Mobileye, Sixt Plan New Robotaxi Service

The driverless taxi pilot is set to launch in Munch next year. Riders can hail the service via the Moovit app or the SIXT app. Photo: Mobileye Intel subsidiary Mobileye and Sixt have announced a new collaboration to begin offering autonomous ride-hailing services in Munich in 2022. The news came during a keynote at IAA Mobility on Sept. 7 from Intel… Continue reading Mobileye, Sixt Plan New Robotaxi Service

@BMW: The BMW i Vision AMBY.001435

Munich, Germany- September 07, 2021… With the BMW i Vision AMBY, the first high-speed pedelec for urbanists, the BMW Group is presenting a visionary two-wheeled solution for the urban mobility of tomorrow. From the outside, the BMW i Vision AMBY looks similar to an e-bike, but it offers significantly more possibilities. It is one of five… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW i Vision AMBY.001435

@Honda: Honda to Start Testing Program Towards Launch of Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2021 – Honda today announced that it will start a testing program for autonomous vehicles in September 2021, taking a step toward an autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, which Honda is planning to launch under collaboration with Cruise and General Motors. The testing program for autonomous vehicles mobility… Continue reading @Honda: Honda to Start Testing Program Towards Launch of Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan

@Nio: NIO Inc. Announces At-The-Market Offering of American Depositary Shares000282

September 7, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market in China, today announced that it has filed a prospectus supplement to sell up to an aggregate of US$2,000,000,000… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Announces At-The-Market Offering of American Depositary Shares000282

@Ford: Ford-owned Spin Expands its Micromobility Services to Portugal

Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company, expands its services to Portugal marking the sixth country Spin will operate its services The company will launch an initial fleet of 200 e-scooters in the city of Matosinhos, with plans to scale in partnership with the City, based on consumer demand With Portugal’s strong commitment to… Continue reading @Ford: Ford-owned Spin Expands its Micromobility Services to Portugal

@Ford: Ford Names Doug Field Chief Advanced Technology and Embedded Systems Officer

Doug Field joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Farley Field will partner closely with Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer, to create the next generation of Ford’s connected products and experiences at the foundation of the Ford+ growth plan Field will lead… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Names Doug Field Chief Advanced Technology and Embedded Systems Officer

Renault will seek to extend the 2035 EU ICE ban to 2040

During IAA Mobility in Munich this week, an executive for Renault Group stated plans to seek an extension of the recently proposed 2035 ban of all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales in the EU. According to the report, Renault wants an extension to around 2040 in order to provide more affordable cars to consumers… Continue reading Renault will seek to extend the 2035 EU ICE ban to 2040

CarMedialab provides charging management system for Leipzig electric buses

The public transport operator for Leipzig, Germany plans to bring 21 VDL electric buses into service on three routes before the end of this year. To ensure they are charged efficiently and cost-effectively, Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) will use a charging management system from INIT subsidiary CarMedialab. LVB’s depot management system, which has been updated to… Continue reading CarMedialab provides charging management system for Leipzig electric buses

@FCA: Valtteri Bottas Joins Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN in Multi-year Deal

September 7, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas will join Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN for the 2022 season and beyond. The Finnish star signed a multi-year deal with the Hinwil-based team. Bottas, a nine-time Grand Prix winner, joins the team as it transitions to the new era of Formula One, with… Continue reading @FCA: Valtteri Bottas Joins Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN in Multi-year Deal

@BMW: BMW Group is showing Automated Valet Parking for the first time at the IAA Mobility 2021.001431

Munich. At the International Motor Show (IAA) Mobility 2021, which will take place from September 7 to 12 in Munich, the BMW Group will be showcasing in a variety of ways what premium urban mobility could look like in the future. One example of this is the Automated Valet Parking project, which was developed together… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group is showing Automated Valet Parking for the first time at the IAA Mobility 2021.001431