Uber today announced a significant milestone — it has completed 1 billion rides across all its markets in Africa. This feat translates to over 10 billion kilometres in terms of distance covered, according to the company. This milestone for Uber is coming nearly a decade after the mobility tech company set up shop on… Continue reading Uber hits 1 billion rides in Africa
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Uber to expand in Italy through deal with the country’s largest taxi dispatcher
The deal will allow 12,000 Italian taxi drivers to accept trips through the Uber app. Go to Source
NVIDIA Partners Announce Wave of New Jetson AGX Orin Servers and Appliances at COMPUTEX
More than 30 leading technology partners worldwide announced this week the first wave of NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin-powered production systems at COMPUTEX in Taipei. New products are coming from a dozen Taiwan-based camera, sensor and hardware providers for use in edge AI, AIoT, robotics and embedded applications. Available worldwide since GTC in March, the NVIDIA… Continue reading NVIDIA Partners Announce Wave of New Jetson AGX Orin Servers and Appliances at COMPUTEX
Automotive Hall of Fame names Jim Farley ‘2022 Industry Leader’
The Automotive Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced it has named Ford Motor Co. Jim Farley its 2022 Industry Leader. The Dearborn-based nonprofit gives out its Industry Leader award to one individual every year “who demonstrated outstanding leadership in the automotive industry,” according to a news release. “For nearly 120 years Ford has played an… Continue reading Automotive Hall of Fame names Jim Farley ‘2022 Industry Leader’
Stellantis, Samsung SDI will invest $2.5 billion for battery plant in Indiana
Jeep maker Stellantis NV and a South Korean battery manufacturer will invest at least $2.5 billion for an electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana, creating 1,400 jobs, the companies said on Tuesday. The facility being made in a joint venture with Samsung SDI will have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours, though the companies… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI will invest $2.5 billion for battery plant in Indiana
Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner’s Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture
Acquisition of battery distributor enables a new last-mile delivery platform for Valvoline and an enhanced customer experience for service centers and installers LEXINGTON, Ky., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, announced today that it has purchased… Continue reading Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner’s Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture
@VW Group: G7 labor and social ministers learn about the transformation to e-mobility at Volkswagen005095
Today, as part of the German G7 presidency, the labor and social ministers of the G7 nations visited the Volkswagen main plant in Wolfsburg to learn about the site’s shift to e-mobility, along with other topics. The ministers were welcomed by Gunnar Kilian, Chief Human Resources Officer of Volkswagen AG, and Thomas Schäfer, future CEO… Continue reading @VW Group: G7 labor and social ministers learn about the transformation to e-mobility at Volkswagen005095
Innoviz Bolsters Sales Leadership with New Management Team Appointments
Innoviz has appointed Tali Chen as Chief Business Officer (CBO), effective immediately. Chen will oversee the Company’s business development activities, establish sales targets and KPIs, and implement, report and review strategic sales and marketing plans. Chen replaces Oren Rosenzweig, who is stepping down from his CBO and Board roles, effective immediately, to pursue new opportunities.… Continue reading Innoviz Bolsters Sales Leadership with New Management Team Appointments
Is costlier EV giving way to CNG, alternative fuel vehicles in India?
Representative Image New Delhi: Automakers all over the world are jacking up prices of electric vehicles (EVs) due to soaring lithium prices that have pushed up the raw material costs. For Indian consumers EVs are still ‘too expensive to seriously consider’. This coupled with the recent turbulence in the crude oil market, stakeholders in the… Continue reading Is costlier EV giving way to CNG, alternative fuel vehicles in India?
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production Plant in United States003793
KOKOMO, Indiana, United States – Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that they have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish an electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana, U.S. Targeted to start in 2025, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours (GWh), with an aim to increase… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production Plant in United States003793