[embedded content] Analyzes 1,800 parameters such as blinking and facial expressions to detect even very low, barely noticeable levels of drowsiness. In the past, there have been technologies that prevent drowsiness, which required the driver to wear wearable sensors, and provided vibrations and alerts to help keep them awake. But unfortunately, these technologies also tended… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Technologies that Detect, Predict, and Control Drowsiness – Helping You Stay Awake and Alert while Driving, Working, and Studying
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Future Mobility Raises $200 Million In Financing Round At $750 Million Valuation
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Future Mobility Corp. has raised a new funding round worth US$200 million from a group of unnamed investment institutions and large enterprises, according to a securities disclosure document. The round values the company, founded in 2016 by two veteran automobile executives from BMW Group and Infiniti China, at US$750 million post-money,… Continue reading Future Mobility Raises $200 Million In Financing Round At $750 Million Valuation
My Visit To Mobike Headquarters And What I Learned From Founder Hu Weiwei
In late July, I did a tour of Mobike’s headquarters in Beijing – and I had a fascinating talk with founder Hu Weiwei and VP of International Expansion Chris Martin. It was a fantastic experience and I left with a much better appreciation of the rocket-ship ride the company has been on. I am writing… Continue reading My Visit To Mobike Headquarters And What I Learned From Founder Hu Weiwei
Chinese Ride Sharing Giant Didi Partners With Taxify To Expand In Europe, Africa
China’s largest ride sharing company Didi Chuxing has agreed to form a strategic partnership with Taxify, a leading ride sharing firm in Europe and Africa. No financial details were disclosed. Didi will invest in and collaborate with Taxify to support the latter’s growth and innovation across its markets, according to a company announcement. Launched in… Continue reading Chinese Ride Sharing Giant Didi Partners With Taxify To Expand In Europe, Africa
Taxify partnering with Didi Chuxing
Taxify is happy to announce a strategic partnership with Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading mobile transportation platform. Under this new partnership, DiDi will invest in and collaborate with us to support our further growth and innovation across all markets. We will utilize this partnership to solidify our position in core markets in Europe and Africa. We believe… Continue reading Taxify partnering with Didi Chuxing
Panasonic Develops Drowsiness-Control Technology by Detecting and Predicting Driver’s Level of Drowsiness
This new technology uses contactless sensing technology to measure the driver’s states and in-vehicle environment Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed a drowsiness-control technology for detecting and predicting a person’s level of drowsiness and allowing to stay comfortably awake. This technology, which can help prevent drowsy driving, detects a driver’s… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Drowsiness-Control Technology by Detecting and Predicting Driver’s Level of Drowsiness
FAURECIA : communiqué de mise à disposition du rapport financier semestriel 2017
CommuniquéNanterre, le 24 juillet 2017Faurecia : mise à disposition du rapport financier semestriel au 30 juin 2017Faurecia annonce ce jour avoir mis à la disposition du public et déposé auprès de l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers son rapport financier semestriel au 30 juin 2017.Il peut être consulté sur le site internet de la Société:http://www.faurecia.com/fr/finance/informations-reglementees-amfA propos de FaureciaFondé… Continue reading FAURECIA : communiqué de mise à disposition du rapport financier semestriel 2017
FAURECIA TAKES MAJORITY SHARE IN CHINESE INFOTAINMENT LEADER JIANGXI COAGENT ELECTRONICS
Nanterre (France), July 19, 2017Faurecia takes majority share in chinese infotainment leader jiangxi coagent ELECTRONICSNanterre, France, July 19 2017 – Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, announced today that it had taken a majority share in the Chinese company Jiangxi Coagent Electronics for a total investment of 1.45 billion RMB (193 million euros).Jiangxi Coagent… Continue reading FAURECIA TAKES MAJORITY SHARE IN CHINESE INFOTAINMENT LEADER JIANGXI COAGENT ELECTRONICS
Ofo Sets New Fundraising Record After Collecting $700 Million In New Round
What do you do when your closest rival raises a record financing round? Complete a larger fundraising and set a new record, of course. That’s what Beijing-based bike sharing company ofo Inc. just did. A few weeks after competitor Mobike raised US$600 million, ofo announced today that it has raised more than US$700 million led… Continue reading Ofo Sets New Fundraising Record After Collecting $700 Million In New Round
Panasonic Completes Acquisition of Additional Shares of Ficosa,a Global Tier 1 Automotive Parts & Systems Supplier
Osaka/Barcelona – Panasonic Corporation (Head office: Kadoma City, Osaka, President: Kazuhiro Tsuga; hereinafter, Panasonic) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of additional shares in Ficosa International, S.A. (Head office: Barcelona City, Spain, CEO: Javier Pujol; hereinafter, Ficosa), which is a global tier 1 supplier of automotive parts and systems, after the… Continue reading Panasonic Completes Acquisition of Additional Shares of Ficosa,a Global Tier 1 Automotive Parts & Systems Supplier