In Brief AirSpaceX unveiled their MOBi-ONE flying taxi at the North American International Auto Show in January. The autonomous, fully-electric flying taxi can carry 2 to 4 passengers to specific areas within 60 miles, at a top speed of 250 mph. Autonomous Air Travel Self-driving and electric cars are already changing how we travel on… Continue reading AirSpaceX’s Autonomous Electric Flying Taxi Will Hit the Skies in 2026
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16.5 million euros raised by Heetch
The VTC company made an international round that brought him a whopping $ 16.5 million. What will shade Uber? The readjustment was well received. After grazing the worst, the VTC Applying App, Heetch, seems to have found the right equation. This is at least think the spectacular fundraising, amounting to 16.5 million euros, closed by… Continue reading 16.5 million euros raised by Heetch
Ford patent details system for autonomous police cars
This month, Ford was granted a patent for an autonomous police car. The car can work in cooperation with a human officer or by itself, and it can tell when a traffic law has been violated and act accordingly. These may be described as “autonomous police vehicles,” but I’m just going to say what we’re… Continue reading Ford patent details system for autonomous police cars
Ford files a patent for an autonomous police car
If the fourth season of Black Mirror didn’t throughly freak you out, buckle up! Ford has filed for a patent on an autonomous police car. While patent filings don’t always come to fruition, the mere fact that this idea is in development is mildly unnerving. The patent, first spotted by Motor1, describes an autonomous police… Continue reading Ford files a patent for an autonomous police car
CEO Jim Hackett pushing Ford team as investors watch with caution
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Hackett speaks during the Ford presentation at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 14, 2018. (Photo: Maury/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Ford CEO Jim Hackett, eight months into his role, brings an unconventional approach to the auto industry, which leaves colleagues inspired and observers sometimes a bit confused. He has… Continue reading CEO Jim Hackett pushing Ford team as investors watch with caution
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
With retirement approaching, Sergio Marchionne seems determined to go out with a bang: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV boss thinks operating profit will surpass that of Ford Motor Co. this year. On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility
Published 01/26/2018 11: 29: 34CET MADRID, 26 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The general director of Audi in Spain, José Miguel Aparicio, has argued that diesel is a fuel “absolutely” necessary in the transition to an electric mobility without emissions in which the automotive sector is currently engulfed. Speaking to Europa Press, Aparicio has defended that… Continue reading Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month. Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch