DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2020 – Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra have mutually and amicably determined they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the Dec. 31 “longstop,” or expiration, date of a definitive agreement the organizations entered into in October… Continue reading @Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture
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Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions
Europcar Mobility Group is testing Tchek to strengthen its relationship with customers, its commitments, and its maintenance and repair processes. Photo via Depositphotos. French start-up, Tchek, has signed a partnership with Europcar Mobility group, which is currently testing Tchek’s artificial intelligence solution on its sites. With these first pilot projects, Europcar Mobility Group is strengthening… Continue reading Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot
Dec 28, 2020 First glimpse of the prototype mobile charging robot CEO Schmall: “Available charging infrastructure is key in the success of electric mobility” Charging and charging systems combined as core issues at Group Components Wolfsburg — Today, Volkswagen Group Components gives the first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot
@VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision
Volkswagen Group Components gives us a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is one of the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years. Its task: fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks. “A ubiquitous charging… Continue reading @VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision
The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
Anthony Levandowski and Chris Urmson helped create the self-driving industry as it exists today. The two were polar opposites and fought over issues big and small, complaining about each other to Google founder Larry Page frequently. Urmson won the power struggle and Levandowski ultimately decamped for Uber. Years of infighting and indecision hampered Google’s effort… Continue reading The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
@VW Group: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and prod…
Edkedsha “KeeKee” Mathis is the Manager of Supplier Diversity at Volkswagen Group of America at Chattanooga Plant. Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and production lines, but in one critical area they share a common goal: working to equip diverse suppliers to help build the future of electric mobility and autonomous cars.… Continue reading @VW Group: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and prod…
LG Electronics and Magna International to Set up $1 Billion Joint Venture to Make Electric Car Gears
LG Electronics and Magna International, a Canadian automotive parts manufacturer, have agreed to set up a joint venture that will make electric car gears. Magna International is a top six ranked automotive parts manufacturer in the world based on sales and possesses different autonomous driving technologies and platforms.According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, their joint venture… Continue reading LG Electronics and Magna International to Set up $1 Billion Joint Venture to Make Electric Car Gears
@Hyundai: E-FOREST, The Future Mobility Smart Factory
Play The E-FOREST brand vision was revealed – an innovative smart factory of Hyundai/Kia Motors that would connect people, nature, and technology into one. Hyundai/Kia Motors announced the brand name of the smart factory, which applied innovative automation methods such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robot technology, as ‘E-Forest’, and revealed the vision that E-Forest… Continue reading @Hyundai: E-FOREST, The Future Mobility Smart Factory
Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide bags $200M in funding
WeRide, one of China’s most-funded startups developing autonomous driving capabilities, said on Wednesday that it has raised a $200 million strategic round from Chinese bus maker Yutong. Mega investments aren’t uncommon at companies like WeRide developing the next-generation level 4 driving standard, which denotes that the car can handle the majority of driving situations independently without… Continue reading Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide bags $200M in funding
@Toyota: Toyota Shows e-Palette Geared Towards Practical MaaS Applications
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) today announced an operations management system to support the providing of services that will enable practical use of the e-Palette, a battery-electric vehicle for autonomous mobility as a service (Autono-MaaS) applications that will realize future mobility services. In collaboration with a range of partners, it is also planning to operate the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Shows e-Palette Geared Towards Practical MaaS Applications