SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Inc unveiled on Monday technical details on the computer chip at the center of its self-driving strategy as Chief Executive Elon Musk tries to show that the electric car maker’s massive investment in the sector will pay off. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Tesla reveals computer chip at heart of self-driving initiative
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Sony launches a taxi-hailing app to rival Uber in Tokyo
Sony last year announced it would enter Japan’s taxi-hailing space and, good to its word, the electronics giant has kicked off its S.Ride service in Tokyo. The service — which was first noted by CNET — is a joint venture between Sony, its payment services subsidiary and five licensed taxi companies. Since ride-hailing with civilian… Continue reading Sony launches a taxi-hailing app to rival Uber in Tokyo
All-New 2020 Kia Soul EV Combines Soul-Ful Vibe With All-Electric Buzz
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Super Cool and Electric TooNext-generation uber-popular urban runabout again available with battery-only powerPowered by a state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh batteryCombined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment2201-horsepower electric motor with 291 lb.-ft. of torqueToday Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2020 Soul, a completely new version of Kia’s beloved, award-winning and unconventional compact utility vehicle. In conjunction with that world-debut, the all-electric, battery-powered Soul EV was also unveiled. Just as quirky, fun-loving and crowd-pleasing, the Soul EV provides the opportunity for lovers of the Soul to drive without ever stopping for gas. A Much Better Battery The new Soul EV has a new state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh battery which is expected to mean much less need for daily charging, and with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge3 as standar..
Toyota, DENSO and SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $1 Billion in Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group
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Uber sets $7.3bn valuation on self-driving car unit
Figure comes on $1bn investment from Toyota, SoftBank fund and Denso investment Go to Source
UPDATE 1-Uber’s self-driving unit valued at $7.25 bln in new investment
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber’s autonomous vehicle unit has raised $1 billion from a consortium of investors including SoftBank Group Corp, giving the company a much-needed funding boost for its pricey self-driving ambitions on the eve of its public stock offering. FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is displayed on a mobile phone in London, Britain, September… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Uber’s self-driving unit valued at $7.25 bln in new investment
Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California
Does Macy’s tell Gimbels? In the days since Citi Bike officials hastily pulled all their e-bikes from New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., the Lyft-owned company has been under fire for not fixing the brake problem that has caused an unspecified number of crashes. But a clearer picture of Brake-gate is emerging — and… Continue reading Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California
Uber, Lyft implement new safety measures
Uber and Lyft instituted new safety features and policies this week. The move follows the death of Samantha Josephson, a student at the University of South Carolina, who was kidnapped and murdered in late March. She was found dead after getting into a vehicle that she believed to be her Uber ride. The murder, which… Continue reading Uber, Lyft implement new safety measures
Elon Musk says Tesla cars will be ‘fully driverless’ by 2020 – and boasts they’ll drive better than YOU – The Sun
TESLA cars could be free to operate completely autonomously as soon as this year – and certainly by “next year at the latest”. That’s the bold claim from car chief Elon Musk, who reckons his driverless motors will be even better than you on the road. Kyle Grillot Eternal braggard Elon Musk reckons his driverless… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla cars will be ‘fully driverless’ by 2020 – and boasts they’ll drive better than YOU – The Sun
Waymo launches robotaxi app on Google Play
Waymo is making its ride-hailing app more widely available by putting it on the Google Play store as the self-driving car company prepares to open its service to more Phoenix residents. The company, which spun out to become a business under Alphabet, launched a limited commercial robotaxi service called Waymo One in the Phoenix area… Continue reading Waymo launches robotaxi app on Google Play