Costs should fall The company’s self-driving vehicles are expensive because of the built-in computers, cameras and sensors – but Waymo is in the process of reducing costs. The next generation of vehicles and their software only need 13 cameras instead of the previous 29. The number of laser radars that scan the area around the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Waymo: Robotaxi company breaks 100,000 trips per week mark003514
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Škoda bets on ‘Kylaq’ to conquer India’s compact SUV market
Kicking off the ambitious revival strategy for its Indian business, Škoda Auto has unveiled the name of its highly anticipated compact SUV: the Škoda Kylaq. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the Czech automaker’s ambitious India 2.5 strategy, aimed at solidifying its position in one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets. The naming of… Continue reading Škoda bets on ‘Kylaq’ to conquer India’s compact SUV market
Tata Motors signs MoU with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus Solutions to install 250 fast- charging stations
Tata Motors has partnered with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt Ltd to expand charging infrastructure for its electric commercial vehicles by setting up 250 new fast charging stations across the country. Located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi among others, these new charging stations will… Continue reading Tata Motors signs MoU with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus Solutions to install 250 fast- charging stations
Autocar magazine 21 August: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we take a look at the future of the Land Rover Discovery, Richard Lane celebrates the Porsche 911 Turbo’s 50th Birthday and the new manual BMW Z4 convertible is put through Brtiain’s most exhuastive road test. News JLR plans to reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for the sixth-generation model and aims to… Continue reading Autocar magazine 21 August: on sale now
Big boost for Ola Electric as two models qualify under PLI
Ola Electric’s top two brands, Ola S1 3kw and S1X 4kw, which account for nearly half of its sales, have become eligible for the 13–18% subsidy under the Rs 25,938 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) auto scheme for fiscal FY 25. The firm said in its disclosure to the exchanges that it has delivered over… Continue reading Big boost for Ola Electric as two models qualify under PLI
Big boost for Ola Electric as two models qualify under PLI
Ola Electric’s top two brands, Ola S1 3kw and S1X 4kw, which account for nearly half of its sales, have become eligible for the 13–18% subsidy under the Rs 25,938 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) auto scheme for fiscal FY 25. The firm said in its disclosure to the exchanges that it has delivered over… Continue reading Big boost for Ola Electric as two models qualify under PLI
Waymo says it has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May
A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo is now providing more than 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S., according to a LinkedIn announcement by co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana. That’s double the 50,000 weekly paid trips the… Continue reading Waymo says it has doubled its weekly paid robotaxi trips to 100,000 since May
BeyondMath Raises $8.5 Million to Revolutionize Physics-Based Engineering with Groundbreaking AI-Powered Simulation Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BeyondMath, a leader in advanced engineering simulation, today announced it has secured $8.5 million in seed funding led by UP.Partners, with significant participation from Insight Partners and InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of JLR. This funding supports BeyondMath’s ambitious mission to reshape engineering practices globally with its AI-driven multiphysics… Continue reading BeyondMath Raises $8.5 Million to Revolutionize Physics-Based Engineering with Groundbreaking AI-Powered Simulation Platform
Govt, private orgs join forces to create new-age auto mechanics
In the rapidly evolving landscape of automobile technology, preparing for the future means developing a workforce ready to handle new technologies. With India at the forefront of this change, government bodies and private entities in the auto industry are joining forces to prioritise skill development. The increasing adoption of electric and connected vehicles globally has… Continue reading Govt, private orgs join forces to create new-age auto mechanics
Hyundai to launch Alcazar facelift on September 9
Hyundai will launch the Alcazar facelift in India on September 9. The three-row SUV will get a major update to its exterior and interior styling, but is expected to remain mechnically unchanged. It will continue to rival the likes of Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus in the domestic market. Multiple test mule sightings of the… Continue reading Hyundai to launch Alcazar facelift on September 9