@Renault: THE TORNADO PROJECT: AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY SERVICES…000128

Boulogne-Billancourt, 5 November 2020 – Autonomous mobility is not exclusive to large cities.Experiments around autonomous vehicles must consider the specificities of less populated areas, where transport solutions are often scarcer, and the challenges specific to rural areas are numerous. The objective of the TORNADO research project, which was completed today, was to identify the communication infrastructure… Continue reading @Renault: THE TORNADO PROJECT: AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY SERVICES…000128

@GM: GM Names Paul Jacobson Executive Vice President and CFO

GM Names Paul Jacobson Executive Vice President and CFO Former Delta Air Lines, Inc. CFO will help GM rapidly build scale in vehicle electrification and autonomous technologies 2020-10-30 DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that Paul Jacobson has joined the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1.… Continue reading @GM: GM Names Paul Jacobson Executive Vice President and CFO

Wireless charging provider WiTricity raises $34 million in venture capital

Wireless power transfer specialist WiTricity has closed a $34-million investment round. Stage 1 Ventures led the round, and investors included Air Waves Wireless Electricity and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). The infusion of capital will enable WiTricity to continue its wireless power platform development and expand its intellectual property portfolio. WiTricity is actively engaged with key standards… Continue reading Wireless charging provider WiTricity raises $34 million in venture capital

California Voters Side with Uber, Lyft in Battle over Gig Worker Labor Laws

Experts warn it could set an expectation that large companies can circumvent the government when legislation is passed that goes against their interests. Photo via Todd Lappin/Flickr. Millions of California voted to pass Proposition 22, classifying app-based drivers as gig workers, not employees. Backed by Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps such as Postmates, Prop 22 exempts… Continue reading California Voters Side with Uber, Lyft in Battle over Gig Worker Labor Laws

Valmet Automotive expands production capacity of battery packs in Salo

Valmet Automotive is extending the battery plant in Salo, Finland after less than 12 months of operation to meet the needs of increased production volumes of battery packs. The extension will increase the production capacity of battery packs and double the number of employees in the next few years. The construction work has already started and will… Continue reading Valmet Automotive expands production capacity of battery packs in Salo

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2013-17 Ford Explorer Vehicles

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) 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; mobility solutions,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2013-17 Ford Explorer Vehicles

Veoneer appoints Ray Pekar as Chief Financial Officer

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), has announced the appointment of Ray Pekar as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2021. He first joined Autoliv in 1996 and became Vice President Business Development and Investor Relations for Veoneer upon its spin-off from Autoliv in 2018.… Continue reading Veoneer appoints Ray Pekar as Chief Financial Officer

Waymo pauses operations in San Francisco, stays the course in Phoenix on Election Day

Waymo has taken a dual approach to operations on Election Day. In San Francisco, where Waymo has been testing its autonomous vehicles, driving operations have been temporarily suspended Tuesday and Wednesday “out of an abundance of caution.” Its fleet of autonomous vehicles was moved Monday to nearby Mountain View, according to an internal email first… Continue reading Waymo pauses operations in San Francisco, stays the course in Phoenix on Election Day

@Honda: HONDA ISSUES EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2020

Honda Motor Europe today issued its European Environmental Report 2020, summarising the results of the company’s environmental initiatives in the region for the fiscal year from April 1st 2019 to March 31st 2020 (FY2019). The publication of the European Environmental Report 2020 is part of Honda’s commitment to disclosing information on its environmental policies and… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA ISSUES EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2020