European power firms aim to harness electric car batteries

FRANKFURT/LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) – Ever wanted to run your electric car for free? If you’re open to a bit of give and take, then stay plugged in and your wishes might come true. At least that’s what some European power companies and Japanese carmakers believe. FILE PHOTO: A charging port is shown on the front of… Continue reading European power firms aim to harness electric car batteries

Apple: Will the project Auto pulped?

Rumors about the end of the Titan project from Apple are making the rounds. The Apple Group has been researching Autonomous Driving for several years, even though it has never officially been known. In general, Apple does not like to look in the cards. However, there was some evidence of their involvement in autonomous driving.… Continue reading Apple: Will the project Auto pulped?

Development Alliance: The BMW-Daimler-Plan for autonomous driving

iNext from BMW More than 1,000 engineers are developing the new vehicle on a campus north of Munich. (Photo: BMW Group / Enes Kucevic) MunichThe rivalry between Daimler and BMW is considered legendary. Decades of competition ultimately made both brands global global market leaders for luxury sedans. But soon competition could be slowed down, at… Continue reading Development Alliance: The BMW-Daimler-Plan for autonomous driving

“The CDU is the party of the auto industry”

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Fight for standards: The BMW-Daimler-Plan: Car engines test close cooperation in autonomous driving

iNext from BMW More than 1,000 engineers are developing the new vehicle on a campus north of Munich. (Photo: BMW Group / Enes Kucevic) MunichThe rivalry between Daimler and BMW is considered legendary. Decades of competition ultimately made both brands global global market leaders for luxury sedans. But soon competition could be slowed down, at… Continue reading Fight for standards: The BMW-Daimler-Plan: Car engines test close cooperation in autonomous driving

Ducati confirms plans for an electric motorcycle

Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images Ducati has hinted at a desire to make electric motorcycles before, but it’s committing in a more substantial way. Company chief Claudio Domenicali told guests at a Spanish event that the “future is electric” and the company was “not far from starting production” on its own two-wheeled TV. Regional Managing Director Eduoard… Continue reading Ducati confirms plans for an electric motorcycle

Mercedes manufacturer: pressure on Daimler in diesel affair increases

Daimler In total, there are five national judgments against the Swabian vehicle manufacturer, but they are not yet legally binding. (Photo: AP) Munich, Düsseldorf When Anja Hillmer bought her Mercedes-C class two years ago, she had no idea what was wrong. Although the diesel scandal at that time for some time headlines, but that was… Continue reading Mercedes manufacturer: pressure on Daimler in diesel affair increases

Autonomous Driving: The BMW-Daimler-Plan – Autoriesen examine close cooperation

BMW Vision iNeXT More than 1,000 engineers are developing the new vehicle on a campus north of Munich. The planned for 2021 electric SUV should dominate the automated driving and at least on motorways for a long time without drivers get along. (Photo: BMW Group / Enes Kucevic) MunichThe rivalry between Daimler and BMW is… Continue reading Autonomous Driving: The BMW-Daimler-Plan – Autoriesen examine close cooperation

Autonomous driving: The BMW-Daimler-Plan cars are testing close cooperation

BMW Vision iNeXT More than 1,000 engineers are developing the new vehicle on a campus north of Munich. The planned for 2021 electric SUV should dominate the automated driving and at least on motorways for a long time without drivers get along. (Photo: BMW Group / Enes Kucevic) MunichThe rivalry between Daimler and BMW is… Continue reading Autonomous driving: The BMW-Daimler-Plan cars are testing close cooperation