Erling Henningstad loves fast, dynamic cars that handle beautifully. And he has known for many years that an internal combustion engine isn’t necessary to achieve that dream. The Oslo-based IT entrepreneur bought his first electric car back in 2012, and some 250,000 km later, he knows the new powertrain system inside-out. Best seller: the Taycan has allowed… Continue reading @VW Group: Norway: a country electrified003686
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@Toyota: STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Debuts in August
Toyota engineers collaborate on interactive exhibit designed to spark interest in engineering and science ANN ARBOR, Mich. (August 18, 2021) – Imagine discovering the inner workings of a 17th century time switch clock or gazing at a 16-foot-tall ball maze within a beautiful arched window in Ann Arbor’s original firehouse. This two-story gallery with the inner… Continue reading @Toyota: STEAM PARK at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Debuts in August
@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Closes Acquisition of CARMERA
Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, announced the closing of the acquisition of CARMERA, a U.S.-based spatial AI company that specializes in developing scalable, next-generation mapping solutions for automated mobility, a proposed transaction previously announced in July 2021. Following its acquisition of Level 5, the automated driving division of… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Closes Acquisition of CARMERA
Senators ask FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ promises
Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have asked new Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to investigate Tesla’s marketing of its advanced driver assistance system, Autopilot. The Senators are particularly concerned with how Tesla has been charging customers thousands of dollars for what it refers to as “Full Self-Driving capability,” despite the fact… Continue reading Senators ask FTC to investigate Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ promises
@Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS SUV NAMED AUTO EXPRESS USED CAR OF THE YEAR 2021002309
Citroën C3 Aircross SUV has been named ‘Used Car of the Year’, as well as ‘Best Used Small SUV’ in the annual Auto Express Used Car Awards. The Auto Express judging panel praised C3 Aircross for its stylish looks, practical interior and comfortable ride – combining to make it the best used car on… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS SUV NAMED AUTO EXPRESS USED CAR OF THE YEAR 2021002309
Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel as Chief Technology Officer
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 07:30 CET Zurich, August 18, 2021— Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to support the company’s continuous growth and innovation strategy, effective August 1, 2021. As CTO, Christian will oversee Kongsberg Automotive’s technology portfolio, and be responsible for new innovations and acquisitions. He will report directly… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive has appointed Dr. Christian Amsel as Chief Technology Officer
NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas for Suborbital Launch
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA is calling on all sixth through 12th-grade educators and students to submit experiments for possible suborbital flights as a way of gaining firsthand experience with the design and testing process used by NASA researchers. The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites students to design, build, and… Continue reading NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas for Suborbital Launch
Waymo Via is scaling up autonomous trucking operations in Texas, Arizona, California
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving arm, is building a dedicated trucking hub in Dallas and partnering with Ryder for fleet management services in a two-pronged move to seriously scale up its autonomous trucking operations across Texas, Arizona and California. This news comes just a couple of months after Waymo announced a $2.5 billion raise that it would… Continue reading Waymo Via is scaling up autonomous trucking operations in Texas, Arizona, California
Baidu World 2021: Baidu Showcases How Latest AI Innovations Transform Transportation, Industry and Daily Life
Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Speaking on how Baidu is doing this with AI, Baidu Co-founder and CEO Robin Li said, “AI is the combination of technology and feeling. The value of the technology is that everyone can feel the changes brought by it.” Key highlights from the event… Continue reading Baidu World 2021: Baidu Showcases How Latest AI Innovations Transform Transportation, Industry and Daily Life
ALYI Expects First Revenue This Year From Electric Vehicle Taxi Business
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) (“ALYI”) today announced that it expects revenue from its Electric Vehicle (EV) Taxi Business to start before the end of 2021. CEO Dr. Randell Torno recently returned to Dallas following waypoint meetings in Nairobi managing the company’s ongoing EV Taxi Pilot Program. Africa has millions… Continue reading ALYI Expects First Revenue This Year From Electric Vehicle Taxi Business