Tag: Volvo

Geely and Renault sign agreement to take on S. Korean car market, together

Chinese automotive giant and Volvo/Polestar parent company, Geely, has signed an agreement with the French Renault Group to launch a new collaboration intended to bring fuel-efficient hybrid electric cars to South Korea, as well as export sales into other Asian markets. The Renault-Geely collaboration represents a continuation of efforts made by both companies in producing… Continue reading Geely and Renault sign agreement to take on S. Korean car market, together

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation

Stuttgart/Orlando.  Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. A central component of this is the optimal access to new technologies and global competencies. The new partnership with Luminar underlines Mercedes-Benz’s policy of continuously expanding its network… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation

Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech

The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register San Francisco, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz will partner with self-driving sensor maker Luminar Technologies Inc (LAZR.O) to enable fully automated driving on… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech

Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

Parking services provider Parkopedia has introduced a new system designed to help EV owners easily find, manage and pay for charging sessions from within their vehicles. “Parking and charging are interconnected experiences,” Parkopedia points out. “A car must be parked to charge. Only a solution that successfully combines both services can create the complete user… Continue reading Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Tesla best-selling brand ahead of Volkswagen in 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 most popular model overall BEVs seen taking 75-80% of Norway market in 2022 OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway’s new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its… Continue reading Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt

Tobias Moers’ future as CEO of Aston Martin is uncertain following this morning’s trading update warning that the firm would miss its earnings targets, Autocar UK has learned. Speculation regarding Moers’ ongoing role at the firm follows indifferent financial results for the Gaydon-based luxury car maker, which was taken over by a consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll in January… Continue reading Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt

@niche: EV Technology Pioneer Joins Xos: Meet Scott Zion, Our Director of Medium Duty Vehicles001541

In addition to our zero-emission electric trucks, the people who make up Team Xos are the secret ingredient that sets us apart. We are fortunate to have incredible talent with deep experience in the automotive and technology industries. Today, we’re excited to welcome one more Xos leader into the fold — Scott Zion — who… Continue reading @niche: EV Technology Pioneer Joins Xos: Meet Scott Zion, Our Director of Medium Duty Vehicles001541

Volvo partners with Luminar and Zenseact to bring autonomous driving feature to new e-SUV

Volvo Cars is working with lidar company Luminar and its autonomous driving (AD) software subsidiary Zenseact to introduce an AD feature to its next generation of fully electric cars, the automaker said on Wednesday at CES. The company aims to first introduce the feature, named “Ride Pilot,” as an add-on subscription to an electric SUV… Continue reading Volvo partners with Luminar and Zenseact to bring autonomous driving feature to new e-SUV