TOKYO — Nissan Motor will expand its auto subscription service nationwide in Japan to entice customers who have soured on both new-vehicle purchases and car-sharing amid the pandemic. Nissan launched its ClickMobi car subscription service in March, offering a car for as little as $230 a month. The service, now available in 23 of Japan’s 47 prefectures as… Continue reading Nissan revs up subscriptions as car-sharing takes back seat
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@FCA: STELLANTIS: The Name of the New Group Resulting from the Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA
STELLANTIS: The Name of the New Group Resulting from the Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA IMPORTANT NOTICE By reading the following communication, you agree to be bound by the following limitations and qualifications: This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer or invitation to exchange or… Continue reading @FCA: STELLANTIS: The Name of the New Group Resulting from the Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA
US-based Navistar buys stake in TuSimple to develop self-driving trucks
Truck maker Navistar International Corp has bought a minority stake in TuSimple and aims to co-develop self–driving trucks by 2024 with the technology company as it rolls out a national U.S. autonomous freight network, the two companies said on Wednesday. Self–driving technology for freight trucks has attracted investor attention as it should be easier and cheaper to roll out than in self–driving cars and robotaxis, while providing… Continue reading US-based Navistar buys stake in TuSimple to develop self-driving trucks
Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ misleading, Germany rules
Tesla’s claims about its Autopilot driver-assist feature are misleading, a German court has ruled. The use of the word “autopilot”, along with other marketing material, suggested the vehicle could drive on its own, the court said. But the technology still requires the driver to remain alert at all times. Tesla has been banned from repeating… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ misleading, Germany rules
ParkMobile Hits the 19 Million User Milestone and Expands into 20 New Cities in the First Half of 2020
ParkMobile’s strong brand awareness and large network of users are key reasons why 20 new cities (listed below) have launched the app since January. Allentown, PA Bethlehem, PA Belmar, NJ Birmingham, AL Charlestown, MD Colorado Springs, CO East Brunswick, NJ Easton, PA Estes Park, CO Harrison, NJ Hood River, OR Lawrence, MA La Crosse, WI… Continue reading ParkMobile Hits the 19 Million User Milestone and Expands into 20 New Cities in the First Half of 2020
@niche: 5 ways REE’s EV platform is drastically reducing TCO and streamlining EV service maintenance & repair
By: Daniel BarelCo-Founder and CEO of REE It’s all about selecting the best e-van Commercial vehicles play a key role in our economy. And in the coming years, electrification of these vehicles will rapidly accelerate as auto manufacturers are required to meet stringent emission regulation legislation. For operators facing the decision of which commercial e-vehicle… Continue reading @niche: 5 ways REE’s EV platform is drastically reducing TCO and streamlining EV service maintenance & repair
@niche: Flat battery-pack chassis promises EV design freedom
A completely flat chassis and drivetrain components housed in a vehicle’s wheels could give automotive designers limitless freedom when creating tomorrow’s electric vehicles. Reeboard flat chassis (Image: REE Automotive) This is the claim of REE Automotive, an Israeli start-up whose REEcorner architecture integrates components including braking, electric-motor, steering, and suspension into the wheel before being… Continue reading @niche: Flat battery-pack chassis promises EV design freedom
@Hyundai: Building Better Futures: Hyundai Motor Group’s Smart Factory
The age of the fourth industrial revolution is upon us, and world industries are changing fast in accordance. The manufacturing sector, in particular, is seeing a transition to ‘Smart Factory,’ in which technologies like AI, IoT(Internet-of-Things), and ICT(Information Communication and Technology) are applied to the whole product cycle, ranging from product planning and manufacture to… Continue reading @Hyundai: Building Better Futures: Hyundai Motor Group’s Smart Factory
@Toyota: Using Synthetic Data to Accelerate Autonomous Technology: Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain is…
Using Synthetic Data to Accelerate Autonomous Technology: Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain is Hiring Image courtesy of Parallel Domain The development of autonomous systems requires data of all kinds, from large-scale datasets to live streams of sensor data for integrated simulation. Our portfolio company Parallel Domain, a data generation platform for autonomy, provides both and much more.… Continue reading @Toyota: Using Synthetic Data to Accelerate Autonomous Technology: Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain is…
Patents Reveal Dacia Spring: The Most Affordable EV In Europe
When Carlos Ghosn said he wanted a small and affordable electric car to sell all over the world, Renault gave him the K-ZE City. The urban vehicle has a 26.8 kWh pack, good for 271 km of range under the NEDC cycle. Europe will finally have its version of that affordable EV when the Dacia… Continue reading Patents Reveal Dacia Spring: The Most Affordable EV In Europe