Aurora, the autonomous vehicle technology startup backed by Amazon, is expanding into Texas as it aims to accelerate the development of self-driving trucks. The company said it plans to test commercial routes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area with a mix of Fiat Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Class 8 trucks. A small fleet of Pacificas will… Continue reading Aurora expands to Texas in bid to ramp up self-driving truck efforts
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Self-driving startup Aurora expands public road testing to Texas
Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Published 2:53 p.m. ET July 20, 2020 Even as some robo-taxi developers are tapping the brakes, self-driving startup Aurora Innovation Inc. is expanding its testing operations to Texas, adding a third state to its existing public-road proving grounds in California and Pennsylvania. Aurora, founded by Chris Urmson, a former head of Google’s… Continue reading Self-driving startup Aurora expands public road testing to Texas
@VW Group: We Charge: Volkswagen’s new charging service has over 150,000 public charging points
Volkswagen is rolling out its own charging service to coincide with the market launch of the ID. family: With We Charge, customers will be able to charge their electric vehicles at over 150,000 public charging points all over Europe. The We Charge charging card gives them easy access to these charging points. Customers have a… Continue reading @VW Group: We Charge: Volkswagen’s new charging service has over 150,000 public charging points
@Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications
Toyota Motor Europe introduces a new brand logo and design language New visual design for a mobility-first digital age European roll-out begins with the launch of the new Toyota Yaris Toyota is introducing a new brand design in Europe with a reworked version of its brand logo and typography. It signals a new era for… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications
Jeep Unveils Renegade 4xe And Compass 4xe PHEVs
Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe: the Jeep® brand’s take on the plug-in hybrid Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe are the first electrified Jeep® models in the EMEA Region Plug-in hybrid technology makes the new Jeep 4xe SUVs pioneers of the brand’s ’green‘ evolution The new Jeep 4xe models mean the brand’s future is connected, electrified,… Continue reading Jeep Unveils Renegade 4xe And Compass 4xe PHEVs
Xpeng raises $500m as Chinese EV makers step up capital hunt
HONG KONG — Xpeng Motors, one of China’s most high-profile electric vehicle startups, has secured $500 million in its latest funding round, giving it further firepower as rivals join an intensifying hunt for capital to ensure their survival. The new funds came from investors including Aspex, Coatue, Hillhouse and Sequoia Capital China, seven months after… Continue reading Xpeng raises $500m as Chinese EV makers step up capital hunt
UK Uber drivers are taking the algorithm to court
A group of UK Uber drivers has launched a legal challenge against the company’s subsidiary in the Netherlands. The complaints relate to access to personal data and algorithmic accountability. Uber drivers and Uber Eats couriers are being invited to join the challenge which targets Uber’s use of profiling and data-fuelled algorithms to manage gig workers… Continue reading UK Uber drivers are taking the algorithm to court
Former Ford auto chief Hinrichs joins startup WaveSense’s board
FILE PHOTO: Ford Motor Executive Vice President and President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs addresses the audience during the 100-year celebration of the Ford River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan U.S. September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook DETROIT (Reuters) – Former Ford Motor Co (F.N) automotive operations chief Joe Hinrichs is joining the board of Wavesense,… Continue reading Former Ford auto chief Hinrichs joins startup WaveSense’s board
Sibros Closes $12 Million Series A for First Deep Connected Vehicle Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Deep Connected Vehicle platform company Sibros, announced today it has closed $12 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to over $15 million. The round was led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Moneta Ventures and Twin Ventures. The funds will be used to… Continue reading Sibros Closes $12 Million Series A for First Deep Connected Vehicle Platform
Corona crisis in the car industry: Daimler’s savings program is having an effect, Q2 loss less than expected
The car makerDaimlerhas in the second quarter Corona crisis not as badly fared as feared despite an operating loss of billions. The loss before interest and taxes was 1.68 billion euros, as the Dax company announced on Thursday evening after the market closed on the basis of preliminary figures in Stuttgart. That was only slightly… Continue reading Corona crisis in the car industry: Daimler’s savings program is having an effect, Q2 loss less than expected