The concept of smart roads is not new. It includes efforts like traffic lights that automatically adjust their timing based on sensor data and streetlights that automatically adjust their brightness to reduce energy consumption. PerceptIn, of which coauthor Liu is founder and CEO, has demonstrated at its own test track, in Beijing, that streetlight control… Continue reading What V2G Tells Us About EVs and the Grid
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Uber turns quarterly cash flow positive for the first time in Q2The number of drivers and delivery agents rose 31% to 5 million.
Uber Technologies Inc on Tuesday reported positive quarterly cash flow for the first time ever and forecast third-quarter operating profit above estimates, betting on steady demand for its ride-hailing and food-delivery services. Uber shares, which have lost more than 40% this year, surged 15% to $28.41 in premarket trading and helped drive an 8% gain in rival… Continue reading Uber turns quarterly cash flow positive for the first time in Q2The number of drivers and delivery agents rose 31% to 5 million.
Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
A robot charging station with an automated arm that plugs a cable directly into an electric vehicle’s (EV) charging socket is being trialled by Ford. The prototype station is designed to be operated by a mobile phone app, allowing drivers to operate the system from inside their vehicle, and has been designed to address the… Continue reading Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
Greater Than launches feature to help businesses with CO2 emission transparency and reporting
Greater Than (GREAT.SE), the global provider of DriverDNA for real-time insurance and predictive risk insights, has launched a new feature that enables commercial fleets and new mobility service providers to report on business travel CO2 emissions in grams. STOCKHOLM, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In the coming months and years, companies will likely need to… Continue reading Greater Than launches feature to help businesses with CO2 emission transparency and reporting
Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX Now Available to Support Safer Roads in U.S. Communities
New INRIX school zone study highlights Safety View’s sophisticated cloud-based analytics capabilities designed for Vision Zero plans and Safe Streets and Roads for All program DETROIT and KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced that Safety View by GM… Continue reading Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX Now Available to Support Safer Roads in U.S. Communities
CARIAD SE Selects Innoviz as Direct LiDAR Supplier for the Segment of Automated Vehicles Within the Volkswagen Brands
With its third design win, Innoviz’s forward-looking order book was updated to $6.6 billion. Footage of InnovizTwo LiDAR performance can be found here. About Innoviz Technologies Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world’s roads. Innoviz’s LiDAR and perception software “see” better than a human driver… Continue reading CARIAD SE Selects Innoviz as Direct LiDAR Supplier for the Segment of Automated Vehicles Within the Volkswagen Brands
@Nissan: Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies000817
2022/08/02 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is launching a sustainable finance framework to help fund its next-generation electrified vehicles, batteries, environmental technologies, and new mobility services. Proceeds from the Nissan Sustainable Finance Framework will also be used to support projects in Nissan’s use of renewable energy, clean manufacturing systems, EV re-charging infrastructure, battery… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan launches sustainable finance framework to fund electric vehicle and sustainable technologies000817
@Nissan: Nissan commits to sustainability as core to achieving long-term Ambition 2030 vision000816
2022/08/02 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., aiming for a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world, is reinforcing a commitment to sustainability at the core of its business and as an enabler toward delivery of its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030. In its newly published Nissan Sustainability Report 2022, the company has summarized its… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan commits to sustainability as core to achieving long-term Ambition 2030 vision000816
Autonomous Train Market worth $12.3 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The global Autonomous Train Market is estimated at USD 8.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2030, to reach USD 12.3 billion by 2030, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Asia Pacific is projected to lead the Autonomous Train Market… Continue reading Autonomous Train Market worth $12.3 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
IARA Readies for Record Turnout at Summer Roundtable
Joe Miller, the executive vice president of client success at AutoIMS, will emcee the 2022 IARA Summer Roundtable in Nashville, Aug. 16-18. He’s pictured here at the 2022 Conference of Automotive Remarketing held in March in Las Vegas. Photo: Bobit The leading trade group for consignors anticipates the strongest turnout to date for its annual… Continue reading IARA Readies for Record Turnout at Summer Roundtable