BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will launch a new software operating system this year that it hopes will make accidents involving its cars a thing of the past by 2050, the company said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in… Continue reading Volkswagen hopes new software will banish accidents by 2050
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Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer
First high-volume production start of electrically heated catalytic converter worldwide is part of Vitesco Technologies’ electrification strategy Production start for multi-million contract relating to electrified vans planned for late 2022 Innovative electric catalytic converter aimed at ensuring vehicles comply with planned stringent Euro 7 standard Regensburg, March 12, 2020. Vitesco Technologies, a leading supplier in… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer
The Owl now runs on the road
The production version of the Owl, after its world premiere in Dubai last November, was scheduled to be exhibited at the Geneva International Motor Show. “After unveiling the Owl at Dubai International Motor Show the company has achieved many progresses on development and production, as well on future strategy as a car manufacturer”, Head Of… Continue reading The Owl now runs on the road
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno
In Brno today, Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, and Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková, signed the memorandum regarding the promotion of sustainable mobility services in the city. Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, emphasised, “Brno is a young, vibrant city that is very open to new trends. We are convinced that we… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno
Chinese Self-driving Logistics Vehicle Startup Neolix Raises $28M In Series A+ Round
Chinese self-driving logistics vehicle startup Neolix Technologies announced that it has raised nearly RMB200 million (US$28.8 million) in series A+ round of financing in February this year. The new round was led by Chinese EV car maker Leading Ideal. Addor Capital and existing shareholders Yunqi Partners and Glory Ventures also particiated. Neolix announced in May… Continue reading Chinese Self-driving Logistics Vehicle Startup Neolix Raises $28M In Series A+ Round
@BMW: The BMW i8: From vision to icon, from bestseller to classic of the future.
Munich. The final stretch on the way to the “Hall of Fame” of BMW sports cars: Six years after its market launch, the BMW i8 ends its product life cycle. When production of the BMW i8 Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 1.8 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 14.0 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 42 g/km*) and the BMW i8 Roadster (combined fuel… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW i8: From vision to icon, from bestseller to classic of the future.
Workhorse Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
CINCINNATI, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. Workhorse Group Inc. Logo More Release Updates and Highlights Sold… Continue reading Workhorse Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
Valmet Automotive: Professorship of battery technology is important for our goals
A professorship in battery technology is donated today to the University of Turku. The electrification of mobility emphasizes the role of battery technology for Valmet Automotive, and the professorship will take the company closer to the goal of bringing Finnish engineering expertise to the top of the world in battery technology. The automotive industry is… Continue reading Valmet Automotive: Professorship of battery technology is important for our goals
GM: FCA-UAW bribery scheme ‘targeted and directly harmed’ automaker
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV executives accused of bribing United Auto Workers officials “targeted” General Motors Co. in an attempt to do it harm, the Detroit automaker claimed Monday in its rebuttal to FCA’s request for the civil racketeering case against it be dismissed. In November, GM filed an unprecedented civil racketeering lawsuit against the Italian American automaker.… Continue reading GM: FCA-UAW bribery scheme ‘targeted and directly harmed’ automaker
TomTom, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. and DENSO Collaborate on Advanced Mapmaking for Automated Driving
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10 March 2020 – TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. (TRI-AD) and DENSO, today announced a successful proof of concept demonstrating a fast high definition (HD) map-building method for roads, essential for safer autonomous driving. This was achieved with TRI-AD test vehicles equipped with DENSO sensors,… Continue reading TomTom, Toyota Research Institute – Advanced Development, Inc. and DENSO Collaborate on Advanced Mapmaking for Automated Driving