LiDAR company Luminar and its whiz founder Austin Russell burst onto the autonomous vehicle startup scene last April after operating for years in secrecy. Now, Luminar has nabbed two high-profile hires that signal its grander ambitions in the race to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles. Luminar announced Thursday it has hired Fitbit executive Bill Zerella as… Continue reading LiDAR startup Luminar hires former Fitbit and Apple execs
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Geely: Higher tariffs will hurt Volvo Car customers globally
Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely, which owns Volvo Car, said on Thursday higher tariffs on imported cars resulting from escalated trade tensions between the United States, Europe and China will ultimately hit end users of the high-end Swedish vehicles. Li, who is also chairman of Volvo Car, was speaking at a Belt and Road… Continue reading Geely: Higher tariffs will hurt Volvo Car customers globally
BorgWarner’s Latest AWD Coupling Delivers Dynamic Driving Experience for Lynk & Co 01
Features integrated ECU with vehicle dynamics software. Automatically distributes torque on demand for excellent traction, handling, stability and fun-to-drive experience. Compact, lightweight design for high torque capacity and improved fuel economy. Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 25, 2018 – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, enhances… Continue reading BorgWarner’s Latest AWD Coupling Delivers Dynamic Driving Experience for Lynk & Co 01
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 18 – June 24, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week June 18, 2018 – June 24, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Cars.com 2018 American-Made Index: What’s the Most American Car? (Cars.com) Detroit… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 18 – June 24, 2018
Uber safety driver of fatal self-driving crash was watching Hulu, not the road
A safety driver operating an Uber self-driving vehicle looked down at a phone that was streaming The Voice on Hulu 204 times during a 43-minute test drive that ended when pedestrian Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed in Tempe, Arizona, according to a 318-page police report reviewed by TechCrunch. The Tempe Police Department released late… Continue reading Uber safety driver of fatal self-driving crash was watching Hulu, not the road
Arizona Uber driver was ‘streaming The Voice’ moments before fatal crash
An Uber driver in a self-driving car was streaming television until moments before the vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian, according to police. Rafaela Vasquez repeatedly looked down instead of at the road prior to the collision in Tempe, Arizona, a report from the Tempe police department stated. It suggested the driver was distracted and… Continue reading Arizona Uber driver was ‘streaming The Voice’ moments before fatal crash
Volvo Group appoints Jan Ytterberg as new financial director
Posted 06/19/2018 11:27:11 CET GÖTEBORG (SWEDEN), 19 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) – The industrial consortium Volvo has appointed Jan Ytterberg as the company’s new financial director to replace Jan Gurander, who had been combining this responsibility with that of the company’s vice president, Volvo Group said in a statement. With this appointment, the company plans to… Continue reading Volvo Group appoints Jan Ytterberg as new financial director
Polestar 1 Uses Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic To Cut 500+ LBS
There are also design benefits from the CFRP. You can already pre-order Polestar’s first-ever production vehicle, the Polestar 1 hybrid coupe, with a refundable $2,500 deposit (€2,500 or ¥20,000, depending on the market). However, the vehicle is not slated to arrive in showrooms before next year, so meanwhile the automaker wants to give you some… Continue reading Polestar 1 Uses Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic To Cut 500+ LBS
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced its ambition that from 2025, at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material. Volvo Cars also urged… Continue reading Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
The Hague, 15 June 2018 – Major players in the European mobility sector signed a road safety pledge to contribute to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. The coalition includes the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), the association of national motoring organisations (FIA Region I), with strong support from… Continue reading Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities