Zipcar challenges need for personal car ownership and its impact on cities nationwide in celebration of Car-Free Day BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2019 – Most Americans need a car to travel virtually everywhere, but in today’s sharing economy where consumers increasingly pay for access – for movies, music and clothing – the need to own a car may be a thing of the past. A new study commissioned by Zipcar, the world’s… Continue reading The state of car ownership: generations across America believe sharing a vehicle provides greater value than owning one, according to new Zipcar surve…
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Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Members can now visit select parks for free across North America, with hundreds of Zipcars equipped with free park passes BOSTON, May 17, 2019 – Today, Zipcar is announcing the official launch of its free park pass program just in time for the busy Memorial Day and Victoria Day travel weekends. The free passes enable… Continue reading Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer
UK autonomous vehicle software specialist Oxbotica has teamed up with IT giant Cisco to develop technology for tapping into the potential of the huge volumes of data generated by driverless vehicles. Autonomous vehicles make 150 independent vehicle detections every second and generate up to 80GB of data per driven-hour from sensors such as LiDAR, cameras… Continue reading Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer
With its comprehensive range of spare parts, Bosch Classic keeps classic cars and young classic cars running
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading With its comprehensive range of spare parts, Bosch Classic keeps classic cars and young classic cars running
E-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continue
Wheels, a Los Angeles-based startup that rents electric bikes in over a dozen cities, is laying off 6 percent of its staff, The Verge has learned. The company is the latest micromobility firm to shed employees in the quest to find a profitable business model. Wheels was founded in early 2019 by Jonathan and Joshua… Continue reading E-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continue
Citroën introduces a two-seat EV that costs €19.99 a month
The Citroën Ami is a new take on urban mobility. It’s electric, cheap and doesn’t require a license. In short, it’s less of a car and more of an electric scooter with two seats, doors and a heater. Jokes aside, the Citroën Ami could be a glimpse at the future of mobility. The innovation isn’t… Continue reading Citroën introduces a two-seat EV that costs €19.99 a month
DoorDash, the $13B on-demand food delivery startup, says it has confidentially filed for an IPO
The on-demand food delivery wars continue to heat up in the U.S. DoorDash announced today that it has filed confidentially to go public. The company noted that its Form S-1, a draft registration statement, was filed with the SEC and is now being reviewed. It did not say how many shares it would potentially sell,… Continue reading DoorDash, the $13B on-demand food delivery startup, says it has confidentially filed for an IPO
Tesla reports fully autonomous miles for first time in years, but it’s nothing to get excited about
Tesla has reported some fully autonomous test miles for the first time in years in the California DMV disengagement report, but it’s nothing to get too excited about. The California DMV makes companies who are testing autonomous vehicles in the state submit yearly “disengagement reports” to release details about each time their autonomous test vehicles… Continue reading Tesla reports fully autonomous miles for first time in years, but it’s nothing to get excited about
GM’s Cruise cleared to carry passengers in self-driving cars in California
Cruise LLC, the autonomous-vehicle unit of General Motors Co., has been cleared to carry passengers in California. The company has been authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission. to transport passengers in test self-driving vehicles on public highways in California. Cruise’s self-driving cars will be required to be operated by a human who has been issued a test vehicle operator permit by the… Continue reading GM’s Cruise cleared to carry passengers in self-driving cars in California
@VW Group: BeRider e-scooter sharing service from ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab expands fleet for the coming season
Andre Wehner, Chief Digital Officer at ŠKODA AUTO, emphasised, “Digitalisation, connectivity and new mobility services are some of the key pillars of ŠKODA’s 2025 Strategy. Our ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab innovation centre is playing a key role in our journey from a car manufacturer to the ‘Simply Clever company for the best mobility solutions’. It is here… Continue reading @VW Group: BeRider e-scooter sharing service from ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab expands fleet for the coming season