Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.(Photo: Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images) DETROIT — A top Trump administration official said it’s vital for the auto industry to ensure that self-driving cars help improve life in rural communities and not just urban areas. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also hailed the “tremendous potential” of self-driving vehicles to improve automotive safety and drive economic… Continue reading Trump official: Self-driving cars must benefit rural communities, not just cities
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Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving
Dealers are breathing again in Russia. The local automotive market, still led by Lada, a subsidiary of Renault, recorded last year a volume of 1.59 million new registered vehicles, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2016. Phenomenon attributable in particular to the bottom current level of inflation and the stability of the ruble, which gives… Continue reading Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving
Fiat CEO Sees Room to Double Profit by 2022
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving bosses in the auto industry, said the company can double profit within five years by exploiting the potential of the Jeep brand. Sergio Marchionne Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg With the offroad nameplate in position to grab as much as 20 percent of the… Continue reading Fiat CEO Sees Room to Double Profit by 2022
3D printing news Sliced Arcam, Optomec, TU Delft, Neri Oxman
Today in Sliced: Additive Industries, Arcam, SHINING 3D, TechMed 3D, Haydon Kerk, TU Delft, Tim van Broekhoven, the Danish Technological Institute, Untika, TU Delft, Carnegie Mellon University, Optomec, Ethereal Machines, Porimy, Innoviz, the Air Force Research Laboratory, REGEMAT 3D, Austrian Space Forum, Neri Oxman, Iris Van Herpen, Full-bodied 3D scanning As full-body 3D scanners featured several times at CES 2018, Artec… Continue reading 3D printing news Sliced Arcam, Optomec, TU Delft, Neri Oxman
Zap-Map signs Memorandum of Understanding with LEVC
No pedal to the metal in GM’s planned self-driving Cruise AV car – Times of India
DETROIT: General Motors Co is seeking U.S. government approval for a fully autonomous car – one without a steering wheel, brake pedal or accelerator pedal – to enter the automaker’s first commercial ride-sharing fleet in 2019, executives said. For passengers who cannot open doors, the Cruise AV – a rebranded version of GM‘s Chevrolet Bolt… Continue reading No pedal to the metal in GM’s planned self-driving Cruise AV car – Times of India
Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Sunday will officially take the wraps off its long-awaited Ranger midsize pickup truck, a year ahead of its arrival in showrooms, as rivals consolidate positions in a segment Detroit automakers once gave up for dead. Ford executives did not disclose prices or fuel efficiency ratings for the… Continue reading Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate
Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear
The Detroit auto show, where today’s reality will be on display. Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters Automotive industry Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear The North American International Auto show has been overshadowed by CES – but it’s decided to stick to what it does best: cars… Continue reading Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear
TriForce Tokens Blockchain Gaming Welcomes Angel Investor David Drake to Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Blockchain-powered gaming platform TriForce Tokens is pleased to bring on board LDJ Capital Chairman David Drake as an adviser, strengthening its bid to revolutionize the multi-billion dollar online gaming industry with proven venture capital expertise. Triforce Tokens has reached yet another significant milestone in recognition and acceptance, with renowned venture capitalist… Continue reading TriForce Tokens Blockchain Gaming Welcomes Angel Investor David Drake to Advisory Board
Via Partners with NAVYA To Introduce A Revolutionary New App Enabling Safe And Secure Autonomous Rides With Unprecedented User Controls
Published January 12, 2018 4:04 pm, Via NYC Via Partners with NAVYA To Introduce A Revolutionary New App Enabling Safe And Secure Autonomous Rides With Unprecedented User Controls Using The Via App, NAVYA AUTONOM CAB Riders Can Book And Control Their Travel Efficiently And Safely While Also Tailoring The Experience During Their Journey Globally renowned… Continue reading Via Partners with NAVYA To Introduce A Revolutionary New App Enabling Safe And Secure Autonomous Rides With Unprecedented User Controls