Telefónica and SEAT today have presented the first use case in Segovia within the framework of the 5G Technological Cities project by equipping a both a vehicle and road infrastructure with technology enabling the exchange of information, making it the first step towards V2X (Vehicle 2 everything) vehicular communication using existing mobile networks in a… Continue reading Telefónica and SEAT present the first use case of assisted driving via the mobile network in a real setting in Segovia
Tag: Mobility
FROM HORSES TO POWERTRAINS… THE NEXT AUTOMOTIVE REVOLUTION WILL BE AUTONOMOUS
The arrival of the autonomous vehicle could prove as revolutionary for society as the change from horse to car last century. While it reshapes mobility, it’s also likely to profoundly influence our perspectives on time, distance and lifestyles. Before the car, traveling by horse was a long and drawn-out rhythm of set routes in a… Continue reading FROM HORSES TO POWERTRAINS… THE NEXT AUTOMOTIVE REVOLUTION WILL BE AUTONOMOUS
FAURECIA INVESTS IN SUBPAC TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMMERSIVE SOUND EXPERIENCE
Faurecia announces today an investment in the startup SUBPAC, reinforcing the Group’s ecosystem dedicated to a personalized, versatile and connected Cockpit of the Future. Based in Silicon Valley, SUBPAC has developed a hardware and software technology platform that provides a deeply immersive and customized music and media experience by silently transferring low frequencies directly to… Continue reading FAURECIA INVESTS IN SUBPAC TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMMERSIVE SOUND EXPERIENCE
Uber hits 10 billion trips
Last month, Uber hit 10 billion completed trips across rides and deliveries, the company announced today. This comes about one year after Uber hit five billion trips. Lyft, Uber’s main competitor in the U.S., hit half a billion rides last October. Uber officially hit the milestone on June 10, 2018 when 173 trips and deliveries simultaneously… Continue reading Uber hits 10 billion trips
Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Uber is putting its autonomous vehicles back on Pittsburgh’s city streets, four months after a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving cars prompted the ride-hailing company to halt testing on public roads. But for now, Uber’s modified self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will only be driven manually by humans and under a new set of safety… Continue reading Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode
Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it created a new unit called Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC as it looks to accelerate its autonomous vehicle business. FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse The No.… Continue reading Ford creates new self-driving vehicle unit
Elon Musk said Tesla wants to eliminate contracts for its customers (TSLA)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is attempting to eliminate contracts for its customers and simplify the return process. Musk was replying to a Twitter user who said his sister-in-law had experienced a delay with the contract for her Model X SUV. “We’re trying to get rid of contracts completely. Should… Continue reading Elon Musk said Tesla wants to eliminate contracts for its customers (TSLA)
‘Driverless’ bus trial by coach firm
The company said that legal restrictions prevent the vehicle being used without a driver when passengers are on board but in future the technology is expected to be used more widely. Stagecoach has joined bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and technology company Fusion Processing to create what it says is the UK’s first full-size… Continue reading ‘Driverless’ bus trial by coach firm
BAIC Group announces R11-billion SA plant set to go live in 2018 Q4 – Job boost for locals, vehicle production to begin
Automaker BAIC Group today announced the completion of the critical construction and equipment installation milestones for Phase 1 of the historic R11billion investment which was announced in 2016. At a special milestone event hosted today (Tuesday, 24 July 2018), BAIC announced the completion of the semi-knocked-down (SKD) line and satisfactory progress on construction work streams of… Continue reading BAIC Group announces R11-billion SA plant set to go live in 2018 Q4 – Job boost for locals, vehicle production to begin
Southeast Asia’s Grab hit by backlash over changes to customer loyal program
Life without Uber should be simple for Grab, but a battle with regulators in Singapore could see the company’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia business unwound while some consumers have voiced concern around a lack of competition. Grab co-founder Hooi Ling Tan recently claimed competition remains in the market, but that hasn’t stopped another consumer backlash… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Grab hit by backlash over changes to customer loyal program