Stellantis leverages the startup ecosystem to accelerate its drive to become a sustainable mobility tech company Globally diverse pilot projects and technology startups create new, innovative products and services Startups advance Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 ambition of embracing customer-centric solutions that offer innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today awarded seven… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis ‘Startup Awards’ Recognize Seven Top-Performing Technology Partnerships and Innovations004060
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Twitter’s Case in India Could Have Massive Ripple Effects
In June Twitter received an ultimatum from the Indian government to remove some 39 accounts and content from its platform. Sources familiar with the order say it outlined that if Twitter refused to comply, its chief compliance officer could face criminal proceedings. They say it also stated that the company would lose its “safe harbor”… Continue reading Twitter’s Case in India Could Have Massive Ripple Effects
Visteon to Announce Second-Quarter 2022 Results on July 28
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a global technology company serving the mobility industry, will release its second-quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 28. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the… Continue reading Visteon to Announce Second-Quarter 2022 Results on July 28
The future of cars is a subscription nightmare
As cars get more expensive to make and profit margins dwindle, automakers are coming up with new and loathsome ways to squeeze more money out of their customers. Subscription-based access to vehicle features, like heated seats or remote-start key fobs, are the latest attempt to charge people for things their car already came with. The… Continue reading The future of cars is a subscription nightmare
New projects: FLASH and TaBuLa-LOGplus
There are new projects in Germany for research into autonomous driving: FLASH and TaBuLa-LOGplus. Germany wants to play a leading role in the development of autonomous driving. This also requires pilot projects to test and scale the use. Project FLASH in Saxony The FLASH pilot project will start tomorrow with the intention of integrating autonomous… Continue reading New projects: FLASH and TaBuLa-LOGplus
Uber Facing Lawsuit From Sexual Assault Survivors for Endangering Them on Rides and Failing to Put Adequate Protections in Place
Lawsuit Filed a Month After Uber Disclosed That Nearly 1,000 Sexual Assaults Occurred in U.S. Uber Vehicles in Single Year Complaint Details How Riders Were Assaulted by Uber Drivers As the Company Prioritized Growth Over Passenger Safety SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) today has been named in a civil… Continue reading Uber Facing Lawsuit From Sexual Assault Survivors for Endangering Them on Rides and Failing to Put Adequate Protections in Place
NuVinAir Grows Franchise Footprint to 32 States
NuVinAir produces a range of interior cleaning products, including Cyclone that eliminates odors and fits into the cupholder of any vehicle. With its recent expansion, several employees are moving to new regions. Photo: NuVinAir NuVinAir, a cleaning technology company that caters to car rental companies, dealerships, and other automotive business, announced the expansion of its… Continue reading NuVinAir Grows Franchise Footprint to 32 States
Autoliv (ALV) Partners With POC for Bicycle Safety Equipment
Autoliv Inc. ALV recently announced that it has joined forces with POC to develop bicycle and e-bike helmets equipped with airbag technology to improve head protection gear and reduce the consequences of an impact. POC is a global leader in snow sports and cycling protection. Autoliv and POC have been jointly working to assess the… Continue reading Autoliv (ALV) Partners With POC for Bicycle Safety Equipment
Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs nabs $105M and US Air Force partnership
Autonomous flight is a grand challenge in aviation — and a gold mine. The first company to crack it at scale stands to reap handsome profits from transportation and logistics alone. In 2020, the size of the global cargo airline industry was $110.8 billion, according to Statista, and one source estimates that it’ll generate hundreds… Continue reading Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs nabs $105M and US Air Force partnership
Autonomous Flight Company Merlin Labs Raises $105m Series B, Announces Partnership with USAF
BOSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Merlin Labs, the leading developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced today that it has raised a $105 million Series B round from Snowpoint and Baillie Gifford, with major participation by existing investor GV. The round follows Merlin’s 2021 $25 million Series A round led by GV… Continue reading Autonomous Flight Company Merlin Labs Raises $105m Series B, Announces Partnership with USAF