CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Las Vegas, NV – Urban populations are growing: according to the United Nations, roughly two-thirds of the global population will live in conurbations by 2050. In 2014, this figure was just one-half. Urbanization is increasing, and with it the challenges cities have to solve. Even today, therefore, there is a considerable need for smart solutions.… Continue reading CES 2018: Bosch sees future in smart-city business

Panasonic Develops Scalable “ePowertrain” Platform for Small EVs – Looking ahead to the Coming Mobility Society

Osaka, Japan-Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed a scalable “ePowertrain” platform, a solution for the effective development of small electric vehicles (EVs). The platform is a systematized application of devices used in the EVs of major global carmakers, and is intended to contribute to the advancement of the coming mobility society. Global demand… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Scalable “ePowertrain” Platform for Small EVs – Looking ahead to the Coming Mobility Society

Panasonic Automotive to Exhibit at CES 2018

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation showcases a new SUV that incorporates Panasonic’s latest dual display system and head-up display (“HUD”), and three next-generation cockpit/cabin system concepts to meet vehicle advances expected over the next decade at CES2018 from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Panasonic has delivered its in-vehicle infotainment equipment to major global… Continue reading Panasonic Automotive to Exhibit at CES 2018

BRIEF-Baidu USA, Access Services Announce Pilot Project For Autonomous Vehicle Services

Jan 8 (Reuters) – Baidu USA: * BAIDU USA, ACCESS SERVICES ANNOUNCE PILOT PROJECT FOR SHORT ROUTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SERVICES FOR ADA, SENIOR COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES * SAYS EXPECT TO START SHORT ROUTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PILOT SERVICE BY 2018-END Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jan 8 (Reuters) – Baidu Inc: * BAIDU, ASIA MOBILITY INDUSTRIES (AMI) ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC JV TO LAUNCH “APOLLO SOUTHEAST ASIA” AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PROGRAM AND INVESTMENT FUND * SAYS $200 MILLION TECHNOLOGY FUND TO BE FOCUSED ON OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING & INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: Our Standards:The… Continue reading BRIEF-Baidu, Asia Mobility Industries Announce Strategic JV

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Jaguar Land Rover, today announced that the Companies are working together to use Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ automotive platforms to power highly advanced telematics, infotainment and digital cluster with integrated connectivity, and rear seat entertainment, helping to meet the demand… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover Selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to Bring Advanced Connectivity to Next Generation Vehicles

Visteon’s Next-Generation of SmartCore™ Cockpit Domain Controllers Will Feature Qualcomm Automotive Solutions

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a technology leader in the fast-growing cockpit electronics segment, announced plans to deliver the next-generation of its SmartCore™ cockpit controllers using automotive solutions from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.  Future SmartCore™ cockpit controllers will feature the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820A Automotive platform to support automakers’ demand… Continue reading Visteon’s Next-Generation of SmartCore™ Cockpit Domain Controllers Will Feature Qualcomm Automotive Solutions

Baidu debuts Apollo 2.0, its latest open self-driving platform

China’s Baidu revealed a major update to its Apollo autonomous driving platform at CES 2018 today, including support for new computing platforms, new reference vehicles, more HD mapping services available on a global scale and other updates. Most notably, the update will give everyone using Apollo the ability to drive autonomously on simple, relatively easy… Continue reading Baidu debuts Apollo 2.0, its latest open self-driving platform

Ford at CES: Together, Let’s Take Back the Streets

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: Together, Let’s Take Back the Streets