Groupe PSA is finalizing the launch of a carsharing service providing mobility to Parisians. The objective is to launch this service operated under the Free2Move brand, by the last quarter of 2018. The fleet will initially include 500 Peugeot and Citroën electric vehicles. The challenge will be to offer the best customer experience thanks to… Continue reading Groupe PSA finalizes the launch of FREE2MOVE Paris, a sustainable and high quality carsharing service for Parisians
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Repositioning: Hubject gives a new face to emobility
Berlin, 23 July 2018 – The global emobility specialist Hubject has redesigned its Hubject and intercharge brands as part of its internationalisation process. The new positioning shifts the focus to the company’s holistic approach and in-house expertise and is presented through new brand claims and a completely overhauled corporate design. Hubject works on the collaborative… Continue reading Repositioning: Hubject gives a new face to emobility
Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing
Photo: Getty As an Uber driver, you have to deal with low wages, an uncertain future, and the possibility of getting yelled at by the company’s billionaire founder. There’s also the more common issue of drunk people puking in your back seat. But a news report claims passengers in Miami are getting hit with fees… Continue reading Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing
The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets
The ultimate city car just got city approved. The ultra-compact Microlino car from Micro, the Swiss mobility company behind the ultra popular Micro Kickboard scooters—just passed its last round of safety tests, and is now approved for driving on European streets. At just under 8 feet long, the tiny automobile is smaller than a Smart… Continue reading The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets
Uber’s Indian rival Ola is aiming for an IPO in 3-4 years
Ola, Uber’s chief rival in India, is planning to go public potentially as soon as in three years time, according to its CEO. Co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal told the audience at an event in Bengaluru last week that seven-year-old Ola is poised to become a cash flow positive business — having recently hit operational… Continue reading Uber’s Indian rival Ola is aiming for an IPO in 3-4 years
Stagecoach gives trial to UK’s first full-sized driverless bus
Stagecoach Single-decker will run autonomously only in depots until laws allow passengers Even on the road with a driver, the bus could be safer for other road users, with the sensor system able to give more warning of cyclists or pedestrians. Photograph: Ant Clausen Photography/Stagecoach A full-sized driverless bus will be given a trial for… Continue reading Stagecoach gives trial to UK’s first full-sized driverless bus
Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China
July 23, 2018 In China, where the future of the car is looking more and more electric, newcomers to the auto industry are looking for partners to help them build their vehicles. Enter Canadian auto supplier Magna International which aims to spearhead a shift to contract vehicle manufacturing through its new partnership with state-owned Chinese… Continue reading Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China
Waymo’s self-driving cars log 1 million miles on public roads in a month
Waymo, the Alphabet self-driving car company that was spun out of Google, is picking up speed.
Waymo’s autonomous cars have driven 8 million miles on public roads
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Google parent company Alphabet, has hit another milestone: 8 million miles driven on public roads. That translates into roughly 25,000 miles driven every day, which is light-years ahead of the company’s competitors and is the result of Google’s very early investment in self-driving technology. The news was delivered by the… Continue reading Waymo’s autonomous cars have driven 8 million miles on public roads
Uber just hinted it could be in serious trouble if it doesn’t conquer the market for electric bikes and scooters
Electric-scooter sharing startups are racing to become as dominant as Uber or Lyft in this wacky and well-funded transportation business that’s revolutionizing transit in America. At the same time, Uber is learning that it may need to end up dominating scooter-sharing, before companies like Bird, Lyft, and Ofo cannibalize its core car-hailing business. On Thursday,… Continue reading Uber just hinted it could be in serious trouble if it doesn’t conquer the market for electric bikes and scooters