May Mobility to launch AV shuttle in Ann Arbor

Pontiac — May Mobility, Mcity at the University of Michigan and economic development group Ann Arbor SPARK are launching a free autonomous vehicle shuttle service in Ann Arbor, the organizations announced Tuesday.  The shuttle, dubbed A2GO, will begin providing rides on Oct. 11 in five autonomous on-demand cars. The fleet includes four hybrid-electric Lexus RX 450h vehicles… Continue reading May Mobility to launch AV shuttle in Ann Arbor

@VW Group: Porsche launches new open source initiative003864

21/09/2021 To meet the challenges of the future, it is essential that Porsche embraces software as one of its core competencies. The company already uses open source software widely and now, thanks to a newly created control process, employees can even more easily participate in its development and publish code on the GitHub development platform.… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche launches new open source initiative003864

Ola’s EV entry gives spark to price war

While demand is rising for electric two-wheelers, the supply of parts from China has been hit, which is hampering volumes. Ride-hailing firm Ola’s entry into the electric two-wheeler space has triggered a price war in the segment. EV players like Ather, Okinawa, Pure EV, Simple Energy and traditional two-wheeler makers such as TVS Motor Co,… Continue reading Ola’s EV entry gives spark to price war

@Groupe PSA: PR Executive Management Change002511

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) announces that Mike Manley will step down from his role as Head of Americas for Stellantis to take up the role of CEO at AutoNation Inc., America’s largest automotive retailer based in Florida, from November 1, 2021. Mark Stewart (Chief Operating Officer, North… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Executive Management Change002511

Uber adjusts third-quarter forecast in light of increased gross bookings

Uber said Tuesday that it could hit one measure of profitability in the third quarter, earlier than expected, as the ride-hailing company saw gains in its delivery and mobility businesses. The ride-hailing service told regulators in a filing this morning that it anticipated an increase in gross bookings and stronger adjusted EBITDA in the quarter… Continue reading Uber adjusts third-quarter forecast in light of increased gross bookings

Local Motors continues growth as Vikrant Aggarwal becomes Chief Executive Officer

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Local Motors announced today that President and COO, Vikrant Aggarwal, became the company’s Chief Executive Officer. The change comes as Local Motors has demonstrated market traction with global commercial deployments of Olli, its electric autonomous shuttle. Prior to joining Local Motors, Vikrant spent two decades at Cummins in a… Continue reading Local Motors continues growth as Vikrant Aggarwal becomes Chief Executive Officer

AEye Achieves Significant Milestone, Extends LiDAR IP Leadership with More than 100 Patents Filed Globally

Patents Uniquely Span Intelligent System Architecture, Modular Hardware, and Software Underlying AEye’s Adaptive LiDAR System “We set out to build a flexible architecture that could be expanded and adapted over time, adding new innovations. Our IP strategy, we believe, places us years ahead of others building single use hardware. We will continue to push forward aggressively with… Continue reading AEye Achieves Significant Milestone, Extends LiDAR IP Leadership with More than 100 Patents Filed Globally

@FCA: Executive Management Change

September 21, 2021 , AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) announces that Mike Manley will step down from his role as Head of Americas for Stellantis to take up the role of CEO at AutoNation Inc., America’s largest automotive retailer based in Florida, Nov. 1, 2021. Mark Stewart, chief operating… Continue reading @FCA: Executive Management Change

A life and death question for regulators: Is Tesla’s Autopilot safe?

(Reuters) – Robin Geoulla had doubts about the automated driving technology equipped on his Tesla Model S when he bought the electric car in 2017. A crashed state police car is seen in Eaton County, Michigan, U.S., March 17, 2021, in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken March 17,2021. MSP FIRST DISTRICT/via REUTERS… Continue reading A life and death question for regulators: Is Tesla’s Autopilot safe?

TechnologyUber forecasts first-ever adjusted profit, shares jump 7%11:19 AM UTC

A screen displays the company logo of Uber Technologies Inc on the day of its IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Sept 21 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) could post its first profit on an adjusted basis in the current quarter, its chief… Continue reading TechnologyUber forecasts first-ever adjusted profit, shares jump 7%11:19 AM UTC