Uber might be backing out of SEA but is making sure to stay in London & more Welcome to our weekly urban mobility news digest — this week we are trying something new: we’ll present you last week’s most important news in a short single-story read. Let us know what you think, whether you like it or would… Continue reading Uber might be backing out of SEA but is making sure to stay in London & more
Tag: Autonomous
VW: I.D. VIZZION
At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen shows its I.D. VIZZION concept. With the concept one follows also in the name of the I.D. Buzz, which develops as a concept, until 2022 become reality. Also Sedric should be off 2021 be built. Common to both is the electric drive and the automation. VW I D Vizzion.… Continue reading VW: I.D. VIZZION
For Intralogistics of the Future: Mounting Components Protect Self-Driving Transport Systems
Selbstfahrende Transportplattformen erhöhen die Flexibilität im Waren- und Materialfluss Elastomerbasierte Lagerungselemente schützen empfindliche Schalteinheit Auch individuell ausgelegte Lösungen möglich Hanover, February 2018. Digitalization, automation and robot technology are gaining ground in intralogistics as well. In the factories and logistics centers of the future, intelligent, autonomous systems will take on the task of transporting products between… Continue reading For Intralogistics of the Future: Mounting Components Protect Self-Driving Transport Systems
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week February 12, 2018 – February 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
In Brief Hyundai recently showcased that their latest autonomous SUV, Nexo, can deliver Level 4 autonomy. The South Korean carmaker believes this breakthrough in self-driving vehicles was possible because Nexo’s electric motor runs on hydrogen fuel. When it comes to the future of clean and safe transportation, all bets seem to be on electric autonomous… Continue reading Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
Look at some of the autonomous vehicle concepts, predicting a future of us being able to treat a car as a lounge or work area when we don’t want to actually drive, and you’ll notice one thing: space. By that, I mean the space they take up on the road. Everyone seems to be designing… Continue reading The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
Waymo Gets the O.K. for a Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
The first U.S. commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers has been approved. Waymo, a unit of Alphabet Inc., got a permit in late January from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate as a Transportation Network Company, according to Ryan Harding, a spokesman at the state agency. The designation lets Waymo’s fleet of driverless Chrysler… Continue reading Waymo Gets the O.K. for a Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
Waymo gets OK for driverless ride-hailing service
Waymo plans to start commercial, driverless service in Phoenix this year. (Photo: Waymo) The first U.S. commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers has been approved. Waymo, a unit of Alphabet Inc., got a permit in late January from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate as a Transportation Network Company, according to Ryan Harding, a… Continue reading Waymo gets OK for driverless ride-hailing service
Uber is reportedly preparing to sell its Southeast Asian business to Grab
Uber is preparing to sell its Southeast Asian business to Grab in exchange for a stake in the Singaporean ride-sharing company that has a big presence in that region, according to a new report from CNBC. This wouldn’t be an unfamiliar story for Uber, which was handily beaten by Didi in China before eventually caving… Continue reading Uber is reportedly preparing to sell its Southeast Asian business to Grab
Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Fans of self-driving cars will have breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Uber and Google’s Waymo, two giants in the industry, have settled their intellectual-property lawsuit. This removes a huge distraction for companies, and freeing them up to focus on their own research. So that’s good. Driverless cars will be an incredible… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes