On a busy downtown street three delivery bikes suddenly dart over the pedestrian crossing ahead of the car. On the car‘s dashboard they look like small 3D blue blocks from a 1990s video game. The steering wheel turns itself a notch and the vehicle slows to a gentle halt, while the safety driver looks on from the… Continue reading Shenzhen close to turning China’s driverless car dreams into realityRegistered robotaxis will be allowed to operate across a broad swath of the city f…
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GM’s Robotaxis Are Losing a Fortune
It’s bleeding $5 million every single day. Bruising Cruise The numbers on General Motors’ Cruise project are looking pretty dark. On Wednesday, InsideEVs reported that the company’s robotaxi unit is losing $5 million every day, for a total of about $5 billion since 2018. GM began charging for select rides in the driverless vehicles in… Continue reading GM’s Robotaxis Are Losing a Fortune
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Presents HMG Smart City Vision at 2022 World Cities Summit
Hyundai Motor Group presents a human-centered future city vision that is well connected by mobility solutions while coexisting harmoniously with nature HMG Smart City is a sustainable green city concept enabled by autonomous mobility, advanced air mobility, robotics and hydrogen fuel cell technology The Group is uniquely positioned to offer smart and sustainable mobility solutions… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Presents HMG Smart City Vision at 2022 World Cities Summit
Affirma Capital invests $38m in US digital content producer Terapin Studios
Singapore-based private equity firm Affirma Capital announced that it has pumped in a total of $38 million in US-headquartered digital content producer Terapin Studios. The investment was part of a $93-million co-investment made with Korean private equity firm NPX Private Equity, according to the announcement. Terapin Studios is engaged in the production of digital content… Continue reading Affirma Capital invests $38m in US digital content producer Terapin Studios
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon Officially Opens as Global Group’s Asia Flagship
Taking up residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, this urban retreat offers world-class design, retail and cultural programming anchored by dynamic food, drink, and after-dark offerings BANGKOK, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and the latest addition to the King Power… Continue reading The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon Officially Opens as Global Group’s Asia Flagship
Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities
Bolt Mobility, the Miami-based micromobility startup co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, appears to have vanished without a trace from several of its U.S. markets. In some cases, the departure has been abrupt, leaving cities with abandoned equipment, unanswered calls and emails and lots of questions. Bolt has stopped operating in at least five… Continue reading Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities
Pony.ai, Sany partner to develop autonomous trucks
Pony.ai and Sany have finished the prototype of an autonomous truck, which has started road testing in the country. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Pony.ai, a globally leading autonomous driving company, said on Thursday that it is partnering with China’s Sany Heavy Industry to explore the autonomous truck market. Pony.ai said its joint venture with the… Continue reading Pony.ai, Sany partner to develop autonomous trucks
Step Away From Screens With the 20 Best Family Board Games
It’s good to take a break from screens every now and then. The great outdoors has plenty to offer, but there are times when you’re stuck inside for one reason or another. Board games are a fun way to gather everyone around the table to engage in some group escapism. My family has had a… Continue reading Step Away From Screens With the 20 Best Family Board Games
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Susanne Klatten: “DAX corporations or tech giants alone don’t keep an economy running” – The BMW heiress on her start-up strategy004910
Susanne Klatten and Dr. Helmut Schonenberger Together they founded the UnternehmerTUM business incubator. They support young founders in their careers and promote their innovations. (Photo: Thorsten Jochim for Handelsblatt) Only seven percent of Germans wanted to start a business last year. In order to remain technologically independent in a newly organized world, it must be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Susanne Klatten: “DAX corporations or tech giants alone don’t keep an economy running” – The BMW heiress on her start-up strategy004910
Electric vehicle sales need to go up to achieve 2030 target: Report
MUMBAI: There’s a need to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) sales in Mumbai and across India, and also to set up more charging stations, else India will fall short of 40% of its 2030 sales projection, said a latest analysis report on Friday. The report released by Climate Trends and JMK Research, showed that under the… Continue reading Electric vehicle sales need to go up to achieve 2030 target: Report