Human drivers on the Lyft platform aren’t going to be replaced by autonomous vehicles anytime soon, company co-founder and president John Zimmer told the audience today at TechCrunch Disrupt. “I can’t imagine anytime in the next decade-plus where we would need any less drivers,” he said, noting that he envisions autonomous vehicles handling anywhere from… Continue reading Lyft co-founder says autonomous vehicles won’t replace drivers for at least a decade
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Europa Wire: Rheinmetall’s Castings business unit starts full-scale production of high-efficiency engine blocks for the complete line of V8 engines of English sportscar maker000385
Rheinmetall’s Castings business unit starts full-scale production of high-efficiency engine blocks for the complete line of V8 engines of English sportscar maker (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 20-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced the beginning of full-scale production of high-efficiency engine… Continue reading Europa Wire: Rheinmetall’s Castings business unit starts full-scale production of high-efficiency engine blocks for the complete line of V8 engines of English sportscar maker000385
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India to double IT workforce by 2024 to boost NEW AUTO Strategy006002
Volkswagen Group announced today its goal to significantly grow its IT team in India. The company aims at doubling its workforce to 3,500 employees by the end of 2024. Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) is the global in-house capability center providing IT & technology solutions to Volkswagen AG, its ten brands and multiple regional… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India to double IT workforce by 2024 to boost NEW AUTO Strategy006002
Orion Energy Systems expands into EV charging with acquisition of Voltrek
Orion Energy Systems, a provider of LED lighting, controls and electrical services, is moving into the EV charging market through the acquisition of Voltrek. Voltrek will continue to operate with its existing employees as an independent brand. Voltrek provides turnkey EV charging solutions, from planning and installation to maintenance and management services. It works as… Continue reading Orion Energy Systems expands into EV charging with acquisition of Voltrek
@Toyota: How Consumer Insights Impact the Future of Mobility
Toyota believes the people who drive its vehicles and use its products can have the best ideas about how to make them even better. And as the company shifts to a mobility company, teams are looking to develop more than a traditional vehicle. That’s why the Toyota Consumer Insights team at Toyota Motor North America… Continue reading @Toyota: How Consumer Insights Impact the Future of Mobility
Global and China Multi-domain Computing and Zone Controller Research Report 2022: Multi-Domain Integrated Computing Promotes Hardware, Software, Communication and Power Upgrades
DUBLIN, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Multi-domain Computing and Zone Controller Research Report, 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Multi-domain computing and zone controller research: five design ideas advance side-by-side. In the trend for higher levels of autonomous driving, intelligent vehicles pose more stringent requirements in the aspects such as computing power, communication… Continue reading Global and China Multi-domain Computing and Zone Controller Research Report 2022: Multi-Domain Integrated Computing Promotes Hardware, Software, Communication and Power Upgrades
Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to Ireland in the coming weeks
Due to developing regulations in the EU regarding uncrewed aviation regulations, today drone delivery company Wing announced a new service area in Lusk, Ireland that is slated to begin sometime in the coming weeks. Currently, Wing offers drone deliveries in four other cities (Christiansburg, Virginia; Helsinki, Finland; and Logan and Canberra, Australia), with Lusk, Ireland… Continue reading Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to Ireland in the coming weeks
Hamburg as a test field for autonomous trucks
Hamburg was chosen as a test field for the automation of trucks in delivery traffic. Not much is known about it yet, but the location: Hamburg becomes the first test field in Europe. Of the trend from the USA is now slowly reaching us. In the USA, especially in the southern states, there is already… Continue reading Hamburg as a test field for autonomous trucks
Empire Mobility Hires Eric Rothman, Rebrands
Eric Rothman also serves on the ACRA board and previously founded Fast Track Mobility. Photo: Rothman Eric Rothman has joined Empire Mobility as CEO. Rothman, an attorney and former banker, was previously founder, president & CEO of Fast Track Mobility, a large for-hire-vehicle rental fleet licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission in New York… Continue reading Empire Mobility Hires Eric Rothman, Rebrands
Don’t Take Lidar for Grant – ed: Transportation Funds are Flowing
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking for innovative new projects to help solve big transportation challenges like safety, equity, and sustainability. Billions of dollars in new grants will be up for competition over the next 5 years, and lidar can help states and communities tackle critical infrastructure challenges. While adding cutting edge technology to… Continue reading Don’t Take Lidar for Grant – ed: Transportation Funds are Flowing