China Tech Digest: Tencent Cloud Opens Data Center In South America; Baidu Apollo Acquires First Paid Robotaxi Service Order

Tencent Cloud opens data center in South America Tencent Cloud has opened its first data center in South America, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tencent Cloud will provide customers in Brazil and other areas of South America with high-quality flexible computing, storage, big data, AI, security and other cloud services, and will export customized solutions… Continue reading China Tech Digest: Tencent Cloud Opens Data Center In South America; Baidu Apollo Acquires First Paid Robotaxi Service Order

XPENG Named Norway’s Most Known Newcomer of the Year

XPENG has been expanding its local presence in Norway as a key initiative in its long-term international strategy. Together with its local partner XBI, XPENG has established 17 local sales outlets and 21 service outlets in Norway. The Norwegian launch of the XPENG P7 and P7 Wing special edition in October marks another significant development… Continue reading XPENG Named Norway’s Most Known Newcomer of the Year

Autos & TransportationVolkswagen sees Europcar deal as attractive, quashes hopes for higher bid10:53 AM UTC

A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register FRANKFURT, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is convinced that its 2.9 billion euro ($3.3 billion) offer for France’s Europcar (EUCAR.PA), made as part of… Continue reading Autos & TransportationVolkswagen sees Europcar deal as attractive, quashes hopes for higher bid10:53 AM UTC

@niche: Sono Motors Introduces Supervisory Board001452

Sono Motors is on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every vehicle solar. Its disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility.  Sono Motors is developing the world’s first… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Introduces Supervisory Board001452

@Honda: Honda Unveils Advanced Future Safety Technologies to Realize Goal for Zero Traffic Collision Fatalities by 2050

TOKYO, Japan, November 25, 2021 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held the world premiere of advanced future safety technologies Honda is currently developing for the realization of a society where everyone sharing the road will be liberated from the risk of traffic collisions and enjoy freedom of mobility with total peace of mind. Honda… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Unveils Advanced Future Safety Technologies to Realize Goal for Zero Traffic Collision Fatalities by 2050

Hyundai Mobis develops automated system for parking in tight spaces

Mobis Parking System enables Narrow Space Assistance (NSA), Reverse Assistance (RA), and Remote Smart Parking Assistance (RSPA). Being tested at Hyundai Mobis Seosan Proving Ground. Drivers no longer have to worry about passing a narrow street or facing a car ahead at a dead end even when they are inexperienced. Hyundai Mobis says it has… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops automated system for parking in tight spaces

Chinese regulators want Didi to delist from US on data security fears: report

Chinese regulators have asked top executives of ride hailing giant Didi Global Inc to devise a plan to delist from US bourses on data security fears, Bloomberg News reported. China’s tech watchdog wants the management to take the company off the New York Stock Exchange on concerns about leakage of sensitive data, the report said, citing people… Continue reading Chinese regulators want Didi to delist from US on data security fears: report

@Nio: 000323

On November 25, NIO announced to have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shell to further collaborate in the electric vehicle and energy industries globally. According to the agreement, NIO and Shell will jointly construct and operate battery charging and swapping facilities. NIO and Shell plan to install 100 battery swapping stations in China… Continue reading @Nio: 000323

@VW Group: Bidder consortium publishes further information on takeover offer for Europcar004252

Following the approval of the takeover offer of Green Mobility Holding S.A. for the shares of Europcar Mobility Group by the French financial market regulator Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the bidder consortium of Volkswagen Group, Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V. has published further information on the takeover offer in accordance with French regulations.… Continue reading @VW Group: Bidder consortium publishes further information on takeover offer for Europcar004252

Media Day 2021: Michelin sets out the challenges of 100% sustainable tires

Media Day 2021: Michelin sets out the challenges of 100% sustainable tires The tires of the future will be 100% sustainable, throughout their entire life cycle: Design: tires composed of 100% bio-sourced or recycled materials by 2050 and 40% by 2030. Manufacture: net zero CO2 emission production plants by 2050. Logistics: transporting less and better… Continue reading Media Day 2021: Michelin sets out the challenges of 100% sustainable tires