The mobility platform, introduced on this day, has re-interpreted the passenger experience and communication methods from the viewpoint of interconnection and consideration in a contact-free age, and can entertain users through convergence of new technologies. “We worked hard to sublimate the changes in life people have had to cope with in the post-Covid 19 era… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis, announced the urban shared future mobility concept, M.Vision X and M.Vision POP!
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Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
On March 31st, Hyundai Mobis invited local and foreign media to the <2021 Hyundai Mobis Strategies and New Technologies Conference> at the R&D headquarters in Korea and announced its mid- to long-term Transformation strategy for sustainable growth. “In the automotive industry, which is quickly evolving into a mobility platform ecosystem, the role of automotive suppliers… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
Optimus Ride partners with Polaris to commercialize electric autonomous vehicles
Autonomous, electric mobility service provider Optimus Ride announced a partnership with powersports vehicle manufacturer Polaris to bring fully autonomous GEM electric vehicles to market. The two will introduce a new line of Polaris GEM low-speed vehicles that will be engineered to fully integrate Optimus Ride’s autonomous software and hardware suite. The microtransit vehicles are expected… Continue reading Optimus Ride partners with Polaris to commercialize electric autonomous vehicles
Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million
Through unique design in hardware, software, and systems, WaveSense says its GPR technology allows vehicles to localise and determine their precise location where current AV technologies fall flat. US-based start-up WaveSense, the world’s only provider of Ground Positioning Radar (GPR) for precise vehicle localisation has raised $15 million (Rs 111 crore), which was led by… Continue reading Ground Positioning Radar company WaveSense raises $15 million
VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be Motional and Lyft’s first robotaxi
Motional will integrate its driverless technology into Hyundai’s new all-electric SUV to create the company’s first robotaxi. At the start of 2023, customers in certain markets will be able to book the fully electric, fully autonomous taxi through the Lyft app. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, which was revealed in February with a consumer release date… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be Motional and Lyft’s first robotaxi
Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
(Bloomberg) — Xiaomi Corp. plans to invest about $10 billion over the next decade to manufacture electric cars, embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul to enter China’s booming EV market. Billionaire co-founder Lei Jun will lead a new standalone division that will invest an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) on smart vehicle manufacturing, the company… Continue reading Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
By Paul Lienert, Hyunjoo Jin 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Global heavy truck manufacturers are lining up technology partners to help build out self-driving systems for long-haul freight that could see widespread commercial service well before self-driving robotaxis. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV… Continue reading Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with US-based self-driving company Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous trucks. The agreement signed between Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora is a long-term partnership spanning over several years. The initial focus is on hub-to-hub applications for customers in North America. Automation is… Continue reading Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions