FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) recently announced that it has invested more than $30 million (Rs 214 crore) at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan for the development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The new facility, which begins testing programmes in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature… Continue reading FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility
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Argo AI Named to LinkedIn Top Startups List
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Argo AI Named to LinkedIn Top Startups List
Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car
Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car By Bryan Salesky, CEO, Argo AI Every day Argo AI employees come to work, we all strive toward a higher purpose — transforming how the world moves. We don’t take this lightly, and that’s why it has always been important to me to make Argo… Continue reading Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car
Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles
Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles By Sherif Marakby, CEO, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC A federal framework for self-driving vehicles is necessary. This week, I sent a letter urging the Senate to take up legislation that establishes national guidelines for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. At Ford, we sincerely appreciate Congress’ commitment to making sure… Continue reading Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles
Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium
Avis Budget Group has been leveraging IoT technology to offer its customers the most flexible and convenient on-demand mobility options. Photo via iStockPhoto/Karneg. Avis Budget Group today announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that IoT technologies are playing in Avis Budget… Continue reading Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium
Toyota-Suzuki revs up plan to roll out hybrid, electric vehicles in India
New Delhi: The Toyota-Suz uki alliance is readying a host of electric and hybrid vehicles for the Indian market as the government places a strong emphasis on cleaner and greener mobility solutions to address the rising pollution challenge and fuel import bill. As part of the plan, four electrified models are likely to be ready… Continue reading Toyota-Suzuki revs up plan to roll out hybrid, electric vehicles in India
Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya
TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies on Thursday said it would launch a taxi-hailing app for taxis operating in Nagoya, as the U.S. firm tries to expand its foothold in a country where it has been blocked from offering its own ridesharing service. The U.S. firm said it was working with Fuji Taxi Group,… Continue reading Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya
Taxify is entering the e-scooter game
Estonian ride-hailing company Taxify will compete with Bird and Lime in Europe with its new brand of e-scooters, called Bolt, launching in Paris on Thursday. The company has rolled the scooter sharing service into its mobile app, which has attracted 10 million users in 25 countries since it launched in August 2013. A spokesperson for… Continue reading Taxify is entering the e-scooter game
Lease, own or subscribe? Carma wants to jump-start the car-as-a-service market
The way we get around is changing fast. Between ride services, on-demand car sharing and other methods to have a car only when you need it, owning one is getting less and less compelling. A new startup called Carma offers a happy medium for those who want the convenience of owning a car without the… Continue reading Lease, own or subscribe? Carma wants to jump-start the car-as-a-service market
Uber CEO: No plans to sell self-driving car unit ‘for now’
Uber has no plans to sell its self-driving car research unit “at this time,” according to the company’s chief executive. Dara Khosrowshahi said that the ride-hailing giant will “absolutely” keep the research unit, known as the Advanced Technologies Group, including when the company files its initial public offering, which Khosrowshahi said is on track for 2019.… Continue reading Uber CEO: No plans to sell self-driving car unit ‘for now’