First high-volume production start of electrically heated catalytic converter worldwide is part of Vitesco Technologies’ electrification strategy Production start for multi-million contract relating to electrified vans planned for late 2022 Innovative electric catalytic converter aimed at ensuring vehicles comply with planned stringent Euro 7 standard Regensburg, March 12, 2020. Vitesco Technologies, a leading supplier in… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer
Tag: Mobility
Hyundai Motor Company to Push for an Electric Vehicle Battery Lease Business
Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem, Hyundai Glovis, KST Mobility (Macaron Taxi) are pushing for South Korea’s first electric vehicle battery lease business.This business model will lower financial burden of purchasing electric vehicles that are at least 30% more expensive than equivalent diesel locomotives and consider back-end industries related to battery exchange and reuse of… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company to Push for an Electric Vehicle Battery Lease Business
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno
In Brno today, Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, and Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková, signed the memorandum regarding the promotion of sustainable mobility services in the city. Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, emphasised, “Brno is a young, vibrant city that is very open to new trends. We are convinced that we… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno
Mercedes-Benz: Automate commercial vehicles first, then cars
The manufacturer of commercial vehicles and cars, Mercedes-Benz, wants to prioritize autonomous driving for a segment. It has long been foreseeable that vehicle automation will first take place in the Commercial vehicle area will enforce. Above all, this includes trucks. Because the Delivery traffic is increasing, there is a shortage of workers and automation promises… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: Automate commercial vehicles first, then cars
Brazilian Car Rental Company Raises $85M
With the new funds, Vai.Car plans to own 25,000 vehicles within 18 months. Photo via Phillip Capper/Wikimedia. Brazilian car rental startup Vai.Car has raised approximately $85 million to help increase its vehicle fleet, according to a report by Contxto. The investment round was led by XP Investimentos. With the new funds, Vai.Car plans to own 25,000… Continue reading Brazilian Car Rental Company Raises $85M
Lyft Provides More Transportation Options for Healthcare Patients
By integrating Lyft’s ridesharing services with Unite Us’ care network, people will have improved access to health and social care services. Photo via Lyft. Unite Us, a technology company that builds networks to connect health and social care providers, has joined forces with Lyft to provide ride-enabled referrals through the Unite Us platform. By integrating… Continue reading Lyft Provides More Transportation Options for Healthcare Patients
Chinese Self-driving Logistics Vehicle Startup Neolix Raises $28M In Series A+ Round
Chinese self-driving logistics vehicle startup Neolix Technologies announced that it has raised nearly RMB200 million (US$28.8 million) in series A+ round of financing in February this year. The new round was led by Chinese EV car maker Leading Ideal. Addor Capital and existing shareholders Yunqi Partners and Glory Ventures also particiated. Neolix announced in May… Continue reading Chinese Self-driving Logistics Vehicle Startup Neolix Raises $28M In Series A+ Round
@BMW: The BMW i8: From vision to icon, from bestseller to classic of the future.
Munich. The final stretch on the way to the “Hall of Fame” of BMW sports cars: Six years after its market launch, the BMW i8 ends its product life cycle. When production of the BMW i8 Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 1.8 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 14.0 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 42 g/km*) and the BMW i8 Roadster (combined fuel… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW i8: From vision to icon, from bestseller to classic of the future.
LM Industries Named to Fast Company’s 2020 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for Shaping the Future of Mobility
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Industries has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.LM Industries’ unique approach to digital manufacturing is improving the health of local economies, meeting consumers’ needs by crafting highly customized products and reducing the automotive industry’s carbon footprint.… Continue reading LM Industries Named to Fast Company’s 2020 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for Shaping the Future of Mobility
China Digest: Self-driving firm Neolix raises $29m; VDN Cloud closes $14m
Neolix Technologies, a startup that delivers level 4 autonomous driving vehicles, has received nearly 200 million yuan ($29 million) in a Series A+ round, while edge computing-based cloud service provider VDN Cloud has closed almost 100 million yuan ($14 million) in a Series A+ round. CHJ leads $29m Series A+ round in self-driving startup Neolix… Continue reading China Digest: Self-driving firm Neolix raises $29m; VDN Cloud closes $14m