Dealers pass through Electric Vehicle Approved scheme

The number of dealers who have passed through the Electric Vehicle Approved scheme has now reached 50. The scheme, endorsed by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), was launched by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in May. The scheme aims to recognise expertise in the electric vehicle sector and promote industry standards for… Continue reading Dealers pass through Electric Vehicle Approved scheme

Martinrea International Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results and Declares Dividend

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced the release of its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 and that it has… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results and Declares Dividend

Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, Volvo Buses shows the significant potential of autonomous buses in depot. The live demonstration, one of the world’s first for a 12 m electric and autonomous bus at a bus depot, represents an important milestone in Volvo Buses’ autonomous journey towards safer, cleaner and… Continue reading Volvo Buses Demonstrates Electric Autonomous Solution for Bus Depot

Becoming a Mission Specialist: Piloting the Development of Safe Self-Driving Technology

Not only is Mission Specialist training a part of our safety case for testing activities with a Mission Specialist, but the team responsible for developing the curriculum is a part of the 40+ person multi-disciplinary Safety Team at Uber ATG, giving us the opportunity to represent operational needs and perspective to the entire organization. While… Continue reading Becoming a Mission Specialist: Piloting the Development of Safe Self-Driving Technology

Volvo pledges greater electrification for future

Luxury car manufacturer Volvo Cars delivered its forward-looking development concepts of safety, health and sustainability while showcasing three imported models at the second China International Import Expo, held in Shanghai from Tuesday to Sunday.On Thursday, Volvo Cars opened its first battery lab in the Asia Pacific region.The battery lab will test batteries based on global and local standards to ensure the safety of electrified vehicles.

Transportation’s Capital: Autonomous Vehicles Get a Move on at GTC DC

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays the coming of autonomous vehicle technology, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The USPS Wednesday discussed the results of its autonomous mail delivery pilot with NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem member TuSimple at GTC DC. The discussion follows the announcement earlier this week that the USPS… Continue reading Transportation’s Capital: Autonomous Vehicles Get a Move on at GTC DC

Uber relies on autonomous driving

Malik Gupta gave the Handelsblatt an interview, which also discussed the topic of autonomous driving. Opposite the Handelsblatt gave Mr. Gupta of About that the Autonomous driving would be a high priority for Uber. This seems logical, because with the omission of the travelers you can save a lot of money and known, Uber still… Continue reading Uber relies on autonomous driving

Self-driving Uber in fatal crash had ‘safety flaws’

An Uber self-driving test vehicle that hit and killed a woman in 2018 had software problems, according to US safety investigators. Elaine Herzberg, 49, was hit by the car as she was crossing a road in Tempe, Arizona. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found the car failed to identify her properly as a… Continue reading Self-driving Uber in fatal crash had ‘safety flaws’

Volvo uses blockchain tech over cobalt ethics supply concerns

Volvo is to use blockchain technology to help it trace the provenance of the cobalt used in its electric cars, like the XC40 Recharge. Cobalt is a vital component for the batteries in electric cars, as well as smartphones and laptops. But with around 60 per cent of the world’s cobalt coming from the Democratic… Continue reading Volvo uses blockchain tech over cobalt ethics supply concerns