FRANKFURT: Daimler is open to supplying Volvo with engines and could even take a small stake in the Swedish carmaker, Manager Magazin said, raising the possibility of increased cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and China’s Geely. Daimler could buy “a couple of percent” in Volvo Cars, Manager Magazin said on Thursday, without citing sources. Volvo declined to… Continue reading Daimler open to buying small stake in Volvo cars: Report
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All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral
All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral As Lyft becomes one of the world’s largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets, every ride will now contribute to fighting climate change. By John Zimmer & Logan Green, Lyft Co-founders In school, we both read Paul Hawken’s Ecology of Commerce, and it profoundly influenced the impact we want to have… Continue reading All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral
“Panasonic Future EXPO” in Beijing Introduces Its Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Future
[embedded content] Beijing, China – Panasonic was pleased to hold the Future EXPO, a wide-ranging exhibition of cutting-edge technologies under a single roof, from April 12-15, 2018, at The Place in Beijing. As the company looks forward to celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018, it reflects on the remarkable social changes that have been driven… Continue reading “Panasonic Future EXPO” in Beijing Introduces Its Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Future
How Tesla and Waymo are tackling a major problem for self-driving cars: data
There’s a race happening right now that stretches from Silicon Valley to Detroit and back: who can make a self-driving car that behaves better than a human driver? It’s a far harder task than it sounded even a few years ago because human drivers know a lot — not just about their cars but about… Continue reading How Tesla and Waymo are tackling a major problem for self-driving cars: data
The Bosch plant in Madrid reaches 1,000 million sensors manufactured
Posted 04/19/2018 11:33:21 PM MADRID, Apr. 19 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Bosch plant located in Madrid has reached 1,000 million sensors manufactured, after the global provider of technology and services began 20 years ago the production of acceleration sensors for the airbag systems that incorporate the vehicles. These facilities belong to the Automotive Electronics division… Continue reading The Bosch plant in Madrid reaches 1,000 million sensors manufactured
Groupe PSA: Creation of a Business Unit Dedicated to the Circular Economy in the Aftermarket Véronique Morel Appointed SVP of the new BU
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) consistently strives to ensure the sustainability of its products through various commercial repair channels that help to reduce the amount of waste generated. The Group’s brands have two parts offerings and a service offering drawing on the circular economy. The Circular Economy Aftermarket Business Unit is being created… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Creation of a Business Unit Dedicated to the Circular Economy in the Aftermarket Véronique Morel Appointed SVP of the new BU
Mercedes PRO and PRO connect – the networked service world.
Mercedes-Benz Vans is taking its robust vans into the digital future: Mercedes-Benz PRO is the innovative service brand. The digital platform combines all of the current and future services and solutions and will be successively expanded. Customers can access the platform at www.mercedes.pro with their personalized Mercedes ID. What can Mercedes PRO do already? It… Continue reading Mercedes PRO and PRO connect – the networked service world.
Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery
The updated electric commercial vehicle offers increased range, longer battery life and an enhanced Power Plug supply YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 19, 2018) – Nissan began taking orders today for its newly improved Nissan e-NV200 electric commercial vehicle, featuring a higher-capacity battery that offers longer range and battery life. Deliveries of the vehicle will begin in… Continue reading Nissan introduces improved e-NV200 with higher-capacity battery
Autonomous cleaning vehicles
Autonomous cleaning vehicles were tested in Shanghai. In the Chinese city Shanghai The startup Autowise.ai has started a test with autonomous cleaning vehicles. The fleet consists of autonomous road sweeping machines developed and tested in Shanghai by Autowise.ai. It should be the first of your kind. A similar concept has already Daimler snow clearance vehicles… Continue reading Autonomous cleaning vehicles
Singapore taxi firm ComfortDelGro acquires London’s Dial-a-Cab for $1.7m
April 19, 2018 Singapore-headquartered ComfortDelGro has acquired London taxi circuit operator Dial-a-Cab for £1.2 million ($1.7 million) as part of its expansion in the United Kingdom. In a disclosure to the Singapore Exchange on Thursday, ComfortDelGro said the acquisition will be carried out by its wholly-owned subsidiary in the UK, CityFleet Networks Limited. The acquisition will… Continue reading Singapore taxi firm ComfortDelGro acquires London’s Dial-a-Cab for $1.7m