If 2022 has made one trend clear, it is that electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging can no longer be ignored. Here is some data to chew on. In its Electric Vehicle Outlook 2022 report, Bloomberg NEF projects that plug-in vehicles are predicted to make up 23% of new passenger vehicle sales globally in 2025,… Continue reading Enabling commercial spaces for EVs: Five reasons why
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Didi may face over $1b fine as data security probe nears end
The hefty penalty accounts for nearly 4.7% of Didi’s total revenue in 2021, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Go to Source
Hyundai Motor Appoints Brian Latouf to Lead New Global Safety Office
As the newly created GCSO, Latouf will integrate the engineering resources of Hyundai and HMNA by combining safety field investigations, safety data analysis, and safety engineering performance into a streamlined global technical function. Munoz will also serve as the accountable executive for Hyundai’s safety matters through his COO role. The change further enhances Hyundai’s dedication… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Appoints Brian Latouf to Lead New Global Safety Office
Synchron says it’s the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US
Brain-computer interfaces have become a practical (if limited) reality in the US. Synchron says it has become the first in the country to implant a BCI in a human patient. Doctors in New York’s Mount Sinai West implanted the company’s Stentrode in the motor cortex of a participant in Synchron’s COMMAND trial, which aims to… Continue reading Synchron says it’s the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the US
Project LAURIN at the Lausitzring
The LAURIN research project starts at the Lausitzring with six partners on the subject of autonomous driving. Of the Lausitzring has in part become a test bed for autonomous driving, including the DEKRA has contributed. A project is now being started there that will test the networked swarm functions. The project is called LAURIN and… Continue reading Project LAURIN at the Lausitzring
China may fine ride-hailing firm Didi more than $1b for data breaches
Chinese authorities are preparing to impose a fine of more than $1 billion on ride-hailing firm Didi Global, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a move that could bring an end to a probe into the firm’s cybersecurity practices. The people said the fine would be more than 8 billion yuan ($1.28 billion), accounting for about 4.7% of Didi‘s $27.3 billion total revenue last year. They declined to be identified as the information… Continue reading China may fine ride-hailing firm Didi more than $1b for data breaches
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Greentown Labs Announces Go Move 2022 with BASF and Magna
The partnerships-focused accelerator is accepting applications from startups with solutions to decarbonize the automotive industry SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The transportation sector is responsible for 16 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce its footprint, we need technological breakthroughs and the right stakeholders to help them scale. That’s why… Continue reading Greentown Labs Announces Go Move 2022 with BASF and Magna
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai partner on air taxi hydrogen fuel system
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai are partnering to develop a fuel-cell electric propulsion system for advanced air mobility. The collaboration, announced Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow in the U.K., will combine Rolls-Royce’s aviation expertise with Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell technology. Together, the automakers aim to deliver a joint fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration by 2025. Aerospace could be… Continue reading Rolls-Royce and Hyundai partner on air taxi hydrogen fuel system
TuSimple Partners with Global Logistics Leader, Hegelmann Group
SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, has announced its partnership with Hegelmann Group, a major European transport and logistics provider, that operates a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles, including an initial reservation of purpose-built SAE Level 4 (L4) Autonomous International® Trucks for operation in North… Continue reading TuSimple Partners with Global Logistics Leader, Hegelmann Group