Tesla has enabled the in-car camera in its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to monitor drivers when its Autopilot advanced driver assistance system is being used. In a software update, Tesla indicated the “cabin camera above the rearview mirror can now detect and alert driver inattentiveness while Autopilot is engaged.” Notably, Tesla has a… Continue reading Tesla has activated its in-car camera to monitor drivers using Autopilot
Tag: Mobility
Autonomous shuttle trials begin on Cambridge roads
Autonomous transport company Aurrigo has begun trials of the Auto-Shuttle, a self-driving bus, in Cambridge, the UK. The Auto-Shuttle, which was revealed last year, is able to seat 10 people (when not social distancing) and will drive on roads surrounded by other traffic, including cars, lorries, vans, bikes and pedestrians. Three Auto-Shuttles have been deployed… Continue reading Autonomous shuttle trials begin on Cambridge roads
@Ford: Message Mystery at Michigan Central Station: Ford’s Latest Reveal is Pre-Prohibition-Era Beer Bottle Found During Restoration
Days after unveiling the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, the next big reveal for Ford Motor Company is not a vehicle at all. Crews working at Michigan Central Station recently stumbled upon a pre-Prohibition-era Stroh’s beer bottle with a mysterious message neatly rolled and stuffed inside. Ford archivists removed the paper Thursday to reveal a message… Continue reading @Ford: Message Mystery at Michigan Central Station: Ford’s Latest Reveal is Pre-Prohibition-Era Beer Bottle Found During Restoration
Uber’s cheap and popular Pool ridesharing service lost the company as much as $1 million a week in San Francisco alone (UBER)
Uber’s early aggressive promotions like $5 rides on UberPool burned through hundreds of millions each year, sources tell Insider. The company suspended UberPool at the beginning of the pandemic and is now debating how to restart it. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has raced to cut losses to meet profitability by later this year. See more stories… Continue reading Uber’s cheap and popular Pool ridesharing service lost the company as much as $1 million a week in San Francisco alone (UBER)
Multi-talented tool for hammering, drilling and screwdriving: Bosch EasyHammer 12V for many materials
The Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, a division of the Bosch Group, is one of the world’s leading providers for power tools, garden tools, power tool accessories and measuring tools. In 2020, its roughly 20,000 associates generated sales of 5.1 billion euros, about 85 percent of which outside of Germany. With brands such as Bosch… Continue reading Multi-talented tool for hammering, drilling and screwdriving: Bosch EasyHammer 12V for many materials
FM Capital steps up automotive investments with new $150M fund
First Move Capital, the Boulder-based venture firm that has invested in used car marketplaces Frontier Auto Group and Vroom as well as mobility-as-a-service startup Via, has closed a new $150 million fund that will focus on the automotive and transportation sectors. Existing strategic investors such as OEMs, dealers, distributors, fleet management, remarketing, insurance and software… Continue reading FM Capital steps up automotive investments with new $150M fund
See what’s new from Wejo, CMC, iMerit, Plus, oVice & Michigan at TechCrunch’s mobility event
We’re in the final run-up to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 on June 9, and the great stuff just keeps on coming. We’ve stacked the one-day agenda with plenty of programming to keep you engaged, informed and on track to build a stronger business. You’ll always find amazing speakers — some of the most innovative minds… Continue reading See what’s new from Wejo, CMC, iMerit, Plus, oVice & Michigan at TechCrunch’s mobility event
GM announces its next electric vehicle: a new Moon rover
General Motors (GM) continues to expand its electric vehicle fleet and has decided Earth simply isn’t enough. Together with Lockheed Martin, GM plans to develop an electric lunar rover for NASA to be operated by Artemis astronauts to explore our Moon. GM is no stranger to developing vehicle technologies for the Moon. The automaker previously… Continue reading GM announces its next electric vehicle: a new Moon rover
@VW Group: Volkswagen ID.4 EV named to Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Awards003157
May 27, 2021 Editors praise the approachable feel of ID.4 with its uncluttered dash, spacious interior and “gas-engine-like manners” Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the all-new ID.4 electric SUV has been named to the 2021 Automotive Excellence Awards by Popular Mechanics. The editors praised the ID.4 for its… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen ID.4 EV named to Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Awards003157
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO supports COVID-19 vaccination efforts003157
Miroslav Kroupa, Head of Brand Management and ŠKODA AUTO’s internal anti-COVID team, says: “Protecting the health of our employees has been the number-one priority since the outbreak of the pandemic. Now that the company has begun supporting the roll out of the vaccine, we have a very effective tool to protect our staff while curtailing… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO supports COVID-19 vaccination efforts003157