During the Business Insider’s IGNITION: Transportation conference, Lyft executive Caroline Samponaro said some changes made to cope with the pandemic should stick around for a bit. “We hope we get back to some sort of routine that is somewhat normal, but we don’t have to leave behind the great things that we’ve done, the creative… Continue reading Lyft’s head of transit says cities should keep catering to bikes and scooters even after the pandemic
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@Ford: Handle with Care: People Are Ready for Green Delivery, and Ford E-Transit Can Bring the Goods
By Mark Kaufman, Global Electrification Director, Ford Motor Company Ford reveals all-electric E-Transit on Nov. 12. I’ve been fortunate to travel the world and work on all five continents supporting Ford Motor Company. One of the things I love most is hearing how younger team members and our customers feel about issues that affect our business. It’s… Continue reading @Ford: Handle with Care: People Are Ready for Green Delivery, and Ford E-Transit Can Bring the Goods
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group returns to profitability
The Volkswagen Group’s business was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in first nine months of 2020, but recovered noticeably in the third quarter. This means that the declines in deliveries, sales revenue and profit as of the end of September were significantly more moderate than at the half-year mark. The countermeasures initiated worldwide to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group returns to profitability
Tesla’s Autopilot was once again beaten by Cadillac Super Cruise, Consumer Reports finds (TSLA, GM)
Tesla’s poor track record of keeping drivers engaged while Autopilot is on cost the automaker significant points in Consumer Reports’ latest ranking of driver-assistance systems. The magazine’s second-ever ranking of the software systems included 17 brands this year, up from just 7 in 2018, and Cadillac’s Super Cruise from General Motors still reigns supreme. Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s Autopilot was once again beaten by Cadillac Super Cruise, Consumer Reports finds (TSLA, GM)
@Ford: Ford’s Strong Q3 Driven by Higher Demand, Operating Execution, With Game-Changing Vehicle Launches Starting in Fourth Quarter
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’s Strong Q3 Driven by Higher Demand, Operating Execution, With Game-Changing Vehicle Launches Starting in Fourth Quarter
Safer Control of Steering
I’ve seen several very sketchy experiments around lately where people are controlling the steering of cars in unsafe ways. Let me break down a few of these ways, and discuss concerns. This is not safety advice, this is educational background info. If you do not understand what you are doing, don’t do it. Certainly don’t… Continue reading Safer Control of Steering
@Toyota: A Flexible Car-as-a-Service Marketplace: Our Investment in Bipi
These days, mobility options need to be safer than ever. Meeting traditional standards for safety is a must, but that’s in addition to maintaining a reduced risk of infection. For many, personally operated modes of transportation are the preferred choice. Cars, bikes, and scooters are all gaining in popularity, with one survey noting that interest… Continue reading @Toyota: A Flexible Car-as-a-Service Marketplace: Our Investment in Bipi
Lime’s CEO on the future of scooters: ‘COVID has turned from a headwind into a tailwind’
Like most shared scooter companies, Lime was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. “We saw a 95 percent drop in ridership,” Lime CEO Wayne Ting says in an interview. “We’re a mobility company. And one of the things with mobility companies, when communities shut down, riders shut down.” But while the world still remains in… Continue reading Lime’s CEO on the future of scooters: ‘COVID has turned from a headwind into a tailwind’
Mini details pivotal new electric models and large SUV
Mini has offered the first official hints about how it plans to expand its electrified line-up, following the recent launch of the all-electric Mini hatchback. Outlining its product strategy for the near future, the brand said it will “enable customers all over the world to have emission-free driving with a completely electrified model family” while still offering… Continue reading Mini details pivotal new electric models and large SUV
Citroen UK has “huge desire” to bring Ami city car to Britain
Citroën is in the latter stages of evaluating the Ami electric city car for a sales debut in Britain, according to the firm’s UK managing director. Speaking to Autocar, Eurig Druce said there is a “huge desire” to bring the quirky two-seater to market here. “This is a true Citroën,” he elaborated. “This is absolutely what… Continue reading Citroen UK has “huge desire” to bring Ami city car to Britain