Cruise Automation, backed by the General Motors and Honda, recently unveiled a prototype of a production autonomous vehicle, the Cruise Origin. It’s an all-electric, driverless vehicle (no steering wheel or pedals), which can take up to six passengers (or a lot of cargo in the van version) and be used in a ride-hailing service. A… Continue reading Cruise Origin – The EV Robo-Taxi Of The Future: Video Recap
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How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
The Benteler/Bosch platform is a so-called “skateboard,” in which the battery cells are laid flat between the front and rear wheels, with drive and suspension modules at either end. Benteler Automotive specializes in chassis and structural elements, as well as exhaust systems and e-mobility modules. The skateboard design required a new way of thinking about… Continue reading How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
@GM: The Cruise Origin Story
Every time we hit the road, we’re faced with tradeoffs: Should I spend 30 bucks, or 30 minutes of my time? Should I run that red light and shave a few minutes off my trip, or hang back and be safe? These are small choices, but they create some of our biggest problems. That’s because there’s… Continue reading @GM: The Cruise Origin Story
GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Cruise, GM’s self-driving startup, has unveiled the Cruise Origin, a new autonomous electric vehicle that will power an all-electric, completely autonomous ride-sharing service. The vehicle is a result of a partnership between GM’s startup and Honda. For a few years now, GM has connected self-driving and electrification together. At first, it started with Cruise using… Continue reading GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
Toyota recalls 361,000 vehicles for air bag inflator issue
FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Wednesday it is recalling 361,000 older vehicles worldwide for potentially defective air bag inflators. The defect involves a different type of Takata inflator than those… Continue reading Toyota recalls 361,000 vehicles for air bag inflator issue
Cruise unveils Origin, an electric driverless vehicle designed for sharing
Cruise unveiled Tuesday evening a “production ready” driverless vehicle called Origin, the product of a multi-year collaboration with parent company GM and investor Honda that is designed for a ride-sharing service. The shuttle-like vehicle — branded with Cruise’s trademark orange and black colors — has no steering wheel or pedals and is designed to travel… Continue reading Cruise unveils Origin, an electric driverless vehicle designed for sharing
Cruise’s self-driving electric shuttle is made for ridesharing
Cruise still isn’t ready to say when its autonomous vehicle will be available, but now it’s shown off the Origin, a GM-built electric shuttle van that doesn’t have a steering wheel or pedals. Instead it’s fully self-driving, intended to be a shareable, modular vehicle that can handle being on the road all the time. It’s… Continue reading Cruise’s self-driving electric shuttle is made for ridesharing
GM’s Cruise Launches Origin, A Fully Autonomous Vehicle
Every time we hit the road, we’re faced with tradeoffs: Should I spend 30 bucks, or 30 minutes of my time? Should I run that red light and shave a few minutes off my trip, or hang back and be safe? These are small choices, but they create some of our biggest problems. That’s because there’s… Continue reading GM’s Cruise Launches Origin, A Fully Autonomous Vehicle
GM’s Cruise unit unveils driverless prototype vehicle for ride-sharing service
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s (GM.N) self-driving car unit, Cruise, on Tuesday unveiled a prototype electric vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals for use in its planned autonomous ride-sharing service. Dan Ammann, chief executive officer of Cruise, a Honda and General Motors self-driving car partnership, speaks on stage at the launch of… Continue reading GM’s Cruise unit unveils driverless prototype vehicle for ride-sharing service
Honda and Isuzu to test fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks
“ Honda and Isuzu have collaborated to conduct a joint research project where they will use hydrogen fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks. An Isuzu NPR Gas Cab Chassis commercial truck – image courtesy of Isuzu. The Japanese automotive manufacturers, which are aiming to expand the use of fuel cells to apply zero-emission technology to larger vehicles, will… Continue reading Honda and Isuzu to test fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks