When my two colleagues Margret Hucko and Michael Freitag recently spoke to executives from the Volkswagen Group for research, they reported on a memorable round. A management consultant was connected to an internal video conference, who shook the VW people with his radical views on the transformation of the carmaker. Since then it was clear… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen, Avtovas, Russia, Knorr-Bremse, Porsche: manage:mobility from manager magazin001570
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China’s first commercial license for unmanned driving services issued
A car with automatic parking assistance system takes part in a remote automatic parking test at the research and development center of the Changan Auto in Chongqing, Southwest China, May 27, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] TAIYUAN — The city of Yangquan in North China’s Shanxi province on Friday issued a license to Baidu for the commercial operation… Continue reading China’s first commercial license for unmanned driving services issued
Porsche to set up R&D facility in China
A visitor takes a picture of a Porsche Taycan electric car at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany on Sept 12, 2019. [Photo/Agencies] German sports car maker Porsche is setting up a research and development facility in Shanghai this year, because vehicles developed in Germany do not necessarily best meet the demands… Continue reading Porsche to set up R&D facility in China
February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas
February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas February 24, 2022 (Las Vegas, NV) — Motional, a global driverless technology leader, and Via, the global leader in TransitTech, today announce the launch of a new robotaxi service in Las Vegas, which will provide free self-driving rides to passengers in downtown… Continue reading February 24, 2022 Motional and Via launch on-demand robotaxi service in Las Vegas
@Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Alliance Ventures closely monitors the Mobility innovation ecosystem – Autonomous Driving
Alliance Ventures closely monitors the Mobility innovation ecosystem – Autonomous Driving Alliance Ventures’ 5 Innovation Territories Alliance Ventures focuses its strategic investments over 5 Innovation Territories which have been closely tracked since 2018: New Mobility Autonomous Driving Electric Vehicle, Cleantech & Energy Connected Servicess Enterprise 2.0 Our insights on the Autonomous Driving Innovation Ecosystem We… Continue reading @Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Alliance Ventures closely monitors the Mobility innovation ecosystem – Autonomous Driving
@Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Chinese driverless car company WeRide launches self-driving vans for deliveries
PORTFOLIO NEWS China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide announced in Summer 2021 that it will deepen joint development with Nissan of autonomous driving technology for the Chinese market. The announcement comes as the company raised $310 million to reach a valuation of $3.3 billion. Led by founder Tony Han, the company is developing Level 4 autonomous… Continue reading @Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Chinese driverless car company WeRide launches self-driving vans for deliveries
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Publishes 2021 Annual Report and Files Form 20-F and Provides Calendar of Proposed Dividend Distribution003336
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. announced today that it published its 2021 Annual Report and filed its 2021 Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Stellantis’ Annual Report and Form 20-F are available under the Investors section of the Stellantis corporate website at www.stellantis.com, where they can be viewed and downloaded1. Shareholders may request… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Publishes 2021 Annual Report and Files Form 20-F and Provides Calendar of Proposed Dividend Distribution003336
Yamaha sharpens India focus for mobility services
India finds an interesting mention in Yamaha Motor Co’s medium-term management plan (2022-24) presented in Japan on February 10. “In the area of mobility services, we will establish new companies in India and Nigeria and expand our asset management business through collaborations with local partners.” The significance of this statement is still not clear though… Continue reading Yamaha sharpens India focus for mobility services
EXCLUSIVE Uber revamps driver pay algorithm in large U.S. pilot to attract drivers, article with image
The Uber Hub is seen in Redondo Beach, California, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 25 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 U.S. cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Uber revamps driver pay algorithm in large U.S. pilot to attract drivers, article with image
@GM: Building on Commitment to Equitable Climate Action, General Motors Announces Doubling of its Climate Equity Fund
Building on Commitment to Equitable Climate Action, General Motors Announces Doubling of its Climate Equity Fund 2022-02-14 GM commits an additional $25 million to equitable climate action through its Climate Equity Fund Additional investment reinforces the urgency of ensuring an equitable and just transition to an all-electric future GM’s Climate Equity Fund has supported 21… Continue reading @GM: Building on Commitment to Equitable Climate Action, General Motors Announces Doubling of its Climate Equity Fund