Motional, the $4 billion joint venture between Aptiv and Hyundai, is exploring the company’s potential involvement in autonomous trucking or logistics, its CEO said today during a live session at TechCrunch’s 2021 Mobility Event. “The beauty of what’s on the other side of the coin is that the same core technology can of course apply… Continue reading Motional CEO hints at an autonomous future in logistics
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Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley
For years, Ford Motor has been working on a turnaround but showing little progress in the showroom or its profits. But the 118-year-old automaker’s outlook has brightened recently, and many analysts give credit to Jim Farley, who took over as chief executive last October. Ford has introduced several well-received models, including a redesigned F-150 pickup… Continue reading Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley
Riding Solo: MIT Develops Single Self-Driving Network on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Pegasus
A new approach to autonomous driving is pursuing a solo career. Researchers at MIT are developing a single deep neural network (DNN) to power autonomous vehicles, rather than a system of multiple networks. The research, published at COMPUTEX this week, used NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Pegasus to run the network in the vehicle, processing mountains of… Continue reading Riding Solo: MIT Develops Single Self-Driving Network on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Pegasus
@VW Group: Volkswagen invests a further €500 million in sustainable battery activities with Northvolt AB003243
Volkswagen is participating, with a contribution of US$620 million (about €500 million), in a financing round of its Swedish battery partner Northvolt AB with a total volume of US$2.75 billion. The Group will thus maintain its stake in the company constant at about 20 percent. The funds are to be used for capacity expansion in… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen invests a further €500 million in sustainable battery activities with Northvolt AB003243
@VW Group: Amiel Lindesay: “We’ve shown that we can drive at the front”003245
08/06/2021 Heading into the second half of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Amiel Lindesay draws a positive mid-season balance for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. “We’ve shown that we can drive at the front,” said the Head of Formula E Operations in the lead-up to the Puebla E-Prix on 19 and… Continue reading @VW Group: Amiel Lindesay: “We’ve shown that we can drive at the front”003245
@VW Group: Focus on IT and software: Audi continues to shape sales organization for the future003244
AUDI AG is further reinforcing the digitalization of its sales organization: on 1 July 2021, the IT and software expert Michael Kranz will take over as head of Digital Experience and Business at the Four Rings. He succeeds Sven Schuwirth, who is moving within the Volkswagen Group to be the new Director of Digital Business… Continue reading @VW Group: Focus on IT and software: Audi continues to shape sales organization for the future003244
@Groupe PSA: PR New Opel Grandland with Bold Design, Digital Cockpit and High-Tech001898
Fully digital cockpit: Intuitive Opel Pure Panel with widescreen displays Modern brand face: Now with characteristic Opel Vizor, as on Mokka Compact SUV: Plug-in hybrid variants also with all-wheel drive Class-leading light technology: Adaptive IntelliLux LED® Pixel Light with 168 LEDs Early detection: Night Vision makes pedestrians and wild animals visible in darkness Extra safety:… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR New Opel Grandland with Bold Design, Digital Cockpit and High-Tech001898
Leading Distribution & Logistics Company Selects Missouri For New Investment
FFE is bringing good-paying jobs and economic opportunities to Missourians in this rural community. Tweet this “Missouri’s central location and business-friendly environment is a leading destination for transportation and logistics companies like this one, and we are excited to welcome FFE Transportation to Missouri,” said Governor Mike Parson. “FFE is bringing good-paying jobs and economic… Continue reading Leading Distribution & Logistics Company Selects Missouri For New Investment
India: Zomato elevates former CFO Akriti Chopra as co-founder and chief people officer
Chopra took over the role of people development at Zomato last October, after the company appointed Akshant Goyal as its newest CFO, in the run-up to its IPO. “Akriti has been here (at Zomato) for almost a decade. She has undying commitment to Zomato, and our well-being. She has been one of the strongest pillars… Continue reading India: Zomato elevates former CFO Akriti Chopra as co-founder and chief people officer
Honeywell To Provide Cockpit Technologies For 7-Seater Lilium Jet
PHOENIX, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by Lilium to develop the 7-Seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems. The compact fly-by-wire system will act as the flight control system on the all-electric 7-Seater Lilium Jet, responsible for controlling its moveable parts, including the 36 control surfaces and ducted fans… Continue reading Honeywell To Provide Cockpit Technologies For 7-Seater Lilium Jet