A Bus Tour Across China | The First Inner Mongolia Shaomai Festival

Inner Mongolia – Where Nature’s Purity Meets Culinary Excellence BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the Dongzhi (Winter Solstice) approaches, a time as significant as the New Year itself, the spirit of reunion warms the heart of Hohhot (the Green City), inviting all to a feast of flavors and culture! Join us for a… Continue reading A Bus Tour Across China | The First Inner Mongolia Shaomai Festival

Mercedes-Benz approved for 95kph Level 3 autonomous driving in Germany

Mercedes-Benz has updated its conditionally automated driving system DRIVE PILOT and has now received the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. With this milestone, the luxury camaker is set for the upcoming sales release in early 2025 in Germany. This update makes DRIVE PILOT the fastest certified system for conditionally automated driving (SAE‑Level… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz approved for 95kph Level 3 autonomous driving in Germany

China’s Nio introduces Firefly brand to take on BMW’s Mini

GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – Nio unveiled a lower-cost brand named Firefly on Saturday that it touted as a rival to Mercedes’ Smart and BMW’s Mini in the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s latest bid to broaden its customer base and boost sales. CEO William Li announced the new brand at an annual company event in Guangzhou… Continue reading China’s Nio introduces Firefly brand to take on BMW’s Mini

Software-driven, smart munitions are revolutionizing warfare

PSIO sUAS represents a leap forward in tactical drone technology, being the first US DoD-approved system in this category (Indoor/Outdoor) for a flying loitering munition platform, utilizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence to enable real-time, high-precision strike capabilities with minimal human intervention. Developed and designed for rapid deployment across both urban and open-field environments, these drones provide… Continue reading Software-driven, smart munitions are revolutionizing warfare

GAC Unveils GOVY AirJet: Pioneering the Future of Low-Altitude Mobility

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On December 18, GAC Group announced its new flying car brand, GOVY, and debuted its first composite-wing flying car, GOVY AirJet, at the brand’s launch and product unveiling event. This milestone marks GAC’s significant entry into low-altitude mobility, solidifying its position as a leader in creating integrated aerial transportation… Continue reading GAC Unveils GOVY AirJet: Pioneering the Future of Low-Altitude Mobility

Tesla reverses losses to turn higher in a volatile week for the EV stock

Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a parking lot at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg plant.  Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Tesla on Friday reversed losses from earlier in the day to turn higher, as the electric vehicle maker’s shares looked to wrap up a volatile week of trading. Shares were up 0.7%… Continue reading Tesla reverses losses to turn higher in a volatile week for the EV stock

German FAZ: Agreement in the collective bargaining dispute – VW wants to cut more than 35,000 jobs008419

It was the longest negotiating marathon in the history of the Volkswagen Group. IG Metall and management struggled for around 70 hours to find a solution to the dispute over job cuts, locations and wage cuts. They negotiated for several nights, interrupted only by short breaks to sleep, before talk of a “rapprochement” was discussed… Continue reading German FAZ: Agreement in the collective bargaining dispute – VW wants to cut more than 35,000 jobs008419

NHTSA finally releases new rules for self-driving cars — but there’s a twist

/ Regulators say they’ll ease rules allowing for fully driverless cars, but companies need to cough up the data. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Cath… Continue reading NHTSA finally releases new rules for self-driving cars — but there’s a twist

Software-driven, smart munitions are revolutionizing warfare

XTEND Defense Secures $8.8M Contract to Supply U.S. Department of Defense (IWTSD) with AI-Driven, Tactical FPV, Smart Loitering Munitions HERNDON, Va., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XTEND, a global leader in AI-powered autonomy and tactical drone solutions, has been awarded a $8.8 million dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support… Continue reading Software-driven, smart munitions are revolutionizing warfare

CoVar Awarded DARPA Contract to Define Ethical Standards for Future Autonomous Systems

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CoVar, a leading developer of AI and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense, has been awarded a multi-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to support the Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) program. The goal of the program is to… Continue reading CoVar Awarded DARPA Contract to Define Ethical Standards for Future Autonomous Systems