Lyft, the second largest ride-hailing service in the U.S., once helped disrupt the taxi industry. Now, the company is working hard to avoid being disrupted itself as self-driving cars turn from sci-fi into reality. According to Taggart Matthiesen, vice president of product at Lyft’s Autonomous Group, the company has assigned around 400 of its engineers… Continue reading Take a peek inside Lyft’s lab where 400 engineers are working on self-driving cars – CNBC
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Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
CLOSE The proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler and the company that controls the Peugeot brand is expected to have an impact on FCA’s bargaining with the UAW. (Photo: PSA) The real impact of the expected merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot will take some time to become clear, but an early test could come… Continue reading Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
Webasto and Ford Team Up for Mustang ‘Lithium’: Battery Electric Muscle Car Lights-Up SEMA, Signals Future of Performance
Built in collaboration between Ford and Webasto, Mustang Lithium project vehicle generates more than 1000 ft.-lbs. of instant torque and more than 900 horsepower for new levels of performance and technology with its 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive technology Best of both worlds, Mustang Lithium accelerates the next generation of performance: unique 6-speed manual… Continue reading Webasto and Ford Team Up for Mustang ‘Lithium’: Battery Electric Muscle Car Lights-Up SEMA, Signals Future of Performance
Ford Performance and SEMA Garage Team Up with Jay Leno to Restore, Upgrade Classic 1968 Bronco on Display at SEMA
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2019 – In terms of gag gifts, it was a good one – perfect, in fact, for a classic car enthusiast. Now years later, it will finally get the attention it deserves. The 1968 Ford Bronco wagon was left for Jay Leno as a joke, arranged by fellow late-night TV host… Continue reading Ford Performance and SEMA Garage Team Up with Jay Leno to Restore, Upgrade Classic 1968 Bronco on Display at SEMA
Beyond the Robo-Taxi: Great Customer Experiences Will Define Self-Driving
By Jim Farley, President, New Business, Technology and Strategy, Ford Motor Company When most people talk about why autonomous vehicles will be successful, they tend to focus on the self-driving software alone. Don’t get me wrong, the self-driving system is incredibly important to develop, but it’s just one part of building a safe and scalable… Continue reading Beyond the Robo-Taxi: Great Customer Experiences Will Define Self-Driving
Ford built an electric Mustang with a manual transmission. And we’re mad.
Ford wants the world to take notice of its plans for electric vehicles. And what better way than to build an all-electric Mustang fastback with a six-speed manual transmission? And that has us angry over here because it’s a gigantic tease of a prototype that will never make it into production. Or least that’s what Ford… Continue reading Ford built an electric Mustang with a manual transmission. And we’re mad.
NOAA Extended Reconstructed Sea Surface Temperature (ERSST), Version 5
This website has limited functionality with javascript off. Please make sure javascript is enabled in your browser. External Data Spec Published 05 Nov 2019 1 min read The NOAA Extended Reconstructed Sea Surface Temperature (ERSST) dataset is a global monthly sea surface temperature dataset derived from the International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Dataset (ICOADS). It is produced… Continue reading NOAA Extended Reconstructed Sea Surface Temperature (ERSST), Version 5
Ford Mustang Lithium Electric Pony Car Revealed: 800 Volts, 900 HP
Webasto put an 800V battery system in it and Getrag a 6-speed manual gearbox. Why would an EV need a manual gearbox? Ever? Well, perhaps because it can be loads of fun to use on the track. Or to just shift gears on a calm road trip with the family. Whatever the reason may be,… Continue reading Ford Mustang Lithium Electric Pony Car Revealed: 800 Volts, 900 HP
European factories at risk in Peugeot-Fiat merger
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA’s pledge not to close factories if they merge is likely to come under heavy strain as the combined group would have spare production capacity of almost six million vehicles in a slowing autos market. FILE PHOTO: Logos of Peugeot and Fiat are seen in this illustration… Continue reading European factories at risk in Peugeot-Fiat merger
LEVC CEO counts on products, new markets to lift UK-based Geely unit – Automotive News Europe
Since LEVC’s successful introduction of the plug-in hybrid TX Taxi in 2017, the UK-based unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding has struggled with costs. As a result, the money-losing producer of the iconic London black cab brought in longtime Audi executive Joerg Hofmann as its new CEO in February. Hofmann’s first job was to stabilize the… Continue reading LEVC CEO counts on products, new markets to lift UK-based Geely unit – Automotive News Europe