(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is taking a different approach from rival General Motors Co in deploying self-driving vehicles, focusing initially on partnering with and operating vehicles for a variety of companies, from Domino’s Pizza to Lyft, executives said. Ford said on Tuesday it has launched a pilot delivery program in Miami with Domino‘s, and… Continue reading Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
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We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service
Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
Ford has revealed the test market for its self-driving service it teased but kept under wraps back at CES in January: Miami. Will Smith bids you “bienvenidos,” Ford, via his canonical 1997 opus. But actually, Ford is welcomed by Miami-Dade officials, who are working with the automaker to run this pilot across both downtown Miami… Continue reading Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility
This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility Welcome to the weekly news roundup by Splyt, the place where you can find the most important news in the Urban Mobility space. This week, we have divided the headlines geographically. We hope you enjoy the read! MENASA: Careem, Moovit Following the trend of ride-hailing platforms offering… Continue reading This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility
Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier this month, Pony.ai held a special event in China during which it launched its autonomous ride-sharing fleet, becoming the first company to offer self-driving car rides on city roads to the general public in China. Event attendees were able to experience Pony.ai’s fully self-driving cars on a 2.8km… Continue reading Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group
German cities can now ban diesel cars to combat air pollution
A German court has ruled that cities in the country have the legal right to ban the use of diesel cars under certain conditions. The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig gave its judgement today on a long running case brought by environmental campaigners. The groups involved claimed that local authorities and states were obliged to… Continue reading German cities can now ban diesel cars to combat air pollution
A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric
“Hyundai Motor is already leading in future mobility solutions,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “By launching our All-New Kona Electric, we are pushing our ambitious eco car strategy forward. It’s a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility. It represents Hyundai’s progressive character.… Continue reading A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric
ZTE launches C-V2X module powered by Qualcomm
ZTE Mobile Devices will be working with Qualcomm Technologies to drive the commercialization of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications technology. These efforts build upon a broad industry commitment to help drive the commercialization of this technology for enhanced vehicular safety, improved traffic efficiency, and to pave the way for autonomous driving. ZTE is a global leader… Continue reading ZTE launches C-V2X module powered by Qualcomm
Anagog Holds Initial close of Series B Financing
Anagog Ltd., a Tel Aviv, Israel-based developer of the mobility status AI engine and big data analytics solutions, held the initial closing phase of its Series-B round of financing. The round is being co-led by Daimler AG and Mizmaa Ventures. Established by Gil Levy and Yaron Aizenbud and led by Ofer Tziperman, CEO, Anagog analyzes… Continue reading Anagog Holds Initial close of Series B Financing
Volkswagen increases dividend: Record profit, record sales – but VW remains cautious
All articles and backgrounds 02/23/2018 Volkswagen raises dividend record profit, record sales – but VW remains cautious DPA VW CEO Matthias Müller: More profit, more sales, more dividend Money machine despite the diesel scandal: Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Show stock market chart has almost doubled its operating profit in the midst of scandals and… Continue reading Volkswagen increases dividend: Record profit, record sales – but VW remains cautious