Musk showed CBS the Model 3 production line.YouTube / CBS This Morning On Friday morning, CBS This Morning aired an interview with Elon Musk in which he discussed Tesla‘s difficulties in ramping up Model 3 production since the mass-market sedan was unveiled in July. In the afternoon, Musk said on Twitter that the company used… Continue reading Elon Musk says humans are underrated and that he regrets using so many robots to build the Model 3 (TSLA)
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Automobili Pininfarina, the World’s Newest Sustainable Luxury Car Brand, Launched by Mahindra
Automobili Pininfarina, the World’s Newest Sustainable Luxury Car Brand, Launched by Mahindra Automobili Pininfarina to launch electric hypercar in 2020, offering extreme performance New company to leverage Pininfarina’ s legendary automotive design expertise Rome, April 13, 2018: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., part of the $19 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of Automobili Pininfarina,… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina, the World’s Newest Sustainable Luxury Car Brand, Launched by Mahindra
Elon Musk said there are too many robots on the Model 3 production line (TSLA)
The factory in Fremont, California, where Tesla produces its vehicles. Tesla Critics have argued that Tesla is too reliant on automation in its Model 3 production process. Elon Musk said he agreed with his critics in an interview with CBS This Morning. He said he believes the company needs more people working in the factory… Continue reading Elon Musk said there are too many robots on the Model 3 production line (TSLA)
Tencent, Changan Automobile Launch Connected Vehicle Platform Joint Venture
Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. has set up a joint venture with Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. to co-develop autonomous driving technologies and connected vehicle platforms. It marks Tencent’s latest move in the automotive sector to rival Alibaba and Baidu. Last November, Tencent partnered with five automakers including Changan, GAC Group, Geely, BYD… Continue reading Tencent, Changan Automobile Launch Connected Vehicle Platform Joint Venture
China Issues National Autonomous Vehicle Rules In Bid To Catch US
China has released its first national guidelines on road tests for autonomous vehicles, a key step in a wider effort to promote development of the technology. The U.S., which is currently well ahead of China in terms of AV testing, currently depends on regulations at the state level. Until today, only Chinese cities such as… Continue reading China Issues National Autonomous Vehicle Rules In Bid To Catch US
Uber eyes transit beyond ride-hailing
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Uber will update its mobile application to give users access to modes of transportation outside its core ride-hailing business, including bike-sharing, car-sharing vehicles, and public… Continue reading Uber eyes transit beyond ride-hailing
Alabama A&M University and Toyota Collaborate on Mobility Initiative
Huntsville, Ala., April 13, 2018—Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and Toyota Motor North America today announced a collaboration to launch a student-led mobility initiative. The aim of the program, which begins the fall semester of 2018, will bring the local community together with students to find better ways to connect people to things like education and jobs,… Continue reading Alabama A&M University and Toyota Collaborate on Mobility Initiative
Carsharing Service Membership Reaches 23.8 Million
The number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 23.8 million people in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6 percent to reach 60.8 million people in 2022, according to a new research report by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of cars… Continue reading Carsharing Service Membership Reaches 23.8 Million
Board restructuring: VW boss Diess swears employees on corporate restructuring – the letter in the text
Herbert Diess The new VW boss swears his employees on the corporate restructuring. (Photo: AP) After VW–Works council chief Bernd Osterloh and ex-chief Matthias Müller also has the new one VWCEO Herbert diess on Friday with a letter addressed to the employees of the Volkswagen Group. In the letter, which is available to the Handelsblatt,… Continue reading Board restructuring: VW boss Diess swears employees on corporate restructuring – the letter in the text
First appearance of Herbert Diess as VW CEO: Two offices for the double Volkswagen chief, five-year contract for predecessor Müller
All articles and backgrounds 04/13/2018 First appearance of Herbert Diess as VW CEO Two offices for the double Volkswagen chief, five-year contract for predecessor Müller DPA Herbert Diess Timeshift in Wolfsburg: Herbert Diess takes over the post of Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller, at the same time becomes the management structure of the group fundamentally rebuilt,… Continue reading First appearance of Herbert Diess as VW CEO: Two offices for the double Volkswagen chief, five-year contract for predecessor Müller