UFODrive plans to put the new capital to use in its U.S. expansion. Meanwhile, for Hertz, the new partnership builds the rental giant’s October 2021 announcements that it is adding Teslas to its fleet and offering some to Uber. Photo courtesy of UFODrive As part of its commitment to the future of mobility, Hertz announced an investment in electric… Continue reading Hertz Invests in UFODrive
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@FCA: Stellantis to Outline Long-term Strategic Plan on March 1
February 16, 2022 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V announced today it will outline its long-term strategic plan on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 2 p.m. CET / 8 a.m. EST. Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer, will share Stellantis’ long-term strategic plan to further define how the company intends to lead the way the world moves. Details… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis to Outline Long-term Strategic Plan on March 1
New Waymo Via partnership gives it access to 200,000 shippers and carriers
Waymo Via, Waymo’s autonomous trucking and cargo unit, has found another long-term strategic partner to see it through to commercialization. The company is gearing up to launch a pilot with C.H. Robinson, a freight logistics technology supplier that connects shippers to carriers, within the coming months that will see Waymo’s test fleet delivering freight in… Continue reading New Waymo Via partnership gives it access to 200,000 shippers and carriers
Enabling autonomous freight movement for C.H. Robinson’s customers
This long-term, strategic partnership will initially include running multiple pilots for C.H. Robinson’s customers in the Dallas-Houston transportation lane with our Waymo Via test fleet. We’ll then work together to shape the future development and expansion of autonomous driving technology across the industry. C.H. Robinson has a network of nearly 200,000 shipper and carriers and… Continue reading Enabling autonomous freight movement for C.H. Robinson’s customers
Jaguar Land Rover says all of its cars will come with Nvidia’s Drive computers by 2025
Jaguar Land Rover is teaming up with Nvidia to install high-powered computers in its vehicles to enable advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving features. Starting in 2025, all JLR vehicles will come with Nvidia’s end-to-end Drive Hyperion platform installed, the companies said. Hyperion is the latest iteration of Nvidia’s Drive platform that allows automakers to… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover says all of its cars will come with Nvidia’s Drive computers by 2025
14 months after unveiling its electric assistance technology for bikes, Valeo has its 14 first customers
Innovation / Produits et Technologie | 16 Feb, 2022 | 2 min #Electrification Valeo has won the trust of 14 bicycle manufacturers for its electric assistance technology, currently the most high-performance available, combining efficiency, intelligence, comfort, robustness and ease of use. Its customers include La Manufacture Française du Cycle (through its Sunn brand), Ateliers HeritageBike,… Continue reading 14 months after unveiling its electric assistance technology for bikes, Valeo has its 14 first customers
Analysis: ‘Flying taxi’ dream faces hurdles before lift-off
Summary Companies Major companies pour money into nascent eVTOL sector AirAsia agrees deal to lease more than 100 VX4s Australian helicopter operators order up to 90 from Eve SINGAPORE, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Vertical Aerospace and Embraer’s Eve have gained more customers for their Jetsons-like visions for urban air mobility at the Singapore Airshow, but… Continue reading Analysis: ‘Flying taxi’ dream faces hurdles before lift-off
Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe
A rendering of the European factory Eurocell, an Anglo-Korean battery company has announced that it will build its first European Gigafactory, where it will produce its proven ‘production ready’ technologies in just 12 months, far faster than other Gigafactories. It aims to initially invest 600 million pounds over two phases, which will enable it to… Continue reading Eurocell to invest 600 million pounds to build Gigafactory in Europe
Inside the Uber and Google settlement with Anthony Levandowski
One of Silicon Valley’s most infamous characters has narrowly avoided — yet again — the worst consequences of his actions. Anthony Levandowski reached a settlement agreement last week that resolves a number of disputes with his two former employers Uber and Google and puts to rest one of the most dramatic and complicated storylines in… Continue reading Inside the Uber and Google settlement with Anthony Levandowski
Start-up firm Automovill launches accidental claims app to reduce cost
Mobility start-up Automovill has introduced a mobile application for registration and processing of accidental claims for all motor insurance agents and brokers across the country, an official said on Tuesday. The objective of the initiative is to reduce claim costs by bringing more efficiency into the system for all stakeholders, including insurance companies and their… Continue reading Start-up firm Automovill launches accidental claims app to reduce cost