NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mainstream fully autonomous vehicles are not an if, they are a when. The bigger question is what it is going to take from a technical end to get self-driving cars and trucks safely maneuvering along every side street and highway. As one can imagine, the… Continue reading Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Goes Right Through a SPAC
Tag: Mobility
Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Electric mobility: Valmet Automotive further expands Kinematic Systems product range
Valmet Automotive, a global leader in vehicle contract manufacturing and Tier-1 supplier of battery systems and roof and kinematic solutions, significantly expands its comprehensive product range of kinematic systems for electric vehicles. Due to the strong market trend to electric mobility, the company expects high growth potential in the business of additional comfort systems, but… Continue reading Electric mobility: Valmet Automotive further expands Kinematic Systems product range
Stellantis Raises the Bar on Developing Diverse Talent
Stellantis today announced the launch of two new leadership development programs focused on training and growing emerging Black and multicultural talent for future leadership opportunities with the company. The programs, called BLAC (Black Leaders Advancement Collective) and LEAD (Leaders Embracing All Diversity), are modeled after the company’s award-winning Women’s Leadership Experience (WLE) development program. WLE,… Continue reading Stellantis Raises the Bar on Developing Diverse Talent
@Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development
TOKYO, Japan, January 20, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, in December 2021, the company invested in U.S. (California)-based Helm.ai to strengthen its software technology development in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision*1 technologies. Helm.ai has key strengths in the area of AI-based image recognition technologies advanced through unsupervised… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development
Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future
– Integrated suite of solutions to support green urbanization, electric mobility and counter the causes and effects of climate change – New approach will create more modern, sustainable, efficient, resilient and inclusive urban infrastructure – accelerating global decarbonization and promoting a better quality of life for all RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader… Continue reading Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future
07:00 ETDana Introduces New Planetary Drives with Improved Torque Density, Design Flexibility for Wide Range of Tracked, Wheeled, and Winch Applicatio…
MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the introduction of three new planetary drives with wide ratio ranges, better power density, and modular designs that expand the company’s Spicer Torque-Hub™ support for tracked and wheeled vehicles, as well as Brevini™ winch applications. Available now, the new drives offer output… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Introduces New Planetary Drives with Improved Torque Density, Design Flexibility for Wide Range of Tracked, Wheeled, and Winch Applicatio…
@VW Group: SAIC Audi opens the world’s largest Audi store in Shanghai004479
Two floors and a total of 2,400 square meters (25,833 square feet): with the House of Progress (HoP) in Shanghai, SAIC Audi opened the biggest store of this kind in the world on January 1, 2022. As part of the dedication, the Chinese partner company presented the entire A7 L family: Along with the Audi… Continue reading @VW Group: SAIC Audi opens the world’s largest Audi store in Shanghai004479
@Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA
TGRNA Set to Support NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 in 2022 PLANO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2022) – Toyota NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 series drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) banner beginning with the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA
Linamar Corporation Provides Commentary on External Market Conditions; Board of Directors Names Linda Hasenfratz as Executive Chair, Jim Jarrell as Director
GUELPH, ON, Jan. 18, 2022 /CNW/ – Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today released insights regarding the market activity observed during Q4 2021, as well as commented on other recent industry developments. The comments provide updates on the latest available industry conditions in the key Access, Agriculture and Automotive markets in which it operates. Linamar Corporation… Continue reading Linamar Corporation Provides Commentary on External Market Conditions; Board of Directors Names Linda Hasenfratz as Executive Chair, Jim Jarrell as Director