Uber has scheduled two “no-meeting” days this summer. “We know it can be tiring to have back-to-back meetings,” the company’s HR chief wrote in an email. The move comes as workers are spending more time in meetings. Uber has designated two Mondays this summer as meeting-free, chief people officer Nikki Krishnamurthy said in a company-wide… Continue reading Uber’s trying no-meeting Mondays to give employees a break from ‘tiring’ back-to-back meetings, a leaked email reveals (UBER)
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Google’s self-driving startup Waymo argues the UK shouldn’t cap autonomous cars on the road
Google’s self-driving division Waymo argued the UK shouldn’t restrict autonomous cars on the road. Its comments come as the UK consults on the regulation of driverless cars. Cars with some level of self-driving capabilities will be permitted on UK roads this year. Loading Something is loading. Waymo, the self-driving vehicles startup owned by Google, has… Continue reading Google’s self-driving startup Waymo argues the UK shouldn’t cap autonomous cars on the road
Canoo Names Ambassador Josette Sheeran President
“I’ve gotten to know Josette over the last year since investing in Canoo, recruiting her to the board, and being able to work alongside her during the state selection process on our innovative advanced mega- micro manufacturing factory in Oklahoma,” said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO, Canoo Inc. “She brings vast experience in US and… Continue reading Canoo Names Ambassador Josette Sheeran President
@BMW: Stimulating ideas for urban mobility: BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo bike and e-scooter.001320
Munich. In recent years, there has been an increase in traffic in many city centres, and the mobility requirements of the people who live there remain high. In its role as a premium provider for individual mobility, the BMW Group is actively helping to create the liveable city of the future. Here, its approach to… Continue reading @BMW: Stimulating ideas for urban mobility: BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo bike and e-scooter.001320
Volta Charging Announces New Station Installation In Renton, Washington
Founded on the premise that the electrification of mobility is likely to be one of the largest infrastructural shifts of this generation, Volta Charging builds and operates a nationwide EV charging network that is among the best utilization per station for the United States. Centered around capturing new spending habits expected to result from the shift to… Continue reading Volta Charging Announces New Station Installation In Renton, Washington
@niche: Lightyear selects Valmet Automotive for the production of Lightyear OneAfter a thorough and extensive selection process which took over a year, Lighty…001078
Helmond, The Netherlands, July 19, 2021 – Lightyear, the solar electric vehicle pioneer announces that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Valmet Automotive – one of the world’s largest contract vehicle manufacturers – to be its production partner for the manufacturing of the Lightyear One car series. After a thorough and extensive… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear selects Valmet Automotive for the production of Lightyear OneAfter a thorough and extensive selection process which took over a year, Lighty…001078
@niche: Lightyear’s solar car prototype drives over 440 miles on a single battery chargeJuly 8, 2021001077
Lightyear One is the world’s first long-range solar electric vehicle Lightyear One’s prototype car drove over 440 miles on a single battery charge of 60 kWh Lightyear achieves an important technology milestone by demonstrating long-range performance at test track Helmond, The Netherlands, July 8, 2021 – Lightyear, the solar electric vehicle pioneer, has achieved a… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear’s solar car prototype drives over 440 miles on a single battery chargeJuly 8, 2021001077
@niche: Lightyear welcomes Dutch multinational SHV as partner and investorMay 18, 2021001076
We are proud to announce a collaboration with the Dutch multinational SHV, supported by a strategic €20 million investment, as part of our current investment round. Throughout its 125 years of history, the family-owned company SHV has always been guided by a visionary, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit. SHV recognises that we are at the forefront… Continue reading @niche: Lightyear welcomes Dutch multinational SHV as partner and investorMay 18, 2021001076
@niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076
Press Release 24 Jun Press Release 24 JunPosted by: Victoria Tomlinson Download as .pdf Arrival’s entire vehicle portfolio, including its Van, Bus, and recently announced Car, will feature ST’s technologies Collaboration includes products dedicated to processing, power and battery management GENEVA, SWITZERLAND and LONDON, UK, June 24, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (“ST”) (NYSE: STM), a global… Continue reading @niche: News24 JunSTMicroelectronics Cooperates with Arrival to Provide Leading-Edge Technologies for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles001076
Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City
Mobileye, a subsidiary of Intel, has expanded its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City as part of its strategy to develop and deploy the technology. New York City joins a number of other cities, including Detroit, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo, where Mobileye has either launched testing or plans to this year. Mobileye launched… Continue reading Intel’s Mobileye takes its autonomous vehicle testing program to New York City