Should we see an operation to whet the appetite of investors? While the Wall Street Journal reported in mid-July that Didi Chuxing was looking to raise $ 2 billion to finance its growth , the former Chinese rival of Uber (which he bought the activities in China) made this weekend an important announcement concerning its… Continue reading Chinese VTC giant Didi Chuxing tests his autonomous taxis in Shanghai
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Suzuki chairman pins hope on closer ties with Toyota
TOKYO — For the past 20 years or so, Suzuki Motor Chairman Osamu Suzuki has been pondering the future of the carmaker he has led for four decades, striving for a vision of the company’s next 100 years. With technological shifts such as electric cars and autonomous driving clouding Suzuki Motor’s outlook, and that of the industry as a… Continue reading Suzuki chairman pins hope on closer ties with Toyota
Didi to launch autonomous taxi service in Shanghai
Aug 30, 2019 1 min read Didi’s robotaxi at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on August 30, 2019. (Image credit: TechNode/Shi Jiayi) Ride-hailing giant Didi will launch a pilot robotaxi fleet in Shanghai, allowing passengers to book rides in autonomous vehicles through its app, the company said on Friday. Why it matters: Didi is… Continue reading Didi to launch autonomous taxi service in Shanghai
Ford Exec: Iconic Models To Go Affordably Electric: F-150, Mustang
Each one will be extremely desirable but at an attainable price. Autocar recently traveled to Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. It gleaned exclusive information about the future of Ford, directly from some of its top executives. The article is packed with insight, information, and many direct quotes. At InsideEVs, we’re just going to focus on details… Continue reading Ford Exec: Iconic Models To Go Affordably Electric: F-150, Mustang
Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
SHANGHAI — Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing startup, will bring driverless taxis to Shanghai, the company announced Friday, with service to begin as soon as within the year. “Didi has the potential to become the first business to realize large-scale robotaxi service in China,” Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, said at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in… Continue reading Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai
Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart
This is what happens when you combine electrification, automation and entertainment imaging technology in Japan. The SC-1 Sociable Cart unveiled this month by Yamaha and Sony is a pretty unusual electric vehicle, which is not that surprising considering it’s from Japan. The concept seems to combine several things, from all-electric drive using lithium-ion polymer battery,… Continue reading Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart
Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Jim Hackett is not a prototypical car guy. Nor is he a straight-line thinker or talker. But after more than two years as CEO of Ford, amid some head-scratching and skepticism, his unorthodox methods and esoteric train of thought are making some sense and showing signs they might pay off. The former Steelcase CEO has… Continue reading Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021
Didi Chuxing will begin picking up ride-hailing passengers with self-driving cars in Shanghai in just a few months, according to company CTO Zhang Bo (via Reuters). The plan is to roll out autonomous pick-ups in Shanghai first, starting in one district of the city, and then expand the program from there – finally culminating in… Continue reading Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021