On July 21, Toyota marked an important moment in history when Taiichi Ohno was inducted in the 2022 Automotive Hall of Fame. Ohno, a Japanese engineer and former Toyota executive, helped establish the fabled Toyota Production System (TPS), which revolutionized not only the Japanese automotive industry, but global vehicle manufacturing as well. Historical Moments ─… Continue reading @Toyota: 2022 Automotive Hall of Fame Inducts Taiichi Ohno, ‘Father of TPS’
Tag: Mobility
Autonomous driving without a steering wheel: USA and China
There are new efforts worldwide to initiate autonomous driving without a steering wheel and pedals. Examples are Ford, GM and Baidu. Autonomous vehicles must be recognizable in order to be spotted. One thinks of markings, Mark or special colors and lights. But another identifying feature in the future will be the lack of one steering… Continue reading Autonomous driving without a steering wheel: USA and China
Can Alto succeed at employee-driven ride-hail?
Ride-hail startup Alto thinks the current gig worker-based market is inherently broken. Drivers’ salaries are squeezed by the costs of owning and maintaining a vehicle; riders aren’t guaranteed a high-quality service; cities have had to deal with angry taxi drivers; and the app-based companies themselves that have undercharged users to expand into new markets are… Continue reading Can Alto succeed at employee-driven ride-hail?
Outlook on the Connected Rail Global Market to 2030 – Featuring Sierra Wireless, ABB, Atos and Cisco Among Others
DUBLIN, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Connected Rail Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global connected rail market size is expected to reach USD 143.76 billion by 2030. The report gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.… Continue reading Outlook on the Connected Rail Global Market to 2030 – Featuring Sierra Wireless, ABB, Atos and Cisco Among Others
Lanzada la cuarta WCIFIT para buscar una mayor cooperación a través de CCI-ILSTC
Élites y expertos de todos los sectores debatieron cómo mejorar el papel de apoyo de la cadena industrial y de suministro regional y aportaron nuevas ideas para profundizar en la cooperación internacional a través del Nuevo Corredor Comercial Internacional Tierra-Mar (ILSTC) en el foro. “La interconectividad es el núcleo de la resistencia de la cadena… Continue reading Lanzada la cuarta WCIFIT para buscar una mayor cooperación a través de CCI-ILSTC
HUMAN-OCCUPIED SUBMERSIBLE ALVIN MAKES HISTORIC DIVE
World’s most successful research submersible reaches 6,453 meters, its deepest dive ever WOODS HOLE, Mass., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier today, the human-occupied submersible Alvin made history when it successfully reached a depth of 6,453 meters (nearly 4 miles) in the Puerto Rico Trench, north of San Juan, P.R. This is the deepest dive ever… Continue reading HUMAN-OCCUPIED SUBMERSIBLE ALVIN MAKES HISTORIC DIVE
Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão Visits GWM’s Brazil Factory, L.E.M.O.N. DHT Wins High Praise
“We have entered the era of the knowledge economy. So, technological advancement is what will take the vogue in terms of increasing the GDP of any country, and Brazil needs to move in that direction. This will generate quality jobs and bring more innovation. Today I saw the future here,” said Mourão. That day, he… Continue reading Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão Visits GWM’s Brazil Factory, L.E.M.O.N. DHT Wins High Praise
China tightens data rules for online ride-hailing platforms
China‘s transport ministry on Friday tightened existing rules governing how online ride–hailing firms should handle and share their data with regulators, a day after Didi Global was fined $1.2 billion for illegally collecting and processing data. The new measures are an update of similar rules announced in 2018 and give the government more control over data collected by these private companies. Data generated by ride–hailing platforms cannot be used for commercial… Continue reading China tightens data rules for online ride-hailing platforms
Don’t Let Summer Be One Big Breakdown
Keep Charged Up with CTEK CHICAGO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today’s motorist knows the importance of proper maintenance procedures on their vehicle in preparation for the winter months but may not realize they are placing their car at risk of breakdown during the summer months due to lack of vehicle maintenance, according to CTEK,… Continue reading Don’t Let Summer Be One Big Breakdown
AIMMO has updated its “Smart Labeling” function, making autonomous driving and smart city data labeling smarter with AI
AIMMO’s pioneering Smart Labeling™ and inspection technology reduces the learning data generation process. The technology comprises a Custom Model, which applies auto-labeling using existing data from a client’s project, and a Preset Model, in which machine learning is completed in advance using datasets collected by AIMMO. AIMMO is the first globally to develop these models… Continue reading AIMMO has updated its “Smart Labeling” function, making autonomous driving and smart city data labeling smarter with AI