LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom, according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Japan holds the number one spot on… Continue reading The World’s Most Powerful Passports have the Least Travel Freedom
Tag: Mobility
Free2move Partnership Leverages Embedded Telematics
The Free2move-GuidePoint Systems collaboration enables data from Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep to provide inventory management services to dealers, fleet management services for commercial and government fleets, auditing services to floor plan lenders, and vehicle diagnostic reports to consumers. Photo: Guidepoint Systems Guidepoint Systems, a global provider of vehicle telematics and Software as a Service (SaaS)… Continue reading Free2move Partnership Leverages Embedded Telematics
Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Vedanta Aluminium has one of the largest portfolios of aluminium products for the automotive industry. Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently made a case for ‘green’ aluminium at the recently held national webinar by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. ACMA’s event, themed on ‘Lightweighting with Aluminium and Sustainability’ witnessed participation of top… Continue reading Vedanta bullish on growing use of aluminium at India Auto Inc
Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Group’s metals flagship, has signed an MoU with Phinergy, the leading Israel-based pioneer in metal-air battery technology, and IOC Phinergy (IOP), a joint venture between Phinergy and India’s leading energy PSU Indian Oil Corporation. As per the MOU, Phinergy and IOP will partner exclusively with Hindalco in India, on R&D and… Continue reading Hindalco, Phinergy and IOP join forces to make aluminium-air batteries for EVs and energy storage
Amara Raja charged up for the future
Amara Raja Batteries has taken the next step in their business model by concentrating equally in both lead acid batteries and newer mobility needs (lithium-ion). The company, which in 2021 announced strategic plans, said that they will expand their growth model in lead acid batteries and also establish a new energy SBU encompassing lithium cell… Continue reading Amara Raja charged up for the future
India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
With wholesale numbers for India Auto Inc across segments – passenger vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and commercial vehicles – returning strong year-on-year growth in the first three months of FY2023, the mood in the industry is cautiously optimistic. Admittedly, the Q1 numbers are on a low year-ago total but the fact of the matter is… Continue reading India’s scooter market bounces back after four years with strong Q1 FY2023 numbers
@Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804
2022/07/19 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Following a minor model change, the new Nissan Kicks electrified SUV goes on sale July 19 across Japan. The vehicle launch marks another milestone in Nissan’s expansion of its electrified vehicle lineup. X FOUR Style Edition Since its arrival in the Japanese market in June 2020, the Kicks has offered a… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/07/19 New Nissan Kicks goes on sale in Japan Following a minor model change, t…000804
Clean Technica: Tesla Tackles Potholes, Autonomous Trucking Industry Pressures Gavin Newsom, & More Autonomous Vehicle News002118
Autonomous driving news has been flooding the zone lately. One story pops up and before we get to covering it, another does, and then another. Let’s go through a handful of these stories quickly and see where that leaves us — perhaps at a very interesting destination, or perhaps in an illogical traffic jam 20… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Tackles Potholes, Autonomous Trucking Industry Pressures Gavin Newsom, & More Autonomous Vehicle News002118
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
Uber is settling a Justice Department lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging riders with disabilities. The ridesharing company has agreed to pay at least $2.2 million to passengers who were charged wait time fees despite disabilities that required more time to enter a vehicle. The payout includes nearly $1.74 million for over 1,000 riders who… Continue reading Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities
South Korean e-scooter company Gbike acquires Hyundai Motor’s micromobility platform ZET
Gbike, a South Korea-based micromobility Gcooter operator, is acquiring Hyundai Motor’s shared micromobility sharing platform ZET as it wants to increase its market share and create technological synergies via ZET’s fleet management system. Gbike CEO Walter Yoon told TechCrunch that the deal, which is its first acquisition, will be completed in early August. The financial terms of… Continue reading South Korean e-scooter company Gbike acquires Hyundai Motor’s micromobility platform ZET