Detroit — General Motors Co. will shut down Maven, the car-sharing service it debuted in 2016 as the wave of the future. The automaker had already suspended the service about a month ago due to market conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic — after all, nobody wanted to share a vehicle with a stranger in this time of social-distancing. GM said that… Continue reading GM ending car-sharing service Maven
Tag: Mobility
Nissan dealers to provide 100 cars to NHS workers
Nissan has announced that it will provide 100 cars for free use by NHS workers via it’s UK dealer network. More than 30 dealer sites, those still able to operate, are taking part in the initiative. The vehicles are provided at no cost and will include complimentary insurance and roadside assistance. Only fuel or charging… Continue reading Nissan dealers to provide 100 cars to NHS workers
@VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance
With its e-tron** and e-tron Sportback** models, Audi is making electric mobility a reality for long-distance driving – thanks in part to a charging curve that is unique in the competitive environment. Drivers of a fully electric Audi model thus benefit from high charging speeds because the charging capacity of up to 150 kW is… Continue reading @VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance
@Groupe PSA: 2020 Marks the Start of the Decade of Hydrogen
The growing impact of climate change, harsher penalties for greenhouse gas emissions, and a greater awareness of our carbon footprint are all driving efforts for more sustainable sources of energy. Because of the abundance of hydrogen and its existing use in energy generation, industry and transport, the Hydrogen Council estimates that by 2050 18% of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: 2020 Marks the Start of the Decade of Hydrogen
@Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA’s top management is mobilizing for a united commitment against Covid-19
The equivalent of 4 million euros raised for the benefit of the Fondation PSA to fight against the consequences of the pandemic A voluntary Top Management initiative that complements the Group’s other solidarity actions: donations of masks, production of respirators, 3D printing of protective screens and free vehicle availability Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA’s top management is mobilizing for a united commitment against Covid-19
@Daimler: SpurWechsel – Daimler Sustainability Report 2019
The Daimler AG Sustainability Report 2019, with the title “SpurWechsel”, will be published on April 22, 2020. As well as the main report section itself, one of the main features this time around is a chapter about strategic sustainability objectives and fields of action. The name SpurWechsel sums it up neatly: the focus is on… Continue reading @Daimler: SpurWechsel – Daimler Sustainability Report 2019
VIRGINIA CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY (CIT), UPS, DRONEUP, AND WORKHORSE GROUP TEST UNMANNED SYSTEMS FOR CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
Collaborators seek ways to support US Coronavirus response amid social distancing protocols. Drones could add safety, speed, predictability, efficiency to healthcare logistics. Herndon, VA, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) recently partnered with UPS’s (UPS) drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) and drone technology companies DroneUp and Workhorse… Continue reading VIRGINIA CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY (CIT), UPS, DRONEUP, AND WORKHORSE GROUP TEST UNMANNED SYSTEMS FOR CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
Hellobike Launches Yunqi, the Next-Generation E-Bike, to Offer a Safer, More Efficient Urban Transportation Solution to Help Citizens Maintain Social Distancing
As China has seen a drastic drop in the number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, many cities are emerging from the lockdown. While people are turning to shared mobility services to maintain a safe physical distance to avoid the resurgence of the virus, E-bike is becoming a popular mode of transportation among urbanites. According… Continue reading Hellobike Launches Yunqi, the Next-Generation E-Bike, to Offer a Safer, More Efficient Urban Transportation Solution to Help Citizens Maintain Social Distancing
Indian food delivery startup Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs
Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs, most from its cloud kitchen division, as India’s top food delivery startup scales back some of its businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has drastically affected millions of firms. In a statement, the Bangalore-based startup said it was “evaluating various means to stay nimble and focus on… Continue reading Indian food delivery startup Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs
Lyft: Lyft Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call and Withdraws Full-Year 2020 Guidance
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT) (the “Company” or “Lyft”), today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020 after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. On the same day, Lyft will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m.… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call and Withdraws Full-Year 2020 Guidance