The Tesla logo is seen on a car at Tesla Motors’ new showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in New York City, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The chairmen of two congressional panels on oversight and trade on Thursday assailed Tesla’s… Continue reading UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers call Tesla expansion in Xinjiang ‘misguided’
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Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe recently spoke to proposals of hydrogen combustion cars by rivals like Toyota, stating his company studied hydrogen’s potential ten years ago. Mibe went on to say that unlike Toyota, Honda doesn’t see hydrogen combustion as feasible for cars. That doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker is abandoning the chemical element, however. Both… Continue reading Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’
Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
A new survey of searches shows that the Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are the most popular upcoming electric vehicles despite the delays. You have to go down to fourth place for a vehicle available on the market this year. One of Tesla’s biggest market advantages is its mind shares in the EV market – when people… Continue reading Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
Van, Go: Pony.ai Unveils Next-Gen Robotaxi Fleet Built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
Robotaxis are on their way to delivering safer transportation, driving across various landscapes and through starry nights. This week, Silicon Valley-based self-driving startup Pony.ai announced its next-generation autonomous computing platform, built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for high-performance and scalable compute. The centralized system will serve as the brain for a robotaxi fleet of Toyota Sienna… Continue reading Van, Go: Pony.ai Unveils Next-Gen Robotaxi Fleet Built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push003136
Investment is part of Joint Development Agreement announced in November 2021, together with other investors Funding will help scale global commercialization of Factorial’s solid-state battery technology that is robust and offers greater driving range than today’s lithium-ion technology AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V., through its affiliate, completed an investment round in Factorial Energy (Factorial) as part… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push003136
Kongsberg Automotive wins contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 07:00 CET Kongsberg Automotive’s Couplings business unit has secured a contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue and average annual revenue of EUR 14 million. The contract is for the complete Raufoss ABC product range, with various solutions of compressed air couplings for trucks and buses. The ABC Couplings… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive wins contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue
Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech
The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register San Francisco, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz will partner with self-driving sensor maker Luminar Technologies Inc (LAZR.O) to enable fully automated driving on… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz teams up with Luminar on self-driving tech
Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Goes Right Through a SPAC
NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mainstream fully autonomous vehicles are not an if, they are a when. The bigger question is what it is going to take from a technical end to get self-driving cars and trucks safely maneuvering along every side street and highway. As one can imagine, the… Continue reading Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Goes Right Through a SPAC
Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Electric mobility: Valmet Automotive further expands Kinematic Systems product range
Valmet Automotive, a global leader in vehicle contract manufacturing and Tier-1 supplier of battery systems and roof and kinematic solutions, significantly expands its comprehensive product range of kinematic systems for electric vehicles. Due to the strong market trend to electric mobility, the company expects high growth potential in the business of additional comfort systems, but… Continue reading Electric mobility: Valmet Automotive further expands Kinematic Systems product range