World NM: GKN Automotive and Tata Technologies to develop next-generation of electric vehicles000248

GKN Automotive, a global leader in automotive technologies, announced joining forces with Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, to establish and set up an advanced global e-mobility software engineering centre in Bengaluru, India. The new centre, based in Bengaluru, will utilize Tata Technology’s expertise in electric and embedded systems and… Continue reading World NM: GKN Automotive and Tata Technologies to develop next-generation of electric vehicles000248

Porsche is researching synthetic fuels to make gas-powered cars sustainable

The road to sustainable vehicles likely ends at electric cars, yet the route to this goal isn’t clear. There are multiple ways to get there, and Porsche is looking at synthetic fuels as a potential path. These so-called eFuels are produced from CO2 and hydrogen. If produced using renewable energy, they can help vehicles powered… Continue reading Porsche is researching synthetic fuels to make gas-powered cars sustainable

Ampere Electric partners Bounce to supply 3,000 e-scooter

Ampere Electric, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton has partnered with Bangalore-headquartered Bounce, a leading bike rental platform as part of Ampere’s focus on shared and rental electric mobility solutions. Ampere says with new normal post-Covid, both businesses and customers are looking for a safe shared mobility infrastructure as well as environmentally friendly… Continue reading Ampere Electric partners Bounce to supply 3,000 e-scooter

Driverless taxis ‘available to Phoenix public’

According to Ars Technica, cars will initially only cover a 50 sq mile (130 sq km) area in the Phoenix suburbs of Chandler, Tempe and Mesa. The company has yet to provide details on exactly how many people would be given access to the app that will allow them to hail the driverless taxis. Go… Continue reading Driverless taxis ‘available to Phoenix public’

Jaguar Land Rover reveals noise cancellation tech that reduces driver fatigue

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed new noise cancellation technology that removes unwanted road and tyre sounds from the cabin and provides a quieter and more refined experience for drivers and passengers. The technology, introduced on the new Jaguar F-Pace, new Jaguar XF and Range Rover Velar, is capable of lowering unwanted noise peaks by 10dB… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover reveals noise cancellation tech that reduces driver fatigue

Hong Kong logistics unicorn Lalamove unveils foray into the US

Lalamove, an on-demand logistics service active in China, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, has officially entered the U.S. seven years after launch. As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps millions of Americans home, Hong Kong-based Lalamove believes it can seize the growing demand for delivery services in the country. It makes its debut in the Dallas Fort-Worth area,… Continue reading Hong Kong logistics unicorn Lalamove unveils foray into the US

Mercedes-Benz Denies Aston Martin Takeover Plans – Ward’s Auto

The head of Mercedes-Benz denies the automaker is planning to take a controlling stake in Aston Martin. In an interview with Wards following the presentation of a new brand strategy this week, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius firmly squelched rumors the company was set to increase its stake in the traditional U.K. sports car maker, in… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Denies Aston Martin Takeover Plans – Ward’s Auto

Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles

Waymo requires riders to wear masks and checks that masks are being worn using cameras inside the car. NEW YORK: Waymo is allowing the general public to hitch a ride in its driverless autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, expanding a service it had been quietly offering to a select group of riders for the past year.… Continue reading Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles

@Tata-JLR: NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER NOISE CANCELLATION TECH HELPS REDUCE DRIVER FATIGUE

About Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands. Land Rover is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. Jaguar is one of the world’s premier luxury marques, as well as being the first ever brand to offer a premium all-electric performance SUV,… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER NOISE CANCELLATION TECH HELPS REDUCE DRIVER FATIGUE

Waymo is finally going fully driverless with its ride-hail service in Phoenix (GOOGL)

Waymo is now offering a fully-driverless ride-hailing service in the Phoenix area, where the Alphabet company has been piloting its business since 2018. The fully-driverless option will apply to a 50-square-mile area at first, and early users will be customers who have been testing the service. Waymo also said that it would be resuming rides… Continue reading Waymo is finally going fully driverless with its ride-hail service in Phoenix (GOOGL)