@BMW: Cutting-edge research into quantum computing: BMW Group and Technical University of Munich agree to create an endowed chair in “Quantum Algorithms and Applications”.001212

Munich. The BMW Group will in future be supporting research into quantum computing at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Today, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, President of TUM, Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development, and Alexander Buresch, CIO of BMW AG, signed an agreement to establish an endowed chair… Continue reading @BMW: Cutting-edge research into quantum computing: BMW Group and Technical University of Munich agree to create an endowed chair in “Quantum Algorithms and Applications”.001212

@BMW: Everyday testing of BMW i Hydrogen NEXT with hydrogen fuel cell drive train begins.001211

Munich. The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. Prototypes of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT will examine how effectively the CO2-free drive train, model-specific chassis technology and vehicle electronics systems work together under real-life conditions. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT… Continue reading @BMW: Everyday testing of BMW i Hydrogen NEXT with hydrogen fuel cell drive train begins.001211

Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to be manufactured in the USA

The move transforms Polestar into a truly global brand with an industrial capacity in the two largest single markets for electric vehicles in the world – the USA and China – alongside its headquarters and established sales and distribution capabilities in Europe.  “Polestar 3 will be built in America, for our American customers,” says Thomas… Continue reading Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to be manufactured in the USA

Indonesia’s OTT firm Asia Vision Network merges with SPAC to launch US IPO …

Indonesia’s PT Asia Vision Network (AVN) announced its plans to go in for listing through a merger with NASDAQ-listed SPAC Malacca Straits Acquisition Company (MLAC). AVN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNC Vision Networks Tbk (IPTV), has submitted a draft to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the same. The business combination is subject to… Continue reading Indonesia’s OTT firm Asia Vision Network merges with SPAC to launch US IPO …

Lilium holds Analyst Day, announcing former Airbus CEO Dr. Thomas Enders will serve as Chairman of the Board following business combination with Qell

MUNICH and SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lilium GmbH (“Lilium”), positioned to be a global leader in sustainable regional air mobility, announced that Advisory Board member Dr. Thomas Enders will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lilium N.V. upon completion of Lilium’s business combination with Qell Acquisition Corp… Continue reading Lilium holds Analyst Day, announcing former Airbus CEO Dr. Thomas Enders will serve as Chairman of the Board following business combination with Qell

AVIAREPS and Air Black Box Partner to Promote Third-Generation Interlining Solutions

As airlines relaunch their services and restore their networks, legacy interlining processes and structures dating from decades ago are no longer fit for purpose in enabling airlines to partner effectively or allowing consumers to find the most convenient and cheapest flight connection options. Air Black Box’s ACE and ThruBag™ solutions create a new way for… Continue reading AVIAREPS and Air Black Box Partner to Promote Third-Generation Interlining Solutions

EV battery swapping startup Ample charges up operations in Japan, NYC

EV battery swapping startup Ample has locked in two partnerships this month that will help fuel an expansion into Japan and New York City after years of working on the technology. The startup, which was founded in 2014 and came out of stealth in March, said Tuesday it has partnered with Japanese petroleum and energy… Continue reading EV battery swapping startup Ample charges up operations in Japan, NYC

Chinese startup Pony.ai plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in California in 2022

Pony.ai, the robotaxi startup that operates in China and the United States, has started testing driverless vehicles on public roads in California ahead of plans to launch a commercial service there in 2022. The company said the driverless vehicle testing, which means the autonomous vehicles operate without human safety drivers behind the wheel, is happening… Continue reading Chinese startup Pony.ai plans to launch a driverless robotaxi service in California in 2022

World NM: 250 community EV charging stations by year-end in Kerala001313

Electric battery-operated vehicles have not taken off as anticipated by the government though Kerala has hopped onto the electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon to embrace environment-friendly mobility. Choosing a plan of ₹855 will allow a motorist to charge up to 91 units that will enable travel up to 1,500 km for three-wheelers and 900 km for… Continue reading World NM: 250 community EV charging stations by year-end in Kerala001313