Tag: Ford

Adaptive speed systems could minimize congestion | Ford & Vanderbilt

In cooperation between the manufacturer Ford and the Vanderbilt University, a study was carried out on the topic of congestion minimization. In collaboration with Vanderbilt University and ford they saw the onslaught of US Independence Day vehicles on July 4 and decided to investigate. It is concluded that Adaptive Velocity Systems (ACC) could greatly contribute… Continue reading Adaptive speed systems could minimize congestion | Ford & Vanderbilt

Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade

Brussels, 12 July 2018 – The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that auto makers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of manufacturing over the last decade, even though the number of cars produced increased from 11.9 million in 2013 to 17 million in 2017. The new figures, recently published in… Continue reading Press Releases – Environmental impact of car production strongly reduced over last decade

SpotHero introduces 500 autonomous car-ready garages in Chicago

Conventional cars drive the bulk of Chicago-based SpotHero‘s business, but the parking inventory and booking startup is setting its sights on a driverless future. Today, it announced that more than 500 of its connected parking garages in Chicago have been adapted to accommodate autonomous cars, trucks, and SUVs. “Significant strides in both vehicle and parking technologies… Continue reading SpotHero introduces 500 autonomous car-ready garages in Chicago

Press Releases – CO2 car and van targets: industry reacts to European Parliament votes

Brussels, 10 July 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the outcomes of today’s European Parliament votes on post-2020 CO2 targets for cars and vans in the TRAN and ITRE Committees, and will now make a further assessment of the details. Generally speaking, Europe’s car manufacturers remain extremely concerned about the… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 car and van targets: industry reacts to European Parliament votes

UPDATE 5-Tesla moves first to hike prices in China as trade war hits car makers

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. carmaker Tesla Inc has hiked prices on its Model X and S cars by about 20 percent in China, the first automaker to do so in the world’s top automotive market in response to mounting trade tensions between the countries. The move is the earliest indication of how much higher Chinese… Continue reading UPDATE 5-Tesla moves first to hike prices in China as trade war hits car makers

BMW, Daimler, telcos in push to get EU adopt connected car standard

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – BMW, Daimler, Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson have urged the European Commission to back a technology for connected cars they believe would help to speed up the rollout of 5G mobile networks across the bloc. FILE PHOTO: A logo of the German luxury carmaker BMW is seen during the company’s annual news conference… Continue reading BMW, Daimler, telcos in push to get EU adopt connected car standard

Uber and Lyft may be vying to acquire bus startup

This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Transportation & Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Uber and Lyft are reportedly interested in acquiring Skedaddle, the crowdsourced bus startup, according to TechCrunch. Skedaddle, which was founded in 2015, enables individuals to charter… Continue reading Uber and Lyft may be vying to acquire bus startup

Tesla raises car prices in China -Electrek

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has raised prices on its Model X and S cars by over $20,000 in China, automotive news website Electrek reported on Monday, making it one of the first U.S. carmakers to hike prices in the wake of rising trade tensions. FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen outside Tesla Motors’ new… Continue reading Tesla raises car prices in China -Electrek