VNA Friday, June 14, 2019 – 15:34:00 Print Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and other officials cut the ribbon to inaugurate the VinFast automobile manufacturing factory on June 14 (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) – The VinFast automobile manufacturing factory of Vingroup was opened at Dinh Vu Industrial Park of northern Hai Phong city on… Continue reading VinFast auto manufacturing factory opened in Hai Phong – http://en.vietnamplus.vn/
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As Cars Become Increasingly Driverless, People Are Already Seeking Analogue Motoring Experiences – Singularity Hub
According to those in the industry, and researchers too, driverless cars will totally revolutionize the way we think about individual transport. They will change the way we work and rest. They could herald the end of traffic jams, and have the potential to change the lives of disabled people, to give a few examples. But… Continue reading As Cars Become Increasingly Driverless, People Are Already Seeking Analogue Motoring Experiences – Singularity Hub
The electric scooter wars won’t end
On the heels of unveiling its pink-wheeled e-bikes for the San Francisco Bay Area, Lyft is doing the same for its electric scooters in Denver, Colo. Lyft says these scooters are designed to be more durable, and feature a more powerful battery and a hand brake. Upon first look, however, these scooters don’t appear particularly… Continue reading The electric scooter wars won’t end
Jaguar Land Rover deal could still be on suggests Citroen’s Coventry-born boss – Coventry Telegraph
The boss of French car maker Citroen has said a tie-up with Jaguar Land Rover – or a takeover of the Coventry car maker – could still be on the cards. Linda Jackson, who is originally from Coventry, said such a deal involving Citroen’s parent company PSA – which has been the subject of much… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover deal could still be on suggests Citroen’s Coventry-born boss – Coventry Telegraph
Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging
The decision about new plug-ins has been made. Now it’s time to prepare the charging infrastructure Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced an agreement with two European utilities – Enel X and ENGIE to jointly develop and offer a comprehensive charging offer for plug-in electric cars. The deal with Enel X concerns Italy, Spain and Portugal… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging
Volvo’s sporty looking Vera self-driving electric truck will go to work in Sweden
The Vera autonomous, electric truck from Volvo’s trucking subsidiary is not what you might expect in a transport truck – it looks like a road-hugging sportscar, something emphasized by its lack of a place for humans to sit. The real reason it looks like this is that it’s totally self-driving, however – and tailor-made for… Continue reading Volvo’s sporty looking Vera self-driving electric truck will go to work in Sweden
Solar-charging cars are going to change our lives
Martijn Lammers — Co-founder and CSO
We think of the 20th century as the years that granted mobility to everyone. If you think about it, though, driving didn’t actually change much after it moved from plaything of the wealthy to middle-class signifier. Your car may have more gadgets and better steering, but your driving experience isn’t that different from your parents’ or grandparents’. You face the same obstacles and deal with the same logistics.
We don’t even notice tracking the status of our gas tank, but many motorists can’t picture going on holiday in an electric car
The steady rise of electric vehicles since the turn of the 21st century has started to change that. We’re not just thinking about how we can fight our addiction to fossil fuels; we’re starting to imagine how the whole experience of driving and car ownership could be different.
The hitch in this growing popularity is the sense of an entirely new type of planning. We don’t even notice tracking the status ..
A Decade of Autonomous Vehicle Investments
Investment in new technologies to enable autonomous vehicles has taken off in the last decade.
Need proof?
According to our calculations, total cumulative funding for AV technology had reached $37 billion in May 2019, and is poised to set a new record by the end of the year!
So, what does this say about the future of our industry?
“Clearly, the train has left the station. When you combine Silicon Valley’s investment and innovation with Detroit’s productization discipline, you’re going to see greater transformation in the automotive industry in the next decade than any time in its history.”
– Jim Robnett, VP of Automotive Business Development, AEye
Source: Crunchbase
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Uber: ‘Aggressive’ drivers are bullying our self-driving cars
People are being mean to self-driving vehicles, says Uber’s Eric Meyhofer “Aggressive” drivers and pedestrians are bullying self-driving vehicles, according to Uber advanced technologies group head Eric Meyhofer. The company has even recorded people hurling abuse at its autonomous vehicles, according to Meyhofer. Meyhofer was speaking at Uber’s Elevate conference in Washington DC. “We’ve seen people bully… Continue reading Uber: ‘Aggressive’ drivers are bullying our self-driving cars
New business model from Lab1886: chark: an innovative service for the parked car
Delivery to your car boot? Daimler is testing chark, an in-car delivery service for online purchases and other services The test will start in the greater Stuttgart area 500 Mercedes-Benz drivers can take part: applications can be made at chark.app chark is a corporate start-up project by Lab1886, Daimler AG’s global innovation incubator Susanne Hahn,… Continue reading New business model from Lab1886: chark: an innovative service for the parked car