The GM Lockheed Goodyear lunar rover concept. Autonomous, self-driving systems will allow the rovers to prepare for human landings, provide commercial payload services, and enhance the range. Only five percent of the Moon’s surface has been explored by the human race, and to reach the other 95%, NASA astronauts on the Artemis program are going… Continue reading Goodyear partners Lockheed Martin to develop lunar rover tyre
Tag: Mobility
Hyundai and Kia to develop lunar surface exploration mobility solutions
Hyundai Motor and Kia, which are engaged in mobility expansion through innovative technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), are now expanding their vision beyond the bounds of Earth and into space. The two automakers have today announced signed of joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia to develop lunar surface exploration mobility solutions
@niche: Navya and Electromin sign a non-exclusive distribution agreement to accelerate sales of Navya autonomous solutions in the Middle East002040
Villeurbanne, France, July 27th 2022 – 7:30 am CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), an autonomous mobility systems leader and Electromin, […] Villeurbanne, France, July 27th 2022 – 7:30 am CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), an autonomous mobility systems leader and Electromin, a Saudi Arabian e-Mobility company, have signed a distribution agreement to better promote and… Continue reading @niche: Navya and Electromin sign a non-exclusive distribution agreement to accelerate sales of Navya autonomous solutions in the Middle East002040
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Lunar Surface Exploration Mobility through Joint Multilateral Research Agreement
Hyundai Motor and Kia sign joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon The agreement is the first step by Hyundai and Kia to realize their robotics vision of ‘Expanding Human Reach’ to help create a better future Hyundai and Kia’s core robotics technological… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor and Kia to Develop Lunar Surface Exploration Mobility through Joint Multilateral Research Agreement
Lyft to Close Rental Car Business
Lyft’s car rental business had five locations. Photo: Chris Brown Lyft plans to shut down its car rental business and cut about 60 jobs, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company confirmed the news last week and it was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The layoffs affect less than 2% of Lyft’s… Continue reading Lyft to Close Rental Car Business
Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai expands robotic deployments with Geek+ for lean production via smart automation
Geek+ delivers four types of autonomous mobile robots in Siemens Switchgear’s Shanghai warehouse to create end-to-end system. New robots power Siemens Switchgear’s Plan For Every Part (PFEP) logistics model, which fully automates both picking and production line distribution. SHANGHAI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has expanded collaboration… Continue reading Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai expands robotic deployments with Geek+ for lean production via smart automation
Nash Raises $20M in Series A Funding
Nash, a San Francisco, CA-based delivery orchestration platform provider, raised $20M in Series A funding. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with support from Y Combinator and Rackhouse Venture Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate hiring in engineering, sales, and other key business functions, and to expand to new verticals and markets,… Continue reading Nash Raises $20M in Series A Funding
Electric Power Systems of U.S. Selected as Provider of EPiC Battery System for Aircraft Production: SkyDrive
TOYOTA, Japan, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”), a Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan-based developer of “flying cars” (*1) and “cargo drones,” is pleased to announce that it has selected Electric Power Systems, Inc. (hereinafter “EP Systems”) headquartered in North Logan in the U.S. state of Utah, a leading provider of high-power… Continue reading Electric Power Systems of U.S. Selected as Provider of EPiC Battery System for Aircraft Production: SkyDrive
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz increases sales and profits – although the car manufacturer is selling fewer cars004858
Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius Sales should now be well above the previous year’s level instead of just slightly, EBIT should increase slightly instead of stagnating. (Photo: dpa) Mercedes-Benz increased its profit in the second quarter despite falling sales in its passenger car division and, thanks to strong demand, is more confident about the year as… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz increases sales and profits – although the car manufacturer is selling fewer cars004858
Brembo and Gold Phoenix in JV to make aftermarket brake pads in China
Brembo and Gold Phoenix have signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement establishing a new company, Shandong BRGP Friction Technology Co to create the first large scale Brembo manufacturing facility fully dedicated to produce innovative aftermarket pads. The JV, called Shandong BRGP Friction Technology Co, is expected to start operations in early 2023 in Jinan, the… Continue reading Brembo and Gold Phoenix in JV to make aftermarket brake pads in China