Geely doubles stake in Aston Martin to 17%

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‘We need multiple solutions to fix the road safety epidemic’: Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars

There is a need for several solutions to address the issues of road safety in India. Stressing the importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and government agencies, Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars Safety Centre mentioned how initiatives around joint awareness and dialogue, are integral as preventive measures for accidents. As part of the… Continue reading ‘We need multiple solutions to fix the road safety epidemic’: Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Safety, Volvo Cars

Europa Wire: Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels000624

Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels (IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and highlight… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels000624

Komatsu and Toyota test autonomous light vehicle for mining operations

Japan’s Komatsu Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the launch of a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). To realise further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS, Komatsu and Toyota are… Continue reading Komatsu and Toyota test autonomous light vehicle for mining operations

Volvo Group Mobility Transformation Forum calls for collaboration to speed up Europe’s fossil-free future

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group is calling for increased dialogue between policymakers and the industry around the future of mobility at its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels on May 23, which will be streamed live on LinkedIn. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s continued investment in fossil-free propulsion technologies, services, and… Continue reading Volvo Group Mobility Transformation Forum calls for collaboration to speed up Europe’s fossil-free future

Ex-Apple employee accused of stealing trade secrets is exec at Baidu self-driving car joint venture

Visitors look at a Jidu Robo-01 electric SUV during the 20th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at Canton Fair Complex on Dec. 30, 2022 in Guangzhou, China. Zou Wei | Visual China Group | Getty Images On Tuesday, the U.S. government accused a former Apple employee, Weibao Wang, of stealing trade secrets from the company’s self-driving… Continue reading Ex-Apple employee accused of stealing trade secrets is exec at Baidu self-driving car joint venture

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926