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ALLIANCE VENTURES INVESTS IN THE MOBILITY HOUSE TO BOOST ELECTRIC MOBILITY

Paris/Munch, June 27 2019 – Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, announces an investment in The Mobility House, a technology company that provides a platform for integrating vehicle batteries into power grids using intelligent charging, energy and storage solutions. That investment is the latest by Alliance Ventures in start-up, early-stage development… Continue reading ALLIANCE VENTURES INVESTS IN THE MOBILITY HOUSE TO BOOST ELECTRIC MOBILITY

Via Launches ‘Ride On Flex’ On-Demand Transit in Partnership with MCDOT

Published June 26, 2019 4:50 pm, Via NYC
Via Launches ‘Ride On Flex’ On-Demand Transit in Partnership with MCDOT
‘Ride on Flex’ is one of a number of Via’s on-demand microtransit projects in the greater Washington DC region

June 26, 2019 (Montgomery County, MD) — Via, the world’s leading provider and developer of on-demand public mobility solutions, today announced a new microtransit deployment in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), a leading Maryland public transit provider. Starting June 26, the new on-demand network called Ride on Flex will provide residents with an innovative, low-cost public transportation solution.

During the pilot program, Flex will provide corner-to-corner service in defined zones in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton areas, primarily as a first- and last-mile solution surrounding some of the region’s most popular commuter train stations. MCDOT’s standard fare policy will also apply to the new service, meaning riders will pay no more than $2 as they board. Plus, the 11-passenger Flex buses are wheelchair accessible and offer free WiFi.

“Via is thrilled to partner with MCDOT to provide residents with a convenient, affordable, and congestion-reducing transportation alternative,” said Daniel Ramot, CEO and co-founder of Via. “Via’s powerful passenger matching and vehicle routing algorithm will enable multiple riders to seamlessly share the vehicle. This technology makes for quick and efficient shared trips without lengthy detours, or inconvenient fixed routes and schedules.”

Using the app, riders will be able to hail a shuttle directly from their smartphone. Via’s advanced algorithms will enable multiple riders to seamlessly share the vehicle. The powerful technology will direct passengers to a nearby virtual bus stop within a short walking distance for pick up and drop off, allowing for quick and efficient shared trips without lengthy detours, or inconvenient fixed routes and schedules.

“Our goal for Flex is to reshape the way residents think about getting around in the served Glenmont/Wheaton and Rockville zones,” said MCDOT Director Roshdieh. “In Glenmont/Wheaton, we hope to see residents using Flex to fill first mile/last mile gaps in their daily commute. In Rockville, the service lends itself more toward daytime errands and trips. Residents’ experiences, and the feedback they provide on the different spans of service in the two zones, will help us gather vital information about how they use this new service and point us toward the direction of future growth.”

Ride on Flex will operate Monday through Friday in the Rockville zone from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and in the Glenmont/Wheaton zone during peak periods (6-9 a.m. and 3:30-7 p.m.). The zones offer connections between households, transit hubs, commercial centers and public services.

Commuters can use the service by downloading the Ride On Flex smartphone app powered by Via, available on iOS and Android. Users can book rides within the Rockville zone and Glenmont/Wheaton zone highlighted within the app.

Via is a leading provider and developer of on-demand public mobility solutions, working with cities and transportation agencies around the world to connect more people to transit. Cooee Busways is among numerous other deployments powered by Via around the globe that make it easier for commuters who do not own a car, prefer not to drive and park, or live within a long distance of a transit hub.

Via has been tapped by cities and transportation players around the world to help re-engineer public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via now has more than 70 launched and pending deployments in more than 15 countries. To learn more about Via, visit www.platform.ridewithvia.com.

About Via
Via is re-engineering public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via’s mobile app connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. First launched in New York City in September 2013, the Via platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via’s technology is also deployed worldwide through dozens of partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, seamlessly integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility. For more information, visit www.platform.ridewithvia.com.

Mercedes-Benz’s Startup Autobahn scouts talented Korean startups

Global automotive companies are starting to heavily invest in autonomous driving, customized infotainment systems and sensor technology to improve driver assistance features.Philipp Gneiting, head of Open Innovation at Daimler Group, speaks during a meeting with reporters in Seoul on Wednesday.As part of the automaker’s plan for survival in the automotive revolution and meet consumer demand, Daimler has been developing its future mobility technologies based on four pillars — Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric — or CASE.

