In an interview with Handelsblatt, Volkswagen Group has announced it will stop development of CNG technology. The group sold CNG-powered vehicles under the Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat brands. Instead, VW will focus on full-electric cars. Natural gas has long been seen as a relatively clean alternative to diesel and petrol as we are waiting for… Continue reading Volkswagen to stop CNG development – Fleet Europe
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2022 Fisker Ocean All-Electric Luxury SUV: Exclusive Driving Footage and New Specifications Revealed – PR Newswire UK
— The world’s most sustainable vehicle can be seen in action, reflecting the production-ready platform’s maturity, reliability and performance. The footage, by Fisker Inc., was directed by cinematographer Phil Arntz in association with SP Films — Ride and suspension features, aerodynamics, cooling and crash performance details revealed for the 2022 Fisker Ocean, starting at $37,499… Continue reading 2022 Fisker Ocean All-Electric Luxury SUV: Exclusive Driving Footage and New Specifications Revealed – PR Newswire UK
@VW Group: Capgemini and Audi plan to form a joint venture focused on SAP and Cloud services
Capgemini and Audi today announced the formation of a joint venture. The scope of the new company will comprise the provision of digital technology and consulting services, particularly in the fields of SAP S/4HANA® and Cloud services. Both companies have signed an agreement to establish this new company once regulatory approvals have been obtained. Capgemini… Continue reading @VW Group: Capgemini and Audi plan to form a joint venture focused on SAP and Cloud services
@Groupe PSA: Free2Move adds Citroën Ami – 100% ëlectric to its carsharing service in Paris
This spring, mobility brand Free2Move will add Citroën’s latest innovation Ami – 100% ëlectric, to its range of services in Paris. This quirky, ultra-compact vehicle can be driven from the age of 16 without a driving licence. In the spring, Free2Move will add Citroën’s innovative Ami – 100% ëlectric to its range of vehicles. Instantly… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Free2Move adds Citroën Ami – 100% ëlectric to its carsharing service in Paris
Pony.ai Raises $400 Million from Toyota to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Development
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pony.ai, an autonomous driving company, announces today that it has raised $400 million from Toyota Motor Corporation to deepen and expand the two companies’ collaboration in mobility services. The investment comes as an extension of a business partnership that was formed between Pony.ai and Toyota in 2019.… Continue reading Pony.ai Raises $400 Million from Toyota to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Development
ON Semiconductor and Pony.ai Collaboration on Next-Gen Image Sensing and Processing Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles
FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, and Pony.ai, a leading autonomous driving technology company, announced today that they will collaborate on developing next-generation image sensing and processing technologies for machine vision to enhance the reliability and scalability of mass-produced autonomous vehicles.Pony.ai is working to revolutionize… Continue reading ON Semiconductor and Pony.ai Collaboration on Next-Gen Image Sensing and Processing Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles
Toyota (TM) to Build a $1.22B Electric Vehicle Plant in China
Toyota Motor Corporation TM recently announced plans that it will collaborate with local partner FAW Group to build a new electric vehicle plant at Tianjin in China. Reportedly, the companies are aiming to invest around 8.5 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) in the planned car plant. The plant is expected to produce 200,000 battery-only, plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Toyota (TM) to Build a $1.22B Electric Vehicle Plant in China
Renault unveils Morphoz concept car
Renault unveiled its Morphoz concept car, illustrating its vision of future electric mobility in the years beyond 2025. Smart, modular, this crossover vehicle is able to physically and technologically adapt whether it’s being used for a short commute, trip to the shops or a longer journey. Laurens van den Acker, EVP, Corporate Design Groupe Renault… Continue reading Renault unveils Morphoz concept car
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group’s Secret Weapon For the Future: Hyundai CRADLE
Hyundai CRADLE is the center for technologies, including mobility services, smart cities, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced materials, eco-friendly energy, robotics, and new platforms. Here are the details about Hyundai CRADLE. Back in 2017, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) announced the launch of Hyundai CRADLE, the Center for Robotic-augmented Design in Living Experiences. Formerly Hyundai Ventures, CRADLE… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group’s Secret Weapon For the Future: Hyundai CRADLE
Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries
Renault’s latest concept EV is literally a transformer that works for both city driving and long trips. The Morphoz EV in “City” mode normally has a 40 kWh battery that’s good for 90 percent of driving in cities or suburbs. However, for the 10 percent of the time you take it on long trips, it… Continue reading Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries