August 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley Google began its quest to develop autonomous cars nearly 15 years ago when it decided to participate in the first DARPA Grand Challenge in 2004. DARPA itself has been involved in autonomous vehicle research since 1966. Two years ago, the Google self-driving division morphed into Waymo with expectations that… Continue reading Waymo Autonomous Car Update: Seeking Perfection In An Imperfect World
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VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers
The future CO2 limits make carmakers – including Volkswagen. E-cars could provide relief if they come in sufficient numbers on the road. Now VW wants to make its own managers ambassadors of e-mobility. Berlin / Wolfsburg – In the fight for future CO2 limits, the car maker Volkswagen wants to increase the number of electric… Continue reading VW boss Diess wants to introduce e-car for managers
Lyft said to have hired an adviser, hopes to beat Uber in going public
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In recruiting win, GM’s Cruise employees offered equity in Cruise
In what will be seen as a big recruiting and retention win for Cruise, employees will be offered equity in GM’s self-driving technology subsidiary rather than shares of GM. The securities offering was disclosed in a recent SEC filing for GM Cruise Holdings LLC. The filing, which also lists the initial officers of GM Cruise… Continue reading In recruiting win, GM’s Cruise employees offered equity in Cruise
UPDATE 1-Apple self-driving car in accident – California DMV filing
(Reuters) – An Apple Inc (AAPL.O) self-driving car was involved in an accident in California, the technology company said in a filing to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles that confirmed speculation that it has begun testing such vehicles on the road. FILE PHOTO: The company’s logo is seen outside Austria’s first Apple store, which… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Apple self-driving car in accident – California DMV filing
Elon Musk reportedly became angry and head-butted a car at Tesla’s factory because the assembly line would stop when people got too close to it (TSLA)
A new profile on Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives an unusual example of how the stress of ramping up Model 3 production may have affected him. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk started head-butting a car at Tesla’s Fremont, California, factory this spring after he learned the assembly line would stop when people came… Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly became angry and head-butted a car at Tesla’s factory because the assembly line would stop when people got too close to it (TSLA)
Byton begins road testing its electric car in China
Byton M-Byte electric SUV prototype Chinese electric-car startup automaker Byton has begun testing its upcoming M-Byte electric car in China, the company said Tuesday. The company introduced the car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, and gave reporters rides to demonstrate its self-driving and electronics capabilities. Byton said Tuesday that it… Continue reading Byton begins road testing its electric car in China
Ford GoRide Partners with Detroit Medical Center to Improve the Way Detroiters Get to the Doctor
Ford Motor Company has teamed up with the Detroit Medical Center to provide its non-emergency medical transportation service – Ford GoRide – across the health care provider’s network of eight hospitals and institutes Through bedside-to-bedside transportation featuring professional drivers, on-demand wheelchair service and properly outfitted Transit vans, Ford GoRide fits seamlessly with the mission of… Continue reading Ford GoRide Partners with Detroit Medical Center to Improve the Way Detroiters Get to the Doctor
Volkswagen expands its engagement in Africa: memorandums of understanding signed with Ghana and Nigeria
” Thomas Schaefer, Head of Sub-Saharan Region & Managing Director: Volkswagen Group South Africa, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerenmaten, signed a MoU to build a plant and to explore the development of new mobility solutions in Ghana. New plants… Continue reading Volkswagen expands its engagement in Africa: memorandums of understanding signed with Ghana and Nigeria
Uber wants to make its own electric scooters
An electric scooter by Bird, one of Uber’s many rivals. ROBYN BECK via Getty Images Uber is working on its own scooter to compete with Lime, Bird, Scoot and others, according to Bloomberg. The project is being overseen by Jump, a bike-sharing firm that Uber acquired in April for a reported $200 million. Little is… Continue reading Uber wants to make its own electric scooters