Tag: Mobility

Changan starts mass production of L3 self-driving cars

CHONGQING, March 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese carmaker Changan Auto has started mass production of its level 3 autonomous driving car model “UNI-T.”
The car model is equipped with an L3 autonomous driving system developed by Changan that uses five millimeter-wave radars, six cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars as the main sensors, said Zhu Huarong, president of Changan Auto, in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Tuesday.
The system can fulfill three 360-degree situational awareness outside the vehicle, with a maximum detection distance of more than 200 meters and ten-centimeter measurement accuracy.
The system can effectively identify traffic information such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, lane lines, guardrails, traffic signs in the driving environment, and monitor the driver's vision and fatigue state to ensure the accuracy of autonomous driving.
“Our system has completed tens of thousands of scene matching tests and 50 million km of road tests. Drivers can let the vehicl..

@VW Group: ID.3: just as inexpensive as a car with an internal combustion engine

With the market introduction of the ID.3 this summer, Volkswagen will make e-mobility affordable for many people. The basic version of the ID.3 will be less expensive in Germany in terms of acquisition and operation than comparable internal combustion models. As regards operating expenses alone, ID.3 drivers in Germany will save about €840 per year.… Continue reading @VW Group: ID.3: just as inexpensive as a car with an internal combustion engine

@Groupe PSA: Press kit Opel Corsa-e

Video Footage  The Electric Car for Everyone: New Opel Corsa-e for €29,9001​ Sixth-generation Corsa: with electric driving range up to 337 kilometres (WLTP)1 Attractive leasing rates in Germany: Corsa-e available from €299 per month Powerful: 100kW (136hp) in every Corsa-e Active safety: systems include active lane assist and front collision warning Bright idea: IntelliLux LED®… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Press kit Opel Corsa-e

@BMW: BMW Group increases profitability and EBIT again in fourth quarter – targets for 2019 achieved

Dividend of € 2.50 per share of common stock proposed Munich. The BMW Group has successfully concluded the financial year 2019, continuing the upward trend in profitability in the fourth quarter. At the same time, between October and December 2019, revenues reached their highest level ever for a single quarter, reflecting the growing proportion of vehicles… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group increases profitability and EBIT again in fourth quarter – targets for 2019 achieved

Ride Report raises $10 million to help cities and operators manage shared bikes and scooters

Portland-based micromobility startup Ride Report just closed a $10 million round led by Unusual Ventures to better facilitate relationships between cities and operators. Ride Report works by monitoring micromobility vehicles across cities — currently 70 worldwide — to enable legislators to better understand the impact micromobility has on their respective cities. Ride Report, in partnership… Continue reading Ride Report raises $10 million to help cities and operators manage shared bikes and scooters

Williams Advanced Engineering: driving and disrupting technology

What happens when you combine world-class talent and cutting-edge technology with a deeply ingrained passion for expanding the boundaries of what’s possible? Jonny Williamson finds out. Over the past four decades (and counting), Williams F1 has typified the drive for engineering excellence. From its in-house-developed eight-speed, seamless-shift, semi-automatic gearbox to the carbon-fibre chassis of this… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering: driving and disrupting technology

Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

First high-volume production start of electrically heated catalytic converter worldwide is part of Vitesco Technologies’ electrification strategy Production start for multi-million contract relating to electrified vans planned for late 2022 Innovative electric catalytic converter aimed at ensuring vehicles comply with planned stringent Euro 7 standard Regensburg, March 12, 2020. Vitesco Technologies, a leading supplier in… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Company to Push for an Electric Vehicle Battery Lease Business

Hyundai Motor Company and LG Chem, Hyundai Glovis, KST Mobility (Macaron Taxi) are pushing for South Korea’s first electric vehicle battery lease business.This business model will lower financial burden of purchasing electric vehicles that are at least 30% more expensive than equivalent diesel locomotives and consider back-end industries related to battery exchange and reuse of… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company to Push for an Electric Vehicle Battery Lease Business

@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno

In Brno today, Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, and Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková, signed the memorandum regarding the promotion of sustainable mobility services in the city. Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, Jarmila Plachá, emphasised, “Brno is a young, vibrant city that is very open to new trends. We are convinced that we… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab brings BeRider e-scooter sharing to Brno