After years of explosive growth, China’s vast sharing economy is entering consolidation mode. The latest merger news comes from Chinese Uber-like truck logistics leaders Yumanman and Huochebang, both valued at US$1 billion on China Money Network’s China Unicorn Ranking. The deal may herald more mega-mergers in the sharing space due to intense competition and overlapping business… Continue reading China’s Uber-Like Trucking Unicorns Merge As Sharing Economy Consolidates
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Delphi Closes Acquisition of nuTonomy
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH), soon to be Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), announced today that it has closed its acquisition of nuTonomy, a leading developer of autonomous driving (AD) software solutions. The addition of nuTonomy further strengthens Aptiv’s position as a technology leader in the global autonomous mobility market. nuTonomy… Continue reading Delphi Closes Acquisition of nuTonomy
Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture and Panasonic Teaming up to Test Experimental Autonomous Vehicle on Eiheiji Mai-road
Eiheiji, Japan – The Eiheiji Town Government, the Fukui Prefectural Government and Panasonic Corporation announced today that they have jointly started a field test of an experimental autonomous electric vehicle on Eiheiji Mai-road in the temple town in western Japan. The field test of Panasonic’s autonomous driving EV commuter, which started on October 3, 2017,… Continue reading Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture and Panasonic Teaming up to Test Experimental Autonomous Vehicle on Eiheiji Mai-road
Resist the Driverless Dystopia!
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A New Way to Think about Snowstorms – Foul Weather Proves a Hot Topic at ITS World Congress in Montreal
A vision of transportation’s future As cities stock up on deicers and snowplow drivers prepare for long nights, tech companies, automakers, policymakers and others at ITS World Congress in Montreal are talking about ways to make transportation safer in foul weather. Held annually, ITS World Congress brings together people to hash out how transportation is… Continue reading A New Way to Think about Snowstorms – Foul Weather Proves a Hot Topic at ITS World Congress in Montreal
Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks
Yokohama, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed automotive intrusion detection and prevention systems as a cyber security countermeasure for autonomous and connected cars. Connected cars are connected to the Internet, so like current IT systems, they have a possibility of receiving cyber attacks from around the world. By using Panasonic’s newly… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks
Mobike’s First Day Explains The Power Of Bike Sharing In China
Whenever I see a small company having a startling large impact on the world, I look for an engine. I look for something that is amplifying what a relatively small number of people are doing. For example, the engine that rocketed Facebook (and Wechat) upwards was the economics and psychology of social media (plus viral… Continue reading Mobike’s First Day Explains The Power Of Bike Sharing In China
Panasonic’s “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” – Detects Rotation Angle of Vehicular Motors with Superior Accuracy
About the “A3MR” (A-cubed MR) The “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” or the “A3MR” Panasonic unveiled in March 2017 is a sensor device that detects the rotation angle of vehicular motors with superior precision. The 3 “A”s of the “A3MR” stands for:Anisotropic (AMR – Anisotropic Magneto Resistance element)Absolute (Absolute angle measurement)Accurate (Accurate detection) “A3MR” is a… Continue reading Panasonic’s “Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor” – Detects Rotation Angle of Vehicular Motors with Superior Accuracy
Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for robot cars
Wednesday, 08/16/2017 13:26 clock Fiat Chrysler wants to work with you in the future BMW and the US chip specialist Intel Assistance Systems for self-driving cars develop. The Italian-American concern with brands such as Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep and Alfa Romeo joins for it as the first automaker of the alliance founded last year, as the… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for
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Tencent Buys 5% Of Tesla In Deal With Potential Synergy Between Two Tech Giants
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. has bought a 5% stake in U.S. electric vehicle maker and renewable energy firm Tesla for US$1.78 billion. This is a deal that gives investors much to anticipate as the two could potentially partner in many areas. The combination is welcomed by investors, as Tesla’s shares were up 6.54%… Continue reading Tencent Buys 5% Of Tesla In Deal With Potential Synergy Between Two Tech Giants