Chinese EV-maker BYD has launched a new sub-brand called FinDreams, which will produce core components for clean energy vehicles. FinDreams has five subsidiaries, which will specialize in different fields of auto manufacturing, including batteries and powertrains. Industry experts say BYD’s move is part of its global expansion strategy. “For the overseas market, the independent system… Continue reading New BYD sub-brand will produce components for clean energy vehicles
Tag: Mobility
TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announce new business alliance to collaborate on mobility service business
TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announced a new business alliance to increase the functions and services of the Mobility Service Platform (MSPF) offered globally by Toyota Motor Corporation in order to expand connected car markets and countries and increase software development capabilities and expand operations. In the automotive industry, the value of cars is changing… Continue reading TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announce new business alliance to collaborate on mobility service business
Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads
Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing on California’s public roads, paving the way for the company to roll out commercial operations throughout the state. Nuro, which raised $940 million from SoftBank Vision Fund last year, is allowed to put two of its low-speed electric R2 delivery vehicles on… Continue reading Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads
California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles
FILE PHOTO: The unmanned delivery vehicle, Nuro, is seen during the Kroger annual shareholders meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., June 28, 2018. Courtesy of Kroger/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) – California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as… Continue reading California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles
@Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19
Toyota City, Japan, Apr 7, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – First of all, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group (Toyota) companies send their deepest condolences to people grieving the loss of family and friends due to the pneumonia and respiratory issues caused by COVID-19 around the world, and to those who are currently continuing to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19
@Groupe PSA: Top Service: Opel Dealers Keep Their Customers Mobile
Workshops remain open: make an appointment for inspection or repairs Service campaigns continue: windscreen wiper replacement or post-winter check-up Spares supply secured: all servicing with original Opel parts “Drive-Thru“ offers: stay in the car while smaller jobs are done for you Rüsselsheim. Opel dealers are there for their customers. They can be reached via telephone… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Top Service: Opel Dealers Keep Their Customers Mobile
@Groupe PSA: Covid-19: Fondation PSA provides exceptional support to “All United Against Coronavirus” alliance of Fondation de France, AP-HP and Institut Pasteur
Mobilization for Covid-19 emergency aid, of all the funds allocated to the 2020 calls for projects of Fondation PSA This donation will support the mobility of structures supporting the sick and fragile people “The health crisis we are going through has shown the essential role of mobility in meeting the essential needs of populations:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Covid-19: Fondation PSA provides exceptional support to “All United Against Coronavirus” alliance of Fondation de France, AP-HP and Institut Pasteur
Einride demonstrates a single operator controlling multiple of its driverless cargo vehicles
[embedded content] Autonomous electric transportation startup Einride has taken a key step in its mission to deploy autonomous cargo pods on roads for commercial operations. The Swedish startup demonstrated its technology in use with one person remotely operating two pods at once, which is a fundamental part of their vision of multiple pods ultimately being… Continue reading Einride demonstrates a single operator controlling multiple of its driverless cargo vehicles
NIO Inc. Provides March 2020 Delivery Update
Delivered 1,533 vehicles in March 2020 Delivered 3,838 vehicles in 2020 in total Cumulative deliveries of ES8 and ES6 reached 35,751 SHANGHAI, China, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, today provided its March 2020 delivery results. NIO delivered 1,533 vehicles… Continue reading NIO Inc. Provides March 2020 Delivery Update
Self-Driving Car Company Lays Off All Its Human Safety Drivers
Emergency Brakes The self-driving car startup Zoox just laid off all 120-something of its human safety drivers — and announced that it’s suspending all driving tests because of the coronavirus pandemic. Zoox has been testing its autonomous cars on the streets of California and Las Vegas, but can’t safely continue given California’s stated shelter-in-place rule,… Continue reading Self-Driving Car Company Lays Off All Its Human Safety Drivers