Fast maps for Rimac electric hypercars By: Richard Hurlock Mapbox is the location partner for the Rimac C_Two autonomous electric hypercar. The navigation experience was built with the Navigation SDK for QT, leveraging HD Vector Maps to stream map data. In addition to the C_Two integration, Rimac will make our maps and navigation available to… Continue reading Fast maps for Rimac electric hypercars
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UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
(Reuters) – Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc’s chief financial officer, William Zerella, will leave the company next week to join an autonomous vehicle technology startup as finance head, the company said on Wednesday. Fitbit’s Chief Accounting Officer Ronald Kisling will succeed Zerella, who joined the company in 2014. The company, whose products include Fitbit Ace… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
Uber’s Jump electric bicycle rentals invade Europe, with Berlin first
Uber, the popular ride-hailing app company, has now set its sights on European electric bicycle riders. The company announced earlier today that their electric bicycle rental service Jump will be debuting in Berlin later this summer. Afterwards, Uber plans to continue their rental e-bike rollout across other European cities. Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expanded upon… Continue reading Uber’s Jump electric bicycle rentals invade Europe, with Berlin first
GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
(Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Wednesday it will expand the roll-out of its driver assistance feature Super Cruise to all its Cadillac models beginning 2020. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March 13, 2018. Picture taken March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto Super Cruise,… Continue reading GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
Uber is bringing its Jump e-bikes to Europe
Dockless bike sharing startups — such as Ofo, Mobike and LimeBike — have flooded European cities with rides that can be hired at the tap of an app in recent years. But fierce competition in the urban mobility space is not deterring Uber from peddling into the region, and attempting to put some shine back on… Continue reading Uber is bringing its Jump e-bikes to Europe
Pioneer of autonomous shuttles, Navya wants to go public
Navya relies on the stock market to satisfy its great ambitions in autonomous shuttles and robot taxis. The young Lyon sprout announced Wednesday to have recorded its basic document with the Authority of financial markets, with a view to an introduction on the Euronext market in Paris. “We want to raise funds to strengthen our… Continue reading Pioneer of autonomous shuttles, Navya wants to go public
Autonomous driving is coming to all Cadillac models, other GM brands
Starting in 2020, Cadillac will start to offer autonomous driving on every Cadillac model. The Super Cruise system is already available today but limited to just the full-size CT6 sedan. General Motors is also announcing today that the SuperCruise system will start hitting other GM brands — such as Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick — after… Continue reading Autonomous driving is coming to all Cadillac models, other GM brands
BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
Munich / Mountain View, CA – June 6, 2018. The BMW Group continues to build on its leading international role in the field of sustainable mobility, announcing today a new partnership with the non-profit Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to develop clean solutions for future urban transportation. As part of the cooperation, BMW Group kicks… Continue reading BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
Continental Opens its Third Research and Development Building in Singapore
New office building is designed around people to enhance creativity and innovation One of the three largest Continental R&D centers in Asia, and one of the largest private R&D facilities in Singapore, expands its capacity More than 500 new employees planned Singapore, 6 June 2018. The technology company and automotive supplier Continental has opened its… Continue reading Continental Opens its Third Research and Development Building in Singapore
Dara Khosrowshahi: How Uber wants to conquer Germany in the second attempt
All articles and backgrounds 06/06/2018 Dara Khosrowshahi How Uber wants to conquer Germany in the second attempt Getty Images for The New York Times Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi The US-Fahrdienstvermittler Uber continues to conquer the European market – and is purified. Instead of being an aggressive competitor to the taxi industry, Uber wants to establish… Continue reading Dara Khosrowshahi: How Uber wants to conquer Germany in the second attempt