Tranzito is championing the concept of curbside mobility hubs, co-locating private shared mobility next to public train and bus stops. Moovit’s platform will be embedded within Tranzito’s Mobi kiosks; users can plan trips from point A to B and view suggested routes, real-time transit information, as well as book and pay for shared mobility rides… Continue reading Moovit and Tranzito bring transit information to the curb
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Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet
STUTTGART, Germany and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercedes-Benz, one of the largest manufacturers of premium passenger cars, and NVIDIA, the global leader in accelerated computing, plan to enter into a cooperation to create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet
@BMW: BMW announces support for Digital Key for iPhone. A secure and easy way to use iPhone as a car key to lock, unlock, drive, and share keys with friends.
Munich/Cupertino. At today’s Apple Worldwide Developer Conference it was announced that BMW will become the first carmaker to enable its customers to use iPhone as a fully digital car key. BMW was the first to integrate iPod in their vehicles, first to offer wireless CarPlay and now first to introduce support for BMW Digital Key… Continue reading @BMW: BMW announces support for Digital Key for iPhone. A secure and easy way to use iPhone as a car key to lock, unlock, drive, and share keys with friends.
Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem Pursue a Joint Venture Battery Company in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem are pushing for a plan that will establish a joint venture company for electric vehicles in South-East Asia. Indonesia is considered as a top candidate. There are common interests amongst companies and the government involved as Hyundai Motor Company is constructing a automobile factory in order to target the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem Pursue a Joint Venture Battery Company in Indonesia
@Tata: Tata Motors releases its Annual CSR Report FY 2019-20
18 June, 2020 Over 8.3 lakh people benefitted from its community programmes during the year Education – Digital classrooms Employability Skilling IIT Students from Financial Aid Programme attending session at Tata Motors Pune Key Highlights: Health (Aarogya): 3.9 lakh people benefitted and over 74% of malnourished children were treated Education (Vidyadhanam): 1.5 lakh students engaged,… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors releases its Annual CSR Report FY 2019-20
Honda drives drastic R&D reforms to reverse slow auto business
TOKYO — After Takahiro Hachigo took over at Honda Motor in 2015, the Japanese automaker has implemented a string of reforms to shore up its auto business, including closing plants at home and abroad and shaking up supply chains. But it left one entity untouched — Honda R&D, its crown jewel research unit, once headed… Continue reading Honda drives drastic R&D reforms to reverse slow auto business
GM committed to making EVs reality in S. Korea
By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) — General Motors Co. is committed to expanding its position in South Korea by introducing more electric vehicles amid growing appetite for zero-emission cars thanks to improving charging infrastructure and state subsidies, the company has said. In a virtual media briefing held Wednesday, Jesse Ortega, architectural chief engineer… Continue reading GM committed to making EVs reality in S. Korea
Google Trends Points To Quick Recovery Of Electric Car Sales In UK
Road To Recovery Tool Suggests Electric Vehicle Car Sales Will Bounce Back Rapidly Google Trends data show that, since the PM’s launch of the COVID-19 recovery strategy (11 May), there has been a significant boom in demand across the automotive industry – so much so that the demand is now parallel with the numbers pre-lockdown,… Continue reading Google Trends Points To Quick Recovery Of Electric Car Sales In UK
@VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management
This Thursday, the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG decided on further structural changes, thus strengthening the premium brand’s vehicle-project business. A newly created division will independently manage the model series with currently 65 models as well as the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) project house. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, in his additional function as Board of… Continue reading @VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management
Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) incoming Chief Executive Luca de Meo said on Friday he was confident the ailing French carmaker, which has just launched major cost cuts, could deliver a positive surprise for investors after a period of faltering sales and margins. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership… Continue reading Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge