TechnologyBaidu’s AI voice assistant Xiaodu closes funding at $5.1 bln valuation11:11 AM UTC

Men interact with a Baidu AI robot near the company logo at its headquarters in Beijing, China April 23, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo Aug 24 (Reuters) – Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc (9888.HK) said on Tuesday its artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant Xiaodu Technology has closed Series B financing at a $5.1 billion valuation. This… Continue reading TechnologyBaidu’s AI voice assistant Xiaodu closes funding at $5.1 bln valuation11:11 AM UTC

Bollinger Motors, Pearce Renewables look to benefit from California Mobility Center – Sacramento Business Journal – Sacramento Business Journal

By Jake Abbott  –  Staff Writer, Sacramento Business Journal Aug 23, 2021 The California Mobility Center is bringing together innovators in clean technology, and two of its newest additions say the opportunity to work with other industry leaders was too good to pass up. Paso Robles-based Pearce Renewables recently signed on as a member of… Continue reading Bollinger Motors, Pearce Renewables look to benefit from California Mobility Center – Sacramento Business Journal – Sacramento Business Journal

Ideanomics to Attend the 2021 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and Showcase Technologies From Solectrac, US Hybrid and WAVE

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) today announced its participation and vehicle showcase at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the industry’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event, being held August 30 – September 2, 2021, in Long Beach, CA at the Long Beach Convention Center. Ideanomics Chief Revenue Officer… Continue reading Ideanomics to Attend the 2021 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and Showcase Technologies From Solectrac, US Hybrid and WAVE

Upstream Security Raises $62M in Series C Financing Round

HERZLIYA, Israel, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Upstream Security, the leader in automotive cybersecurity and data analytics for connected vehicles, announced today it successfully closed a $62 million investment as part of round C funding, thereby completing a total of $105 million investment since its founding. This latest investment, which was led by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance… Continue reading Upstream Security Raises $62M in Series C Financing Round

World NM: Faurecia to highlight smart mobility at 4th CIIE001498

Faurecia, a global automotive supplier based in Paris, France, will showcase its innovations for smart mobility at the fourth China International Import Expo in Shanghai this November. The company promptly decided to attend the expo when it was informed that this year’s edition would feature exhibitions and activities centered around intelligent interconnection, autonomous driving, and… Continue reading World NM: Faurecia to highlight smart mobility at 4th CIIE001498

Brose to reveal all features-connecting software at IAA Mobility

BRAIN software will be ready for series use as early as 2025. Whether more comfortable boarding with doors that open automatically or flexible interiors that adapt to changing driving situations, new mobility experiences call for intelligent interaction of many components in cars. At the IAA Mobility in Munich (September 7-12 / Hall B1, Booth B60),… Continue reading Brose to reveal all features-connecting software at IAA Mobility

Schaeffler to unveil third-gen steer-by-wire tech at IAA Mobility next month

Schaeffler says Space Drive 3 Add-ON is designed for maximum safety and meets the exacting functional safety requirements of ISO 26262. Global technology and component supplier Schaeffler is expanding its involvement in autonomous mobility based on intelligent chassis systems. At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich (September 7-14, Booth 80 in Hall B3), the automotive and… Continue reading Schaeffler to unveil third-gen steer-by-wire tech at IAA Mobility next month

@niche: I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (EVEN IF THE RAIN ISN’T GONE).001168

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. “The Dog Days of Summer” doesn’t quite do justice to the sense of malaise that has descended around these parts. This is always the case after the Dream Cruise weekend (except for last year when it didn’t happen, of course -WG). With the last vestiges of corporate performance art – which made… Continue reading @niche: I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (EVEN IF THE RAIN ISN’T GONE).001168

Schaeffler chassis solutions smooth the way for autonomous mobility

2021-08-24 | Herzogenaurach/Munich Space Drive 3 Add-ON: next-generation steer-by-wire technology supports simplified integration into existing vehicle architectures and reaches maturity for commercialization Schaeffler handwheel actuator (HWA) replaces conventional steering wheel and mechanical steering column with mechatronic actuators, opening up new possibilities for cab interior layout New rolling chassis as scalable platform for driverless mobility Schaeffler… Continue reading Schaeffler chassis solutions smooth the way for autonomous mobility

Insitu and MDSI to Collaborate on UAS Opportunities in Denmark and Beyond

The strategic alliance between Insitu and MDSI provides enhanced UAS opportunities for Danish, NORDEFCO and EU forces. Tweet this “We are excited to work with an agile and innovative teammate like MDSI, who can not only enhance the capabilities we might offer to the Danish Defence, but to other Nordic and European customers over the… Continue reading Insitu and MDSI to Collaborate on UAS Opportunities in Denmark and Beyond