BRIEF-Blackberry CEO Says Need Government Mandate Before Autonomous Car Technology Tests Go On – CNBC

March 28 (Reuters) – Blackberry Ltd: * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS NEED GOVERNMENT MANDATE BEFORE WE ALLOW THESE TESTS TO GO ON – CNBC * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS THERE IS STILL A LOT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT TOGETHER – CNBC Further company coverage:

Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document

RUEIL MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) announces the publication of its 2017 Registration Document. The latter has been filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and registered under D.18-0196, on March 28, 2018. The 2017 Registration Document is available on the Group’s web site www.groupe-psa.com/en, in its “Regulated Information” section. This… Continue reading Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document

Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima

VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency Advanced VC-Turbo engine – the company’s world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – is one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency New 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder makes… Continue reading Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima

Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)

You may remember Ouster from the recent announcement of the OS-1-64 lidar, a sensor that costs $16,000, fits in one of the smallest packages available, and features a scalable, proprietary sensor technology. Ouster called it as an effort to take on the dominant suppliers in the autonomous vehicle and multi-purpose lidar market. That challenge continues… Continue reading Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)

A Tesla Model X caught on fire after crashing into a highway barrier — and Tesla has a theory about why the crash was so bad (TSLA)

The aftermath of Friday’s Model X accident near Mountain View, California. KTVU via Associated Press A Tesla Model X caught fire after crashing into a highway barrier in Mountain View, California, on Friday. It’s unclear what caused the accident or whether Autopilot was engaged before the crash, but Tesla revealed that the software had been… Continue reading A Tesla Model X caught on fire after crashing into a highway barrier — and Tesla has a theory about why the crash was so bad (TSLA)

Einride’s autonomous trucks will be Nvidia-powered, and deliveries start this fall

Einride’s T-pod all-electric, self-driving transport vehicle will use the Nvidia Drive AI platform to provide its autonomous smarts, the Swedish technology company revealed today. Einride also announced that the very first customer deliveries of its production T-pod truck will begin this fall, meaning it could be making actual deliveries sooner rather than later. The Nvidia… Continue reading Einride’s autonomous trucks will be Nvidia-powered, and deliveries start this fall

A closer look at Waymo’s new self-driving Jaguar I-PACE

Waymo teamed up with Jaguar Land Rover to develop the first electric, fully self-driving premium car. Alongside five other models — including a small car, an SUV, the Pacifica minivan, the firefly prototype, and a semi-truck — the premium I-PACE’s large, fast-charging battery is a good fit for Waymo’s forthcoming self-driving ride service. Waymo hopes… Continue reading A closer look at Waymo’s new self-driving Jaguar I-PACE

Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show

The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the U.S. this fall NEW YORK – Nissan today revealed the all-new Altima, bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powerplants, the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S. and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility… Continue reading Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show

BMW Group and Daimler AG agree to combine mobility services

·       Automotive pioneers and innovation leaders to shape sustainable urban mobility of the future ·       Strong alliance to create unique customer offering: seamless, multimodal, fast and readily available ·       Ecosystem for on-demand mobility: single source for CarSharing, Ride-Hailing, Parking, Charging and Multimodality ·       Sustainable solutions for challenges of urban mobility and better quality of life… Continue reading BMW Group and Daimler AG agree to combine mobility services

ETS & Local Motors

The two companies Elite Transportation Services (ETS) and Local Motors cooperate. ETS is expanding its Autonomous Driving portfolio to provide operational management for the brand’s autonomous shuttles Local Motors, Local Motors model sees an electric minibus (Olli), which drives at low speed and the public transport should complement. In addition, the providers are bustling in… Continue reading ETS & Local Motors