Didi revenue falls as China’s regulatory crackdown hits business

A sign of Chinese ride-hailing service Didi is seen on its headquarters in Beijing, China July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Dec 29 (Reuters) – China’s ride-hailing firm Didi Global on Wednesday reported a 1.7% decline in third-quarter revenue, as its domestic business took a hit from… Continue reading Didi revenue falls as China’s regulatory crackdown hits business

Volvo XC40

4×4 electric cars, 15 zero-emission models also suitable for the mountains Car December 29, 2021 Developed in collaboration with the Chinese company Geely, the compact SUV is the first Volvo model built on the basis of the Cma (Compact Modular Architecture) modular architecture used for all 40 Series cars. In terms of technology, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40

Fleet Management in Europe 2021 and the Role they Play in the €250 Billion Medium and Heavy Trucks Industry

DUBLIN, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Fleet Management in Europe 2021″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. How will the market for fleet management systems for commercial vehicles in Europe evolve in 2022 and beyond? This strategy report covers the latest trends and developments in the dynamic commercial vehicle telematics industry. The publisher… Continue reading Fleet Management in Europe 2021 and the Role they Play in the €250 Billion Medium and Heavy Trucks Industry

Waymo plans fleet of self-driving, all-electric robotaxis with Chinese automaker Geely

Alphabet’s self-driving car company Waymo is partnering with Chinese automaker Geely to create a fleet of all-electric, self-driving robotaxis. The cars will be designed in Sweden (where Geely owns Swedish carmaker Volvo) and will be adapted from Geely’s all-electric five-door Zeekr. Waymo will then outfit the cars with the hardware and software necessary for autonomous… Continue reading Waymo plans fleet of self-driving, all-electric robotaxis with Chinese automaker Geely

Samsung SDI’s First Outsourcing Production of Battery Modules for Volvo

Samsung SDI is supplying battery modules to Volvo Group in Sweden, including battery cells for electric vehicles. The company will also carry out consignment production by its partners for the first time due to the expansion of battery production. It was confirmed on the 28th that Samsung SDI is consignment to produce battery modules for… Continue reading Samsung SDI’s First Outsourcing Production of Battery Modules for Volvo

Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet

In the future, Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in the US will feature electric vehicles build specifically for the service by Chinese automaker Geely. The Alphabet company has teamed up with Geely to create a version of its recently launched all-electric Zeekr vehicle that’s custom-built for autonomous ride-hailing. Waymo has detailed and shown renders of the modified… Continue reading Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet

Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel

Waymo One is Alphabet’s Lyft/Uber competitor that’s live in Phoenix and currently undergoing testing in San Francisco. Waymo today announced a future EV for its US ride-hailing service that will be “rider-first” and have no steering wheel. Waymo today announced an OEM collaboration with Geely, a Chinese automotive company that has several subsidiary brands like… Continue reading Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel

Waymo partners with Geely to make electric AVs for ride hail in the US

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving technology arm, is partnering with Chinese automaker Geely to build an all-electric, self-driving ride-hailing vehicle. The companies will integrate Waymo Driver, Waymo’s AV system, into Geely’s Zeekr vehicles for use in U.S. markets “in the years to come.” While Waymo is not providing a specific time frame for either the start… Continue reading Waymo partners with Geely to make electric AVs for ride hail in the US

Waymo and Zeekr to collaborate on all-electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle

The new purpose-built mobility vehicle is being designed and developed at Zeekr’s R&D facility, CEVT (China Europe Vehicle Technology Centre) in Gothenburg, Sweden which has a proven track record in developing class leading vehicles for the wider Geely Holding Group. Under this collaboration, Zeekr will be designing and developing the future vehicle on a new… Continue reading Waymo and Zeekr to collaborate on all-electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle