Volkswagen to make Zwickau vehicle plant Europe’s top-performing electric car factory

First complete transformation of a major car factory from internal combustion engines to e-mobility in the world Production capacity: 330,000 electric cars per year Zwickau to be the nucleus for the roll-out of the global electric production network Climate protection: Volkswagen to start carbon-neutral production of the ID. in Zwickau at the end of 2019… Continue reading Volkswagen to make Zwickau vehicle plant Europe’s top-performing electric car factory

UPDATE 1-Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW

MIAMI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chief Executive Jim Hackett told Reuters the company was open to investment by automakers and others in its autonomous vehicle business, but cautioned that expanding partnerships with German automaker Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) (VOWG.DE) was a “delicate dance.” FILE PHOTO: Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford Motor Company, listens to… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW

Here’s What It Takes to Build a Self-Driving Business — And Where We Stand Today

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Here’s What It Takes to Build a Self-Driving Business — And Where We Stand Today

Continental and EasyMile inaugurate new autonomous driving R&D team in Singapore

A signed Memorandum of Understanding enables intense collaboration by experts from both companies to prepare the test of self-driving vehicles on public roads of the city-state Strongly interconnected with Continental’s and EasyMile’s global Autonomous Driving teams, the Singapore R&D focus will be pointing towards environmental perception, driving decision strategies, artificial intelligence, vehicle safety as well… Continue reading Continental and EasyMile inaugurate new autonomous driving R&D team in Singapore

Daimler and Bosch: San José as the pilot city for automated ride-hailing service : Overview

Daimler is going to invest over 1.1 billion RMB (approximately 145 million EUR) to build a Research and Development Tech Center in China. This marks the further expansion of the company’s footprint in its single largest market and will be its second major R&D site in Beijing, following the Mercedes-Benz R&D Center established in 2014.… Continue reading Daimler and Bosch: San José as the pilot city for automated ride-hailing service : Overview

Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China: Overview

Daimler is going to invest over 1.1 billion RMB (approximately 145 million EUR) to build a Research and Development Tech Center in China. This marks the further expansion of the company’s footprint in its single largest market and will be its second major R&D site in Beijing, following the Mercedes-Benz R&D Center established in 2014.… Continue reading Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China: Overview

Ford, Walmart and Postmates Team Up for Self-Driving Goods Delivery

Ford, Walmart and Postmates Team Up for Self-Driving Goods Delivery By Brian Wolf, Director, Business Development, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC After surviving a tough day at work or managing the kids’ schedules, the thought of leaving the house again to run to the store can feel downright exhausting — especially if stores around you aren’t conveniently located. At Ford,… Continue reading Ford, Walmart and Postmates Team Up for Self-Driving Goods Delivery

Bamboo Apps Partners with Rinspeed to Deliver a New Concept Vehicle at…

Bamboo Apps Partners with Rinspeed to Deliver a New Concept Vehicle at CES 2019 Bamboo Apps, a trusted software supplier and an inspiration partner for the world-leading automotive and mobility companies, today announced the partnership with Rinspeed, a Swiss car design powerhouse, for the realization of the microSNAP project. As a trusted software supplier and… Continue reading Bamboo Apps Partners with Rinspeed to Deliver a New Concept Vehicle at…

Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China

Daimler to expand footprint in China, its largest single market, with 2nd R&D site in Beijing, following earlier announcement on plans of 2nd production plant for passenger cars in the country’s capital city. Total investment of over 1.1 billion RMB (approximately 145 million EUR) into new R&D Tech Center China, with start of operation in… Continue reading Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China

Transport operator Bertolami has chosen NAVYA’s AUTONOM SHUTTLES to develop its mobility offer in rural areas

13 November 2018 Transport operator Bertolami has chosen NAVYA’s AUTONOM SHUTTLES to develop its mobility offer in rural areas Bertolami, a Drôme-based company located in St-Donat-sur-l’Herbasse, is a reference in national and international passenger transport with over 65 years of experience. The Bertolami group has chosen NAVYA to become an actor in the transition towards… Continue reading Transport operator Bertolami has chosen NAVYA’s AUTONOM SHUTTLES to develop its mobility offer in rural areas