Thu, Jun 10, 2021 11:30 CET IFOTA revolutionizes update process with unprecedented speed and seamlessnessKoenigsegg Automobile AB, the globally renowned manufacturer of ultra-performance megacars and one of the most vertically integrated car companies for in-house-developed components and technologies, announced further technological advancements of the Koenigsegg-developed Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) system. Koenigsegg’s current Firmware Over… Continue reading @niche: Koenigsegg Announces Next-Generation Instant Firmware Over The Air System000945
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Archer Aviation reveals 2-seater demonstration aircraft, a “stepping stone” toward commercial operations
Archer Aviation unveiled its autonomous electric two-seater aircraft dubbed “Maker” on Thursday, which it will use for testing as it works towards certification of a larger piloted five-seater announced in March 2020. The aircraft unveiled on Thursday is not what would take to the skies should the company reach commercial operation in 2024. However, Archer’s… Continue reading Archer Aviation reveals 2-seater demonstration aircraft, a “stepping stone” toward commercial operations
Volkswagen U.S. CEO meets with EPA administrator on EVs
The largest German automaker has embraced electric vehicles after it came under fire for diesel emissions cheating. Volkswagen said in March it expects half of its U.S. sales by 2030 to be EVs and is spending tens of billions on EVs. By David Shepardson New Delhi: Volkswagen AG’s top U.S. executive met with the head… Continue reading Volkswagen U.S. CEO meets with EPA administrator on EVs
Hyundai to provide hydrogen power for Electric Touring Car Racing championship
Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen fuel cell system brand ‘HTWO’ is entering the motor sports market. The Korean automaker has announced today that it is to provide a hydrogen fuel cell power generation system for the first electric-car racing event ‘ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing)’ to be launched this year. The standout feature of ‘ETCR’, a… Continue reading Hyundai to provide hydrogen power for Electric Touring Car Racing championship
China’s Huawei aims to develop driverless car technology by 2025
China’s Huawei Technologies aims to develop driverless passenger car technology by 2025, an executive said on Thursday, as the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker diversifies its business in the face of U.S. sanctions. “Our team’s goal is to reach true driverless passenger cars in 2025,” Wang Jun, senior executive at Huawei‘s smart vehicle unit, told an industry conference. Dozens of startups, automakers and large technology firms such as internet search leader Baidu Inc… Continue reading China’s Huawei aims to develop driverless car technology by 2025
@Honda: Honda Announces the Establishment of Ashirase, Inc., a Startup Originated from IGNITION, a Honda New Business Creation Program
Startup will strive to launch Ashirase, navigation system in shoes to help the visually impaired TOKYO, Japan, June 11, 2021 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the establishment of Ashirase, Inc., the first business venture to originate from IGNITION, Honda’s new business creation program. Ashirase, Inc. is currently developing an in-shoe navigation system to… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Announces the Establishment of Ashirase, Inc., a Startup Originated from IGNITION, a Honda New Business Creation Program
@Honda: Honda Announces Establishment of Ashirase, Inc.
TOKYO, Japan, June 11, 2021 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the establishment of Ashirase, Inc., the first business venture to originate from IGNITION, Honda’s new business creation program. Ashirase, Inc. is currently developing an in-shoe navigation system to support the visually impaired with walking and will strive to begin sales of the system,… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Announces Establishment of Ashirase, Inc.
Uber Offers Drivers Health Insurance, Then Says Oops Nevermind
What a fun reminder of the benefits Uber refuses to provide. Whoopsie-Daisy Uber just accidentally played a cruel bait-and-switch on a portion of its drivers by erroneously offering healthcare to drivers before yanking it away. The rideshare company refuses to provide healthcare benefits to its drivers outside of California, Motherboard reports, so it was probably… Continue reading Uber Offers Drivers Health Insurance, Then Says Oops Nevermind
Apple hires former BMW and Faraday Future exec to EV team
Apple has hired former BMW executive Ulrich Kranz to join its automotive team. Bloomberg confirmed the news on Thursday, noting he joined the tech giant in recent weeks. Kranz spent 30 years at BMW, eventually leading the team that developed the i3, the automaker’s first fully electric vehicle. After leaving BMW in 2017, Kranz went on… Continue reading Apple hires former BMW and Faraday Future exec to EV team
Nvidia acquires hi-def mapping startup DeepMap to bolster AV technology
Chipmaker Nvidia is acquiring DeepMap, the high-definition mapping startup announced. The company said its mapping IP will help Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle technology sector, Nvidia Drive. “The acquisition is an endorsement of DeepMap’s unique vision, technology and people,” said Ali Kani, vice president and general manager of Automotive at Nvidia, in a statement. “DeepMap is expected… Continue reading Nvidia acquires hi-def mapping startup DeepMap to bolster AV technology