Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis

If autonomous drones and flying taxis are going to thrive, they’ll need AI that can handle a wide range of conditions — and Microsoft thinks it can help build that AI. The company has unveiled a Project AirSim platform that helps manufacturers create, train and test the algorithms guiding autonomous aircraft. The Azure-based technology has… Continue reading Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Traditional brand “Scout”: Scott Keogh heads the pick-up subsidiary of VW USA004764

Scott Keogh The regional head has been appointed CEO of “Scout”. (Photo: AP) Scott Keogh is to develop the newly founded Volkswagen subsidiary “Scout” in the USA and promote electromobility. The VW Group announced this on Tuesday evening. Keogh was previously regional head of VW North America. With the Scout brand, VW finally wants to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Traditional brand “Scout”: Scott Keogh heads the pick-up subsidiary of VW USA004764

Northern Light Motors showcases single-seater electric trike

Is that an electric Morgan three-wheeler? Sadly, the storied, Worcestershire-based car manufacturer hasn’t joined the e-mobility market just yet. But this is just as exciting: say hello to the new Northern Light Motors three-wheeled, single-seater electric trike.  British start-up Northern Light Motors, hailed as “the future of personal transport” was founded by former car designer… Continue reading Northern Light Motors showcases single-seater electric trike

Army bought 1 GMC Hummer EV from GM: What it will do with it

The U.S. Army wants an electric vehicle from General Motors. On Tuesday, GM’s subsidiary GM Defense said it was selected to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration to the Army, so it will offer up the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup.  “The U.S. Army has bought one Hummer through GM Defense,” said Sonia Taylor,… Continue reading Army bought 1 GMC Hummer EV from GM: What it will do with it

Bosch establishes sector board for Mobility Solutions business sector

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 45.3 billion euros in 2021, and thus contributed 58 percent of total sales from operations. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting,… Continue reading Bosch establishes sector board for Mobility Solutions business sector

Stellantis mobility arm acquires European car sharing business

Stellantis’ Free2move has announced the completion of the acquisition of Share Now, the free-floating car sharing company in Europe. With this acquisition, Free2move continues its plans to expand its mobility hubs concept to 14 new cities. Share Now’s executive management team remains in place. “We are very enthusiastic about the new chapter we are about… Continue reading Stellantis mobility arm acquires European car sharing business

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group strengthens leadership to advance NEW AUTO strategy in North America005421

Volkswagen Group is strengthening its U.S. leadership team to accelerate its ambitious growth strategy in North America. As part of its NEW AUTO strategy, the Group aims to leverage the transformation to electric vehicles (EVs) in the region with a broad product portfolio and the set-up of a new company to enter the all-electric pickup… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group strengthens leadership to advance NEW AUTO strategy in North America005421

@Fisker: Fisker Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2022 Results and Webcast000088

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The release will be followed by a conference call at 2 p.m. PT… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2022 Results and Webcast000088

S&P Global Mobility Launches Certified Polk Data Partner Program; Announces First Agencies Participating

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Mobility has launched its Certified Polk Data Partner program, recognizing preferred marketing partners that successfully leverage Polk Automotive Solutions products across a high volume of advertising campaigns for large auto dealer groups. The first three data marketers to be named into the partner program are CF… Continue reading S&P Global Mobility Launches Certified Polk Data Partner Program; Announces First Agencies Participating

@Toyota: The Toyota Mobility Foundation Accepts Applications for the Make a Move Project, a Contest of Ideas to Build an Ever-Better Mobility Society

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has launched the Make a Move Project, an idea contest aimed at both drawing on the vision and know-how of various people to realize an ever-better mobility society, and establishing social implementations of their ideas and solutions. The contest opens to applications today. Go to Source