Uber stocks tumble after reports that it will lose out on acquiring Grubhub, Reddit appoints a new board member and Republican senators question the legal protections of large social media platforms. Here’s your Daily Crunch for June 10, 2020. 1. Uber shares tumble 5% as reports indicate it will lose Grubhub deal to European rival… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Uber might lose out on acquiring Grubhub
Tag: Mobility
Flop of BlueIndy car-share reflects broader ride-hailing challenges
The electric-car sharing future has got the blues. BlueIndy, a pioneering car-sharing service in Indianapolis that launched in 2014, quietly closed last month. Beset by losses, the decision to pull the plug on BlueIndy’s electric cars came before the global coronavirus pandemic – and as other similar services have also shut their doors. BlueIndy, an electric-car sharing… Continue reading Flop of BlueIndy car-share reflects broader ride-hailing challenges
@VW Group: ID.3 1st deliveries begin in early September
Wait for pre-bookers is over: ID.3 1st Edition can be ordered from June 17 Prices for launch models start at under €40,000 New ID.3 1st Mover Club enables direct interaction with Volkswagen The final timetable for the start of Volkswagen’s ID. family has been set: Binding orders for the 30,000 models making up the limited… Continue reading @VW Group: ID.3 1st deliveries begin in early September
@VW Group: Ford, Volkswagen Sign Agreements for Joint Projects On Commercial Vehicles, Electrification, Autonomous Driving
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG today signed agreements that expand their global alliance to meet rapidly evolving needs of their respective customers in Europe and other regions by leveraging complementary strengths in midsize pickup trucks and com-mercial and electric vehicles. Plans for the agreements were first announced by Ford and Volkswagen last July. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Ford, Volkswagen Sign Agreements for Joint Projects On Commercial Vehicles, Electrification, Autonomous Driving
@VW Group: Aluminum Closed Loop in the press shop: More than 350,000 metric tons CO2 emissions saved since introduction
Audi has a long tradition of using aluminum. The first Audi A8 with the Audi Space Frame, a pioneering achievement in lightweight construction, debuted in 1994. Audi continues to use the lightweight metal in various components of what is now the fourth generation of the luxury sedan as part of an innovative multi-material mix. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Aluminum Closed Loop in the press shop: More than 350,000 metric tons CO2 emissions saved since introduction
Lidar: SOS LAB raises $ 8 million
The start-up SOS LAB has raised eight million US dollars for its lidar development. The Lidar is still considered an important sensor in autonomous driving, even if the companies increasewho try it without – but what not always fully successful. Lidar pictures Investments in technology and related companies continue, and recently SOS LAB from South… Continue reading Lidar: SOS LAB raises $ 8 million
Subaru extends test site in Japan
The manufacturer Subaru is investing 30 billion yen in the expansion of its test site for autonomous driving and Co. Subarus stereo camera for EyeSight System The manufacturer Subaru is rather cautious about autonomous driving, but now you are launching heavy guns. With a total of 30 billion yen, which is 250 million euros, the… Continue reading Subaru extends test site in Japan
Counter the IIHS study
The IIHS study on reduced accident prevention through autonomous driving is criticized by the industry. Autonomous driving, some manufacturers promise, will increase road safety and reduce the number of accidents. Autonomous driving, so further arguments, would Vision Zero (no traffic fatalities) within reach. A study of insurance related IIHS unearthed another account. Only 30 percent… Continue reading Counter the IIHS study
Uber Trials Daily Car Rentals in Australia
To use Uber Rent, Uber clients in Brisbane must update the Uber app that allows them to select a rental. Photo via Uber. Uber has launched a new platform — Uber Rent — that allows ride-hail customers to rent a car. Brisbane, Australia is the first city to trial the service, according to an Uber… Continue reading Uber Trials Daily Car Rentals in Australia
@Ford: A Time to Act: How the Argo Team is Responding to Crisis With Action
By Bryan Salesky, CEO, Argo AI Argo AI is lending self-driving test vehicles, route planning, and fleet operations expertise to transport COVID-19 test kits to and from health centers across Allegheny County. Everything we do at Argo AI is about helping people. Those who know me personally know that I am passionate about the company’s purpose… Continue reading @Ford: A Time to Act: How the Argo Team is Responding to Crisis With Action