Affluent North Koreans are using Uber-like taxis on demand

A taxi waits for customers as pedestrians make their way past the central railway station in Pyongyang on July 10, 2016. ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images On-demand taxis are gaining traction in North Korea. This popularity is driven by the country’s growing consumer class. In turn, taxis have become highly lucrative and being a driver is one… Continue reading Affluent North Koreans are using Uber-like taxis on demand

China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform

China’s fractured bike sharing industry just became more complex as car ride sharing giant Didi Chuxing announced the launch of a comprehensive bike-sharing platform. Under the plan, Didi’s car sharing app will integrate the services of its newly acquired bike sharing firm Bluegogo, as well as bike sharing giant ofo and potentially other bike-sharing partners.… Continue reading China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform

2018 CES: Intel, in Collaboration with Ferrari North America, Accelerates Race Car Drivers and Fans to Next-Level Experiences Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Today in his opening keynote address at the 2018 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced a three-year partnership with Ferrari* North America that will bring the power of artificial intelligence to the Ferrari Challenge North America Series, one of three geographically diverse championship series. Beginning this year, race… Continue reading 2018 CES: Intel, in Collaboration with Ferrari North America, Accelerates Race Car Drivers and Fans to Next-Level Experiences Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Intel Partners with BMW, Nissan, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Ferrari North America to Showcase Power of Data at CES

Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, Jan. 8, 2018 – In the opening keynote for CES 2018, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich highlighted how data is transforming the world around us and driving the next great wave of technology innovation, from autonomous driving to artificial intelligence (AI) to virtual reality (VR) and other forms of immersive… Continue reading Intel Partners with BMW, Nissan, SAIC Motor, Volkswagen, Paramount Pictures, Ferrari North America to Showcase Power of Data at CES

Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

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 Ford at CES: Taking Back the Streets – Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community By Marcy Klevorn, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier,… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets: Using Systems Thinking to Return Our City Streets to the Community

Uber is working with Toyota to create a vehicle and system that is built for ride-sharing

Uber is working with Toyota to create a vehicle and system that is built for ride-sharing  RecodeToyota’s Vision For Self-Driving: A Robot Pod Van And Uber, Amazon Collaboration  ForbesToyota teams up with Uber, Amazon, Pizza Hut and more on mobility services  TechCrunchOpening video  YouTubeThis Toyota Pod Is Tomorrow’s Uber, Food Truck, and Amazon Delivery Van  Popular MechanicsFull coverage

Renault SYMBIOZ Demo car: technologies for traveling well-being

Friday 15 December 2017 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The Renault SYMBIOZ Demo Car prototype, currently being tested on French roads, is an autonomous, electric and connected vehicle embodying Renault’s vision of personal mobility for 2023. The vehicle is packed with… Continue reading Renault SYMBIOZ Demo car: technologies for traveling well-being

Intel and Mobileye partner with China’s SAIC on self-driving

Intel is making strides with its China business in the automotive and autonomous driving industry, with new partnerships announced today at CES 2018 with Chinese automaker SAIC, and also with the leading navigational map player in China, called Navinfo to integrate and localize REM data. These partnerships give Intel a key means of additional access… Continue reading Intel and Mobileye partner with China’s SAIC on self-driving

LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ –Today at PEPCOM, LimeBike, the leading smart bikeshare provider, announced the addition of electric-assist bikes to its fleet. Called Lime-E, these bikes will be available in existing LimeBike markets including Seattle, Miami, Scottsdale, Southern California and greater San Francisco bay area starting in January 2018. Lime-E Lime-E bikes will… Continue reading LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes