Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community By Marcy Klevorn, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier,… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ –Today at PEPCOM, LimeBike, the leading smart bikeshare provider, announced the addition of electric-assist bikes to its fleet. Called Lime-E, these bikes will be available in existing LimeBike markets including Seattle, Miami, Scottsdale, Southern California and greater San Francisco bay area starting in January 2018. Lime-E Lime-E bikes will… Continue reading LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Las Vegas, NV – Urban populations are growing: according to the United Nations, roughly two-thirds of the global population will live in conurbations by 2050. In 2014, this figure was just one-half. Urbanization is increasing, and with it the challenges cities have to solve. Even today, therefore, there is a considerable need for smart solutions.… Continue reading CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Bosch unclutters vehicle cockpit

Hildesheim, Las Vegas – For years, touchscreens, handwriting recognition, and gesture control have been gradually replacing conventional mechanical buttons and switches in the car – to the detriment of road safety. After all, controlling the navigation system, the on-board computer menu, or the radio is a distraction. At CES 2018, in Las Vegas, Bosch is… Continue reading Bosch unclutters vehicle cockpit

BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jan 8 (Reuters) – Baidu Inc: * BAIDU, ASIA MOBILITY INDUSTRIES (AMI) ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC JV TO LAUNCH “APOLLO SOUTHEAST ASIA” AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PROGRAM AND INVESTMENT FUND * SAYS $200 MILLION TECHNOLOGY FUND TO BE FOCUSED ON OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING & INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The… Continue reading BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Jaguar Land Rover, today announced that the Companies are working together to use Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ automotive platforms to power highly advanced telematics, infotainment and digital cluster with integrated connectivity, and rear seat entertainment, helping to meet the demand… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), announced today its continued support for cutting-edge personalization, infotainment and telematics systems, as demonstrated with the recent launch of the 2018 Honda Accord.  The 2018 Honda Accord features a highly advanced Snapdragon Automotive Platform to power cutting-edge… Continue reading Qualcomm Powers Advanced Connected Car Technologies in the 2018 Honda Accord

Ford at CES: Together, Let’s Take Back the Streets

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford at CES: Together, Let’s Take Back the Streets

Aston Martin Seeks $6.8 Billion Value in Potential IPO

Aston Martin is targeting a valuation of as much as 5 billion pounds ($6.8 billion) in a potential initial public offering of the British sports car maker, according to people familiar with the matter. The manufacturer has held preliminary talks with advisers about a valuation including debt that would put it on par with Ferrari NV,… Continue reading Aston Martin Seeks $6.8 Billion Value in Potential IPO