The all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi is Motional’s first commercial vehicle and will be used in its fully driverless public ride-hail service starting in 2023 The vehicle represents the product of unparalleled expertise and partnership between Motional and Hyundai Motor Group Boston, MA, U.S. /Seoul, Korea: August 31, 2021 — Today, Motional, a global leader in… Continue reading @Hyundai: Motional and Hyundai Motor Group unveil the IONIQ 5 robotaxi: Motional’s next-generation robotaxi
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Over 139,000 Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles Expected to Ship Globally in 2026
Production-grade autonomous transport begins to scale NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As factory production begins for leading OEMs within the next three years, SAE Level 4 autonomy will move from modified heavy-duty trucks and pilots to a reality across multiple regions. According to ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, these vehicle… Continue reading Over 139,000 Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles Expected to Ship Globally in 2026
UMBC launches mobile payment option for parking with Passport
BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is launching its first mobile payment option for parking starting with the 2021-2022 academic year, with transportation software and payments company, Passport. In addition to offering the Passport Parking application, UMBC is also leveraging Passport’s digital platform to drive higher compliance rates and… Continue reading UMBC launches mobile payment option for parking with Passport
Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident
In a statement late on Monday, Toyota said: “The vehicle’s sensor detected the pedestrian crossing and activated the automatic brake, and the operator also activated the emergency brake. The vehicle and pedestrians, however, came into contact before it came to a complete halt.” Go to Source
Yandex increases stake in its Russian joint venture with Uber in $1b deal …
Russian internet giant Yandex said on Tuesday it would buy Uber’s stake in their joint foodtech, delivery, and self-driving businesses, and increase its stake in their ride-hailing joint venture as part of a $1 billion deal. The restructuring of the MLU ride-hailing and car sharing joint venture, which includes Yandex.Taxi, will see Yandex own 71% while Uber’s stake falls to… Continue reading Yandex increases stake in its Russian joint venture with Uber in $1b deal …
Velodyne Lidar and MOV.AI Partner to Provide Autonomous Solutions for Industrial and E-Commerce Robotics
SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #VelodyneLidar–Velodyne Lidar and MOV.AI announced they are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with enterprise-grade automation solutions. Go to Source
Hankook Tire Publishes its 12th Annual 2020/21 ESG Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global leading tire company Hankook Tire published its 2020/21 ESG Report which includes the company’s sustainable management activities and achievements in 2020 and its mid- to long-term ESG strategies. Hankook Tire has been publishing its ESG report since 2010, with the 2020/21 edition marking its 12th issue. The report includes… Continue reading Hankook Tire Publishes its 12th Annual 2020/21 ESG Report
Kyte Brings its On-Demand Car Service to Philadelphia
Kyte, the on-demand car company, launches this Friday, September 3 in Philadelphia. Tweet this With Kyte, Philadelphia residents and visitors can have a car delivered to their door for the day, week, or month without the inconveniences of long in-person lines and paperwork. To get started, customers choose a specific time and location for their… Continue reading Kyte Brings its On-Demand Car Service to Philadelphia
CRST Selects Maven as All-In-One Driver & Fleet Management Platform and Telematics Partner
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation companies. CRST will use Maven’s all-in-one telematics, ELD, fleet management, and driver workflow solution across Maven’s cloud-based platform to boost productivity and driver satisfaction, as well as increase fleet efficiency. Over the past two years, CRST has evaluated multiple leading telematics… Continue reading CRST Selects Maven as All-In-One Driver & Fleet Management Platform and Telematics Partner
RDS Logistics Group Deploys ‘100% Electric Vehicles’ In Partnership With Toyota
The delivery of the EV fleet marks the first electric vehicle deployment at the Ontario facility since the two companies joined forces over 24 years ago in 1997. “Adding these emissions-free vehicles to our fleet helps move us closer to achieving the carbon reduction goals laid out in Toyota’s Challenge 2050,” said Santos Bugarin, group… Continue reading RDS Logistics Group Deploys ‘100% Electric Vehicles’ In Partnership With Toyota