Driverless cars. Drone deliveries. Remote surgery. Virtual reality. The world as we know it is changing – and you’ve got 5G to thank for that. The cost? Worth it. Want to gauge how significant 5G will be? Here’s what Qualcomm chief Steve Mollenkopf said at CES a couple of years ago: “5G will have an… Continue reading Thanks to 5G, your phone bill could skyrocket – and that’s fantastic news!
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Ford’s incoming COO focuses on cost cuts, launches, change
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) incoming chief operating officer will outline on Wednesday his priorities for the company’s turnaround, including cost cuts and more efficient new-vehicle launches in a year that includes the introduction of a redesigned F-150 full-sized pickup truck. FILE PHOTO: Ford Motor Co’s Jim Farley, speaks at the New York… Continue reading Ford’s incoming COO focuses on cost cuts, launches, change
Brose India exploring foray into motors and electronics for electric two-wheelers
Automotive mechatronics supplier Brose India is exploring a foray into motors and electronics for electric scooters and motorcycles and plans to invest 17 million euros (Rs 132.67 crore) over the next 5 years. The company has already showcased its motor and electronics to three OEMs in India, and is in advanced talks with one of them for… Continue reading Brose India exploring foray into motors and electronics for electric two-wheelers
Paving the Way to Powertrain Electrification
Magna is helping automakers prepare for a future that emphasizes electrificationMagna’s new e4 technology demonstrator car sets a new benchmark in EV efficiency, driving dynamics and rangeAffordable electromobility through scalable, modular drive systemsARJEPLOG, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna’s roadmap to e-mobility includes technologies showcased in the all-new e4 technology demonstrator car, debuting… Continue reading Paving the Way to Powertrain Electrification
Auto.AI – February 24 , 2020
February 24, 2020 | Auto.AI | San Francisco, CAFebruary 24th, 4:40-5:30pm | “Challenge Your Peers” Session: Advanced Perception for Safe Vehicle AutonomySpeaker: Dr. Barry Behnken – Co-founder and SVP of Engineering, AEyeAuto.AI – February 24 , 2020 —Rethinking the Three “Rs” of LiDAR: Rate, Resolution and RangeAbrupt Stop DetectionAEye Wins Best Innovative Sensor Technology Award at IDTechExAEye Team Profile: Ove SalomonssonTata Elxsi and AEye Unveil Integrated RoboTaxi SystemAEye Team Profile: Umar PirachaAEye Unveils New Headquarters in Dublin, CaliforniaAEye’s iDAR Leverages Infineon Aurix as Host for Communication with Autosar, Functional Safety and Embedded SoftwareDo you believe you’re a better driver than an autonomous car?
Uber Resumes Service in Colombia
Colombia taxi groups have argued that this step is not enough, and that Uber is unregulated and should be banned. Photo via Uber. Weeks after it was forced to exit the country, Uber has returned to Colombia, the Financial Times reports. The app started working again Thursday after Uber said it made changes to its… Continue reading Uber Resumes Service in Colombia
Ford’s CEO has support where It matters despite Wall Street skeptics – Automotive News Europe
Days after another dismal earnings report, Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Hackett sent a blunt message during an internal town hall: I’m not going anywhere. If there were any doubts in the crowd about that statement, Hackett underscored it by discussing the early retirement of Joe Hinrichs, a Ford president whom many had seen as a… Continue reading Ford’s CEO has support where It matters despite Wall Street skeptics – Automotive News Europe
Jeep’s New Three-Row Crossover Looks Like A Grand Cherokee XL – CarScoops
Three-row crossovers and SUVs have exploded in popularity, but Jeep hasn’t sold one in the United States since the Commander went out of production in 2010. That’s about to change as spy photographers have snapped pictures of an all-new three-row crossover which is slated to go into production later this year. Little is known about… Continue reading Jeep’s New Three-Row Crossover Looks Like A Grand Cherokee XL – CarScoops
China’s Didi set to challenge Uber Eats with Japan expansion
Didi is looking to officially launch its food delivery service in Japan in April. Go to Source
HeadSpin Raises $60M in Series C Funding at $1.16 Billion Valuation
HeadSpin, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based company that ensures connected experiences enabled by web, mobile, IoT and 5G, raised $60m in Series C funding. The round – brings the total amount raised since inception to $117m and valuation to $1.16 billion – was led by Dell Technologies Capital and ICONIQ Capital with participation from institutional investors… Continue reading HeadSpin Raises $60M in Series C Funding at $1.16 Billion Valuation