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GM promises electric pickup truck production in union strike negotiation

GM’s union employees are currently on strike over a labor negotiation dispute and the automaker is using the promise of electric pickup truck production at a Detroit factory slated to close in 2020. The Union of Auto Workers has been protesting GM’s previously announced plans to close several factories and letting go thousands of employees.… Continue reading GM promises electric pickup truck production in union strike negotiation

Waymo’s robotaxi pilot surpassed 6,200 riders in its first month in California

Waymo transported 6,266 passengers in self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans in its first month participating in a robotaxi pilot program in California, according to a quarterly report the company filed with the California Public Utilities Commission. In all, the company completed 4,678 passenger trips in July — plus another 12 trips for educational purposes. It’s a… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxi pilot surpassed 6,200 riders in its first month in California

Delphi teases 800V inverter for 2022 “high-performance vehicle”

Last week, in coordination with the Frankfurt auto show, Delphi Technologies announced it will be the first major supplier for the auto industry to produce an 800-volt inverter—a component that Delphi underscores is one of the enablers to allow 800-volt charging and effectively halve charging times compared to today’s 400-volt systems.

As Delphi outlines, with 800V systems, automakers have greater freedom, to either opt for smaller, lighter cables and connectors, harvest more power via regenerative braking, or go for ultra-fast charging.

And at least one more automaker is sold on it. Delphi says that it secured a $2.7 billion deal for volume production of the 800-volt inverter over 8 years with “a premier global OEM,” on the product launch of “a high-performance vehicle” in 2022.

Cadillac electric crossover SUV based on GM BEV3 modular platform

That brings up a long list of potential products. Some or all of the upcoming Porsche and Audi vehicles built around the Volkswagen Group’s premium electric (PPE) platform are expected to be 800-volt, and Hyundai’s Genesis electric luxury cars are expected to be built around an 800-volt architecture. GM’s BEV3 platform is expected to launch in a Cadillac, with premium EVs from Mercedes-Benz expected as well.

In electric cars, the inverter is the component that changes the direct current (DC) from the battery to alternating current (AC) to be used by the motor system. Although the battery pack is by far the most expensive component in electric cars, the inverter is one of the runners-up.

Delphi Technologies 800V inverter

Delphi’s component employs silicon carbide MOSFET semiconductors from the specialist company Cree. Delphi says its Viper power switch together with that helped create a product that is 40 percent lighter and 30 percent more compact than comparable inverters.

Porsche led one of the turning points toward 800V technology. It opted, in 2015, to undertake the development of an inverter, power systems, wiring harnesses, and various accessories all in-house because they didn’t exist then from so-called Tier 1 suppliers.

Outside of the very limited Aston Martin Rapide E and fully electric racing—in Formula E, most notably—800V tech has seen little implementation so far.

That’s clearly now due to change. Even electric-truck hopeful Rivian told Green Car Reports last year that it has conceived its 400V platform for a future 800V upgrade, likely around 2022.

Based on announcements such as this from Delphi, it’s safe to say that the change to 800V is happening—from the top of the market down, because it’s more expensive—and possibly a lot faster than previously anticipated.

SEAT employees plant 414 trees in the Llobregat Delta

On the occasion of the annual commitment by SEAT to biodiversity preservation, company employees planted 414 trees and set up nest boxes for the protection of birds in the Llobregat Delta. The initiative is framed within the biodiversity preservation project in the Llobregat Delta Natural Park, a location which is close to two of SEAT’s… Continue reading SEAT employees plant 414 trees in the Llobregat Delta

ViaVan Launches Its First On-Demand Mobility Service in Finland with HSL

Published September 16, 2019 9:00 am, Via NYC
ViaVan Launches Its First On-Demand Mobility Service in Finland with HSL
IdeaLab winner ViaVan powers an innovative public transit solution

16 September 2019 (HELSINKI)– ViaVan, Europe’s leading provider of on-demand public mobility, today announced it will power a dynamically routed first-and-last mile transit solution, in partnership with the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL). The service will allow residents of the Helsinki suburb of Espoo to book an on-demand ride and connect to Metro and train stations in the operating zone.

“ViaVan is redefining mobility across Europe, and we’re delighted to have been selected by HSL, an innovator in Europe’s transportation sector, to launch this ground-breaking service,” said Chris Snyder, CEO of ViaVan. “We believe that the easier it is to take public transport, the more people will reliably choose it over their private vehicle, and we’re excited to provide Espoo residents with this affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation alternative.”

“The purpose of the experiment is to get an idea of how customers view the service and whether a similar service could sometimes serve as a complement to traditional public transport. All measures to increase the popularity of public transport and other wise modes of transportation are welcome,” says Tero Anttila, Head of HSL’s Public Transport Department.

ViaVan was selected as a winner of HSL’s IdeaLab competition, aimed at finding new and innovative mobility solutions for the Helsinki region. As a result, ViaVan received half a million euros for the service program, which leverages its technology and expertise to drive ridership to public transit and reduce the need for private vehicles to commute into the city from the suburban region of Espoo.

Passengers can book a ride through the ViaVan app to-or-from a Metro or train station in the service area. Once a ride is booked, Via’s advanced technology matches multiple passengers headed in the same direction into one of eight high-capacity vehicles and dynamically routes these vehicles in real-time, minimizing detours through the use of “virtual bus stops” to reduce congestion and emissions, while providing a highly-efficient rider experience.

The six-month service operates in eastern Espoo on weekdays from 7am to 9pm, and includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles. To celebrate the launch, trips begin at €2 per ride until 15 October 2019, with fixed and affordable pricing thereafter.

