Uber is putting video ads on top of its cars, and it’s ramping up with 1,000 vehicles across three US cities

Uber has signed a deal ad-tech company Adomni and has created a whole new wing of its business dedicated to putting advertising on cars, Adweek reports. Initially Uber will run a pilot test in three US cities, placing advertising car-toppers on 1,000 vehicles. The pilot will run until April 1. This marks a major new… Continue reading Uber is putting video ads on top of its cars, and it’s ramping up with 1,000 vehicles across three US cities

Grab raises over US$850 million from Japanese investors

Grab has announced today an investment of over US$850 million from Japanese investors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and TIS Inc., that will go toward creating accessible and affordable financial services for Southeast Asia in order to boost financial inclusion in the region. Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app, has announced today an investment… Continue reading Grab raises over US$850 million from Japanese investors

EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

With a view to establish and promote the e-mobility ecosystem in India, EV Motors India (EVM), a Delhi-based energy and electric mobility solutions provider has signed an agreement with power distribution company (DISCOM) BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) in New Delhi, to set up and operate charging stations for electric vehicles at select locations under jurisdiction… Continue reading EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT AND FERROVIAL LAUNCH ZITY IN PARIS, THE ELECTRIC CARSHARING SERVICE AS FLEXIBLE AS YOU ARE

ZITY is a 100% electric car-sharing service in free-floating. In March, 500 Renault ZOE will be available for hire, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the guarantee of a balanced distribution throughout Paris. ZITY meets the needs of city dwellers for freedom and flexibility in their journeys, with pricing adapted to their… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT AND FERROVIAL LAUNCH ZITY IN PARIS, THE ELECTRIC CARSHARING SERVICE AS FLEXIBLE AS YOU ARE

@Daimler: The compacts are turning electric

Stuttgart/Geneva.  With the Concept EQA at the 2017 IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz demonstrated how the EQ strategy can be transferred to the compact class. The production version of the all-electric sibling of the GLA will have its première before the end of the year. Prototypes of the EQA are currently undergoing challenging… Continue reading @Daimler: The compacts are turning electric

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Stuttgart/Geneva. With the Concept EQA at the 2017 IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz demonstrated how the EQ strategy can be transferred to the compact class. The production version of the all-electric sibling of the GLA will have its première before the end of the year. Prototypes of the EQA are currently undergoing challenging winter trials in the far north. And Mercedes-Benz will complete the EQ Power family of compacts with additional sporty models featuring the third-generation hybrid powertrain.
The new GLA rounds off the current compact car generation from Mercedes-Benz as the eighth model. An electric-model in the form of EQA will follow before the year is out. Prototypes are currently travelling the snow-covered roads of Sweden. This winter testing sees the engineers paying particular attention to the thermal management of the battery and the interior, and to charging in the cold. Further aspects are driving safety, traction and energy recovery on ice and snow.
At the same time, Mercedes-Benz Cars is expanding its line-up of plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label and will present additional models with the third-generation hybrid powertrain at the Geneva Motor Show. For the new compact vehicles with EQ Power, (electric) driving pleasure and suitability for everyday use are to the fore.
Transparency for e-mobility
One key aspect of the sustainable business strategy of Daimler AG is electric mobility. With its “Ambition 2039” initiative, Mercedes-Benz is working towards being able to offer a CO2-neutral new car fleet in 19 years' time. One important aspect of sustainable mobility is transparency. This is why Mercedes-Benz AG is the first premium automotive manufacturer to have had its climate protection objectives scientifically verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI). This means that the company is in line with the requirements of the Paris World Climate Accord.
Live online: world premiere of new models from the family of compact plug-in hybrids at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show
The Mercedes-Benz press conference on the first press day, 3 March 2020, begins at 8:30 a.m. (CET) and can be experienced online from various perspectives in full length in the multi-angle live stream on Mercedes me media: https://media.mercedes-benz/gims2020. The complete media special for the Geneva 2020 motor show can also be found there.

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SoftBank-backed Grab raises $856 million from Japanese investors in financial services push

SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) – Southeast Asia’s Grab said Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) (8306.T) and IT services firm TIS Inc (3626.T) have agreed to invest a combined $856 million in the ride-hailing firm, as it seeks to expand aggressively into financial services. A Grab logo is pictured at the Money 20/20 Asia Fintech Trade… Continue reading SoftBank-backed Grab raises $856 million from Japanese investors in financial services push

Grab and Gojek began discussing a potential merger more than three months ago

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Artists Explore the Many Uncanny Valleys of Tech Work

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Tortoise co-founder Dmitry Shevelenko is bringing autonomous scooters to TC Sessions: Mobility

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