Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant that has plowed money into AI and autonomous vehicle technology, unveiled Wednesday a new all-electric robotaxi that it plans to deploy at scale across China. Baidu will add the Apollo RT6 EV – a cross between an SUV and a minivan that comes with a detachable steering wheel –… Continue reading Baidu reveals the next-gen robotaxi that will be deployed throughout China
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UK union staged 24-hour strike in response to Uber files leak
The UK’s App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) staged a 24-hour strike Wednesday to demand Uber be held accountable for the findings of the Uber files, a trove of thousands of leaked confidential documents that show how the ride-hail company broke laws, secretly lobbied governments and exploited driver safety to expand aggressively from 2013 to… Continue reading UK union staged 24-hour strike in response to Uber files leak
Geek+ and Paack launch Europe’s largest autonomous mobile robot project
Paack distribution center in Madrid deploys hundreds of Geekplus’s AI-powered logistics robots, setting new market standard for timely deliveries. The distribution center features a unique, pioneering design that combines picking and sorting solutions for both last-mile and cross-docking operations. MADRID, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Geekplus, the global leader in robotics technology, and Paack, a… Continue reading Geek+ and Paack launch Europe’s largest autonomous mobile robot project
Airborne Sensors Market to Reach $14.5 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research
Surge in threats from international terrorists and increase in defense & military budgets for consolidating the national security in developing and developed nations drive the global airborne sensors market growth. PORTLAND, Ore., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Airborne Sensors Market by Type (Non-Scanning, Scanning), by Application (Defence Aircraft,… Continue reading Airborne Sensors Market to Reach $14.5 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research
China fines ride-hailing giant Didi Global $1.2b for data security breach
China’s cybersecurity regulator said on Thursday it has fined Didi Global Inc 8.026 billion yuan ($1.19 billion), concluding a probe that forced the ride-hailing giant to delist from New York within a year and cast a gloom over the Chinese tech sector. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said its investigation found Didi had illegally… Continue reading China fines ride-hailing giant Didi Global $1.2b for data security breach
Tube Investments to invest Rs 246 crore in electric CV startup
Tube Investments Clean Mobility, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Tube Investments has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a 65 percent stake in IPLTech Electric, a startup that manufactures electric heavy commercial vehicles. The company will buy the stake for Rs 246 crore and expects to complete the acquisition process by October 2022.… Continue reading Tube Investments to invest Rs 246 crore in electric CV startup
World’s “Fastest Airliner” Could Cross Atlantic In Just 3.5 Hours
“Aviation has not seen a giant leap in decades.” The Overture Airline company Boom Supersonic has shown off brand new renders of its Overture aircraft, which it claims will become the “world’s fastest airliner.” The company unveiled the “production design” of the sleek jet, which includes four engines, a new fuselage, and fewer passenger seats… Continue reading World’s “Fastest Airliner” Could Cross Atlantic In Just 3.5 Hours
Baidu Unveils Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicle, Ready to Provide Driverless Robotaxi Half of Taxi Fares
“This massive cost reduction will enable us to deploy tens of thousands of AVs across China. We are moving towards a future where taking a robotaxi will be half the cost of taking a taxi today,” said Robin Li, Co-founder and CEO of Baidu, at Baidu World 2022, the company’s flagship technology conference. As Baidu’s… Continue reading Baidu Unveils Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicle, Ready to Provide Driverless Robotaxi Half of Taxi Fares
Analysis of Automotive Security Technology from Patent Data: Panasonic Ranks No. 1 in Japan, U.S. and Europe
Background Yokohama, Japan – With the innovative development of automated driving technologies, the progress of digitalization, and the increase in the number of vehicles connected to networks, known as connected cars, the risk of cyber attacks targeting automobiles is increasing every year. Therefore, the automotive industry urgently needs to create a system to monitor and… Continue reading Analysis of Automotive Security Technology from Patent Data: Panasonic Ranks No. 1 in Japan, U.S. and Europe
Tesla to increase cost of FSD beta software beyond its $12,000 price tag
Tesla plans to increase the price of its branded “full self-driving” beta software, the advanced driver assistance system that CEO Elon Musk has said will mean the difference between the company “being worth a lot of money or worth basically zero.” Tesla vehicles today come standard with its driver assistance system called Autopilot. For an… Continue reading Tesla to increase cost of FSD beta software beyond its $12,000 price tag