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@Daimler: Organisational unit pushes transformation: Mercedes-Benz AG creates a new unit for its drive system competences:
Stuttgart. With its broad portfolio of attractive premium vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has always also stood for innovation, especially in the field of drive systems. The research, development and production of these drive systems are core competencies of Mercedes-Benz AG. In the course of the transformation towards CO2-neutral mobility and digitalisation, the company is now taking another… Continue reading @Daimler: Organisational unit pushes transformation: Mercedes-Benz AG creates a new unit for its drive system competences:
China’s Didi Chuxing launches standalone ride-hailing service
China’s Didi Chuxing said on Wednesday it has launched a new standalone ride–hailing service that targets younger customers and offers cheaper rides compared to its main app. Didi, China’s biggest ride–hailing company and backed by Japan’s SoftBank, said in a statement the new service is named “Huaxiaozhu” and that it has already been launched in some cities in China’s southwestern province of Guizhou and the eastern province of Shandong. The new service is… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing launches standalone ride-hailing service
Swoop Snags $3.2M to Build SaaS for Local Transportation Businesses
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Annually, there are over 400M people in the US that rely on chauffeured group transportation services, spending more than $40B on it. However, vehicle utilization for these mostly small local operators is currently at 4.9%. On top of that, customers often end up frustrated by analog booking processes, broken… Continue reading Swoop Snags $3.2M to Build SaaS for Local Transportation Businesses
FCA and Waymo expand autonomous driving tech partnership to LCVs
L4 Waymo Driver technology is to be integrated into FCA’s Ram ProMaster LCV for goods movement. FCA and Waymo announced that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their successful autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of… Continue reading FCA and Waymo expand autonomous driving tech partnership to LCVs
@FCA: FCA and Waymo Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
July 22, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their successful autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of class 1-3 light commercial vehicles for goods movement for… Continue reading @FCA: FCA and Waymo Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
@FCA: FCA and Waymo Further Expand Autonomous Driving Technology Partnership and Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
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Bosch pools its software and electronics expertise in one division with 17,000 associates
Stuttgart, Germany – Today’s cars are changing, above all as a result of software and electronics. The market for software-intensive electronic systems is expected to grow by some 15 percent annually between now and 2030. Since Bosch wants to extend its leading position in this market, it is establishing a new division, Cross-Domain Computing Solutions.… Continue reading Bosch pools its software and electronics expertise in one division with 17,000 associates
@VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
For the 18th time, Volkswagen has presented the Volkswagen Group Award to its top suppliers throughout the world. A total of eight companies in six categories reflecting future-oriented topics were honored. This year, the awards were presented to the winners by mail instead of in person as is usually the case. Frank Witter, CFO of… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
@VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China
[embedded content] Dr Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “I remember very well how proud we all were when the first ŠKODA built in China rolled off the assembly line. Being able to witness this event on-site was a very special moment for me. Today I am happy to be… Continue reading @VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China