ViaVan recently launched its first on-demand public transit service in the Nordic region in partnership with Konsentra in Oslo, Norway this August. In addition, ViaVan has has already launched similar services in cooperation with leading public transport authorities across Europe, including Transport for London (TfL) in the Borough of Sutton in London and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in Berlin. ViaVan also operates direct to consumer services in London, Amsterdam and Milton Keynes. Globally, ViaVan and parent company Via have been tapped by cities and transportation players to help re-engineer public transit from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. With more than 80 launched and pending deployments in 20 countries, Via and ViaVan have provided more than 65 million rides to date.

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Trimble Offers Complimentary Version of Visibility Platform to its Existing Transportation Customers

HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that many of its carrier customers now have complimentary access to a selection of key tools found in its industry-leading Visibility platform. This new version of the Visibility solution utilizes data pulled in from Trimble’s Transportation Management System (TMS) and Mobility solutions to give… Continue reading Trimble Offers Complimentary Version of Visibility Platform to its Existing Transportation Customers

General Motors partners with Tata Consultancy Services for global vehicle engineering

As part of the agreement, more than 1,300 employees of GMTC-I will transfer to TCS, including teams focused on propulsion systems, vehicle engineering, controls development, testing, creative design and special projects. New Delhi: General Motors and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands for global vehicle engineering in future. According to a release, under this partnership,… Continue reading General Motors partners with Tata Consultancy Services for global vehicle engineering

Ford European Sales Hit 21-Year Record

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford European Sales Hit 21-Year Record

Telefónica, DGT and SEAT join forces to use IoT technology to increase cyclists’ safety on the road

Two use cases in which drones with a camera, an intelligent platform, and the connected car are able to communicate end-to-end via the Telefónica network. Drivers of connected vehicles are alerted to two dangerous situations on the road: the presence of a cyclist and a stationary vehicle on the road. Today, in Becerril de la… Continue reading Telefónica, DGT and SEAT join forces to use IoT technology to increase cyclists’ safety on the road

Daily Newsflash from the me Convention 2019 in Frankfurt

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Stuttgart/Frankfurt. At 8 pm on Wednesday evening the time had come: the gates of the Festhalle at the Frankfurt fair were opened and the third me Convention is live! Bettina Fetzer, Head of Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars and Hugh Forrest, Program Director South by Southwest (SXSW) officially opened this year's me Convention in the Festhalle at the Frankfurt Trade Fair, which runs until Friday, September 13th. After the premiere in 2017, the joint conference between Mercedes-Benz and SXSW came back to Frankfurt. International experts talk about the four core topics of the me Convention: Science, Business, Society and the Planet.
#createthenew
Interactive sessions, talks and talks invite the participants to be inspired by new ideas and impulses of renowned experts, because “there are countless challenges and at least as many opportunities to shape the future,” says Bettina Fetzer.
Headliner of the evening: Lewis Hamilton, Anne-Marie Imafidon, Alan Walker
In their inaugural speech, Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Anne-Marie Imafidon, co-founder and chairwoman of the Stemettes organization, talked about what keeps them motivated to excel and how they can keep improving. Following the talk, Star-DJ Alan Walker, new brand ambassador for smart in Europe, performed in front of 3,000 guests on an exclusive live set in the Festhalle in Frankfurt. Live impressions can be found in the video.
me convention Program Day 2: Thursday, September 12
Today it continues with many inspiring, visionary and also surprising events.
Mia Stellberg
Sports psychologist Mia Stellberg, who oversees the eSports organization SK Gaming among others, started already at 10:00 am with her interactive session “sports sciences strategies to help you ace the same of life” on the applicability of sports psychology methods in everyday life.
Laura Dekker
At 12.30 pm, circumnavigator Laura Dekker had her talk “life on the edge”. The young adventurer shared her special relationship to the ocean and her experiences through sailing in extreme situations.
Robert Habeck and Ola Källenius
Robert Habeck, Federal Chairman of Bündnis90/Die Grünen, and Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, met at 3:00 pm for a talk on sustainability strategies, the mobility of the future and the compatibility of climate protection and economic growth.
“Next Gen of Innovation”
The next generation of thought leaders – Cassia Attard, Hannah Le and Shalev Lifshitz – presented their ideas on “making solar energy scalable with quantum dots”, “reversing aging with CRISPR-Cas” and “Humanity & AI”. All three scientists are not yet 20 years old and are already doing pioneering work in their subject areas.
Pictures of the event and more information about the me Convention can be found in the special on Mercedes me media. In a video you will find more impressions of what's happening in Frankfurt.
Additional information about the aforementioned sessions as well as all the speakers is available on the official me Convention website: me-convention.com.
About the me Convention
The me Convention is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and SXSW. This annual gathering explores major issues and promising ideas for society, business, science and our planet. Under the motto “create the new”, the third edition of the me Convention will bring together 3,000 curious, critical and engaged minds from across the globe. This event offers an environment that welcomes multiple perspectives, stimulates critical thinking and encourages experimentation to find concrete ways to bring our desired future closer to reality.
About SXSW
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, the SXSW conference and festivals are dedicated to professionals working in the global creative industries. More than 417,400 participants from 106 countries attended SXSW 2019. The 34th edition will be held March 13-22, 2020 in Austin, TX. www.sxsw.com.
About Mercedes-Benz
Resources for the press regarding the me Convention is available at: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/meconvention2019
The sustainable business strategy of Daimler AG
To Daimler, sustainability means creating value for all stakeholders on a lasting basis: customers, employees, investors, business partners and the society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of Daimler in which the company takes responsibility for the economic, ecological and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.

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