A building of the Geely Auto Research Institute is seen in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Geely will explore the possibility of deeper cooperation with German luxury automaker Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE), its Chairman Li Shufu said on Friday. Geely built a 9.69% stake in Stuttgart-based Daimler in… Continue reading China’s Geely to explore deeper cooperation with Daimler: chairman
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KYB Corporation Partners With REE Automotive to Develop Next-Generation Modular EV Platform
REE’s partnership with KYB further expands REE’s global manufacturing capabilities. It also ignites a new level of suspension technology within the REEcorner™ architecture solution, which integrates all drivetrain vehicle components (steering, braking, suspension, e-motor) into the wheel. The REEcorner™ combines with the REEboard™ – a completely flat platform – allowing complete freedom of design, improved performance and safety, and modular applications for any vehicle type – from last… Continue reading KYB Corporation Partners With REE Automotive to Develop Next-Generation Modular EV Platform
GM will upgrade its Super Cruise technology to work on city streets
Sponsored Links GM GM’s Super Cruise, the automaker’s hands-free driving assistance feature, currently only works on highways. But according to one of its executives (as reported by Autoblog), the company is working to expand its capabilities so that it could also provide a hands-free driving experience on city streets, making it more of a rival… Continue reading GM will upgrade its Super Cruise technology to work on city streets
@Ford: Innovating in Place: How One Argo Engineer Transformed His Backyard Into a Doppler Radar Testing…
Innovating in Place: How One Argo Engineer Transformed His Backyard Into a Doppler Radar Testing Lab If you tried to imagine a person who would be ideally suited for life in quarantine, Jonathan Berry might be that guy. “I understand the feel of going feral,” laughs Jonathan, a senior hardware engineer working out of Argo AI’s… Continue reading @Ford: Innovating in Place: How One Argo Engineer Transformed His Backyard Into a Doppler Radar Testing…
FCA Begins Work At Mirafiori On Vehicle-To-Grid Pilot Project
Work has begun at Mirafiori on the FCA-ENGIE Eps Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project The COVID-19 outbreak has not put a stop to the cooperation between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE Eps, nor to their commitment to support the deployment of electric mobility. Since the announcement with Terna in September of the intention to jointly experiment with… Continue reading FCA Begins Work At Mirafiori On Vehicle-To-Grid Pilot Project
Mapbox and SoftBank form joint venture to provide mapping tech to Japanese developers
SoftBank Corp. and Mapbox, the mapping data company that competes with Google and Here, announced that they have established a joint venture called Mapbox Japan. The JV will provide Mapbox’s mapping platform, including APIs and data services, to developers in Japan. Between June 1 and September 30, Mapbox Japan will also provide up to three… Continue reading Mapbox and SoftBank form joint venture to provide mapping tech to Japanese developers
Ride-hailing startup Tada closes extended series A round
The company will use the new funds to continue expanding its existing markets and explore new services like delivery. Go to Source
Southeast Asian ride-hailer TADA announces extended Series A funding
MVLLABS (MVL), the parent company of zero-commission ride-hailing operator TADA, has announced the completion of a Series A extension round led by Shinhan Bank, one of South Korea’s largest commercial banks by assets. Other investors, including Samkee Automotive, an international die-casting specialist, and iloom, a South Korean home living and furniture brand, also participated in… Continue reading Southeast Asian ride-hailer TADA announces extended Series A funding
Xpeng Secures Production License, Will Manufacture Cars At Zhaoqing Factory
Xpeng Motors receives production license for its self-owned Zhaoqing factory Customer deliveries of Xpeng P7 to start in 2Q (Guangzhou, May 19, 2020) – Xpeng Motors, a leading electric vehicle and technology company, today announced that it has received the official production license from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for its new own-built,… Continue reading Xpeng Secures Production License, Will Manufacture Cars At Zhaoqing Factory
Renault Launches ZITY Car Sharing In Paris
ZITY DEPLOYS ELECTRIC CAR-SHARING SERVICE IN PARIS 500 Renault ZOE available for rental, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the centre of Paris and Clichy. A free downloadable mobile application to reserve, access and return a vehicle easily. Competitive and flexible pricing, with no subscription or time constraints, to meet the different… Continue reading Renault Launches ZITY Car Sharing In Paris