Volkswagen Passenger Cars has hit the ground running in the transition to electric mobility. “2020 was a turning point for Volkswagen and marked a breakthrough in electric mobility,” said Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. Last year, the brand delivered more electric vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over more than 212,000 electric cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020
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@VW Group: Audi ends 2020 with the most successful quarter in the company’s history
AUDI AG ended 2020 with the most successful quarter-year in the company’s history for cars delivered: between October and December the company supplied 505,583 cars to its customers – more than half a million in a quarter for the first time ever. In a challenging year, marked globally by restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic,… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi ends 2020 with the most successful quarter in the company’s history
@Toyota: Join Our Portfolio Company SLAMcore in Developing Spatial Intelligence for Robots
Image courtesy of SLAMcore Every robot, drone, and autonomous vehicle faces a fundamental challenge: understanding its location and nearby objects so that it can map and navigate around its environment. Founded in 2016, SLAMcore is tackling this problem by developing “spatial intelligence” solutions for robots and machines using simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms that analyze… Continue reading @Toyota: Join Our Portfolio Company SLAMcore in Developing Spatial Intelligence for Robots
@Groupe PSA: PR Increased independence of board of directors of Faurecia000992
Texte Faurecia announces the resignation of Olivia Larmaraud, Grégoire Olivier and Philippe de Rovira from its Board of Directors, with immediate effect. All three had been Board Members nominated by PSA. These resignations come as a result of the commitments made by PSA and FCA in the context of their merger operation. Texte As of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Increased independence of board of directors of Faurecia000992
Apple Car expected to shake up auto industry in Asia and world
BEIJING — Global information technology leader Apple is highly likely to break into the automobile sector. The American company is reportedly planning to create self-driving electric vehicles manufactured by an automaker under a tie-up agreement using a business model similar to its iPhone production. A potential Apple Car, if realized, is thought certain to affect the competitive landscape of the… Continue reading Apple Car expected to shake up auto industry in Asia and world
Leia Inc., Continental and HERE Technologies to pave the way in bringing freshest 3D maps to vehicles
HERE, Leia and Continental are bringing a cutting-edge navigation experience to automotive OEMs Leia’s Lightfield software allows for the visualization of 3D maps for extended periods of time without the need for adaptive eyewearJanuary 12, 2021CES 2021 – Leia Inc., the leading provider of Lightfield hardware and content services, and winner of two 2021 CES innovation awards for… Continue reading Leia Inc., Continental and HERE Technologies to pave the way in bringing freshest 3D maps to vehicles
Uber expands green rides option to 1,400 cities
Uber has expanded a program that incentivizes drivers to use all-electric and hybrid vehicles to more than 1,400 cities in North America including Austin, Houston, Miami and New York City as part of the ride-hailing company’s broader plan to become a zero-emission platform by 2040. The program, known as Uber Green, gives customers the option… Continue reading Uber expands green rides option to 1,400 cities
Gett completes US$115m funding round from strong investor base
– Gett is building a new B2B ground transportation category – Innovative SaaS platform is transforming corporate ground travel – Clear parallels between what Gett is doing today and the likes of Amadeus and Booking.com – Gett completes 2020 operationally profitable and on budget LONDON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gett, the global ground travel… Continue reading Gett completes US$115m funding round from strong investor base
GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GM’s new business will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric products, software and services for the first to last mile BrightDrop’s electric pallet, the EP1, will be available in early 2021, and its electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, will be on roads in late 2021 BrightDrop introduces GM’s… Continue reading GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services
Continental, HERE and Leia Inc Jointly Create Natural 3D Automotive Navigation
3D navigation shown on the automotive Lightfield display creates intuitive user experience and can contribute to driving safety Lightfield technology enables a natural 3D effect that is visible without glasses or eye tracking sensor for driver and passengers alike Premium 3D content for 75 global city centers in HERE’s Premier 3D Cities Babenhausen, Germany, January… Continue reading Continental, HERE and Leia Inc Jointly Create Natural 3D Automotive Navigation