Volkswagen has kick-started an unprecedented electric mobility offensive and is currently launching numerous new electric and hybrid models. From now on, an electrified variant of the best-selling Tiguan is also available as part of this product offensive. An electric motor on board the new Tiguan eHybrid allows most everyday trips to be covered without generating… Continue reading @VW Group: Best-selling SUV now available as a plug-in hybrid: the new Tiguan eHybrid(((Tiguan eHybrid – fuel consumption in l/100 km (NEDC): combined 1.7–1.5; power consumption in kWh/100km: combined 14.1–13.5; CO₂ emissions in g/km: combined 38–33; efficiency class: A+.))) is now available to order
Tag: Mobility
DENSO Launches Redesigned Automatic Data Capture Website
LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO ADC, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of mobile data capture systems, has launched a new version of its website featuring DENSO’s QR Code® technology products, scanners, terminals and software at https://www.denso-adc.com. DENSO ADC is the Americas’ sales arm of DENSO Wave Inc., inventor of the Secure QR… Continue reading DENSO Launches Redesigned Automatic Data Capture Website
Intel: Mobileye AVs Can Go Anywhere in Germany
[embedded content] What’s New: Mobileye today published a nearly hourlong video of its autonomous driving test vehicle (AV) navigating the complexities of urban and highway driving in Munich, Germany. The video demonstrates the company’s unmatched ability to drive AVs “everywhere” due in large part to Mobileye’s crowd-sourced, high-definition (HD) mapping technology known as Road Experience… Continue reading Intel: Mobileye AVs Can Go Anywhere in Germany
China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources
BEIJING: China’s Baidu Inc is considering making its own electric vehicles and has held talks with automakers about the possibility, said three people with knowledge of the matter, the latest move in a race among tech firms to develop smart cars. The search engine leader, which also develops autonomous driving technology and internet connectivity infrastructure,… Continue reading China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles: sources
Vitesco supplies Renault with actuator module for electrified transmissions
Vitesco’s actuator module for electrified transmissions. Vitesco Technologies, a Continental business division and a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility, has announced that its actuator module is now doing duty in the dedicated hybrid transmission of French carmaker Renault’s E-Tech platforms. Similar to the new full hybrid from Renault,… Continue reading Vitesco supplies Renault with actuator module for electrified transmissions
@niche: Embark Welcomes Two Business Development Leaders000368
Today, I have the privilege of officially announcing that Embark has hired Sam Abidi as Head of Business Development and Clint Schroer as Head of Partnerships. Together, Sam and Clint will provide crucial leadership and trucking industry expertise as we focus on the foundational business and technical relationships needed to bring autonomous trucks to market. Sam… Continue reading @niche: Embark Welcomes Two Business Development Leaders000368
Dott to expand beyond e-scooters with bike-sharing service
Dott is better known for its electric scooter service that is available in a few cities across Europe. But the company is working on electric bikes and wants to launch a bike-sharing service in London and Paris in March 2021. Dott currently doesn’t operate in London. So it looks like it’ll be the company’s 16th… Continue reading Dott to expand beyond e-scooters with bike-sharing service
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor’s Mini ’45’ EV Puts Emotions in Motion
• Hyundai Motor reveals details of mini EV equipped with Emotion Adaptive Vehicle Control (EAVC) technology• AI-based technology optimizes vehicle environment based on driver’s mood• EAVC-equipped mini EV supports treatment of young patients at the Hospital Sant Joan Deu Barcelona through ‘Little Big e-Motion’ project SEOUL, December 14, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Company unveiled details of… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor’s Mini ’45’ EV Puts Emotions in Motion
@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire Controlling Interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group, Opening a New Chapter in the Robotics and Mobility Industry
BOSTON/SEOUL/TOKYO, December 11, 2020 – Hyundai Motor Group and SoftBank Group Corp. (SoftBank) today agreed on main terms of the transaction pursuant to which Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics in a deal that values the mobile robot firm at $1.1 billion. The deal came as Hyundai Motor Group envisions the… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire Controlling Interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group, Opening a New Chapter in the Robotics and Mobility Industry
@Tata-JLR: InMotion invests in Circulor to help Jaguar Land Rover trace sustainable supply chain
InMotion, Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital and mobility services arm, has invested in blockchain technology firm Circulor Blockchain technology can trace valuable raw materials from origin to supplier Circulor uses combination of GPS, biometrics and QR codes to verify supply chain Investment will help Jaguar Land Rover source premium materials with greater transparency Tuesday 15th… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: InMotion invests in Circulor to help Jaguar Land Rover trace sustainable supply chain