The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in QuantumScape and making an additional investment of up to US$200 million in the US battery specialist. The goal is to drive forward the joint development of solid-state battery technology. In future, solid-state batteries are expected to significantly increase range and shorten charging times further. “We are making… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen increases stake in QuantumScape
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@VW Group: Only at Volkswagen: visitors can help build the e-Golf(((e-Golf: power consumption, kWh/100 km: combined 14.1 (17-inch) – 13.2 (16-inch); CO₂ emissions combined, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) in the Transparent Factory in Dresden
As of today, visitors of Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden have the opportunity to get even closer to the e-Golf during production. With the new Mach-Mit production experience, they can accompany the vehicles along the production line for a while. Under the expert guidance of Volkswagen employees, they can help out at up to five… Continue reading @VW Group: Only at Volkswagen: visitors can help build the e-Golf(((e-Golf: power consumption, kWh/100 km: combined 14.1 (17-inch) – 13.2 (16-inch); CO₂ emissions combined, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.))) in the Transparent Factory in Dresden
Scandinavian telecom provider to offer EV charging solutions
Does it make sense for phone companies to get into the EV charging game? The Norwegian firm Telenor offers a full range of telecom services in the Nordic Countries, including mobile and fixed telephony, internet access and cable TV. Now Telenor has partnered with Swedish e-mobility company CaCharge to offer charging services to Telenor’s customers… Continue reading Scandinavian telecom provider to offer EV charging solutions
@Toyota: Toyota Offers Free Access to THUMS Virtual Human Body Model Software
THUMS is currently used in vehicle safety research by over 100 vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, universities, research institutions and others, in Japan and overseas. It is being used to research and develop many different safety technologies, such as seatbelts, airbags, and vehicle structures that help reduce injury risks in vehicle collisions with pedestrians. Vehicle safety assessment… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Offers Free Access to THUMS Virtual Human Body Model Software
@Toyota: Lexus Premieres New IS
Application of state-of-the-art safety technologies, including the latest Lexus Safety System+ Lexus is developing safety technologies under the banner of eliminating traffic casualties, which is the ultimate wish of a society of mobility. Lexus prioritizes the development of the most-advanced safety technologies and the quick delivery of such to drivers―it does this by introducing cutting-edge… Continue reading @Toyota: Lexus Premieres New IS
Bosch Rapidly Expands Its Charging Services In Europe
Bosch recharging services: key to more than 150,000 charge spots throughout Europe From Andalusia to the Arctic Circle: access to one of the biggest pan-European recharging networks All-inclusive package: more than 150,000 charge spots in a single app Recharging network constantly growing: 200,000 charge spots by the end of 2020 Location-related services offer more than… Continue reading Bosch Rapidly Expands Its Charging Services In Europe
US regulators will share automated vehicle test data with the public
Sponsored Links Waymo The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new initiative that will give you access to more information on automotive vehicle tests conducted by various companies. It’s a voluntary effort called Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (c) Initiative, which aims to increase transparency in the industry. The… Continue reading US regulators will share automated vehicle test data with the public
Mobileye and Intel Get It: Fleet Orchestration and the Acquisition of Moovit
When Intel announced its acquisition of the trip planning app Moovit and its integration into Intel’s Mobileye autonomous driving business; the tech giant revealed a giant-sized ambition to offer a complete “Mobility as a Service Stack.” Here’s what it looks like: Layer 1: Self-driving technology Layer 2: High-definition mapping Layer 3: Fleet operations and control center Layer… Continue reading Mobileye and Intel Get It: Fleet Orchestration and the Acquisition of Moovit
@Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Completion of Offering of American Depositary Shares
SHANGHAI, China, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced the completion of the offering of 72,000,000 American depositary shares (the “ADSs”), each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company (the “ADS Offering”), at a price… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Completion of Offering of American Depositary Shares
Driverless cars show the limits of today’s AI – The Economist
IN MARCH Starsky Robotics, a self-driving lorry firm based in San Francisco, closed down. Stefan Seltz-Axmacher, its founder, gave several reasons for its failure. Investors’ interest was already cooling, owing to a run of poorly performing tech-sector IPOs and a recession in the trucking business. His firm’s focus on safety, he wrote, did not go… Continue reading Driverless cars show the limits of today’s AI – The Economist