Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing on California’s public roads, paving the way for the company to roll out commercial operations throughout the state. Nuro, which raised $940 million from SoftBank Vision Fund last year, is allowed to put two of its low-speed electric R2 delivery vehicles on… Continue reading Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads

Honda, Nissan to stop paying furloughed workers at US plants

Shiho Takezawa and Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Published 3:00 p.m. ET April 7, 2020 | Updated 3:02 p.m. ET April 7, 2020 Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. will temporarily stop paying workers laid off from their idled U.S. plants as the coronavirus stifles demand for cars and trucks. The two Japanese companies on Tuesday… Continue reading Honda, Nissan to stop paying furloughed workers at US plants

California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles

FILE PHOTO: The unmanned delivery vehicle, Nuro, is seen during the Kroger annual shareholders meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., June 28, 2018. Courtesy of Kroger/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) – California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as… Continue reading California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles

@Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 7, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – First of all, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group (Toyota) companies send their deepest condolences to people grieving the loss of family and friends due to the pneumonia and respiratory issues caused by COVID-19 around the world, and to those who are currently continuing to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19

@Toyota: Toyota Group Announces Support Measures for the Frontlines of the Medical Sector and Medical Products

First of all, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group (Toyota) companies send their deepest condolences to people grieving the loss of family and friends due to the pneumonia and respiratory issues caused by COVID-19 around the world, and to those who are currently continuing to fight this illness. Also, Toyota expresses its heartfelt thanks and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Group Announces Support Measures for the Frontlines of the Medical Sector and Medical Products

@Groupe PSA: Top Service: Opel Dealers Keep Their Customers Mobile

Workshops remain open: make an appointment for inspection or repairs Service campaigns continue: windscreen wiper replacement or post-winter check-up Spares supply secured: all servicing with original Opel parts “Drive-Thru“ offers: stay in the car while smaller jobs are done for you Rüsselsheim.  Opel dealers are there for their customers. They can be reached via telephone… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Top Service: Opel Dealers Keep Their Customers Mobile

@Groupe PSA: Covid-19: Fondation PSA provides exceptional support to “All United Against Coronavirus” alliance of Fondation de France, AP-HP and Institut Pasteur

​ Mobilization for Covid-19 emergency aid, of all the funds allocated to the 2020 calls for projects of Fondation PSA This donation will support the mobility of structures supporting the sick and fragile people “The health crisis we are going through has shown the essential role of mobility in meeting the essential needs of populations:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Covid-19: Fondation PSA provides exceptional support to “All United Against Coronavirus” alliance of Fondation de France, AP-HP and Institut Pasteur

Edited Transcript of KBX.DE earnings conference call or presentation 7-Mar-19 1:00pm GMT

Preliminary 2018 Knorr Bremse AG Earnings Call Apr 7, 2020 (Thomson StreetEvents) — Edited Transcript of Knorr Bremse AG earnings conference call or presentation Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 1:00:00pm GMT TEXT version of Transcript ================================================================================ Corporate Participants ================================================================================ * Klaus Deller * Ralph Heuwing Knorr-Bremse Aktiengesellschaft – CFO & Member of Executive Board ================================================================================… Continue reading Edited Transcript of KBX.DE earnings conference call or presentation 7-Mar-19 1:00pm GMT

Einride demonstrates a single operator controlling multiple of its driverless cargo vehicles

[embedded content] Autonomous electric transportation startup Einride has taken a key step in its mission to deploy autonomous cargo pods on roads for commercial operations. The Swedish startup demonstrated its technology in use with one person remotely operating two pods at once, which is a fundamental part of their vision of multiple pods ultimately being… Continue reading Einride demonstrates a single operator controlling multiple of its driverless cargo vehicles

Honda, Nissan furlough U.S. workers as auto demand plummets

FILE PHOTO: The Honda logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) and Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) on Tuesday said they had furloughed thousands of workers at their U.S. operations as the coronavirus pandemic slashes demand for… Continue reading Honda, Nissan furlough U.S. workers as auto demand plummets