Productiv, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a SaaS management platform, closed a $45M Series C funding. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $73M, was led by IVP with participation from existing investors Accel, Norwest Venture Partners, Okta Ventures, and new strategic investor Atlassian Ventures. In conjunction with the financing, Steve Harrick… Continue reading Productiv Raises $45M in Series C Funding
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Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles
Lexus has unveiled a new electric SUV concept, the “LF-Z Electrified,” but it’s not something it plans to bring to production. Rather, the automaker says that it is “symbolic” of its next-generation Lexus. Toyota, Lexus’s parent company, has notoriously been a laggard in the auto industry when it comes to battery-electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles
Remote-controlled forklifts have arrived in France, courtesy of Phantom Auto
Global logistics company Geodis has tapped startup Phantom Auto to help it deploy forklifts that can be controlled remotely by human operators located hundreds, and even thousands, of miles away. The aim is to use the technology to reduce operator fatigue — and the injuries that can occur as a result — as well as… Continue reading Remote-controlled forklifts have arrived in France, courtesy of Phantom Auto
Hyundai Mobis, announced the urban shared future mobility concept, M.Vision X and M.Vision POP!
The mobility platform, introduced on this day, has re-interpreted the passenger experience and communication methods from the viewpoint of interconnection and consideration in a contact-free age, and can entertain users through convergence of new technologies. “We worked hard to sublimate the changes in life people have had to cope with in the post-Covid 19 era… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis, announced the urban shared future mobility concept, M.Vision X and M.Vision POP!
Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
On March 31st, Hyundai Mobis invited local and foreign media to the <2021 Hyundai Mobis Strategies and New Technologies Conference> at the R&D headquarters in Korea and announced its mid- to long-term Transformation strategy for sustainable growth. “In the automotive industry, which is quickly evolving into a mobility platform ecosystem, the role of automotive suppliers… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis announces its mid- to long-term transformation strategy, accelerating transition to becoming a software-centered platform leader!
Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU
Brussels, 31 March 2021 – The EU automobile industry is open to higher CO2 reduction targets for cars in 2030, provided that they are directly linked to binding commitments from member states to roll out the required charging points and hydrogen stations. CEOs of Europe’s leading car makers agreed this during a recent Board meeting… Continue reading Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU
Spekit Raises $12.2M in Series A Funding
Spekit, a Denver, CO-based digital adoption and enablement platform provider, closed a $12.2m Series A funding round. The round, which brings total funding raised to date to $15.7m, was led by Foundry Group and Renegade Partners, with participation from Operator Collective, Matchstick Ventures and Bonfire Ventures. As part of the financing, Foundry Group Partner and serial SaaS investor Jaclyn Freeman Hester and Roseanne Wincek,… Continue reading Spekit Raises $12.2M in Series A Funding
Optimus Ride partners with Polaris to commercialize electric autonomous vehicles
Autonomous, electric mobility service provider Optimus Ride announced a partnership with powersports vehicle manufacturer Polaris to bring fully autonomous GEM electric vehicles to market. The two will introduce a new line of Polaris GEM low-speed vehicles that will be engineered to fully integrate Optimus Ride’s autonomous software and hardware suite. The microtransit vehicles are expected… Continue reading Optimus Ride partners with Polaris to commercialize electric autonomous vehicles
@VW Group: Voltswagen: A new name for a new era of e-Mobility002761
Mar 30, 2021 U.S. name change from Volkswagen of America to Voltswagen of America beginsMay 2021 Rebranding to include revised name, brand guidelines and VW.com design Herndon, VA, March 30, 2021 – V.2 —Today, Volkswagen Group of America, is unveiling the official change of its U.S. brand name from Volkswagen of America to Voltswagen of… Continue reading @VW Group: Voltswagen: A new name for a new era of e-Mobility002761
@VW Group: Precision in every detail: Toolmaking translates the emotional design of the Audi Q4 e-tron into sheet metal002761
Striking lines, smooth surfaces, and eye-catching quattro blisters – with its Q4 e-tron, Audi is taking the next step in the evolution of its electric models’ design language. The compact SUV brings the lines that the Audi Q4 concept demo car introduced at the beginning of 2019 to a production model. This is the responsibility… Continue reading @VW Group: Precision in every detail: Toolmaking translates the emotional design of the Audi Q4 e-tron into sheet metal002761