DüsseldorfThe pace of electromobility is increasing rapidly. For four million electric vehicles sold worldwide, the automakers have still needed the past seven years. For the next million, just six months will be needed. The overall market for batteries used in e-cars is becoming cautious industry estimates about tenfold in the next 30 years – from… Continue reading BMW, Daimler. VW: The German car makers catch up on e-mobility – but have a big weakness
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Machine Guns: US Citizens Attack Self-Driving Waymo Cars
More than 20 sometimes dangerous attacks in two years: Some residents of Chandler in the US state of Arizona are against the tests of autonomously driving cars in your city. Some have cars from Waymo damaged and assaulted inmates. January 2, 2019, 1:08 pm, Werner Pluta Autonomously driving Chrysler Pacifica from Waymo: several times trying… Continue reading Machine Guns: US Citizens Attack Self-Driving Waymo Cars
Didi launches lending and insurance as new regulation threatens to lower driver numbers
Didi Chuxing, China’s dominant ride-hailing firm, is rolling out a range of financial and insurance services as it looks to fortify its service against a range of challenges in 2019. The company announced today that it is adding “protection” insurance and credit services for both passengers and drivers who use its platform. The former is… Continue reading Didi launches lending and insurance as new regulation threatens to lower driver numbers
China’s Didi launches credit, wealth management services in diversification push
January 2, 2019 China’s Didi Chuxing has launched a suite of financial products, including crowdfunding and lending, as it continues to diversify outside the ride-hailing business following a year of safety scandals. The move comes on the heels of a company-wide reorganization announced in December, which was aimed at improving safety on its platform as… Continue reading China’s Didi launches credit, wealth management services in diversification push
The end of China’s ride-sharing gig
Over the last few years, millions of Chinese workers managed to earn extra money by being ride-hailing drivers. Many picked the gig because of its flexible schedule. For those who could not otherwise afford to own a car in China’s pricy metropolises, driving around is also a status symbol, even if they are paying off… Continue reading The end of China’s ride-sharing gig
Go-Jek extends ride-hailing service to the rest of Singapore
After a limited rollout, Go-Jek said today that it will extend its ride-hailing service to all of Singapore tomorrow while continuing its beta phase. The Indonesian-based company began offering rides in Singapore at the end of November, but only for passengers riding to and from certain areas. It https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/gojek-introduces-dynamic-pricing-move-will-likely-attract-more-drivers-to-joinintroduced dynamic pricing there, which increases prices… Continue reading Go-Jek extends ride-hailing service to the rest of Singapore
British Formula 1 maker McLaren designing Uber self-driving failsafe system – Telegraph.co.uk
British supercar company McLaren is supplying key safety technology to Uber’s troubled self-driving car business as part of a contract worth tens of millions of pounds. McLaren, best known for its British Formula 1 racing team and its popular sportscar business, has been making parts for a backup system for Uber’s driverless car project in a deal worth… Continue reading British Formula 1 maker McLaren designing Uber self-driving failsafe system – Telegraph.co.uk
My product launch wishlist for Instagram, Twitter, Uber and more
‘Twas the night before Xmas, and all through the house, not a feature was stirring from the designer’s mouse . . . Not Twitter! Not Uber, Not Apple or Pinterest! On Facebook! On Snapchat! On Lyft or on Insta! . . . From the sidelines I ask you to flex your code’s might. Happy Xmas… Continue reading My product launch wishlist for Instagram, Twitter, Uber and more
FlixBus is testing VR on certain routes to Las Vegas
FlixBus, the low-cost tech-forward bus service out of Europe that launched in U.S. this year, has added a VR experience to some long-distance routes to and from Las Vegas. For now, the FlixBus VR feature, which includes about 50 virtual reality games and travel experiences, is limited to routes from Tucson, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San… Continue reading FlixBus is testing VR on certain routes to Las Vegas
Musk: Tesla’s Fully Autonomous Capabilities “About to Accelerate”
“About to Accelerate” Tesla appears ready to kick its vehicles’ fully autonomous capabilities up a notch. In an email to employees this week, obtained by Inverse, CEO Elon Musk pledged that Tesla’s fully autonomous driving system was “about to accelerate significantly.” Musk hasn’t always delivered on his ambitious public promises, but the email signals that he is… Continue reading Musk: Tesla’s Fully Autonomous Capabilities “About to Accelerate”