Pioneers use of electronic braking as an additional layer of steering control for traditional, highly automated and autonomous vehicles (Automation Levels 1 – 5) Offers a cost-effective approach to achieve advanced safety Leverages technology building blocks from parent companies: Nexteer Automotive and Continental AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 2, 2020. Leveraging technology building blocks from its… Continue reading Continental and Nexteer Joint Venture CNXMotion Develops Brake-to-Steer Technology
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VW’s Hitzinger says complexity of new cars to drive consolidation
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The new electric Volkswagen model ID. 4 is shown during a media presentation in Zwickau, Germany, September 18, 2020. Picture taken September 18. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The auto industry faces a new wave of consolidation as cars become electric, connected and add highly automated… Continue reading VW’s Hitzinger says complexity of new cars to drive consolidation
@BMW: MINI develops concepts for electric John Cooper Works models.000788
Munich. The evolution of the MINI model range is focused on the ongoing expansion of electric mobility and offering new opportunities to experience the brand’s hallmark driving enjoyment – which also opens up new possibilities for the John Cooper Works brand. Future MINI vehicle architectures mean that extreme performance and genuine driving enjoyment will also… Continue reading @BMW: MINI develops concepts for electric John Cooper Works models.000788
Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat at 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, Dec 10, 2020. Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 8:00am ET (5:00am PT). A live webcast of the event will be available on… Continue reading Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat at 2020 Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
@VW Group: Across Germany: endurance test with ID.3(((ID.3 – combined power consumption in kWh/100 km (NEDC): 15.4-14.5, CO2 emissions in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) covering 28,198 kilometres between Oberstdorf and Sylt
“If you’re open-minded, you can have plenty of fun with an electric car like the ID.3,” Rainer Zietlow says. And he should know because Zietlow, originally from Mannheim, and his companion Dominic Brüner from Hannover spent 65 days travelling the length and breadth of Germany to test the long-distance capabilities of the new Volkswagen model… Continue reading @VW Group: Across Germany: endurance test with ID.3(((ID.3 – combined power consumption in kWh/100 km (NEDC): 15.4-14.5, CO2 emissions in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) covering 28,198 kilometres between Oberstdorf and Sylt
@VW Group: Pooling strengths for the electric offensive: Integration of Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH in Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen brand is pooling strengths for the transformation to the mobile electric era. The brand is terminating its motorsport activities as part of the company’s realignment and further focusing. The Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH workforce will be integrated in Volkswagen AG. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable… Continue reading @VW Group: Pooling strengths for the electric offensive: Integration of Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH in Volkswagen AG
@VW Group: Audi is using augmented reality to increase efficiency in logistics planning
Audi relies on augmented reality (AR) to plan complex logistics processes: Virtual presentation of three dimensional holograms that are shown in their actual environment helps planners to better evaluate the future situation. Because of this, prototypes of containers or equipment, etc., which are elaborate to produce, are no longer necessary. Audi uses the new generation… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi is using augmented reality to increase efficiency in logistics planning
Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
Scale AI, a San Francisco, California-based data platform for AI, raised $155M in new funding. The round, led by Tiger Global, was closed at a valuation of over $3.5B post-money. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate the development of its AI platform and develop new products to serve its customers like OpenAI,… Continue reading Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
Mercedes-Benz Bank offers insurance especially for electric vans
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Mercedes-Benz Bank is boosting the attractiveness of the transition to sustainable mobility with eVan insurance. The coverage has been adapted for electric vehicles so that the charging cable, wallbox, and battery are also covered, among other items. A 15 percent discount on the insurance premium is granted. Stuttgart. Effective immediately, Mercedes-Benz Bank, together with the insurance partner R+V/KRAVAG, is offering new insurance policies especially for electric vans[1]. Customers thus profit from modules that have been specially adapted to the requirements and characteristics of electric vehicles. The full coverage insurance, for example includes cover for inductive charging plates, charging cables and wallboxes, disposal costs for the battery, and replacement value cover for the vehicle and the battery[2]. In addition, the scope of cover also includes modules from the classic van insurance such as coverage of brake damage, breakdowns, and breaka..
@FCA: En Noviembre FCA México reportó ventas de 4,991 unidades
1 de diciembre de 2020 , Ciudad de México – FCA México reportó en noviembre ventas de 4,991 unidades. Por décimo séptimo mes consecutivo RAM continúa como la marca con mayor número en ventas. “El mes pasado la marca RAM presentó ante la prensa especializada la totalmente nueva Ram 700 2021, la cual llegó para redefinir… Continue reading @FCA: En Noviembre FCA México reportó ventas de 4,991 unidades