Aurrigo makes breakthrough in driverless pods technology

A Coventry-based company has created 10 new jobs over the past year to meet rising demand across the world for the driverless pods it has developed with support from the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and Innovate UK. A division of the RDM Group dedicated to autonomous vehicles, Aurrigo now has annual sales… Continue reading Aurrigo makes breakthrough in driverless pods technology

FEV bullish on hydrogen internal combustion engine development

Ever since the European Union initiated the ‘European Clean Hydrogen Alliance’ in July 2020, the hydrogen ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) has increasingly been in the spotlight in the mobility industry’s debate on zero-emission drive solutions. Aachen-based FEV, a leading international vehicle and powertrain developer, says it welcomes this openness to technology regarding future mobility solutions… Continue reading FEV bullish on hydrogen internal combustion engine development

MG Motor India launches Gloster SUV at Rs 28.98 lakh

British marquee brand MG Motor India today launched the Gloster SUV at introductory price starting at Rs 28.98 lakh. The premium SUV is being offered in four trim levels – Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. The base Super trim variant priced at Rs 28.98 lakh, comes only with a seven-seat configuration (a bench seat in… Continue reading MG Motor India launches Gloster SUV at Rs 28.98 lakh

@niche: REE EV platforms showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess000151

REE Automotive (REE), the electric vehicle platform leader reshaping e-mobility, today released an all-new video showing not one, but three prototypes of its next-generation EV platforms. Presenting a vision for a range of future electric delivery vehicles, each fully operational prototype features REE’s revolutionary, modular and flexible platform architecture, which answers the exponential demand for… Continue reading @niche: REE EV platforms showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess000151

Drone truck startup Einride unveils new driverless vehicles for autonomous freight hauling

Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021. The vehicles, dubbed Autonomous Electric Transport (AET), came in four different variations. And much like Einride’s previous prototypes, they come without steering wheels, pedals, windshields, and, in general, no cab… Continue reading Drone truck startup Einride unveils new driverless vehicles for autonomous freight hauling

Continental Wins Prestigious Tire Technology Award with Tire Concept for Electric Robotaxis

Prestigious Tire Technology Award goes to Continental for its innovative C.A.R.E. concept Tire concept for future electric mobility solutions opens a window on how the digitalization of tires can contribute to the environmentally compatible mobility of the future Jury praises Continental for its combination of innovation, IT and inspired engineering Hanover, October 2020. The jury… Continue reading Continental Wins Prestigious Tire Technology Award with Tire Concept for Electric Robotaxis

ICRS Experience: Car Rental’s Digital Transformation in a Post COVID-19 World

This seminar at ICRS Experience draws expertise from the world’s largest car rental company and a leader in car rental technology. Digital transformation: What started as a hot topic before the pandemic is now a necessary component of business strategy. What will be the new norm for car rental, and more importantly, what new customer… Continue reading ICRS Experience: Car Rental’s Digital Transformation in a Post COVID-19 World

@Geely: Thu 08 Oct 2020Green power deal supercharges Lotus’ net-zero ambitionsBritish Gas Business and Lotus agree new green energy supply deal – the first st…

(Hethel, UK – 8 October 2020) – Lotus and British Gas Business have embarked on a new green electricity deal, which sees the UK’s largest energy supplier provide renewable power to the sports car maker’s headquarters and supporting facilities. The contract, which began on 1 October, is REGO-backed (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin), where the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 08 Oct 2020Green power deal supercharges Lotus’ net-zero ambitionsBritish Gas Business and Lotus agree new green energy supply deal – the first st…

Parcel groups seek to deliver greener ‘last mile’ processes

The streets and cycleways of the world’s cities will soon be filling up with robots, electric cycles and vans as logistics companies try to solve their toughest challenge — the “last mile”. The final journey from warehouse to customer is a fraction of the journey a product makes from factory to door, but can account… Continue reading Parcel groups seek to deliver greener ‘last mile’ processes

Bringing micromobility to Africa

When you look at maps of micromobility across the world, it appears there’s not a ton of activity throughout Africa. Well, that’s because there’s not, Gura Ride founder and CEO Tony Adesina said at TC Sessions: Mobility. In Africa, there are “very few” micromobility operators, Adesina said. “Almost non-existent.” That’s why launching bike and scooter… Continue reading Bringing micromobility to Africa