Self-driving technology developer DeepRoute.ai announced on Tuesday the completion of a Series B funding round at over $300 million, as the startup continues its commitment to advancing urban logistics and popularising robotaxis. The oversubscribed round was led by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, with participation from Asia-based growth capital investor Jeneration Capital and a fund… Continue reading Self-driving startup DeepRoute.ai nets over $300m Series B from Alibaba, others …
Tag: Mobility
German Handelsblatt: Mobility: Why VW, Daimler and BMW are more successful than the tech companies in automated driving
BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mobility: Why VW, Daimler and BMW are more successful than the tech companies in automated driving
@Nissan: New Japan-market Nissan GT-R unveiled000469
2021/09/14 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Japan-market GT-R. The model line-up includes two limited grades, the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and GT-R Track Edition Engineered by NISMO T-spec. All are scheduled to go on sale in the second half of October. GT-R Premium edition T-spec GT-R Track edition engineered… Continue reading @Nissan: New Japan-market Nissan GT-R unveiled000469
@Nissan: New limited-production ‘T-spec’ edition joins Nissan GT-R lineup000469
September 14, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced a special, limited production 2021 GT-R “T-spec” edition, which will be available in two iconic body colors and with a range of upgraded features. Slotting in above the GT-R Premium grade, the new, limited-volume GT-R T-spec adds wider front fenders from the previous Track Edition, gold-painted… Continue reading @Nissan: New limited-production ‘T-spec’ edition joins Nissan GT-R lineup000469
German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving
BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving
Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
In this week’s Autocar confidential, we unveil the unlikely inspiration for Everrati’s electric 911, Bentley’s commitment to sustainable leather and the possibility of a future lithium shortage in the latter part of the decade. Charging less for EVs How’s this for a win-win? Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius has outlined his aim for the firm to… Continue reading Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
07:00 ETDana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift TransmissionDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN…
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today debuted the new Spicer Electrified™ e-Powershift transmission, a modular and flexible two-speed solution that offers power take-off (PTO) functionality for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles. Delivering high efficiency and superior performance in a compact package that simplifies the mining industry’s transition to electrification, the dual-motor version… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift TransmissionDana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN…
EuropeUber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch courtSeptember 13, 2021
Union says ruling will give workers more pay, rights Uber says to appeal against Dutch court decision Latest setback for companies in gig economy AMSTERDAM, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Uber (UBER.N) drivers are employees, not contractors, and so entitled to greater workers’ rights under local labour laws, a Dutch court ruled on Monday, handing a… Continue reading EuropeUber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch courtSeptember 13, 2021
Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147
Digitales Cockpit des neuen ID.4 mit zentralem Touch-Display. Volkswagen continues process of transformation into software-oriented mobility provider Free updates for ID.301, ID.402 and ID.4 GTX03 to be made available immediately First update will see customers benefit from optimised surroundings recognition, more intuitive operability of the infotainment system, and other new features Volkswagen CEO Brandstätter: “Our Over-the-Air Updates… Continue reading Europa Wire: Over-the-Air Updates: Volkswagen ID. models to receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer000147
@VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820
Volkswagen Group Components today opened one of the most modern laboratories for cell research and development in Europe in Salzgitter. Thus, the company is further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards developing and producing its own battery cells for electromobility. From 2025 onwards, the Volkswagen unified cell is scheduled… Continue reading @VW Group: New battery laboratories: Volkswagen takes the next step towards developing and producing own battery cells003820