Downsizing is a major trend having an impact on many aspects of our lives. But is it also an urban mobility solution for expanding, highly populous cities? As populations increasingly migrate to cities, leading to oversubscribed public transportation and greater congestion, something’s got to give. Thankfully, innovative urban mobility solutions are being developed, with new… Continue reading Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?
Tag: Mobility
Hyundai Mobis develops 90-deg rotating wheel
Hyundai Mobis has developed next-generation automobile wheel technology which allows 90-degree rotation parking and in-place rotation. It is also essential for making PBVs (Purpose Built Vehicles). The e-corner module, which integrates the steering, braking, suspension and driving systems into a wheel, shifts the paradigm of an automobile to use the mechanical axis to connect the… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis develops 90-deg rotating wheel
Softbank-backed SenseTime launches IPO in Hong Kong to raise up to $767m …
Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is looking to raise up to $767 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The deal launched on Monday for the company to sell 1.5 billion primary shares within a price range of HK$3.85 to HK$3.99 each, the term sheet said.… Continue reading Softbank-backed SenseTime launches IPO in Hong Kong to raise up to $767m …
@Daimler: Now also for the “pre-last-mile”: New Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van with larger battery capacity available
Range of 242-314 kilometres (WLTP)[1],[2] and standard fast charging function. 70 percent higher battery capacity compared with previous model variant. Available in two lengths and with up to 6.6 m³ loading volume. Efficient and comfortable driving experience thanks to automatic recuperation DAUTO. Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes‑Benz eVito Tourer, the eVito panel van will… Continue reading @Daimler: Now also for the “pre-last-mile”: New Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van with larger battery capacity available
November 30, 2021 Via secures $130M in Series G financing at $3.3B valuation Via’s TransitTech revenue has more than doubled in the last yea…
November 30, 2021 Via secures $130M in Series G financing at $3.3B valuation Via’s TransitTech revenue has more than doubled in the last year as demand for its software grows globally November 30, 2021 (New York, NY) — Via, the global leader in TransitTech, today announced $130 million in new funding at a post-money valuation… Continue reading November 30, 2021 Via secures $130M in Series G financing at $3.3B valuation Via’s TransitTech revenue has more than doubled in the last yea…
Elon Musk Posts Meme Mocking Crypto Fans, Then Crypto Crashes
Is Elon Musk crashing the crypto market over a sibling rivalry? The top three cryptocurrencies were each down Saturday morning — with the still-dominant Bitcoin down a jarring 12 percent — after the Tesla CEO tweeted a meme mocking crypto fans. The wildest part? It may have been inspired by sibling rivalry. Friday evening, around… Continue reading Elon Musk Posts Meme Mocking Crypto Fans, Then Crypto Crashes
Sales of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles are up 21.2% in November
In November, with 35% of total sales, alternative vehicles were positioned as the first purchase option In the accumulated of the year, deliveries of alternative vehicles have grown by 67.4% One in 10 passenger cars sold in Spain in November is electrified Madrid, December 1, 2021.- The registrations of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles (cars,… Continue reading Sales of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles are up 21.2% in November
DENSO Announces Organizational Changes in Pursuit of Green, Peace of Mind Causes
Changes are underlined Title Name New Current Representative Member of the Board, CEO Koji Arima – – Representative Member of the Board, Executive Vice President Yukihiro Shinohara CCRO, CQO, Environment Neutral Systems Development Div. CCRO, CQO, Head of Safety, Quality & Environment Center, Environment Neutral Systems Development Div., FC System Business Development Div., CV&OH Div.… Continue reading DENSO Announces Organizational Changes in Pursuit of Green, Peace of Mind Causes
Schaeffler plans to gradually close Luckenwalde location
2021-12-03 | Herzogenaurach No agreement on alternative solution reached with employees despite extensive negotiations Negotiations on reconciliation of interests to start immediately Increasingly challenging market environment in automotive supplier industry makes structural adjustments inevitable Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is continuing to implement the structural measures announced in September 2020. The company was unable to… Continue reading Schaeffler plans to gradually close Luckenwalde location
@Toyota: All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas
Automaker rolls all-new Tundra off the line and readies for first-ever Tundra hybrid; celebrates with $650,000 in donations to community partners SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Dec. 3, 2021) – Texas pride is shining bright in San Antonio as production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra shifts into drive at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX). Together with its 3,200 employees… Continue reading @Toyota: All-New 2022 Tundra Roars to Life at Toyota Texas