Daimler demonstrates autonomous operations of commercial vehicles

The journey of autonomous vehicle may have been on a slow start in the passenger vehicle segment, but now it seems to have starting making a strong case for itself in the commercial vehicle segment. Demonstrating the potential capabilities of the tech, the automated snow removal by two self-driving Mercedes-Benz Arocs in Immendingen shows a… Continue reading Daimler demonstrates autonomous operations of commercial vehicles

@Honda: Honda brings e:TECHNOLOGY to life at 2020 Geneva Motor Show

Honda to demonstrate its range of electrified and connected technologies as part of new e:TECHNOLOGY direction at 2020 Geneva Motor Show European motor show debut for all-new Jazz with e:HEV hybrid technology SUV-inspired Jazz Crosstar model also makes debut Honda press conference to take place at 12:00 CET   Honda is set to debut the… Continue reading @Honda: Honda brings e:TECHNOLOGY to life at 2020 Geneva Motor Show

MIT helps self-driving cars ‘see’ through snow and fog

Sponsored Links MIT CSAIL Self-driving technology has come a long way, but it can still be tripped up by bad weather. A team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) may have a solution. They’ve developed a way to help autonomous vehicles “see” by mapping what’s beneath the road using Ground Penetrating Radar… Continue reading MIT helps self-driving cars ‘see’ through snow and fog

Automotive: three-color equipment manufacturers withstand the crisis thanks to innovation

Posted Feb 24 2020 at 8:00 am The contrast is striking. One after the other, the car manufacturers are announcing sales at half mast, degraded margins, drastic restructuring. Latest, Renault, which is even fell in the red for the first time since 2009. Conversely, the annual results of the tricolor equipment manufacturers published this week… Continue reading Automotive: three-color equipment manufacturers withstand the crisis thanks to innovation

Lyft buys a startup that runs ads on top of ridesharing cars

Sponsored Links Halo Cars Lyft might have another way to generate revenue from trips. The company has acquired Halo Cars, a startup that lets drivers for app-based car services run taxi-style ads on top of their vehicles. A spokesperson for the ridesharing giant didn’t outline the intentions for the deal, but Axios speculated that Halo’s… Continue reading Lyft buys a startup that runs ads on top of ridesharing cars

Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving

Volvo has been one of the leading proponents of the industry’s long-term quest for fully autonomous cars. But now it has become the latest to dial back its overall ambition and to clarify how it views the technology developing. The next XC90, due in 2022, will be fitted with the advanced hardware and software needed… Continue reading Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving

AbInBev, BMW, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF join forces to accelerate manufacturing innovation

L-R: Sven Hamann, SVP Bosch Connected Industry; Ralf Waltram, VP IT Systems, BMW Group; Dr Michael Bolle, Bosch Group; Scott Guthrie, EVP Cloud & AI, Microsoft; W Balandat, Head of Production Mgmt,ZF The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) has expanded, with new steering committee members and new working groups established. OMP is an alliance founded in… Continue reading AbInBev, BMW, Bosch, Microsoft and ZF join forces to accelerate manufacturing innovation

Sixt SE sells its leasing business to Hyundai Capital Bank Europe

Sixt SE has announced that it will fully divest its shares in its subsidiary Sixt Leasing SE. The German-based international mobility service provider has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Capital Bank Europe (a joint venture between Santander Consumer Bank and Hyundai Capital Services) for the sale of its participation in Sixt Leasing SE (i.e.… Continue reading Sixt SE sells its leasing business to Hyundai Capital Bank Europe

Lyft buys digital car-top advertising startup Halo Cars

Feb 21 (Reuters) – Lyft Inc has bought U.S.-based startup Halo Cars, which allows drivers to make money through digital advertisements displayed on top of their vehicles. The deal, first reported by Axios, was confirmed by the ride-hailing company on Friday. Lyft did not comment on the financing of the deal. Halo Cars was founded… Continue reading Lyft buys digital car-top advertising startup Halo Cars