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Geofencing: Plug-in hybrids from BMW should automatically switch to electric drive
If necessary electric Many BMW models will be on the road in the future (semi-) electric. (Photo: Reuters) MunichThe semi-electric plug-in hybrid cars have long been considered a solution to the emission problems of the auto industry. Because in theory, the cars can drive in the city center emission-free and fully electric, and yet drivers… Continue reading Geofencing: Plug-in hybrids from BMW should automatically switch to electric drive
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Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans
BMW wants to have 25 electrified models in the program in 2023 Previously, this has been planned for 2025, but CEO Harald Krüger reportedly wants faster electric cars introduce. June 25, 2019, 7:56 am, Andreas Donath BMW i3 (Image: BMW) BMW plans according to a report of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), two years earlier… Continue reading Harald Krüger: BMW wants to accelerate electric car plans
Hyundai backs Aurora to develop driverless systems for Kia and Hyundai models
A Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle with Aurora self-driving systems.AuroraHyundai Motor Group is investing in Aurora, a developer of self-driving technology for autos, with a plan to bring the systems to Hyundai and Kia models.
The companies have been working for the past year to develop and integrate the “Aurora Driver” into Hyundai's NEXO fuel cell vehicles as well as on other projects.
It's an extension of an existing partnership and furthers the work that large auto manufacturers are doing with developers of driverless technology. General Motors acquired Cruise in 2016, and Ford took a stake in Argo.ai the following year. Aurora still aims to provide autonomous systems to many different players.
On Monday, Aurora announced a partnership with Fiat Chrysler to develop self-driving vehicles for corporate clients. It also works with Chinese electric vehicle maker Byton.
Aurora CEO Chris UrmsonAuroraIn a statement, Aurora co-founder and chief product officer Sterling Anderson — previously the director of Autopilot programs at Tesla — said the company's aim with its partners is to “deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.” After reportedly failing to acquire Aurora last summer, Volkswagen concluded a partnership with the company on Tuesday.
Aurora employs lidar, or light ranging and detection sensors, as part of its autonomous systems. That's different than Tesla, which uses cameras and radar primarily to power its “full self-driving” and Autopilot features.
Led by CEO Chris Urmson, former technical lead of Google's self-driving efforts, Aurora has raised at least $700 million in funding. Other investors include Amazon, Greylock, Sequoia, Shell Energy's venture group and T. Rowe Price. The size of Hyundai's investment wasn't disclosed.
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The Wolf of Wolfsburg: Autocar meets VW boss Herbert Diess – Autocar
What’s the shape of the future, I ask. Will electrified and conventional cars just fight it out? Will car makers try to force the market? There’ll be no forcing, Diess insists. Progress will be variable and depend heavily on government incentives. “Tesla couldn’t have made its way without the $7500-a-car US government incentive,” says Diess,… Continue reading The Wolf of Wolfsburg: Autocar meets VW boss Herbert Diess – Autocar
Automotive industry: Volkswagen plans to build new car plant in Turkey
Istanbul, Dusseldorf, FrankfurtWhat had the strategists of Volkswagen not everything considered. They should find a location for a new plant, in a country with low wages and good sales opportunities. Hungary and Poland quickly dropped them off the list, wages were already too high there. Remained Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and the Turkey, Meanwhile, this choice… Continue reading Automotive industry: Volkswagen plans to build new car plant in Turkey
Automotive industry: Expansion on the Bosporus – VW plans to build its new car plant, presumably in Turkey
Istanbul, Dusseldorf, FrankfurtWhat had the strategists of Volkswagen not everything considered. They should find a location for a new plant, in a country with low wages and good sales opportunities. Hungary and Poland quickly dropped them off the list, wages were already too high there. Remained Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and the Turkey, Meanwhile, this choice… Continue reading Automotive industry: Expansion on the Bosporus – VW plans to build its new car plant, presumably in Turkey
Collaboration: Volkswagen and Ford launch a small offensive in Turkey
Car towers of the VW car city The automaker will probably also build vehicles in Turkey in the future. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfDer VWGroup would not just come up with a new one Car production near Izmir his involvement in the Turkey increase significantly. Even with light commercial vehicles (vans, pick-ups) it is becoming apparent that… Continue reading Collaboration: Volkswagen and Ford launch a small offensive in Turkey