Many automakers dream of self-driving cars that are effectively lounges on wheels, but VW is taking things one step further. The brand has unveiled a Gen.Travel “design study” EV that it hopes could replace short flights. The four-person travel pod would be completely autonomous (that is, SAE Level 5) and revolve around a modular interior… Continue reading VW’s latest concept is a self-driving travel pod that can replace short flights
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Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy might soon use technology to gain some independence. UC Riverside researchers are developing robotic sleeves that provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy-related mobility issues. Rather than augment the arm like an exoskeleton, the technology will use voltage sensors to detect muscle contractions and predict what the wearer wants to… Continue reading Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
UK police arrest alleged ‘GTA VI’ hacker
Police in the UK have arrested a 17-year-old suspected hacker. Reports suggest the arrest is connected to the Rockstar Games hack that led to a major Grand Theft Auto VI leak. The individual may have been involved with an intrusion on Uber as well. According to journalist Matthew Keys’ sources, the arrest is the result… Continue reading UK police arrest alleged ‘GTA VI’ hacker
Heavy duty springs take on the truck industry
Heavy loads put additional pressure on vehicle suspension. This can cause a range of issues, such as reduced brake efficiency, tyre wear and difficulty in steering. It also leads to additional costs, which we have hugely reduced thanks to our new Lesjöfors suspension spring design. The life of a pick-up truck is tough. They mean business,… Continue reading Heavy duty springs take on the truck industry
New VW concept aims to replace short-haul flights
The Volkswagen Group has revealed a new level five autonomous concept that could replace short-haul flights, the firm thinks. The Gen.Travel shows how the VW Group envisages travel will advance over the next decade. The car’s uniquely shaped cabin can be set up in different ways, such as four seats and a central table for business use, or with… Continue reading New VW concept aims to replace short-haul flights
Volkswagen and Belgian utility giant partner on vehicle-to-grid energy storage
Volkswagen is partnering with a Belgian network operator to integrate electric vehicles into the power grid, as more EVs take to the road amid rising energy costs. Volkswagen’s charging unit Elli and re.alto, a startup owned by Brussels-based Elia, signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to collaborate on ways to integrate EVs into the… Continue reading Volkswagen and Belgian utility giant partner on vehicle-to-grid energy storage
Global EV Charging Management Software Platform Market to Reach $25.92 Billion by 2031 – Exclusive DeepTech M-A-PTM Analysis by BIS Research
The EV charging management software platform is critical to business success because it addresses EV charging operators’ requirements for operational excellence and EV driver satisfaction. FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BIS Research, the global leader in providing market intelligence on deep technologies, has released its latest study titled EV Charging Management Software Platform… Continue reading Global EV Charging Management Software Platform Market to Reach $25.92 Billion by 2031 – Exclusive DeepTech M-A-PTM Analysis by BIS Research
SkyDrop Releases “The Kitty Hawk Moment”, Episode One of Documentary Series
RENO, Nev., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SkyDrop (formerly Flirtey) has released episode one of a documentary series “The SkyDrop Story”, to tell the historical story of the first FAA-approved drone delivery on US soil. Watch on SkyDrop’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OHLt8RFPGNY Continue Reading Watch on SkyDrop’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OHLt8RFPGNY Tweet this The Kitty Hawk Moment tells… Continue reading SkyDrop Releases “The Kitty Hawk Moment”, Episode One of Documentary Series
World Business Chicago Joins FourKites to Announce Expanded Slate of Upcoming Logistics & Supply Chain Conferences in Chicago
CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — World Business Chicago, the city of Chicago’s economic development organization and convener of business, joined FourKites to announce Logistics Tech Chicago Week, the intersection of global tech and supply chain innovation in Chicago. Continue Reading Chicago is a leading global hub for transportation, distribution, and logistics. Tweet this Chicago… Continue reading World Business Chicago Joins FourKites to Announce Expanded Slate of Upcoming Logistics & Supply Chain Conferences in Chicago
Global Satellite Services Market Report 2022: Advent and Adoption of 5G Presents Lucrative Opportunities
DUBLIN, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Satellite Services Market by Type (LEO, MEO, and GEO), Communications (Voice and Data), Solutions, Applications, Segments (Consumer, Enterprise, Industrial, and Government), and Industry Verticals 2022 – 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Select Report Findings: Coupled with drone solutions, LEO-based satellites will change the face of… Continue reading Global Satellite Services Market Report 2022: Advent and Adoption of 5G Presents Lucrative Opportunities