Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) are exploring the use of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new “Born Electric Platform”. Both parties announced today that they have signed a Partnering Agreement on 18th May to evaluate the scope of collaboration. Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen and Mahindra sign Partnering Agreement for MEB electric components in Chennai005078
Tag: Mobility
NHTSA probes Tesla Autopilot crash that killed three people
A U.S. federal agency is investigating a crash involving a 2022 Tesla Model S that may have been operating in Autopilot during a crash that killed three people. Autopilot is Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that performs automated functions such as steering, accelerating and automatic braking. Bloomberg first reported on the news. The accident, which… Continue reading NHTSA probes Tesla Autopilot crash that killed three people
Aurora expands autonomous freight pilot with FedEx in Texas
Aurora Innovation, an autonomous vehicle technology company, has expanded its self-driving freight pilot with FedEx to include a new lane from Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas. The startup has been hauling freight for FedEx between Dallas and Houston since September 2021, which has involved making the 240-mile trip every night. The new lane challenges… Continue reading Aurora expands autonomous freight pilot with FedEx in Texas
Bentley CEO promises first EV will scream luxury at 1400 HP and redonkulous 1.5 sec 0-60
In a recent interview out of Europe, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark promised some bold specs from the luxury automaker’s first battery electric vehicle. Despite describing the “brutality of acceleration” in the upcoming EV, the Bentley chief said that won’t be its main selling point. It will instead be the “effortless overtaking” from torque on demand.… Continue reading Bentley CEO promises first EV will scream luxury at 1400 HP and redonkulous 1.5 sec 0-60
Cities, freeways, airports: How we’ve built a scalable autonomous driver
Being an experienced driver means knowing how to handle a variety of road situations that can happen anytime, anywhere. At Waymo, we’re building The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. With over 20 million autonomous public road miles under its belt, the Waymo Driver is prepared to navigate the challenges of busy city streets, high-speed multi-lane roads,… Continue reading Cities, freeways, airports: How we’ve built a scalable autonomous driver
@VW Group: Corrected version: ||The wait is finally over! – ||Start of ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz Pro: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 18.9 (NEDC); combined 21.7–20.6 (WLTP); CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+++. ID. Buzz Cargo: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 22.2–20.4 (WLTP); CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 0; efficiency class: A+++.))) pre-sales005067
Without taking into account the environmental bonus in Germany, the gross list price for the five-seater ID. Buzz Pro is 64,581.30 euros (in Germany). Gross prices for the ID. Buzz Cargo start from 54,430.60 euros (in Germany). The first vehicles will be delivered to customers in autumn this year. With the start of pre-sales, Volkswagen’s… Continue reading @VW Group: Corrected version: ||The wait is finally over! – ||Start of ID. Buzz(((ID. Buzz Pro: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 18.9 (NEDC); combined 21.7–20.6 (WLTP); CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+++. ID. Buzz Cargo: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 22.2–20.4 (WLTP); CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 0; efficiency class: A+++.))) pre-sales005067
@VW Group: Audi and 4.screen collaborate to deliver a seamless digital in-car customer experience005067
Audi and 4.screen agree on a partnership with the objective of enhancing the future in-car experience. At launch, Audi customers will benefit from even more comprehensive information on points of interest (POI) using real-time data from the Munich-based technology company’s Mobility Experience Cloud (MXC). If desired, they can choose to receive relevant, location-based, personalized offers… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi and 4.screen collaborate to deliver a seamless digital in-car customer experience005067
German Manager Magazine: Argo AI: Robot cars on the road for the first time without a safety driver001791
Robotic car maker Argo AI has started testing driverless cars in the US cities of Miami (Florida), Austin (Texas) and Washington. “Argo AI is the first company to put cars on the road in major cities during rush hour without safety drivers,” Argo CEO Bryan Salesky told the news agency “Bloomberg “. There is only… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Argo AI: Robot cars on the road for the first time without a safety driver001791
@Groupe PSA: PR CEO Tavares Marks a New Era for Stellantis in India003762
CEO emphasizes the importance of India as a key growth market and strategic sourcing hub Long-term commitment in line with Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan and the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative Stellantis has invested over €1 billion in its Indian operations since 2015 New products from Jeep® and Citroën are laying the foundation for growth… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CEO Tavares Marks a New Era for Stellantis in India003762
Kongsberg Automotive nominates two new board members
Zurich, May 18, 2022: Kongsberg Automotive’s (KA) nomination committee has proposed Rolf Breidenbach and Mark Wilhelms, two prominent candidates with decades-long experience in the automotive industry, be elected as the new members of the KA Board of Directors. Rolf Breidenbach holds a PhD in Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and a Master`s Degree in Business… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive nominates two new board members