Receive free Automobiles updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Automobiles news every morning. Jim Rowan, chief executive of Volvo Cars, spoke to Peter Campbell, FT global motor industry correspondent, at FT Live’s Future of the Car conference in London last month. This is an edited transcript of his… Continue reading Transcript: What does the future of the car look like?
Tag: Mobility
Carmakers navigate a rocky road towards zero emissions
For years, Toyota revealed little about its plans for electric vehicles (EVs). But, as more and more carmakers went all-in on battery-powered cars, the Japanese group put aside its traditional reticence late last year — and showed off a long list of zero-emission models that it aimed to make in the future. “Typically, the tradition… Continue reading Carmakers navigate a rocky road towards zero emissions
In charts: e-transport momentum slows in tandem with Covid
Receive free Sustainability updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Sustainability news every morning. A spate of infrastructure projects in cities over the past two years — undertaken while fewer people were on the roads due to Covid restrictions — has improved micromobility take-up in some countries. But despite… Continue reading In charts: e-transport momentum slows in tandem with Covid
It’s a homecoming for Chetak at Akurdi
The mood at the Akurdi plant was distinctly nostalgic on June 10, the 84th birthday of Rahul Bajaj. The former Chairman of Bajaj Auto had passed away earlier this year and it was at this very plant 50 years ago when the iconic Chetak scooter first rolled out. “We have always joked that Chetak was… Continue reading It’s a homecoming for Chetak at Akurdi
Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Beta 10.12.2 Drives For 1 Hour With No Interventions Or Disengagements002051
YouTuber Frenchie recently took his Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta 10.12.2 on a drive for an hour, and there were zero interventions or disengagements. Tesla’s FSD keeps getting better and better, according to this bet tester. Although, it should be noted that it is still in beta. This means that owners still need to be… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla FSD Beta 10.12.2 Drives For 1 Hour With No Interventions Or Disengagements002051
New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car
As the RPM gauge, that tried and trusted measure of a car’s performance, is rendered obsolete by the electric motor, so a new one could be about to replace it: the EPM. Standing for experiences per mile, it’s claimed to be a new method of evaluating how effective a vehicle is at developing a positive in-car… Continue reading New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car
Tata Motors susceptible to supply chain shocks in FY23
Tata Motors said the non-unavailability of supply of critical parts may force the company to stop production in some or all of its global plants and that this will have a significantly negative impact on its future cash flows. These comments were made by Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran in the company’s annual report released… Continue reading Tata Motors susceptible to supply chain shocks in FY23
Samsara and Free2move collaborate to develop integrated solution for commercial fleets
Samsara announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Free2move. This integrated solution, designed to help shared customers operate efficiently, enables data from eligible Stellantis factory-installed telematics devices to be pulled into Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud with no installation or additional hardware required. Samsara’s integration with Free2move is available for fleet customers in the U.S.… Continue reading Samsara and Free2move collaborate to develop integrated solution for commercial fleets
Sony and Honda create joint EV company, and Sony gets top billing
Sony and Honda have officially signed a joint venture agreement to establish a company to build electric cars together. The new company will be called “Sony Honda Mobility Inc.,” notably giving Sony top billing over the established automaker. The company will also focus on “mobility services,” building on Sony’s January announcement of the formation of… Continue reading Sony and Honda create joint EV company, and Sony gets top billing
Smart Utility Vehicle: NIO ES7 Redefines Category with Intelligent, Versatile EV Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
Accounting for nearly half of global vehicle sales in 2021, SUVs have grown in popularity given their versatility. Now, NIO aims to amp up the volume further. This week, the electric automaker unveiled the ES7 SUV, purpose-built for the intelligent vehicle era. Its sporty yet elegant body houses an array of cutting-edge technology, including the… Continue reading Smart Utility Vehicle: NIO ES7 Redefines Category with Intelligent, Versatile EV Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Orin