Sponsored Links Citroën Citroën has launched a new electric vehicle that’s a tiny car and an enclosed scooter at the same time. It’s called the “Ami,” a two-seater vehicle made for city transportation that’s so small, it doesn’t even require a license. That is, so long as you’re at least 14 years old in France… Continue reading Citroën’s new EV is a tiny two-seater that only costs $22 a month
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Self-driving car company Nuro wins federal safety approval for grocery delivery robot – The Washington Post
Nuro says it plans to begin testing soon in Houston. Many of the existing rules are designed to ensure that the person at the wheel remains safely in control. But Nuro’s vehicle, which it calls R2, won’t need mirrors or a windshield. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said that in the context of a self-driving delivery… Continue reading Self-driving car company Nuro wins federal safety approval for grocery delivery robot – The Washington Post
Glowing Amphibians, Extreme Weather Satellites, and More News
Frogs are reflecting and satellites are detecting, but first: a cartoon about self-driving without a license. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup as an email every weekday? Sign up here! Today’s News Amphibians glow. Humans just couldn’t see it—until now New research in… Continue reading Glowing Amphibians, Extreme Weather Satellites, and More News
Zipcar Calls Student Organizations Nationwide to Enter Students with Drive Competition
University of Michigan chapter of Blueprints for Pangaea wins Grand Prize for 2018/2019 Academic Year BOSTON, MA, September 25, 2019 – Across the country, college and university student organizations make an impact by distributing healthcare supplies overseas, protecting the environment, tutoring and mentoring students, or hosting dance-offs to fundraise for a cause. These are just a few ways students are making a difference in their communities, both on and off campus. To… Continue reading Zipcar Calls Student Organizations Nationwide to Enter Students with Drive Competition
The state of car ownership: generations across America believe sharing a vehicle provides greater value than owning one, according to new Zipcar surve…
Zipcar challenges need for personal car ownership and its impact on cities nationwide in celebration of Car-Free Day BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2019 – Most Americans need a car to travel virtually everywhere, but in today’s sharing economy where consumers increasingly pay for access – for movies, music and clothing – the need to own a car may be a thing of the past. A new study commissioned by Zipcar, the world’s… Continue reading The state of car ownership: generations across America believe sharing a vehicle provides greater value than owning one, according to new Zipcar surve…
Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Members can now visit select parks for free across North America, with hundreds of Zipcars equipped with free park passes BOSTON, May 17, 2019 – Today, Zipcar is announcing the official launch of its free park pass program just in time for the busy Memorial Day and Victoria Day travel weekends. The free passes enable… Continue reading Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer
UK autonomous vehicle software specialist Oxbotica has teamed up with IT giant Cisco to develop technology for tapping into the potential of the huge volumes of data generated by driverless vehicles. Autonomous vehicles make 150 independent vehicle detections every second and generate up to 80GB of data per driven-hour from sensors such as LiDAR, cameras… Continue reading Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer
With its comprehensive range of spare parts, Bosch Classic keeps classic cars and young classic cars running
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading With its comprehensive range of spare parts, Bosch Classic keeps classic cars and young classic cars running
E-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continue
Wheels, a Los Angeles-based startup that rents electric bikes in over a dozen cities, is laying off 6 percent of its staff, The Verge has learned. The company is the latest micromobility firm to shed employees in the quest to find a profitable business model. Wheels was founded in early 2019 by Jonathan and Joshua… Continue reading E-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continue
Citroën introduces a two-seat EV that costs €19.99 a month
The Citroën Ami is a new take on urban mobility. It’s electric, cheap and doesn’t require a license. In short, it’s less of a car and more of an electric scooter with two seats, doors and a heater. Jokes aside, the Citroën Ami could be a glimpse at the future of mobility. The innovation isn’t… Continue reading Citroën introduces a two-seat EV that costs €19.99 a month