Tag: Mobility

Power to free communication

Celeste Vervoort — Copywriter

One of our very first buyers, Mark Vletter, decided to chase a dream when he saw the worldwide access problem of information and communication. Armed with a strong drive to change the status quo, he started the 48percent foundation with a mission to connect the whole world through free communication. Lightyear and the 48percent foundation share a purpose-driven mentality. Moreover, Mark got inspired by the way the Lightyear One generates electricity. In an article he wrote earlier this year, Mark explains the importance of generating energy in order to achieve free communication. Read his blog here.

At Lightyear we are on a mission not just to bring the world stunning solar cars, but to help create a sustainable electric future for everyone.

We are building world’s very first consumer solar car. This blog is about one of the first buyers of this magnificent machine; one of our Pioneers. The Pioneers rushed into this great adventure with us. Ou..

Porsche Doubles Target for Deliveries of Electric Cars by 2025

Porsche set one of the industry’s most aggressive targets for selling plug-in hybrid and battery-powered cars, predicting the vehicles will make up as many as half of its deliveries by 2025 in a sign the shift to electric models is speeding up. The Volkswagen AG luxury brand is readying the all-electric Mission E sports car… Continue reading Porsche Doubles Target for Deliveries of Electric Cars by 2025

Organic growth strengthens transformation of the MAHLE Group

Strong organic growth of 6.4 percent Sales rise to EUR 12.8 billion Increase in earning power Ongoing consistent focus on dual strategy Fresh culture of innovation for the mobility of tomorrow Steady growth for MAHLE MAHLE again achieved a record high and consolidated its market position among the world’s 20 largest automotive suppliers. It is… Continue reading Organic growth strengthens transformation of the MAHLE Group

Study estimates traveling with Uber and Lyft will be cheaper than owning a car in some cities by 2027

Autonomous Uber test vehicles at the Advanced Robotics Group in Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) The cost of owning a car could be less than traveling exclusively with rideshare services in Seattle and Denver by 2027, according to a new study by QuoteWizard. Two commuters — one in Seattle and one in Denver —… Continue reading Study estimates traveling with Uber and Lyft will be cheaper than owning a car in some cities by 2027

BMW China integrates BMW Connected into Tmall Genie.

Munich/Beijing. BMW Connected seamlessly integrates customers’ cars into their digital lives all over the world. And at this year’s Beijing Auto Show the BMW Group in China is demonstrating how BMW Connected has now been linked up to a Chinese ecosystem – through integration into Tmall Genie, the first smart voice assistant developed by Alibaba… Continue reading BMW China integrates BMW Connected into Tmall Genie.

Uber not interested in any more Grab-style deals, signaling its international retreat could be over

Uber will no longer take minority stakes in rival ride-hailing companies globally, a top executive at the company told CNBC on Wednesday, potentially signaling an end to its retreat from markets outside of the U.S. The company recently sold its Southeast Asia business to Singapore-based rival Grab in exchange for a27.5 percent stakein the firm.… Continue reading Uber not interested in any more Grab-style deals, signaling its international retreat could be over

Didi appoints one of its execs to lead ride-hailing service 99

Didi, the Chinese transportation behemoth that acquired Brazilian ride-hailing service 99 back in January, has replaced 99’s chief executive with one of its own, Recode first reported. Stepping in to replace Peter Fernandez is Tony Qiu, who most recently oversaw Didi’s luxury business. Before joining Didi, Qiu had stints at Morgan Stanley and Bain Capital. Fernandez… Continue reading Didi appoints one of its execs to lead ride-hailing service 99

INFINITI showcases design, technology and commitment at Auto China

Q Inspiration concept also makes Asia debut, showcasing the company’s new form language for an era of advanced powertrains INFINITI plans five new models in China by 2022, tripled sales and more than 200 outlets Company reaffirms commitment to electrification, with more than half of all global sales to be electric by 2025 BEIJING –… Continue reading INFINITI showcases design, technology and commitment at Auto China

India’s Jugnoo adopts a unique take on ride-hailing to help fill Singapore’s Uber void

Another contender is throwing its hat into the ring to replace Uber in Southeast Asia after India’s Jugnoo, a startup that specializes in offering autorickshaws on-demand in India, revealed it plans to enter Singapore. Uber announced its exit from Southeast Asia last month in a deal that sees Grab buy its regional business, and since… Continue reading India’s Jugnoo adopts a unique take on ride-hailing to help fill Singapore’s Uber void

DB Schenker tests Einride vehicle

The logistics group DB Schenker will test an Autonomous E-vehicle from Einride in Sweden. The company belonging to the railway, DB Schenker, is planning a test with Einride Vehicles off Sweden, DB Schenker Einride. Source: di.se Einride is a startup from Sweden, already with Lidl cooperates and now follows the cooperation partner DB Schenker. Starting… Continue reading DB Schenker tests Einride vehicle