The head of Ford’s US operations is leaving the company immediately following an internal investigation into inappropriate behaviour. The carmaker said its inquiry had concluded that some of Raj Nair’s actions had been “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct”. Ford did not specify why the investigation was started nor what it uncovered. Mr Nair… Continue reading Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour
Tag: Mobility
The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany
Posted 2/21/2018 2:42:44 PM January recorded record sales in one month of this type of vehicle in the German country, 370.7% more WOLFSBURG (GERMANY), 21 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Volkswagen car group intends to multiply by ten the number of vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Germany, until reaching 2025 around one… Continue reading The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany
Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
By Nick Carey DETROIT, – When Avis Budget Group Inc reports its results on Wednesday, executives under pressure from restive shareholders will likely point to the potential for profits from managing fleets of vehicles for ride services and robo-taxi companies. Avis, however, won’t be alone in chasing revenue from the same ride service companies that… Continue reading Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles
Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles 2018-02-21 Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology with the evolution towards 5G is a relevant step for connected and autonomous vehicle deployment and for enhanced road safety C-V2X technology trial will lead to a commercial deployment from 2020 Groupe PSA and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles
All-electric Mercedes-Benz trucks for the heavy-duty distribution sector
Innovation fleet of ten heavy-duty electric trucks Customers for day-to-day operational testing have been agreed Range of up to 200 km with customary level of performance and payload Locally emission-free distribution transport could go into series production from 2021 Daimler leading proponent of electric commercial vehicles for urban areas Development and testing as part of “Concept ELV²”… Continue reading All-electric Mercedes-Benz trucks for the heavy-duty distribution sector
Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides
Uber has launched Uber Express POOL officially after a lengthy trial period that kicked off in San Francisco last November, and has until now remained available only in that market. Starting today, it’s coming to DC, LA, Miami, Philadelphia, San Diego and Denver, and more cities will be added over the next few weeks and… Continue reading Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides
Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops
BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch said it has acquired a carpooling start-up in the United States and created a new digital unit to further its expansion into data-based mobility services. Privately-held Bosch has purchased Detroit-based Splitting Fares Inc (SPLT), which offers carpooling services to about 140,000 users in the United States, Mexico… Continue reading Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops
Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch on Wednesday created a new division to expand its reach in the markets for ride services and connected vehicles and acquired a small U.S. ride services company as part of the strategic shift. The carpooling start-up Splitting Fares Inc, whose app connects people who share the same route… Continue reading Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Bosch acquires B2B rideshare startup SPLT and establishes mobility service arm
Bosch has acquired a ridesharing startup called SPLT that offered employers, universities and municipal authorities workforce-focused ridesharing services to help them offer shared commute as a means of increasing convenience and alleviating route congestion. Bosch, a leading global automotive industry supplier, is also establishing a new dedicated mobility services division, a sign of the changing… Continue reading Bosch acquires B2B rideshare startup SPLT and establishes mobility service arm
Daimler and HERE to bring HD Live Map to future Mercedes-Benz models
Highly precise maps will be a key element for autonomous driving Data from car sensors enables near real-time map “ self-healing” HD Live Map complements ADAS applications for more safety Amsterdam/Stuttgart – Daimler and HERE Technologies have teamed up to make HERE HD Live Map an integral part of Daimler’s autonomous driving technology. With these… Continue reading Daimler and HERE to bring HD Live Map to future Mercedes-Benz models