Football clubs look to recycled car batteries to power floodlights

Old electric vehicle batteries retain enough capacity to light up a game Six European football stadiums are experimenting with deploying used car batteries to power their floodlights. The battery packs, comprised of used electric car batteries, are being supplied by Eaton, the US-based electrical systems firm. Eaton vice-president Craig McDonnell could not reveal the clubs… Continue reading Football clubs look to recycled car batteries to power floodlights

From Hungary to the world: Start of production of the new CLA Shooting Brake at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét

Mercedes-Benz Cars is continuing its ramp-up cascade for the new compact cars at short intervals, thereby demonstrating the potential of its flexible and efficient production. The new CLA Shooting Brake is produced exclusively by the Mercedes-Benz plant in Hungary – like the preceding model and the CLA Coupé. Innovative logistical concepts, such as the delivery… Continue reading From Hungary to the world: Start of production of the new CLA Shooting Brake at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét

thyssenkrupp invests 60 million euros on industrialization of new damper technology

ESSEN, 25-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp opened a new automotive components plant in Sibiu, Romania which will produce dampers for customers including Daimler, Jaguar Land Rover and Porsche. thyssenkrupp invested around 60 million euros to build the new damper site.

“This is an investment not only in the targeted expansion of our European production network but also in newly obtained customer projects and new technologies. In Sibiu we will manufacture dampers to the highest technical standards for installation in our customers’ premium models. At the same time we are in the process of industrializing an entirely new generation of dampers for highly automated intelligent chassis systems,” commented Dr. Karsten Kroos, CEO of thyssenkrupp’s automotive division.

Active dampers of this kind provide an extremely smooth and comfortable driving experience by responding proactively to counter the forces acting on the chassis.

The new plant is an extension to the existing production site. thyssenkrupp produces both components and complete damper systems for automotive OEMs and aftermarket suppliers. The company’s investment in the new site has created more than 350 new jobs at the Sibiu location, which now employs around 1,000 people. thyssenkrupp has been producing dampers in Sibiu since 1996.

thyssenkrupp is one of the best-established manufacturers of damper systems. The company produces and markets chassis components under the Bilstein brand at eight locations in Europe, the USA and China. The damper business is part of thyssenkrupp’s components division, which produces high-tech components for the automotive and machinery sectors with over 34,000 employees worldwide. Its Components Technology business area achieved sales of around 7.9 billion euros in fiscal year 2017/2018.

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Konrad Boecker
Components Technology Head of Communications and Press Office
Telephone: +49 201 844 553084
Cell phone: +49 173 8982102

SOURCE: thyssenkrupp AG

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Mercedes-Benz Vans: Sales start for the Mercedes-Benz Citan Night Package

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The Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer and Panel Van models recently became available for order with a new equipment package: the Night Package with strikingly sporty accents and elegant black design elements give the compact small van from Mercedes-Benz Vans a bold look.
The Night Package features black painted exterior mirrors, a radiator grille in black chrome, a tailgate with black trim strip and 16-inch light-alloy wheels in matt grey. What's more, the Panel Van also features tinted glazing for the rear window. The Tourer equipped with the Night Package also features a tinted rear window as well as dark-tinted rear side windows which protect passengers from the effects of heat and direct sunlight. The Night Package is priced at 1535.10 euros (including 19 percent VAT) and is available in all markets in which the Citan is sold. Deliveries will start in September 2019.
Besides the Night Package, the equally newly available Design Package RED also serves to enhance the Citan's dynamic appearance. Red decor stripes under the radiator grille at the front and on the mirror housings, as well as grey stripes in the lower area of the driver's and co-driver's doors as well as the sliding doors serve to highlight the unique character of the vehicle. What's more, the package scores extra points thanks to its chrome-plated radiator trim and chrome trim strip on the tailgate.

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Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up for second consecutive year, raising auto industry concerns

Brussels, 25 June 2019 – European Environment Agency (EEA) data issued yesterday confirm that CO2 emissions from new passenger cars rose for the second year running in 2018, up 1.6% on 2017. Last year was also the second year when petrol cars were the most sold fuel type, further expanding their market share while sales… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up for second consecutive year, raising auto industry concerns

Peter Altmaier’s electromobility plans: With three battery consortia to the electric car world champion

DPA Battery of a smart electric car: Three consortiums will in future produce lithium-ion cells in Germany Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has last for his industrial strategy a lot of criticism plug in have to. With a central project in the course of this strategy the CDU man obviously advances: So Altmaier wants… Continue reading Peter Altmaier’s electromobility plans: With three battery consortia to the electric car world champion

Analysis: Källenius’ false start: The new Daimler boss needs a liberation

Ola Källenius The new head of Daimler has inherited a poisoned legacy with the diesel scandal. (Photo: Reuters) Munich, WolfsburgDaimler-Boss Ola Källenius always has a smile on his face. He can inspire himself like a schoolboy on technical gimmicks and always radiates a certain nonchalance. But when it comes to business, the 1.95-meter blond boy… Continue reading Analysis: Källenius’ false start: The new Daimler boss needs a liberation