Chinese electric scooter maker Niu in talks to supply Gojek

Niu Technologies is in talks to supply its electric scooters to Southeast Asian ride-hailing company Gojek to increase market share in the region, the electric scooter maker’s CEO told Reuters. Niu makes scooters and motorcycles powered by lithium-ion batteries and 95% of its sales by unit are in China. The company has been sending some scooters to Gojek for… Continue reading Chinese electric scooter maker Niu in talks to supply Gojek

@Tata-JLR: BLACKLANE INVESTS IN HAVN, LONDON’S PREMIUM ALL-ELECTRIC CHAUFFEUR SERVICE

About Havn Havn, which launched in September 2019, offers customers, an all-electric, sustainable, and personalised transport service with no compromise on comfort and style. Each journey can be tailored to the preferences of the passenger with options such as playlist, temperature, and chauffeur interaction all customisable ahead of the journey via the iOS and Android… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: BLACKLANE INVESTS IN HAVN, LONDON’S PREMIUM ALL-ELECTRIC CHAUFFEUR SERVICE

Bolt’s CEO says his key to acing 12-hour workdays is a 5-kilometer walk and pristine sleep hygiene

27-year-old CEO of Uber rival Bolt Markus Villig walks a five-kilometer commute every day. The CEOs of Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and Apple also back walking meetings and commutes. Research has shown that walking meetings bring people together and that walking supports creativity. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Running a startup is… Continue reading Bolt’s CEO says his key to acing 12-hour workdays is a 5-kilometer walk and pristine sleep hygiene

Elevator Monitoring by Bosch Service Solutions shortens downtimes and reduces operating costs

Bosch Service Solutions is a leading global supplier of Business Process Outsourcing for complex business processes and services. Using the latest technology and the Internet of Things, the Bosch division develops integrated and innovative service solutions in the areas of Mobility, Monitoring, and Customer Experience. Around 10,000 associates at 26 locations support national and international… Continue reading Elevator Monitoring by Bosch Service Solutions shortens downtimes and reduces operating costs

@GM: Cruise Supports Vision Zero Network and Commits to National #ZeroTrafficDeaths Campaign

“We’re excited to partner with Cruise to make sure we’re doing all we can to make our streets, sidewalks, and bikeways safe for everyone. “We all need to step up to prioritize safety, including government at all levels and the private sector.” — Leah Shahum, of the Vision Zero Network. San Francisco — like more… Continue reading @GM: Cruise Supports Vision Zero Network and Commits to National #ZeroTrafficDeaths Campaign

Startup Couples AI with OR Video to Sharpen Surgeon Performance, Improve Patient Outcomes

AI is teaching cars to make better decisions, so could it do the same for surgeons? Addressing that question is the mission of Theator, a startup based in Palo Alto, Calif., with an R&D site in Tel Aviv, that’s striving to fuel the nascent revolution in autonomous surgery. Theator co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Dotan… Continue reading Startup Couples AI with OR Video to Sharpen Surgeon Performance, Improve Patient Outcomes

@VW Group: Steiner: “The opposite of being a passenger is a Porsche”

Mr. Steiner, why is the “Black Forest cabin” in the middle of the test track your favourite place here in Weissach? Michael Steiner: Almost every Friday afternoon I meet there with experts to view new technical developments in the cars and try them out – in a sporty manner – on the track. These meetings in… Continue reading @VW Group: Steiner: “The opposite of being a passenger is a Porsche”

Indian automakers make profits surpassing pre-COVID levels

MUMBAI — Indian auto companies witnessed a sharp recovery in earnings in the last quarter of 2020, as the festival season boosted sales despite an economic slowdown and rising cases of COVID-19. The top three auto manufacturers — Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra — all posted profits for the first time since the pandemic hit in… Continue reading Indian automakers make profits surpassing pre-COVID levels

Hyundai and Kia deny talks with Apple on self-driving cars

SEOUL — Hyundai Motor said on Monday that it is not in talks with Apple to develop self-driving cars, denying early reports that the South Korean automaker was close to completing a joint production deal with the U.S. tech company. Hyundai, and its affiliate Kia Motors, which had been rumored to be negotiating to make… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia deny talks with Apple on self-driving cars

Dana Names New Senior Vice President of Global Operations

MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced that Chris Clark has been named senior vice president of global operations, effective today. Dana Incorporated logo. (PRNewsFoto/Dana Incorporated) In this role, Mr. Clark is responsible for leading global manufacturing operations across Dana’s more than 150 major facilities with an emphasis on… Continue reading Dana Names New Senior Vice President of Global Operations