During its inaugural partner’s conference in Shanghai, autonomous-centric robotic car brand JIDU shared details of its lofty production expansion goals overseas. Furthermore, the CEO of parent company Baidu, said JIDU’s autonomous driving technology will “lead the Tesla generation.” In January of 2021, Baidu announced it was expanding from software development into physical EV production, joining… Continue reading Baidu CEO says autonomous tech from ‘Robocar’ brand JIDU will be a generation ahead of Tesla
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Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
Tesla has disclosed that it is lobbying the Ontario government for a potential new factory in Canada. The new lobbying effort comes after several hints from Tesla CEO Elon Musk in regards to building a Gigafactory in the country. In June, Electrek obtained a recording of a companywide meeting held by Musk, during which he confirmed that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
CANOO INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
Over $1 billion sales pipeline $300 million Pre-Paid Advance Agreement and $200 million At-the-Market program which reduce cost of capital and increase both capacity and access to capital Walmart signed definitive agreement to purchase 4,500 units, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with an option to purchase up to 10,000 units JUSTIN, Texas, Aug.… Continue reading CANOO INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
Iran Construction Equipment Markets, 2022-2028: Market is Witnessing a Surge in Low Maintenance, Flexible & Fuel-Efficient Equipment
DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Iran Construction Equipment Market – Strategic Assessment and Forecast 2022-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. A surge in Investments in Mining, Transport & Urban Development Projects to boost the Demand For Construction Equipment. Iran accounted for 25% of oil reserves in the Middle East and 12% of… Continue reading Iran Construction Equipment Markets, 2022-2028: Market is Witnessing a Surge in Low Maintenance, Flexible & Fuel-Efficient Equipment
@Toyota: TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION, WFP AND PARTNERS BRING FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE TO WEST AFRICA
Toyota Tsusho Corporation is partnering with other global corporations and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to build a world-class Transport Training Centre in Accra, Ghana, aimed at enhancing transport and logistics capacities across West Africa. The centre will inject new expertise into local transport markets, equipping them to deliver life-saving goods like food… Continue reading @Toyota: TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION, WFP AND PARTNERS BRING FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE TO WEST AFRICA
The Best Theragun (and Other Great Massage Guns)
Massage guns, also known as percussive therapy devices, help relax and soothe sore muscles, whether you’re an athlete or just hunching over a desk all day. Theraguns (made by Therabody) tend to be the best massage guns. We’ve tested to find the best Theraguns, as well as several of the more affordable alternatives available. Our… Continue reading The Best Theragun (and Other Great Massage Guns)
China’s Baidu wins first permits for fully driverless ‘robotaxis’
SHANGHAI — China’s Baidu said Monday that it has secured permits to put fully driverless taxis on the road in two major cities for the first time, in what it called a “turning point” for autonomous driving. The announcement comes a few weeks after the search engine group released a new generation of self-driving vehicles with… Continue reading China’s Baidu wins first permits for fully driverless ‘robotaxis’
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence Partners with Airspace Link on Community Drone Safety
DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Airspace Link, a leading provider of drone safety infrastructure, and the Lone Star UAS Center are announcing a partnership to launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub, to enhance the safety and capabilities of drone operations within their local communities. Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC)… Continue reading Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence Partners with Airspace Link on Community Drone Safety
Edge Autonomy Acquires Adaptive Energy, a Leader in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
Company’s Lightweight Power Systems Will Fuel Future UAV Development SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Edge Autonomy, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, announced today that it has acquired Adaptive Energy (or “the Company”), a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for backup, off grid and UAV… Continue reading Edge Autonomy Acquires Adaptive Energy, a Leader in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. This week… Continue reading The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility