China’s Baidu wins first permits for fully driverless ‘robotaxis’

SHANGHAI — China’s Baidu said Monday that it has secured permits to put fully driverless taxis on the road in two major cities for the first time, in what it called a “turning point” for autonomous driving. The announcement comes a few weeks after the search engine group released a new generation of self-driving vehicles with… Continue reading China’s Baidu wins first permits for fully driverless ‘robotaxis’

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence Partners with Airspace Link on Community Drone Safety

DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Airspace Link, a leading provider of drone safety infrastructure, and the Lone Star UAS Center are announcing a partnership to launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub, to enhance the safety and capabilities of drone operations within their local communities. Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC)… Continue reading Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence Partners with Airspace Link on Community Drone Safety

Edge Autonomy Acquires Adaptive Energy, a Leader in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

Company’s Lightweight Power Systems Will Fuel Future UAV Development SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Edge Autonomy, a leader in unmanned and autonomous technology, announced today that it has acquired Adaptive Energy (or “the Company”), a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for backup, off grid and UAV… Continue reading Edge Autonomy Acquires Adaptive Energy, a Leader in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. This week… Continue reading The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility

Lyft creates media division to cash in on in-car ads

Lyft has created a new business unit to beef up its digital advertising business across its tablets, mobile app, rooftops and bicycles, producing the potential to add billions of dollars to its bottom line. The ride-hailing company announced on its blog Monday that Lyft Media will help cash in on the growing market for in-vehicle… Continue reading Lyft creates media division to cash in on in-car ads

Twilio hacked by phishing campaign targeting internet companies

Communications giant Twilio has confirmed hackers accessed customer data after successfully tricking employees into handing over their corporate login credentials.  The San Francisco-based company, which allows users to build voice and SMS capabilities — such as two-factor authentication (2FA) — into applications, said in a blog post published Monday that it became aware that someone… Continue reading Twilio hacked by phishing campaign targeting internet companies

Crave InfoTech launches White Paper on Top Supply Chain Challenges

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Crave InfoTech launched its white paper on ‘Top 10 Supply Challenges and the Right Intelligent-Enterprise Solution‘. The white paper has been crafted post deep industry research and interactions with industry veterans. It reflects the ground-level challenges from across the supply chain. It further suggests tech-backed solutions to each of… Continue reading Crave InfoTech launches White Paper on Top Supply Chain Challenges

Florida International University leads alliance to build hospitality pipeline for underrepresented minority students and diverse leadership in hospitality

 Alliance will create, drive and implement inclusion initiatives across the U.S. MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A bold, new initiative is under way across the U.S. to create a pathway for Black and Hispanic students to become future leaders in hospitality, one of the world’s largest industries.  The Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity… Continue reading Florida International University leads alliance to build hospitality pipeline for underrepresented minority students and diverse leadership in hospitality

Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils CAMP – Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform, An Innovative Digital Twin Experience

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Motor Corporation has just unveiled its Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform (CAMP) featuring Rolling Stone Korea, Free & Easy, DMOS Collective Inc., Equipt Expedition Outfitters, Onyx Coffee Lab, KC Lights, and Black Rhino Wheels alongside the Adventure Series REX™. Watch the unveiling of The Alpha CAMP at https://youtu.be/qUQWrbxPdyg.… Continue reading Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils CAMP – Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform, An Innovative Digital Twin Experience

@FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge Worldwide Product Introductions Highlight Three Nights of Dodge Speed Week

August 8, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Dodge Speed Week is ready to go full throttle. The weeklong celebration will be highlighted by a three-peat of worldwide Dodge brand product debuts. Unveilings are scheduled to take place on three separate nights, August 15, 16 and 17, in front of media and invited guests. WHERE:M1 Concourse,164 South… Continue reading @FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Dodge Worldwide Product Introductions Highlight Three Nights of Dodge Speed Week