Today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it has developed and is testing a custom-engineered non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) to support Starship delivery robots. Starship Technologies, a Goodyear Ventures portfolio company, builds and operates a network of over 1,000 last mile autonomous robots that carry and deliver packages, groceries and food directly to customers.… Continue reading Goodyear extends airless tire technology to autonomous Starship Robots
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German Handelsblatt: Digital offensive: Mercedes hires 3000 software developers004104
Software development at Mercedes The manufacturer wants to catch up significantly in digital services. In order to assume a leading role in car software, Mercedes-Benz is hiring around 3,000 experts worldwide. Around 1,100 employees develop software in Sindelfingen, southwest of Stuttgart. There have already been around 700 new hires at this location alone, as Mercedes… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Digital offensive: Mercedes hires 3000 software developers004104
German Manager Magazin: Production capacity in California: Tesla opens second US plant in Texas001681
The electric car manufacturer is building a few weeks after the start of the plant near Berlin Tesla expanded its capacity with a second US factory in Texas. The facility in Austin will initially build the compact SUV Model Y, which also rolls off the assembly line in Grünheide, Brandenburg. In the coming year, production… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Production capacity in California: Tesla opens second US plant in Texas001681
Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday night the company plans to roll out this year its ‘full self-driving’ beta software to all customers in North America who have plunked down as much as $12,000 for the controversial version of its driver assistance system. The chief executive made the announcement while donning a black cowboy hat… Continue reading Elon Musk promises widespread rollout of Tesla FSD beta this year
@Nissan: Nissan Unveils Prototype Production Facility For All-Solid-State Batteries000713
2022/04/08 Nissan unveils prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells Nissan aims to launch an EV with in-house developed ASSBs by fiscal year 2028 ASSB benefits include lower costs, shorter charge times and greater energy density Nissan today unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells, which the company aims to… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Unveils Prototype Production Facility For All-Solid-State Batteries000713
Musk promises ‘dedicated robotaxi’ with futuristic look from Tesla
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 (Reuters) – Electric carmaker Tesla (TSLA.O) will make a “dedicated” self-driving taxi that will “look futuristic,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday, without giving a timeframe. The 50-year-old billionaire, wearing a black cowboy hat and sunglasses, made the comments at the opening of Tesla’s $1.1 billion factory in Texas, which… Continue reading Musk promises ‘dedicated robotaxi’ with futuristic look from Tesla
Tesla to expand self-driving software testing to all N. America subscribers in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) chief executive Elon Musk said on Thursday the automaker will expand its “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” beta software to all North American FSD subscribers this year and promised a “dedicated robotaxi”, without giving details. The 50-year-old billionaire, wearing a black cowboy hat and sunglasses, made the comments at… Continue reading Tesla to expand self-driving software testing to all N. America subscribers in 2022
07:00 ETDana’s New Sustainable Mobility Center Awarded LEED CertificationDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has received Leadership…
MAUMEE, Ohio, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its Sustainable Mobility Center, located on its World Headquarters campus in Maumee, Ohio, United States. Dana’s state-of-the-art Sustainable Mobility Center serves as an engineering center of excellence for e-Propulsion… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana’s New Sustainable Mobility Center Awarded LEED CertificationDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has received Leadership…
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Board Declares Dividend for Second-Quarter 2022
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Board Declares Dividend for Second-Quarter 2022
@GM: GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments
GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments 2022-04-05 New EV series expected to go on sale in 2027 starting in North America Honda and GM collaboration designed to enable global production of millions of EVs Companies will explore opportunities for advanced battery collaboration DETROIT / TOKYO – General… Continue reading @GM: GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments