Visitors check out a hydrogen fuel cell bus at the 2021 Shanghai auto show, held from April 19-28. [Photo by Long Wei/For China Daily] Hydrogen seen as legitimate clean power source to complement hybrids, full electrics Carmakers in China and abroad are stepping up efforts to build hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which are thought could… Continue reading Automakers to up fuel cell vehicle production
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Ford and Toyota top self-driving technology league table
TOKYO — Leading carmakers such as Ford Motor and Toyota Motor are catching up with tech giants in the global race to develop self-driving technology as indicated by new patent data. The two companies claimed the top two positions on a list of most competitive firms in terms of patents related to autonomous driving technology.… Continue reading Ford and Toyota top self-driving technology league table
JITO Angel Network-backed Magenta EV Solutions raises USD15m In Series A funding round
Magenta aims to smart-charge 30% of all Indian EVs amounting to 3000 GW.hr of power annually by 2030. Mumbai: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions company, Magenta EV Solutions Pvt Ltd (Magenta), on Saturday confirmed commitment in excess of USD 15 million (INR 120 crore) in Series A funding from eminent Indo-American philanthropist, cardiologist, and business… Continue reading JITO Angel Network-backed Magenta EV Solutions raises USD15m In Series A funding round
Chinese startup Pony.ai can now test driverless vehicles in three California cities
Chinese robotaxi startup Pony.ai has been given permission by California regulators to pilot its autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver behind the wheel in three cities. While dozens of companies — 55 in all — have active permits to test autonomous vehicles with a safety driver, it’s far less common to receive permission for… Continue reading Chinese startup Pony.ai can now test driverless vehicles in three California cities
Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla and Fastned, a Dutch charging network, are creating what they call an ‘Energy Superhub,’ a large dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned is a Netherland-based company that expanded across other European markets over the last few years. While Tesla owners often stick to Tesla’s own charging stations, Fastned tried to appeal to Tesla drivers… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
@VW Group: Audi pilots concept for quick charging003128
Audi is driving its transformation as a provider of sustainable premium mobility. The brand plans to ramp up its efforts by 2025 with a wide range of more than 20 fully electric models. The key to its success and the crux of this transformation is the availability of charging infrastructure. Audi is working on a… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi pilots concept for quick charging003128
Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns
Staff at Chinese government offices were told to not park Tesla cars at work, sources told Reuters. Cameras in Tesla’s cars help drivers park, but have left some Chinese officials with security concerns. Tesla faces a potential regulatory clampdown from Chinese authorities. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Some Chinese government employees have been… Continue reading Tesla cars are reportedly banned from parking at some Chinese government offices over security concerns
@BMW: BMW Startup Garage China opens Joint Innovation Base with Alibaba Cloud in Shanghai.001141
Shanghai/Munich. The Joint Innovation Base (officially named “Alibaba Cloud Innovation Center – BMW Startup Garage Joint Innovation Base”) started operations yesterday in the Shanghai Jinqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone. With this project, BMW and Alibaba will harness their respective strengths and resources in order to empower Chinese tech startups for scaling up their innovations.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Startup Garage China opens Joint Innovation Base with Alibaba Cloud in Shanghai.001141
@Daimler: IWC Schaffhausen and long-standing partner Mercedes-AMG
Schaffhausen. IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG have launched the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “AMG”. This timepiece is the latest product to celebrate the partnership that has linked the Swiss luxury watchmaker and the German car manufacturer since 2004. The first IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph in titanium is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre movement and features… Continue reading @Daimler: IWC Schaffhausen and long-standing partner Mercedes-AMG
Skoda deploys smart robot to handle forged transmission parts at Vrchlabi plant
Skoda Auto is pressing ahead with the automation of its manufacturing processes in the Czech Republic. In gearbox production at the Vrchlabi component plant, a new smart handling robot has taken over the complex task of moving forged parts for the workforce. The company has developed this system in-house to build up expertise in production… Continue reading Skoda deploys smart robot to handle forged transmission parts at Vrchlabi plant