Electric vehicles, telematics, and contactless rentals are three key areas to watch that present potential threats from within. Photo: Canva You can’t beat a global pandemic to appreciate the value of a rental car. Forgive me for the flippant statement, but I’m being provocative to make a point. Hertz just posted revenue per unit, per… Continue reading What Does the New Normal Look Like for Car Rental?
Tag: Autonomous
Uber launches Level Four self-driving taxis in Las Vegas
Uber has partnered with American start-up Motional to launch a public robotaxi service in the US city of Las Vegas. The service uses a fleet of Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUVs modified by the Korean car maker and Motional to be safe, reliable and cost-effective for the US market. It’s fitted with 30 exterior sensors as well as… Continue reading Uber launches Level Four self-driving taxis in Las Vegas
Volkswagen ID Buzz earns five-star NCAP score ahead of new rules
The Volkswagen ID Buzz was one of 11 cars to receive a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in December in the organisation’s final round of testing before new regulations come into effect next year. Volkswagen’s reborn version of the famous microbus achieved 92% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupants and 90% for safety… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Buzz earns five-star NCAP score ahead of new rules
Autonomous and electric truck company Einride raises $500M in equity and debt
Einride today announced a $500 million tranche of financing as it looks to expand its autonomous and electric trucks into new markets globally. The cash injection constitutes an equity-based $200 million Series C portion from backers including Northzone, EQT Ventures, Temasek, Swedish pension fund AMF, Polar Structure, and Norrsken VC. Additionally, the Swedish company said… Continue reading Autonomous and electric truck company Einride raises $500M in equity and debt
Uber and Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Uber and Motional, the Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture focused on commercializing self-driving technology, have launched a robotaxi service in Las Vegas — the first step in the companies’ 10-year plan to co-scale across major North American cities, which was announced in October. While Motional has already launched similar services in Las Vegas on both the Lyft… Continue reading Uber and Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Robo Taxi Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 38.64 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 67.84% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
The market report is a good combination of qualitative and quantitative data that highlights significant market changes, obstacles that business and the competition must overcome, as well as new possibilities and trends in the global Robo Taxi Market. JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Verified Market Research recently published a report, “Robo Taxi Market”… Continue reading Robo Taxi Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 38.64 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 67.84% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
IWL and Hawesko build on agile omnichannel fulfillment with AMR solution from Körber
Leading wine retailer masters growing customer requirements by implementing robotics to optimize picking performance and C-parts handling HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In response to significant e-commerce growth and customer expectations for a seamless digital and physical shopping experience, Hawesko Group and its logistics subsidiary Internationale Weinlogistik (IWL) are investing in the optimization of… Continue reading IWL and Hawesko build on agile omnichannel fulfillment with AMR solution from Körber
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NIO, Li Auto, XPeng, ChargePoint Holdings and Blink Charging
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 7, 2022 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: NIO Inc. NIO, Li Auto LI, XPeng Inc.… Continue reading The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NIO, Li Auto, XPeng, ChargePoint Holdings and Blink Charging
Greater transparency expected in automotive manufacturing
A new study has revealed a high demand for knowing the origin and sustainability level of materials and parts in automotive manufacturing, as well as receiving an end-to-end view of the manufacturing process. Zebra Technologies Corporation has released the findings of its Automotive Ecosystem Vision Study which confirmed automotive manufacturers are under pressure to accommodate growing… Continue reading Greater transparency expected in automotive manufacturing
Robo Taxi Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 38.64 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 67.84% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
The market report is a good combination of qualitative and quantitative data that highlights significant market changes, obstacles that business and the competition must overcome, as well as new possibilities and trends in the global Robo Taxi Market. JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Verified Market Research recently published a report, “Robo Taxi Market”… Continue reading Robo Taxi Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 38.64 Billion by 2030, Globally, at 67.84% CAGR: Verified Market Research®