The French E-Shuttle manufacturer delivers one to Babcock in Florida. In Florida Autonomous driving is allowed and the community Babcock in the southwest of the US state has gained an autonomous e-shuttle. EasyMile Shuttle EZ10. Source: Continental The manufacturer EasyMile has delivered a shuttle that is powered by electricity and charged by solar panels. The… Continue reading EasyMile in Florida
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Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017
BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million
Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to potential investors to… Continue reading BMW Alums’ China Electric-Car Maker Seeks $400 Million
Uber ignores security bug that makes its two-factor authentication useless
(Image: file photo) Uber has ignored a security bug that can allow an attacker to hack into user accounts by bypassing two-factor authentication because the ride sharing company says the flaw “isn’t a particularly severe” issue. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a vital part of protecting online accounts. It adds a second layer of security on… Continue reading Uber ignores security bug that makes its two-factor authentication useless
BMW boss Harald Krüger: “Maybe some underestimated me”
As BMW chairman of the board for the last three two years, Harald Krüger was faced with many challenges during his tenure, from the industry-wide diesel issues in Europe to electrification of the fleet and fierce competition from new and old automakers. However, in an interview with the German Manager Magazin that the 53-year-old Krüger… Continue reading BMW boss Harald Krüger: “Maybe some underestimated me”
Visteon’s new DriveCore AD platform to accelerate adoption of self-driving technology
DriveCore technology on a Visteon autonomous car. Earlier this month, Visteon Corporation, the leading automotive cockpit technology company, unveiled its DriveCore autonomous driving platform at CES 2018. Designed to accelerate the development and commercialisation of autonomous driving technology, DriveCore is the first solution to allow automakers to build autonomous driving solutions quickly and in an… Continue reading Visteon’s new DriveCore AD platform to accelerate adoption of self-driving technology
After Whirlwind 2017, May Mobility Plans to Expand Driverless Fleet
May Mobility, the autonomous vehicle startup based in Ann Arbor, MI, had an action-packed 2017. The company launched in January, completed a stint in the Y Combinator accelerator over the summer, put driverless shuttles on downtown Detroit streets through a small pilot program in October, and raised more than $11 million over the course of… Continue reading After Whirlwind 2017, May Mobility Plans to Expand Driverless Fleet
When to expect driverless cars? Journalist says answer is simple
The image of Mike Beebe, CEO of Mayfield Robotics, speaking and Kuri, a personal robot designed by his company, are displayed on a large screen during the Inforum Michigan annual NAIAS breakfast at the Renaissance Center on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. (Photo: Eric D. Lawrence) When will autonomous vehicles be in regular use on public roads?… Continue reading When to expect driverless cars? Journalist says answer is simple
China: BMW alums’ electric car startup said to seek $400m in funding
January 20, 2018 Byton, the Chinese electric-car startup founded by former BMW AG executives, is seeking about $400 million in a new round of funding, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Nanjing-based company, which showcased a concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, has been reaching out to… Continue reading China: BMW alums’ electric car startup said to seek $400m in funding
Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: unions say yes
PSA’s plan for collective breaks has been widely approved by the unions. Review: 1,300 departures and 1,300 hires planned this year, which should allow a renewal of trades. It’s official: PSA will be the first company to use the conventional collective breaks device. While the unions had already largely voted in favor of this device,… Continue reading Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: unions say yes