HERE, Leia and Continental are bringing a cutting-edge navigation experience to automotive OEMs Leia’s Lightfield software allows for the visualization of 3D maps for extended periods of time without the need for adaptive eyewearJanuary 12, 2021CES 2021 – Leia Inc., the leading provider of Lightfield hardware and content services, and winner of two 2021 CES innovation awards for… Continue reading Leia Inc., Continental and HERE Technologies to pave the way in bringing freshest 3D maps to vehicles
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Uber expands green rides option to 1,400 cities
Uber has expanded a program that incentivizes drivers to use all-electric and hybrid vehicles to more than 1,400 cities in North America including Austin, Houston, Miami and New York City as part of the ride-hailing company’s broader plan to become a zero-emission platform by 2040. The program, known as Uber Green, gives customers the option… Continue reading Uber expands green rides option to 1,400 cities
Gett completes US$115m funding round from strong investor base
– Gett is building a new B2B ground transportation category – Innovative SaaS platform is transforming corporate ground travel – Clear parallels between what Gett is doing today and the likes of Amadeus and Booking.com – Gett completes 2020 operationally profitable and on budget LONDON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gett, the global ground travel… Continue reading Gett completes US$115m funding round from strong investor base
GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GM’s new business will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric products, software and services for the first to last mile BrightDrop’s electric pallet, the EP1, will be available in early 2021, and its electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, will be on roads in late 2021 BrightDrop introduces GM’s… Continue reading GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services
Continental, HERE and Leia Inc Jointly Create Natural 3D Automotive Navigation
3D navigation shown on the automotive Lightfield display creates intuitive user experience and can contribute to driving safety Lightfield technology enables a natural 3D effect that is visible without glasses or eye tracking sensor for driver and passengers alike Premium 3D content for 75 global city centers in HERE’s Premier 3D Cities Babenhausen, Germany, January… Continue reading Continental, HERE and Leia Inc Jointly Create Natural 3D Automotive Navigation
@FCA: Archer Taps FCA’s Scale and Expertise to Accelerate Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft Production
January 12, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Archer and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. California-based Archer is creating the world’s first all-electric airline that moves… Continue reading @FCA: Archer Taps FCA’s Scale and Expertise to Accelerate Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft Production
@BMW: BMW Group concludes year marked by corona pandemic with strong fourth quarter and leads premium segment worldwide for 17th consecutive year000842
Munich. The BMW Group once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer last year, with a total of 2,324,809 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles (-8.4%) delivered to customers worldwide. 686,069 vehicles were sold at Group level in the fourth quarter, an increase of three percent (+3.2%) year-on-year. Sales of plug-in hybrid… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group concludes year marked by corona pandemic with strong fourth quarter and leads premium segment worldwide for 17th consecutive year000842
Cipia and OmniVision Partner to Bring Industry’s First Mass-Market Driver Monitoring Solution
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cipia, formerly Eyesight Technologies, an AI computer vision in-cabin automotive solutions provider, and OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced a partnership to create the first mass-market entry level driver monitoring solution to address safety standards and regulatory requirements. The partnership combines… Continue reading Cipia and OmniVision Partner to Bring Industry’s First Mass-Market Driver Monitoring Solution
World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718
Autoliv Inc., a fortune 500 company headquartered in Sweden, is setting up its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu at an investment of ₹100 crore. The project is expected to create jobs for over 400 people. In December last, the State government inked a deal with Ola Electric Mobility for setting up an electric two-wheeler manufacturing… Continue reading World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718
Sony reveals more details on its secretive Vision-S sedan
Sony’s Vision-S prototype sedan, one of the biggest surprises at CES last year, didn’t fade away after the tech trade show ended. The Vision-S is back in a series of new videos released by Sony during 2021 CES, which kicked off Monday. Two videos show the Vision-S prototype driving on a private track and then… Continue reading Sony reveals more details on its secretive Vision-S sedan