New York City is on the verge of approving a shared electric scooter pilot program, opening up a potentially lucrative market and new micromobility battleground in the United States. The New York City Council is expected Thursday to vote on a bill that will require the New York Department of Transportation to create a pilot… Continue reading New York City could have an e-scooter pilot program by March
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California seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks (UBER, LYFT)
California is seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks, according to a press release Wednesday from Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Becerra’s office is planning to file an injunction against the companies that would require them to make the change while they await the outcome of a lawsuit over drivers’… Continue reading California seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks (UBER, LYFT)
@GM: GM Honors Top Global Suppliers for Innovation and Performance
GM Honors Top Global Suppliers for Innovation and Performance 2020-06-24 DETROIT — General Motors recognized its most innovative partners during a virtual ceremony to celebrate its 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on June 24, 2020. Recipients of the Supplier of the Year award included 116 suppliers from 15 countries, with 13 first-time winners, as… Continue reading @GM: GM Honors Top Global Suppliers for Innovation and Performance
California seeks to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees via court order
FILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Illustration (Reuters) – California is planning to ask a state court judge to force Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) to classify their ride-hail drivers as employees, rather than contractors, ratcheting up the… Continue reading California seeks to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees via court order
Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Having pulled ahead in the race to develop a software-based vehicle operating system, U.S. electric car pioneer Tesla faces a new challenge from an alliance of German luxury carmaker Daimler and U.S. computer graphics specialist Nvidia. FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car in front of the Mercedes-Benz Museum… Continue reading Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
Moovit and Tranzito bring transit information to the curb
Tranzito is championing the concept of curbside mobility hubs, co-locating private shared mobility next to public train and bus stops. Moovit’s platform will be embedded within Tranzito’s Mobi kiosks; users can plan trips from point A to B and view suggested routes, real-time transit information, as well as book and pay for shared mobility rides… Continue reading Moovit and Tranzito bring transit information to the curb
DriveU.auto Raises $4M to Deliver Superior Teleoperation Connectivity for Autonomous Vehicles
KFAR SABA, Israel, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DriveU.auto, developer of a unique connectivity platform for autonomous vehicle teleoperation, announced today that it has raised $4M towards accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles through superior connectivity. The round was led by Zohar Zisapel, Two Lanterns Venture Partners, Yigal Jacoby, Kaedan Capital, and other private investors,… Continue reading DriveU.auto Raises $4M to Deliver Superior Teleoperation Connectivity for Autonomous Vehicles
Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
One model series, two versions! Volkswagen is presenting the new Arteon in a world premiere and is unveiling a second version – the new Arteon Shooting Brake – at the same time. This model is a completely new interpretation of the estate concept. “Volkswagen will launch 34 new models this year. There has never been… Continue reading Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
Bridgestone India introduces contactless tyre servicing
Leading tyre manufacturer, Bridgestone India has launched contactless tyre servicing platform the ‘Bridgestone Bookmyservice’, which allows customers to book appointment online and make them spend less time in outlets with these pre-planned visits. The company says this will also allow Bridgestone channel partners to implement appropriate social distancing measures at the outlets, which are necessary… Continue reading Bridgestone India introduces contactless tyre servicing
@Geely: LEVC begins fleet trials of new electric van with DPD
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has officially started the real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van and parcel delivery firm DPD is the first company to take delivery of a converted TX prototype. Due to the similarities between TX and VN5, LEVC is deploying a fleet of converted TX-based prototypes utilising… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC begins fleet trials of new electric van with DPD