UAV Navigation Integrates Iris Automation’s Proven Detect and Avoid System Casia with Its VECTOR Autopilots

MADRID and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autopilot platform innovator UAV Navigation is integrating Iris Automation‘s cutting edge detect and avoid Casia® software into its advanced autopilot solution, VECTOR. UAVs equipped with VECTOR and Casia Detect and Avoid now have the ability to detect uncooperative crewed aircraft in their airspace and autonomously or… Continue reading UAV Navigation Integrates Iris Automation’s Proven Detect and Avoid System Casia with Its VECTOR Autopilots

PE-VC funds in EVs up 3x this year

The year 2021 has already recorded 11 investment deals worth $519 million in the sector compared to 13 investments of $165 million value in entire 2020, according to data from Venture Intelligence (see graphic). The investment tally includes renewable energy companies Fourth Partner Energy and Fortum that also operate in the electric mobility space. Chennai:… Continue reading PE-VC funds in EVs up 3x this year

Opinion: How clean mobility can help India meet climate commitments

Globally, the decarbonisation of transportation is underway through multiple pathways, including direct electrification and indirect electrification through hydrogen. By Chandana Sasidharan The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that human influence has changed the climate at an unprecedented rate. Actions for limiting carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions… Continue reading Opinion: How clean mobility can help India meet climate commitments

US government opens probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes with emergency vehicles

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe into Tesla’s Autopilot software, citing the cars’ repeated collisions with parked emergency vehicles. The NHTSA investigation will cover Tesla Models Y, X, S, and 3 vehicles released from 2014 through 2021. The federal agency says since 2018 it has logged 11 incidents (which… Continue reading US government opens probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes with emergency vehicles

TechnologyChina’s Didi improves pay transparency for drivers8:14 AM UTC

BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) – China’s Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) said on Monday it will provide its drivers in several Chinese cities with more details on the fees they receive, the first big move by the ride-hailing giant after state media accused it of paying drivers unfairly. Didi said drivers in seven Chinese cities including… Continue reading TechnologyChina’s Didi improves pay transparency for drivers8:14 AM UTC

TechnologySiemens Smart Infrastructure targets acquisitions to speed growth10:19 AM UTC

Matthias Rebellius, board member of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure at Siemens, poses at the Siemens Smart Infrastructure headquarters in Zug, Switzerland in this 2020 handout photograph. SIEMENS/Handout via REUTERS Company aiming to tap into growing market for smart buildings Sees big potential in e-mobility charging CEO says current margins sustainable after pandemic… Continue reading TechnologySiemens Smart Infrastructure targets acquisitions to speed growth10:19 AM UTC

The fall of diesel in 2020: the evolution of its sales and its future in the sector

August 16, 2021 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News This type of internal combustion has experienced a significant decline in recent years despite its technological advances in environmental matters. The diesel situation in our country has changed a lot and in a very short time. Diesel has gone from being the predominant combustion, to… Continue reading The fall of diesel in 2020: the evolution of its sales and its future in the sector

@Nissan: Nissan Sunderland Plant engineer Anna Nicholson set to fulfil Paralympic dream in Tokyo000425

2021/08/12 Nissan Sunderland Plant engineer Anna Nicholson selected for Team GB at Paralympics, competing in F35 Shot Put Competing in Tokyo will be the pinnacle of ten years’ hard work and dedication for Anna Sunderland, UK – Nissan Sunderland Plant engineer Anna Nicholson is heading to the company’s home country to compete in the 2020… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Sunderland Plant engineer Anna Nicholson set to fulfil Paralympic dream in Tokyo000425

Indian bike taxi service Rapido raises $52 million

Rapido, a bike taxi aggregator in India, said on Monday it has raised $52 million in a new financing round as the six-year-old startup looks to find space in a category dominated by Ola and Uber in the South Asian market. The six-year-old startup’s new funding — Series C — was financed by Shell Ventures,… Continue reading Indian bike taxi service Rapido raises $52 million

Chinese ride-hailer Didi says will be more transparent on driver income after criticism

China’s Didi Global Inc said on Monday drivers in several Chinese cities will be able to know details on how Didi pays them, the first big move by the ride-hailing giant after it was criticised by state media that it pays drivers unfairly. In a post on Weibo, Didi said drivers in seven Chinese cities will be the first to know… Continue reading Chinese ride-hailer Didi says will be more transparent on driver income after criticism