Baidu bags China’s first fully driverless robotaxi licences in two cities

China search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities, the first of their kind in the country. The permits, awarded by the southwestern municipality of Chongqing and the central city of Wuhan, allow commercial robotaxis to offer rides to the public without human safety drivers in the… Continue reading Baidu bags China’s first fully driverless robotaxi licences in two cities

Entry-level vehicles go off buyers’ wish list

Large entry-level players like Hero MotoCorp in two-wheelers and Maruti Suzuki in cars will continue to play in this segment and offer aggressive schemes, discounts and new products, according to industry experts. Mumbai: Entry-level cars, the bread and butter for India’s automakers until a few years ago, are fast losing their place on the wish… Continue reading Entry-level vehicles go off buyers’ wish list

DDPAI Z50 4K DUAL DASH CAM LAUNCH

The Finer, The Mightier SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On August 8th, DPPAI unveils the Z50 dash cam model, As in Z-series, continues the preview screen and sleek design but upgraded details with powerful performance. The finer, the mightier. 4K Dual Dash Cam, Focus on Finer Details Continue Reading Z50 Banner Z50 Features The DDPAI Z50… Continue reading DDPAI Z50 4K DUAL DASH CAM LAUNCH

Clean Technica: Autopilot & Full Self Driving — California DMV Accuses Tesla Of False Advertising002162

Elon Musk had one eye on the mirror as he watched himself gavotte at the Tesla shareholder annual meeting last week, but neither he nor his company had time to respond to complaints by the California DMV that Tesla has misled customers by claiming in marketing materials that vehicles equipped with its Autopilot and Full… Continue reading Clean Technica: Autopilot & Full Self Driving — California DMV Accuses Tesla Of False Advertising002162

Baidu’s robotaxis can now operate without a safety driver in the car

Baidu has obtained permits to run a fully driverless robotaxi service in China. It says it’s the first company in the country to obtain such permissions. Back in April, Baidu received approval to run an autonomous taxi service in Beijing, as long as there was a human operator in the driver or front passenger seat.… Continue reading Baidu’s robotaxis can now operate without a safety driver in the car

@Fisker: Fisker Establishes Process for Qualifying US-Based Fisker Ocean Reservation Holders to Retain Eligibility for $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Should Inflation Reduction Act Become Law000091

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – unveils a process for qualifying US-based reservation holders of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to retain access to the existing federal tax credit. The current $7,500 tax credit would be unavailable should Congress… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Establishes Process for Qualifying US-Based Fisker Ocean Reservation Holders to Retain Eligibility for $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Should Inflation Reduction Act Become Law000091

Seven German firms to deploy 27 Hyundai Xcient fuel cell trucks

Hyundai Motor Company has exported its Xcient Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks to Germany, the biggest commercial vehicle market in Europe. Seven German companies in logistics, manufacturing and retail will put 27 Xcient Fuel Cell trucks into fleet service with funding for eco-friendly commercial vehicles from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV).  “We are… Continue reading Seven German firms to deploy 27 Hyundai Xcient fuel cell trucks

Tatas sign definitive agreement to acquire Ford India’s Sanand plant for Rs 725 crore

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors  and Ford India have signed the Unit Transfer Agreement (UTA) for the acquisition of Ford India’s  manufacturing plant situated at Sanand, Gujarat, which inter-alia includes the entire land and buildings, vehicle manufacturing plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein and transfer of all eligible employees of Ford India’s vehicle manufacturing operations… Continue reading Tatas sign definitive agreement to acquire Ford India’s Sanand plant for Rs 725 crore