Self-driving company Cruise has received a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to charge for fully driverless rides, a milestone that the company claims makes it “the first and only company to operate a commercial, driverless ride-hail service in a major U.S. city.” Cruise has been testing free driverless rides for the public… Continue reading Cruise can finally start charging for fully driverless robotaxis
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Tesla’s ‘phantom braking’ problem is getting worse, and the US government has questions
When last we checked in with Tesla’s “phantom braking” problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 350 complaints from owners who said their vehicles were braking for no reason. Now that number stands at 758, and the US government has some questions. On May 4th, NHTSA fired off a 14-page “request… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘phantom braking’ problem is getting worse, and the US government has questions
Mexico City’s Kolors wants to disrupt intercity busing in Latin America
Kolors, a Mexico City-based startup, says its platform that connects intercity bus riders with bus drivers is like “if Uber and Southwest Airlines had a baby.” Like Uber and other ride-hailing platforms, Kolors doesn’t own any of its own vehicles, but rather partners with small and medium-sized bus operators that are already running scheduled services.… Continue reading Mexico City’s Kolors wants to disrupt intercity busing in Latin America
bk World – The service station of the future has opened in Endsee, Germany
ENDSEE, Germany, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new era has begun for drivers of electric cars. The first bk World opened today, Friday, in Endsee, Bavaria. By creating charging havens, this subsidiary of bk Group AG is revolutionising long-distance travel by electric car. From idea to reality For drivers of electric cars, charging time is… Continue reading bk World – The service station of the future has opened in Endsee, Germany
Global Head-up Display Market Report to 2027 – Featuring Visteon, Nippon Seiki and Continental Among Others
DUBLIN, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Head-up Display Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Type, By Type, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2021-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Head-up Display Market size is expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2027, rising at a market… Continue reading Global Head-up Display Market Report to 2027 – Featuring Visteon, Nippon Seiki and Continental Among Others
German Handelsblatt: Future technology: Why Tesla and Mercedes have failed so far in fully autonomous driving004401
Self-Driving Cars The vehicles often behave differently than human drivers in everyday life. (Photo: Getty Images, Unsplash, Adobe Stock) The Mercedes jerks, then stops. In the middle of the parking lot entrance. “Now that’s bad,” says Kay Stepper. The head of autonomous driving at Bosch USA actually had everything prepared down to the last detail.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Future technology: Why Tesla and Mercedes have failed so far in fully autonomous driving004401
@FCA: Windsor Assembly Plant to Produce Vehicles on New STLA Large Platform
June 3, 2022 , Windsor, Ontario – Stellantis announced today that vehicles produced on the new STLA Large platform will be built at the Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant. Production of the current L-series vehicles – Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger – at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly Plant will end when retooling begins in 2024, as announced on May 2, 2022.… Continue reading @FCA: Windsor Assembly Plant to Produce Vehicles on New STLA Large Platform
Omega Seiki, Grip join hands for retail tie-up
Omega Seiki Mobility has partnered with Grip, an alternative investment platform for retail investors. Under the partnership, Grip will finance 1,000 units of electric three-wheelers Rage+ and Rapid of Omega Seiki. In a press note, both companies said they aim to expand this partnership to lease a minimum of 5,000 electric vehicles by the end of… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Grip join hands for retail tie-up
Project Gecko: Wiesmann committed to V-8 sports car despite move into EVs – Motor Authority
Niche German performance marque Wiesmann made a return earlier this year under new ownership, plus a new focus on electric mobility with the reveal of the Project Thunderball electric sports car. However, the company hasn’t abandoned its heritage of gas-powered sports cars just yet. In fact, it’s working on a new sports car to be… Continue reading Project Gecko: Wiesmann committed to V-8 sports car despite move into EVs – Motor Authority
Yummy Raises $47 Million in Funding
Yummy, a provider of an on-demand delivery and transportation app in Venezuela and Bolivia, raised $47 million in its latest financing. The round was led by Anthos Capital, with the participation of JAM Fund, Soma Capital, WIND Ventures, Ethos Capital, and YC Continuity. In connection with this financing, Barney Harford, former COO of Uber Technologies and CEO of Orbitz Worldwide, has been appointed to the… Continue reading Yummy Raises $47 Million in Funding