Nexteer Automotive Honored with Two CES 2022 Innovation Awards for Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column and Automated Steering Actuator

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive has been recognized twice as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree in the “Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation” product category for its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) with Stowable Steering Column and its Automated Steering Actuator. Nexteer’s combination of SbW with Stowable Steering Column reinvents the “behind-the-wheel” experience and opens an… Continue reading Nexteer Automotive Honored with Two CES 2022 Innovation Awards for Steer-by-Wire with Stowable Steering Column and Automated Steering Actuator

EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999

Start-ups plugging into electric mobility is now mega trend. The latest in India is the Coimbatore-based Boom Motors, which has launched its Corbett 14 (single battery and 100km range) and Corbett 14-EX (dual battery and 200km range) moto-scooters. They are priced at Rs 89,999 and Rs 124,999 respectively. In terms of tech specs, the Corbett… Continue reading EV start-up Boom Motors launches moto-scooters at Rs 89,999

@Hyundai: Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

(Seoul) November 11, 2021 – Kia Corporation has set out its vision to become a truly sustainable, responsible, and innovative mobility solutions leader, announcing a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Kia announced its corporate vision at its ‘Kia Sustainability Movement’ virtual presentation on November 11. Kia’s vision to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ reflects… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

In the first meaningful step in line with its corporate vision, Kia announced its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, based on three key pillars – ‘Sustainable Mobility’, ‘Sustainable Planet’ and ‘Sustainable Energy’. The pillars will guide Kia in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all operational facets, from supply, logistics, vehicle production… Continue reading Kia pledges to become a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’ and unveils roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

Volocopter Conducts South Korea’s First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

The 5-minute test flight took place at Gimpo International Airport, covered approximately 3 kilometers, reached a maximum altitude of 50 meters and maximum speeds of 45 km/h. Florian Reuter, CEO of Volocopter said, “With MOLIT’s comprehensive K-UAM roadmap, South Korea is well positioned to achieve the goal of commercializing UAM by 2025. We are extremely… Continue reading Volocopter Conducts South Korea’s First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

Enhancing the Driving Experience with Augmented Reality

November 11, 2021 Enhancing the Driving Experience with Augmented Reality Open share list Share this content. Over the years, the growth in connected cars and the development of autonomous driving technology has led to vehicle software becoming more critical in the operation of a car. As vehicles get smarter, automakers are finding themselves focusing not… Continue reading Enhancing the Driving Experience with Augmented Reality

Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs

Bangalore-based full-stack mobility start-up Automovill has launched its operations in Pune with 20 car repair workshops partners and has established 3 company-owned Hubs in the first phase of expansion in the city.  The start-up was founded in 2016 in Guwahati by Mridu Mahendra Das and Chinmay Baruah and recently joined by Ramana Sambu as co-founder… Continue reading Vehicle service start-up Automovill forays into Pune, adds 20 partner workshops and 3 company owned hubs

Hyundai to launch five-seat autonomous aircraft in 2028

Hyundai’s flying taxi concept will make its inaugural passenger flight in 2028, with the firm creating the Supernal brand to spearhead its ambitions. Supernal will be based in the United States with the goal of developing a four or five-seat, autonomous, electric-powered eVTOL, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The company’s first production flying vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai to launch five-seat autonomous aircraft in 2028

TechnologyU.S. sues Uber over alleged disability discrimination4:54 AM UTC

WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday sued Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) over allegations of overcharging disabled passengers, and asked a federal court to order compliance with an anti-discrimination law. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, targets an April 2016 Uber policy of charging passengers “wait… Continue reading TechnologyU.S. sues Uber over alleged disability discrimination4:54 AM UTC

Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker Rivian races to huge stock market debut after IPO

(Rivian Photo) Rivian, the electric vehicle maker with substantial backing from Amazon, is arriving with a roar in its public debut on the Nasdaq exchange today. Rivian set its IPO price at $78/share on Tuesday, valuing the startup at around $70 billion. But the stock opened at $106.75/share in its first trade and was soon… Continue reading Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker Rivian races to huge stock market debut after IPO