Tag: Mobility

London Calling: Chariot Launches in First European City As Service Expands Internationally

by Sarah-Jayne Williams, Director of Smart Mobility, Ford of Europe All around the world, cities are asking a similar question: How do we make it easier, cleaner and more efficient for our citizens to get around? At Ford, we’re committed to helping cities everywhere make it easier for people to move reliably and comfortably — and in a way… Continue reading London Calling: Chariot Launches in First European City As Service Expands Internationally

SAIC Venture Capital Announces Partnership with Plug and Play

Joining Plug and Play’s Mobility program, SAIC Capital will search for new startups disrupting the industry SUNNYVALE, CA December 7th, 2017 – SAIC Capital , the venture arm of the largest auto company on China’s A-share market, announced today a strategic partnership with Plug and Play, a global startup ecosystem and venture fund specializing in the… Continue reading SAIC Venture Capital Announces Partnership with Plug and Play

SAIC MOTOR can start testing autonomous vehicles in California

On June 28, 2017 SAIC Innovation Center (LLC) officially obtained the California permit for testing self- driving vehicles, that is, SAIC Motor’s autonomous vehicle can be found running on the public road in California. The permit covers two cars and one driver. SAIC becomes the 35th organization to receive a permit, following automakers Ford, GM,… Continue reading SAIC MOTOR can start testing autonomous vehicles in California

Partnership between DELFINGEN Foundation and ESSILOR VISION Foundation

Essilor​ ​Vision​ ​Foundation​ ​and​ ​DELFINGEN​ ​Foundation​ ​join​ ​hands to​ ​bring​ ​good​ ​vision​ ​to​ ​DELFINGEN’s​ ​employees​ ​and​ ​families​ ​in Cebu,​ ​Philippines Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) Singapore and DELFINGEN Foundation got together for an eye care initiative for DELFINGEN employees and their family members, or by around 600 people. This two-days event was held in Cebu, Philippines… Continue reading Partnership between DELFINGEN Foundation and ESSILOR VISION Foundation

MAHLE Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Jörg Stratmann as the new Chairman of the Management Board and CEO

The 48-year-old industrial engineer becomes the new CEO of the MAHLE Group as of February 1, 2018. Wolf-Henning Scheider leaves MAHLE on January 31, 2018. Succession arrangements and new appointments at the top-level management of the MAHLE Group implemented quickly and sustainably. This quick transition was made much easier because MAHLE had already earmarked Dr.… Continue reading MAHLE Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Jörg Stratmann as the new Chairman of the Management Board and CEO

Uber Rival Lyft Opens First European Office

Uber Rival Lyft Opens First European Office  BloombergLyft opens its first European hub to develop autonomous car tech  VentureBeatOne way to protect the CTA from Uber, Lyft: Use tech  Crain’s Chicago BusinessTurns Out Uber and Lyft Might Not Be Ruining the American City  WIREDFull coverage

The world’s longest and toughest ongoing driving test

Over the past nine years, we’ve put our vehicles through the world’s longest and toughest ongoing driving test. Each day our vehicles can be found test driving on closed courses, on public roads, and in simulation. Waymo’s testing program is a critical aspect to building a safe and capable driver: it lets us extend our… Continue reading The world’s longest and toughest ongoing driving test

Google’s Self-Driving Division Is Expanding Its Fleet of Autonomous Vehicle

Striking a Deal Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle wing, just struck a legendary deal with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA): Fiat will supply the self-driving car ride service with thousands of Chrysler Pacifica hybrids for an undisclosed amount of money. These new vehicles will join the 600 Pacificas that are already active in Waymo’s test cities, such as Phoenix, Arizona.… Continue reading Google’s Self-Driving Division Is Expanding Its Fleet of Autonomous Vehicle