Waymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucks

California is at risk of losing its “competitive edge” if it doesn’t lift a ban on the operation of autonomous semitrailer trucks on public roads, a group of 35 industry leaders said in an open letter to Governor Gavin Newsom. The letter is signed by a cross section of autonomous vehicle companies, delivery and logistics… Continue reading Waymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucks

German Handelsblatt: Automotive supplier: Schaeffler wants to catch up with electromobility – combustion engines planned004586

Der fränkische Autozulieferer Schaeffler hat bei der Elektromobilität die Aufholjagd ausgerufen. „Im ersten Quartal 2022 ist bereits eine Reihe weiterer Elektroaufträge in Höhe von zwei Milliarden Euro eingegangen“, sagte der für das Autogeschäft zuständige Vorstand Matthias Zink am Mittwoch anlässlich einer Kundenveranstaltung in Bühl.Der hinter Bosch, ZF, dem Schwesterunternehmen Continental sowie Mahle fünftgrößte deutsche Autozulieferer… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive supplier: Schaeffler wants to catch up with electromobility – combustion engines planned004586

Global Airlines Market Report 2022: Market to Reach $744 Billion by 2026 – Emerging New Technologies for Urban Mobility to Step-Up the Excitement in the Market, Post Pandemic

DUBLIN, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Airlines – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Airlines Market to Reach $744 Billion by 2026 Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Airlines estimated at US$332.6 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of… Continue reading Global Airlines Market Report 2022: Market to Reach $744 Billion by 2026 – Emerging New Technologies for Urban Mobility to Step-Up the Excitement in the Market, Post Pandemic

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Reveal 2022 Collaboration Project ‘Sustainable Futures’

Research project examines the relationship between nature, art and design, exploring how we can create socially and environmentally just societies Faculty and students explored four distinct areas — optics and glass, digital ceramics, robotics and technological landscapes — around the theme of ‘Sustainable Futures’ The initiative is part of the RISD x Hyundai Research Collaborative,… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Reveal 2022 Collaboration Project ‘Sustainable Futures’

Indeca Crude Xpress Adds New H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFETM Intelligent Emergency Communications Solution to its Truck Fleet

H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFETM significantly increases the visibility of disabled or shouldered vehicles on the roadside; ideal for long-haul and local delivery vehicles Indeca trucks transport crude oil in the Permian Basin area near Midland, Texas Program represents the first commercial truck application for Emergency Safety Solutions HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS)… Continue reading Indeca Crude Xpress Adds New H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFETM Intelligent Emergency Communications Solution to its Truck Fleet

Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrates Summer in The Hamptons with Event Series and Partnership with BLADE

Throughout the summer, Saks is hosting a series of dinners with designers, influencers and media. To kick it off, Saks is throwing a celebratory dinner at a new restaurant in Southampton, co-hosted by Saks CEO, Marc Metrick, and Emmy-winning actress, TV personality and musical artist, Keke Palmer. Following the kickoff dinner, three more summer events… Continue reading Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrates Summer in The Hamptons with Event Series and Partnership with BLADE

Velodyne Lidar CMO Sally Frykman Wins Woman of the Year Award at Sensors Converge Conference

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Sally Frykman won the 2022 Woman of the Year award from Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics. The Best of Sensors Awards recognize the best and most innovative products, technologies, teams and people in the sensors industry. The Sensors Converge… Continue reading Velodyne Lidar CMO Sally Frykman Wins Woman of the Year Award at Sensors Converge Conference

How the TSA created two classes of travelers

Dan McCoy is the chief innovation officer at the United States Transportation Security Administration, or TSA. Welcome to Decoder. Thank you for having me, Nilay. I am a listener, so this is exciting. The experience is way different than listening, so you are in for a ride. It’s a great time to talk to you.… Continue reading How the TSA created two classes of travelers

Commercial EV startup Turno raises over $3 million

L-R, Sudhindra Reddy and Hemanth Aluru, Co-founders, Turno. A commercial EV start-up based in Bengaluru, Turno, has raised $3.1 million in equity funding. The investment was led by Stellaris Venture Partners, along with Avaana Capital. Turno’s unique model enables the retail segment – individuals and SMEs – which constitutes 90 percent of commercial vehicles in… Continue reading Commercial EV startup Turno raises over $3 million

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Market: APAC to Occupy 63% Market Share|AC Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation|Technavio

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The electric vehicle (EV) charging station market is expected to grow by USD 15.81 billion from 2021 to 2026, progressing at a CAGR of 20.65% as per the latest forecast market report by Technavio. 63% of the market’s growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China is the… Continue reading Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Market: APAC to Occupy 63% Market Share|AC Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation|Technavio