@BMW: New management for BMW Bank GmbH

Munich. BMW Bank GmbH will appoint Kathrin Kerls as its new Chair of the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2020. The 51-year-old lawyer joins the company from UniCredit Bank AG, where she has worked since 2009. “We are delighted to bring an experienced manager from an international credit institution like Kathrin Kerls on board… Continue reading @BMW: New management for BMW Bank GmbH

SiLC Technologies: Money for high-reach lidar for autonomous driving

The company SiLC Technologies plans to surpass the previous lidar systems and raised money for it. The Lidar is one of the most important senors in the autonomous car. But its costs and the limited usability make it difficult for those involved in the industry. Therefore, there is a large market for companies that are… Continue reading SiLC Technologies: Money for high-reach lidar for autonomous driving

Beep Appoints Racquel Asa as Chief Marketing Officer

Prior to joining Beep, Asa worked as a transportation journalist and anchor for nearly fifteen years.  Most recently, she was the lead transportation reporter for WFTV in Orlando, covering major advancements in infrastructure and autonomous vehicle technology. It was during her time at WFTV that she covered the launch and growth of Beep and its… Continue reading Beep Appoints Racquel Asa as Chief Marketing Officer

@Nissan: Nissan unveils new stamping line in Sunderland ahead of new Qashqai launch

2020/03/06 New Extra-Large Press unveiled in UK plant Part of £400m investment in facilities in preparation for new Qashqai New Juke production hits 35,000 as model celebrates 10th anniversary SUNDERLAND, UK – Nissan today unveiled a new £52m XL press line in its UK manufacturing plant, as preparations ramp up for the hotly-anticipated next generation… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan unveils new stamping line in Sunderland ahead of new Qashqai launch

SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety

Taking forward AI to combat driver fatigue and improve road safety, SEAT’s Xplora team, in collaboration with Eyesight Technologies, is developing advanced technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted. SEAT is also working alongside Gauzy, which is developing an active glazing technology that adapts to the… Continue reading SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety

Prakriti E-Mobility partners with US-based Ridecell for tech solutions – Outlook India

Mumbai, Jan 6 (PTI) App-based taxi service provider Prakriti E-Mobility on Monday said it has tied up with US-based Ridecell Inc as its technology partner in India for its all-electric cab service, Evera. The company also announced the launch of its app-based EV cab services across the national capital region (NCR). Ridecell Technology provides a… Continue reading Prakriti E-Mobility partners with US-based Ridecell for tech solutions – Outlook India

@Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

By Mitchell Rohde, CEO and Co-Founder, Quantum Signal AI, LLC Mike Rudisill (left) and Carina Vargas (right) are part of a rapidly growing Quantum Signal AI team prototyping advanced hardware and using advanced simulations to help Ford develop self-driving vehicles. As the auto industry evolves, so does the important role mathematics plays in driving the changes… Continue reading @Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Bird launches Scoot Mopeds in Austin ahead of SXSW

The Scoot Moped — an electric moped born out of Bird’s acquisition of Scoot — will launch in Austin five months after unveiling the shared micromobility vehicle. The new moped is the latest effort by Bird to diversify its product offerings to capture more customers. The Scoot Mopeds, which are now available on the Bird… Continue reading Bird launches Scoot Mopeds in Austin ahead of SXSW

@VW Group: Volkswagen presents Green Finance Framework

With the Green Finance Framework (GFF), the Volkswagen Group today presented further guidelines for sustainable financial instruments. In future, it will therefore be possible for investors to invest in a targeted fashion in sustainability projects of the Volkswagen Group such as e-mobility. A new corporate body, the Green Finance Committee, will select appropriate projects and… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen presents Green Finance Framework