February 20, 2020 – As part of its sustainable business strategy, Daimler AG is strongly moving forward with its product, electrification and digitalization offensive. In order to be able to react even faster and more precisely to changing customer needs and complex market requirements in the future, the Company is further developing its organizational structure.… Continue reading @Daimler: 20. Feb 2020Daimler optimizes decision-making processes and streamlines organizational structure
Tag: Mobility
Car-sharing startup SOCAR raises $18m from Eugene PE, KH Energy
Car-sharing platform SOCAR announced that it has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round from South Korean investors Eugene Private Equity and KH Energy, according to a report by e27. SOCAR is headquartered in South Korea, but currently operates primarily in Malaysia. The company is expected to use the fresh funding to expand… Continue reading Car-sharing startup SOCAR raises $18m from Eugene PE, KH Energy
Robotic Research LLC, a leading provider of autonomy and robotic technologies to government and commercial customers, announced today its team has recently supported the launch of two new international deployments of Olli,
CLARKSBURG, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Robotic Research LLC, a leading provider of autonomy and robotic technologies to government and commercial customers, announced today its team has recently supported the launch of two new international deployments of Olli, the autonomous shuttle manufactured by Local Motors. The deployments both support campus-based pilot programs, including at the International Training Centre of the… Continue reading Robotic Research LLC, a leading provider of autonomy and robotic technologies to government and commercial customers, announced today its team has recently supported the launch of two new international deployments of Olli,
Daimler slims down Mercedes management in efficiency drive
FILE PHOTO: Harald Wilhelm, CFO of German luxury car manufacturer Daimler AG, speaks at the annual results news conference in Stuttgart, Germany, February 11, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German cars and trucks maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) said it would revamp the management of its finance, production and development portfolios to remove duplicate layers between… Continue reading Daimler slims down Mercedes management in efficiency drive
Xpeng P7 Completes Cold Weather Testing
Xpeng’s P7 electric sports sedan completes cold-weather validation and nears ever closer to the start of production. The P7 was scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2020, but with the disruptions in China caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, that timeline could possibly be pushed back a bit. The P7 will be Xpeng’s second… Continue reading Xpeng P7 Completes Cold Weather Testing
@Hyundai: Hyundai and Kia Develop World’s First ICT Connected Shift System
Information and communication technology (ICT) automatically shifts to optimal gear based on road and traffic conditions ahead Improves driving comfort and fuel efficiency by minimizing unnecessary shifts through predictive gear-shifting control system Future developments to include consideration of driver’s preferences and traffic signal status Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation announced today that they… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai and Kia Develop World’s First ICT Connected Shift System
Autonomous yard trucking startup Outrider comes out of stealth with $53 million in funding
The 400,000 distribution yards located in the U.S. are critical hubs for the supply chain. Now one startup is aiming to make the yard truck — the centerpiece of the distribution yard — more efficient, safer and cleaner, with an autonomous system. Outrider, a Golden, Colo. startup previously known as Azevtec, came out of stealth… Continue reading Autonomous yard trucking startup Outrider comes out of stealth with $53 million in funding
Dacia Confirms Geneva Debut Of EV Concept
Meet us on 3rd & 4th March 2020 to discover the latest news from Renault, Alpine and Dacia Boulogne-Billancourt, February 18, 2020 – As a pioneer and leader in electric vehicles in Europe, Renault will present its electric concept car MORPHOZ illustrating its vision of future mobility. New Twingo Z.E. and New Mégane Estate E-TECH Plug-in will make… Continue reading Dacia Confirms Geneva Debut Of EV Concept
@BMW: Open Manufacturing Platform expands: Anheuser-Busch InBev, BMW Group, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF team up to accelerate manufacturing innovation at scale.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, BMW Group, Bosch Group, Microsoft, ZF Friedrichshafen AG named OMP steering committee members OMP was established in 2019 as an independent initiative under the umbrella of the Joint Development Foundation First working groups created: IoT Connectivity, Semantic Data Model, Industrial IoT Reference Architecture, and Core Services for Autonomous Transport Systems Berlin/company location, February… Continue reading @BMW: Open Manufacturing Platform expands: Anheuser-Busch InBev, BMW Group, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF team up to accelerate manufacturing innovation at scale.
@Tata: The newly launched National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), at the University of Warwick, in Coventry, one of Europe’s largest automotive research and development facilities
18 February, 2020 The newly launched National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), at the University of Warwick, in Coventry, one of Europe’s largest automotive research and development facilities HRH The Prince of Wales unveils plaque of the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) (L to R) Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, Mr. Guenter… Continue reading @Tata: The newly launched National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), at the University of Warwick, in Coventry, one of Europe’s largest automotive research and development facilities