Tag: Mobility

Premium Ride-Hailing Service StarRides now available in 6 Chinese cities, launches English App in Chinese Market

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December 2020

Stuttgart/Beijing

StarRides is now available in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’An, Beijing and Shanghai English version of premium ride-hailing app for international customers in China introduced Average monthly growth rate of registered users of almost 80 percent underlines robust demand Stuttgart/Beijing – The premium ride-hailing provider StarRides, a joint venture of Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group, is now available in six cities across China. The service was initially launched just one year ago in December 2019 in Hangzhou, China. StarRides now offers its services in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’An, Beijing and Shanghai, covering the majority of China’s major business metropolises and most popular travel destinations. More launches in Chinese cities are planned. Since its start in December 2019, StarRides has achieved growth in registered users by an average of almost 80 percent on a monthly basis. The vast majority of users are busine..

Mahindra likely to sign term sheet with new SsangYong investor next week

India’s Mahindra & Mahindra, which holds a majority 74.65 percent stake in Korean carmaker SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) has divulged that it is in talks with a new investor to give up its charge of South Korea’s fourth-largest carmaker, albeit one which has been struggling to cope up with the recent dynamics in the global… Continue reading Mahindra likely to sign term sheet with new SsangYong investor next week

Folks Motor develops hybrid-electric retrofit solution for cars in India

As sustainability and environment consciousness pick up pace in the automobile industry, there is a growing need for greener mobility solutions to cut down the emissions coming from vehicles at least at the tail-pipe level. While the recent BS VI emission norms have put a strict boundary around OEMs to devise methods to reduce vehicular… Continue reading Folks Motor develops hybrid-electric retrofit solution for cars in India

@Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2020 – Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra have mutually and amicably determined they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies.  The decision follows the passing of the Dec. 31 “longstop,” or expiration, date of a definitive agreement the organizations entered into in October… Continue reading @Ford: Ford, Mahindra End Discussions for Auto Joint Venture

@VW Group: Volkswagen significantly expands charging infrastructure

The Volkswagen brand is significantly expanding the charging infrastructure at its German sites. Some 750 new charging points are planned for next year, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power. Some 2,000 charging points in total are expected to be in operation by the end of 2021 – over… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen significantly expands charging infrastructure

Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions

Europcar Mobility Group is testing Tchek to strengthen its relationship with customers, its commitments, and its maintenance and repair processes. Photo via Depositphotos. French start-up, Tchek, has signed a partnership with Europcar Mobility group, which is currently testing Tchek’s artificial intelligence solution on its sites. With these first pilot projects, Europcar Mobility Group is strengthening… Continue reading Europcar Taps AI Start-up for Mobility Solutions

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot

Dec 28, 2020 First glimpse of the prototype mobile charging robot CEO Schmall: “Available charging infrastructure is key in the success of electric mobility” Charging and charging systems combined as core issues at Group Components Wolfsburg — Today, Volkswagen Group Components gives the first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components previews mobile charging robot

@VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision

Volkswagen Group Components gives us a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is one of the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years. Its task: fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks. “A ubiquitous charging… Continue reading @VW Group: Initial contact: ||The mobile charging robot – Presenting a vision

VoltUp partners with HPCL for battery swapping centres

The partnership aims at leveraging the countrywide network of HPCL, technological advancements of VoltUp in the field of battery swapping technologies. New Delhi: Electric two and three-wheeler battery swapping solutions start-up VoltUp on Monday said it has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) for opening battery swapping centres. The partnership is looking to open… Continue reading VoltUp partners with HPCL for battery swapping centres

The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown

Anthony Levandowski and Chris Urmson helped create the self-driving industry as it exists today. The two were polar opposites and fought over issues big and small, complaining about each other to Google founder Larry Page frequently. Urmson won the power struggle and Levandowski ultimately decamped for Uber. Years of infighting and indecision hampered Google’s effort… Continue reading The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown