Tag: Mobility

Watch GoTo’s Patrick Cao explain the economics behind Gojek-Tokopedia merger …

Indonesia’s GoTo, formed from the landmark merger of on-demand app Gojek and e-commerce company Tokopedia this year, expects to benefit from the diversification and economies of scale, which would not have been possible had the companies remained individual players. “It [the merger] has helped to compete with other others in Indonesia, the largest economy in… Continue reading Watch GoTo’s Patrick Cao explain the economics behind Gojek-Tokopedia merger …

BMW to create up to 6,000 new jobs next year

BMW logo is seen during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BERLIN, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Germany’s BMW plans to create up to 6,000 new jobs next year to prepare for growing demand for its electric vehicles, the… Continue reading BMW to create up to 6,000 new jobs next year

How Meituan is redefining food delivery in China with drones

On a congested sidewalk next to a busy mall in Shenzhen, a 20-something woman uses a smartphone app to order a milk tea on Meituan, a major food delivery company. In under ten minutes, the pearl-white drink arrives, not on the back of one of the city’s ubiquitous delivery bikes, but descending from the cloudy… Continue reading How Meituan is redefining food delivery in China with drones

TuSimple completes its first driverless autonomous truck run on public roads

Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple has completed its first autonomous truck run on open public roads without a human in the vehicle, according to the company. TuSimple’s Autonomous Driving System (ADS) navigated 100% of the 80-mile run along surface streets and highways between a railyard in Tuscon, Arizona and a distribution center in Phoenix, which took… Continue reading TuSimple completes its first driverless autonomous truck run on public roads

ZF becomes majority stakeholder in Indian JV with Rane Group

The Rane ZF Trichy plant. The JV is now renamed ZF Rane Automotive India. Global technology company ZF has increased its equity shares to become the majority shareholder with 51 percent in the Rane TRW Steering Systems joint venture from the Rane Group. Till date, both partners held equal shares in the company, which employs… Continue reading ZF becomes majority stakeholder in Indian JV with Rane Group

GreenPower Announces Test Rides and Demonstration of Its AV Star with Perrone Robotics at CES 2022

This announcement falls on the heels of GreenPower and Perrone’s recent OEM agreement, which continues to build on the success of the original AV Star developed for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). “Together with GreenPower and First Transit, we are thrilled to provide CES attendees with an opportunity to experience firsthand and ride in the… Continue reading GreenPower Announces Test Rides and Demonstration of Its AV Star with Perrone Robotics at CES 2022

TuSimple Becomes First to Successfully Operate Driver Out, Fully Autonomous Semi-truck on Open Public Roads

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, successfully completed the world’s first fully autonomous semi-truck run on open public roads without a human in the vehicle and without human intervention. The run took place on December 22nd and required TuSimple’s upfitted autonomous semi-truck to begin its journey… Continue reading TuSimple Becomes First to Successfully Operate Driver Out, Fully Autonomous Semi-truck on Open Public Roads

Increasing Emphasis on Energy Efficient Vehicles across the Globe to Bolster the Growth of the Global Electric Scooter Market by 2028 [223-Pages] | Divulge by Research Dive

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Research Dive in its latest published report estimates that the global electric scooter market will generate $10,317.4 million and exhibit a CAGR of 7.9% from 2021 to 2028. Electric Scooter Market Dynamics The emphasis on energy efficient vehicles is growing along with the increasing environmental concerns across the… Continue reading Increasing Emphasis on Energy Efficient Vehicles across the Globe to Bolster the Growth of the Global Electric Scooter Market by 2028 [223-Pages] | Divulge by Research Dive

USA Aftermarket Automotive Parts & Components Market Expected to Reach USD 19 Billion by 2026

DUBLIN, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “US Aftermarket Automotive Parts & Components Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 – 2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The US Aftermarket Automotive Parts & Components market was valued at USD 17 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 19 billion… Continue reading USA Aftermarket Automotive Parts & Components Market Expected to Reach USD 19 Billion by 2026