Sony seeks partners to make cars into entertainment spaces Transformation of cars similar to rise of smartphones TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Sony Group (6758.T) will likely add new technology partners to its electric vehicle (EV) project to help it forge a mobility business to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces, a Sony… Continue reading Sony seeks new partners for transformative EV project -executive
Tag: Mobility
Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has entered into a strategic alliance with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to initially launch 10,000 units of OSM Rage+ e-three-wheeler with smart, swappable batteries across the country. The partnership will give OSM access to Sun Mobility’s network of Swap Points with advanced Quick Interchange Station (QIS’) and real-time visibility via a state-of-the-art, IoT-based,… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Sun Mobility ink alliance for electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries
‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down
Automotive OEM Local Motors, manufacturer of the partially-3D printed ‘Olli’ autonomous vehicle (AV), has shut down according to Linkedin posts from several of its employees. Over the last five and half years, Local Motors has built various structural elements of its self-driving shuttle using 3D printing, in a way that has allowed it to be… Continue reading ‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation
Stuttgart/Orlando. Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. A central component of this is the optimal access to new technologies and global competencies. The new partnership with Luminar underlines Mercedes-Benz’s policy of continuously expanding its network… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation
UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers call Tesla expansion in Xinjiang ‘misguided’
The Tesla logo is seen on a car at Tesla Motors’ new showroom in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District in New York City, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The chairmen of two congressional panels on oversight and trade on Thursday assailed Tesla’s… Continue reading UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers call Tesla expansion in Xinjiang ‘misguided’
Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe recently spoke to proposals of hydrogen combustion cars by rivals like Toyota, stating his company studied hydrogen’s potential ten years ago. Mibe went on to say that unlike Toyota, Honda doesn’t see hydrogen combustion as feasible for cars. That doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker is abandoning the chemical element, however. Both… Continue reading Honda CEO says Toyota’s strategy to pursue hydrogen cars ‘doesn’t seem feasible’
Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
A new survey of searches shows that the Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are the most popular upcoming electric vehicles despite the delays. You have to go down to fourth place for a vehicle available on the market this year. One of Tesla’s biggest market advantages is its mind shares in the EV market – when people… Continue reading Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck are most popular EVs by search despite delays
Van, Go: Pony.ai Unveils Next-Gen Robotaxi Fleet Built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
Robotaxis are on their way to delivering safer transportation, driving across various landscapes and through starry nights. This week, Silicon Valley-based self-driving startup Pony.ai announced its next-generation autonomous computing platform, built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for high-performance and scalable compute. The centralized system will serve as the brain for a robotaxi fleet of Toyota Sienna… Continue reading Van, Go: Pony.ai Unveils Next-Gen Robotaxi Fleet Built on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push003136
Investment is part of Joint Development Agreement announced in November 2021, together with other investors Funding will help scale global commercialization of Factorial’s solid-state battery technology that is robust and offers greater driving range than today’s lithium-ion technology AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V., through its affiliate, completed an investment round in Factorial Energy (Factorial) as part… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Completes Investment Round in Factorial, Further Accelerating Electrification Push003136
Kongsberg Automotive wins contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 07:00 CET Kongsberg Automotive’s Couplings business unit has secured a contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue and average annual revenue of EUR 14 million. The contract is for the complete Raufoss ABC product range, with various solutions of compressed air couplings for trucks and buses. The ABC Couplings… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive wins contract worth EUR 42 million in estimated lifetime revenue