May 26, 2021 Joint research project: Advanced machine-vision software from Volkswagen to help optimize traffic flow, support disaster management and provide first responder data from existing public cameras Privacy safeguards built into software Herndon, VA and Carmel, IN — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) and the City of Carmel, IN, have joined together on… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen teams with Carmel, IN, to test new machine vision software for city streets and traffic003153
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@VW Group: Volkswagen launches sales offensive for the German market003152
Volkswagen intends to durably improve its good position in Germany in a strong competitive environment with a three-year boost program. Up to the end of 2023, the company will be investing a triple-digit million-euro figure in the expansion of digital and showroom sales in the German market. “Germany is our home market. We will be… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen launches sales offensive for the German market003152
@Toyota: Investment in AiCare, a provider of telematics insurance system in Kenya- Contributing to safer and better mobility society through the transformation of the motor insurance sector in Africa –
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) and its group company CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) decided to invest in AiCare Group, Inc. (“AiCare”), a provider of telematics insurance*1 system for insurance companies in Kenya. The investment will be engaged by Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility 54”) – a corporate venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho group which was… Continue reading @Toyota: Investment in AiCare, a provider of telematics insurance system in Kenya- Contributing to safer and better mobility society through the transformation of the motor insurance sector in Africa –
@Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris
The Eiffel Tower was illuminated green last night, using a Toyota fuel cell powered generator. The striking display took place during the hydrogen and mobility exhibition, Paris de l’hydrogène, organised by Energy Observer – the Toyota-supported, self-sufficient world-travelling boat operator – and the City of Paris. The exhibition highlights the vehicles, technologies and applications that… Continue reading @Toyota: Fuel Cell Technology Shines a Sustainable Light in Paris
EV charger maker Tritium to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal
Tritium, which has installed chargers in more than 40 countries, said the combined company will list its stock on the Nasdaq and trade under the ticker symbol “DCFC”. Brisbane: Australia-based Tritium agreed to go public in the United States through a merger with a blank-check firm, valuing one of the world’s largest electric vehicle charging-station… Continue reading EV charger maker Tritium to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal
Lockheed Martin, GM to develop next-gen lunar rover for NASA
Unlike the Apollo rovers that only travelled 7.6km from the landing site, next-gen lunar vehicles are being designed to traverse significantly farther distances to the Moon’s south pole Lockheed Martin and General Motors are teaming up to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles to transport astronauts on the surface of the Moon, fundamentally evolving and expanding… Continue reading Lockheed Martin, GM to develop next-gen lunar rover for NASA
@Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN CLEANS UP WITH VARITECH SYSTEMS LTD FLEET DEAL001807
Citroën has secured a fleet deal of nine multi-award winning, 100% electric new Citroën ë-Dispatch vans with Varitech Systems Ltd, on behalf of their client. Varitech Systems Ltd. placed the order of nine new ë-Dispatch vans through Yeomans Citroën Exeter. Fleet of nine new Citroën ë-Dispatch vans set to be used for cleaning services across… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR CITROËN CLEANS UP WITH VARITECH SYSTEMS LTD FLEET DEAL001807
@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is making mobility electric at the Roland-Garros 2021 tournament001807
As the long-standing official partner of the French Open tennis tournament for the 38th consecutive year, PEUGEOT will be providing transportation for the players, VIPs and officials with a fleet of 100% electric vehicles for the first time in 2021. PEUGEOT is making the French Open the first sporting event of its kind in the… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is making mobility electric at the Roland-Garros 2021 tournament001807
@Groupe PSA: PR New Movano and Movano-e Take Opel to Top of Large Van Class001807
Class-leading: Top marks for load-carrying capability and total cost of ownership No compromises: New Movano’s usability fully retained by electrified version From campers to tippers: New Movano is ideal basis for wide range of conversions Extensive list: Assistance systems include Advanced Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control All electric: New Movano-e completes electrification of Opel LCV… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR New Movano and Movano-e Take Opel to Top of Large Van Class001807
Google isn’t ready to turn search into a conversation
The future of search is a conversation — at least, according to Google. It’s a pitch the company has been making for years, and it was the centerpiece of last week’s I/O developer conference. There, the company demoed two “groundbreaking” AI systems — LaMDA and MUM — that it hopes, one day, to integrate into… Continue reading Google isn’t ready to turn search into a conversation