Tag: Mobility

Data-Driven Development Process

In the beginning of our journey, we have been hard at work building the fundamental blocks and tools for our AI Driver: the mapping and perception pipeline, the planning and control stack, the infrastructure to record, replay, and simulate data, and the dedicated compute platform. With the basic features in place, we have evolved into… Continue reading Data-Driven Development Process

@BMW: The BMW iNEXT in the hottest phase of its series development.

Munich. On its way to series maturity, the BMW iNEXT is completing a further chapter of its overall vehicle testing under particularly demanding conditions. Intensive test runs in the freezing cold at the polar circle are now being followed by a contrasting program in the Kalahari in Southern Africa, where in addition to extreme heat… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW iNEXT in the hottest phase of its series development.

Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech

CLOSE After days of watching the stock price sink faster than competitors, and concerns about the strategic direction of Ford Motor Co., incoming chief operating officer Jim Farley took to the stage to make his first public speech in New York early Wednesday. Investor expectations were high — and ultimately unmet — that he would announce a significant and dramatic plan for re-positioning the company. … Continue reading Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech

Driverless car startup Pony.ai raises $462 million at a $3 billion valuation – VentureBeat

In a sign that investors’ enthusiasm for driverless cars hasn’t dampened yet, Pony.ai today secured a whopping $462 million in fresh funding, $400 million of which came from Toyota. The capital infusion brings the Guangzhou- and Fremont, California-based startup’s total raised to about $800 million at a valuation north of $3 billion (up from $1… Continue reading Driverless car startup Pony.ai raises $462 million at a $3 billion valuation – VentureBeat

Robert Bosch Venture Capital backs the evolution of automated driving with investment in UISEE

About RBVC GmbH Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. RBVC invests worldwide in innovative start-up companies at all stages of their development. Its investment activities focus on technology companies working in areas of business of current and… Continue reading Robert Bosch Venture Capital backs the evolution of automated driving with investment in UISEE

Waymo joins backlash against California self-driving data requirement

(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Waymo and General Motors Co’s (GM.N) Cruise are leading a backlash against a California reporting requirement on self-driving vehicle test data that the companies claim is not relevant or accurate in measuring performance or progress. FILE PHOTO: Reuters reporter Alexandria Sage steps out of a Waymo self-driving vehicle during a… Continue reading Waymo joins backlash against California self-driving data requirement

Tier Mobility acquires Coup’s electric moped scooters

Tier Mobility operates a scooter service, the kick-scooter-with-a-motor kind. And it has acquired assets from Coup, a now-defunct scooter service, the moped kind. Coup shut down late last year, and Tier Mobility plans to take over and start its own shared moped service. To be clear, Coup is over, but its mopeds will stick around.… Continue reading Tier Mobility acquires Coup’s electric moped scooters

@VW Group: In brief: || The all-rounder – the 1-speed gearbox

The ID.3 from Volkswagen enters the new era of e-mobility – quietly but with full power. After all, the typical properties of the electric drive system change the way in which power is transmitted. The powerful APP310 e-drive unit transmits power to the driven wheels using an extremely compact gearbox. The ID.3’s single gear is… Continue reading @VW Group: In brief: || The all-rounder – the 1-speed gearbox

@Toyota: Mobility Pioneers Named as Winners in the First Toyota Startup Awards

Four winners announced in the first Toyota Startup Awards following pitch competition for finalists in Barcelona SociAbility (UK), ProsFit (Bulgaria), Seamless Vision (Israel) and Wheeliz (France) given the opportunity to receive training, mentoring and funding for their work on inclusive mobility projects through the Toyota Accelerator Program Competition presented by Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and… Continue reading @Toyota: Mobility Pioneers Named as Winners in the First Toyota Startup Awards