May 11th, 2018 by Steve Hanley Carlos Ghosn may not be as sexy as Elon Musk, but he knows a thing or two about building and selling automobiles, especially electric cars. Since China is ground zero for the electric car market at the moment, it was only appropriate that Ghosn was in Hong Kong last… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: Range Is No Longer A Concern. Now The Issue Is Price.
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Murder case prompts China’s biggest ridesharing company to halt service
LightRocket via Getty Images When it comes to ridesharing companies, the safety of passengers is a universal concern. In China, Didi Chuxing, the country’s biggest ridesharing company, is stopping service for one week following the death of a female passenger. The victim, a 21-year-old flight attendant, was murdered, and the ridesharing driver is the main… Continue reading Murder case prompts China’s biggest ridesharing company to halt service
China’s Didi Chuxing suspends its carpooling service following murder of a passenger
Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing service, has suspended its Hitch carpooling service for one week as it investigates the murder of a passenger. The victim was a 21-year-old air stewardess identified only as Ms. Li. State-run news agency Global Times reports that the incident took place in the evening of May 5, when she used… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing suspends its carpooling service following murder of a passenger
UPDATE 1-China’s Didi apologises after killing of passenger sparks safety fears
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s biggest ride-sharing company apologized on Thursday over the killing of a passenger, apparently by her driver, and said it had to win back the trust of users after a “tragedy” that has sparked a widespread debate on Chinese social media. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Didi Chuxing is seen at its… Continue reading UPDATE 1-China’s Didi apologises after killing of passenger sparks safety fears
UK’s Go-Ahead Group to start on-demand minibus service in Oxford
LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) – British bus and rail company Go-Ahead Group said on Thursday it was launching an on-demand minibus service in Oxford, as it bids to tap into a growing market for technology-led transport alternatives to cars. Passengers would be able to request a pick-up at a “virtual bus stop” using a mobile… Continue reading UK’s Go-Ahead Group to start on-demand minibus service in Oxford
After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward
Because the cars are equipped with sensors that gather information about their surroundings by sending out pulses of light — as well as radar and an array of cameras — the cars could potentially operate at night as well. But the start-up decided to keep a tight rein on its service before gradually expanding the… Continue reading After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward
Uber says its self-driving cars could return in ‘next few months’
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke briefly of what’s been going in the world of Uber’s self-driving cars in light of the fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona in March. At Uber Elevate today in Los Angeles, Khosrowshahi said Uber will bring back its self-driving cars “within the next few months, I don’t know.” To be fair,… Continue reading Uber says its self-driving cars could return in ‘next few months’
Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets
DES PLAINES, Ill., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Wheels, Inc., a leader in the automotive fleet management industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Uber for Business, a platform that allows companies to manage ground transportation with Uber. The new partnership offers a solution that enables fleets to gain visibility into their ride-hailing activity. “We… Continue reading Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets
Arizona fatal accident: the autonomous vehicle has detected the pedestrian, without avoiding it
The first fatal accident between an autonomous vehicle and a pedestrian is due to a wrong software setting. Elaine Herzberg, 49, was killed on March 19 in Tempe, Arizona by a driverless taxi Uber in the test phase. The victim, who was walking on the road pushing a bicycle, was overturned at about 60 km… Continue reading Arizona fatal accident: the autonomous vehicle has detected the pedestrian, without avoiding it
Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals
Screenshot via SizeCar Ukrainian startup SizeCar announced that car owners will be able to rent their vehicles out to SizeCar users. SizeCar advertises that its rental sharing model makes obtaining vehicles cheaper for potential renters. The startup is aimed toward Ukrainians who own cars that are left unused, including Uber and taxi drivers who want… Continue reading Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals