month of September 2020. World Production The First Half of Current Fiscal Year – Production… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Sets Half of Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China
@Ford: Ford Launches Safety Insights to Help Cities Reduce Car Accidents
Ford Launches Safety Insights to Help Cities Reduce Car Crashes By Brett Wheatley, Director, Mobility Businesses, Autonomous Vehicles LLC & Mobility Partnerships, Ford Motor Company Reducing traffic accidents is a huge priority for cities across the nation. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 54, according to the U.S. Centers… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Launches Safety Insights to Help Cities Reduce Car Accidents
@GM: Chevrolet Previews Electric Connect and Cruise at SEMA360
Chevrolet Previews Electric Connect and Cruise at SEMA360 1977 K5 Blazer-E features Chevrolet Performance eCrate package, expected to be available second half of 2021 2020-10-29 DETROIT — At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Previews Electric Connect and Cruise at SEMA360
@GM: General Motors to Upgrade Its Design Capability in China
General Motors to Upgrade Its Design Capability in China GM China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai will grow with evolving trends 2020-10-26 SHANGHAI – General Motors announced today that it will upgrade the GM China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai, more than doubling current studio space and milling capacity. It will adopt cutting-edge technology and… Continue reading @GM: General Motors to Upgrade Its Design Capability in China