Tag: Mobility

VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US

All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US

Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

The successor to the Toyota Aygo has been spotted cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. Few clues can be drawn from the entirely camouflaged body, but the spy shots suggest that the next-generation city car will draw its styling from the Yaris supermini while retaining some of the Aygo’s familiar characteristics. The entry-level model will be… Continue reading Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America

Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be Motional and Lyft’s first robotaxi

Motional will integrate its driverless technology into Hyundai’s new all-electric SUV to create the company’s first robotaxi. At the start of 2023, customers in certain markets will be able to book the fully electric, fully autonomous taxi through the Lyft app. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, which was revealed in February with a consumer release date… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be Motional and Lyft’s first robotaxi

Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars

(Bloomberg) — Xiaomi Corp. plans to invest about $10 billion over the next decade to manufacture electric cars, embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul to enter China’s booming EV market. Billionaire co-founder Lei Jun will lead a new standalone division that will invest an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) on smart vehicle manufacturing, the company… Continue reading Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars

Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks

By Paul Lienert, Hyunjoo Jin 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Global heavy truck manufacturers are lining up technology partners to help build out self-driving systems for long-haul freight that could see widespread commercial service well before self-driving robotaxis. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV… Continue reading Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks

China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier

Didi Chuxing is seeking financing for its self-driving unit, which is valued at approximately US$6 billion Didi Chuxing is raising new funds for its self-driving unit. According to insider, Didi’s self-driving project raises up to $US500 million, while the company’s valuation is about US$6 billion. The new funds raised will help Didi accelerate the mass… Continue reading China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier

@Daimler: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility join forces with bp as a partner for Digital Charging

Daimler Mobility AG and BMW Group significantly strengthen the customer offering of Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) by adding bp as the third shareholder with a stake of 33.3%. DCS is a leading developer of digital charging software for automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleet operators. Its in-car software integration provides EV drivers with seamless access… Continue reading @Daimler: BMW Group and Daimler Mobility join forces with bp as a partner for Digital Charging

Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with US-based self-driving company Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous trucks. The agreement signed between Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora is a long-term partnership spanning over several years. The initial focus is on hub-to-hub applications for customers in North America. Automation is… Continue reading Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions