Sponsored Links Waymo Waymo is expanding its foray into self-driving delivery vehicles. The Alphabet brand is teaming with UPS on a pilot that will have autonomous Chrysler Pacifica vans carry packages in the metro Phoenix area. They’ll be shuttling cargo from UPS Stores to the courier’s Tempe processing hub, not directly to customers, but they… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving vans will carry UPS packages in Phoenix
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Elon Musk contradicted a bold claim he made last year about Tesla’s self-driving capabilities (TSLA)
Last February, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he was “certain” the electric-car maker’s vehicles would be able to drive without human assistance by the end of 2019. On Wednesday, Musk said Tesla “got pretty close” to meeting his goal and could be a few months away from achieving it. But he suggested that some of… Continue reading Elon Musk contradicted a bold claim he made last year about Tesla’s self-driving capabilities (TSLA)
UPDATE 1-UPS inks electric van deal with Arrival, to test Waymo automation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – United Parcel Service Inc said on Wednesday it was ordering 10,000 electric delivery trucks from UK-based Arrival Ltd and teaming with self-driving startup Waymo as package carriers work to cut costs and tailpipe pollution. FILE PHOTO: The company logo for United Parcel Service (UPS), is displayed on a screen at the… Continue reading UPDATE 1-UPS inks electric van deal with Arrival, to test Waymo automation
Arval trials electric driverless taxi – FleetNews
Arval employees at its Paris headquarters have had the chance to experience an electric taxi, ahead of a formal trial. The trial, which is expected to take place in March, will see the vehicle carrying up to 15 passengers from the nearest train station to the HQ building in Rueil-Malmaison. It will be possible to… Continue reading Arval trials electric driverless taxi – FleetNews
Lyft is planning to cut 90 jobs and make changes to its marketing and sales teams, ahead of its February earnings report (LYFT)
Lyft is planning to cut jobs and restructure teams, in news first reported by the New York Times Since its debut on the public market last April, Lyft has fended off investor concerns and questions on its ability to turn a profit. The report comes ahead of the company’s first fiscal quarter earnings report in… Continue reading Lyft is planning to cut 90 jobs and make changes to its marketing and sales teams, ahead of its February earnings report (LYFT)
Ziegler heads up strategy department within Bosch corporate communications / Delic takes over external communications
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 410,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2018). The company generated sales of 78.5 billion euros in 2018. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading… Continue reading Ziegler heads up strategy department within Bosch corporate communications / Delic takes over external communications
Self-driving company Waymo teams up with UPS for package delivery
Waymo will start delivering parcels for UPS using its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans in Phoenix as part of a broader partnership with the shipping and logistics company. The companies said Wednesday that Waymo will pilot autonomous vehicle package pickup in metro Phoenix — the same area where its self-driving vehicles already operate. The minivans will… Continue reading Self-driving company Waymo teams up with UPS for package delivery
Lyft confirms 90 layoffs as it targets profitability
Shares of popular American ride-hailing giant Lyft are off 1.5% today in regular trading after The New York Times reported that the company would cut some staff. TechCrunch confirmed with the company that 90 individuals are expected to be impacted by the changes. The company’s shares dipped as far as 3% before recovering. In a… Continue reading Lyft confirms 90 layoffs as it targets profitability
Lyft cuts 2% jobs on journey to profitability
FILE PHOTO: A Lyft bicycle is shown at the Lyft listing on the Nasdaq during an IPO event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 29, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) said on Wednesday it had cut about 2% of its workforce, or 90 jobs, as the ride-hailing company seeks to achieve its… Continue reading Lyft cuts 2% jobs on journey to profitability
TomTom Traffic Index: Global Traffic Congestion Up as Bengaluru takes Crown of ‘World’s Most Traffic Congested City’
Ninth edition of the annual TomTom Traffic Index provides detailed insights on live and historic road congestion levels in cities around the world 57% of countries included see increase in traffic congestion Global average congestion level is 29% Drivers, city planners, automakers and policy makers, can use the TomTom Traffic Index to help tackle traffic-related… Continue reading TomTom Traffic Index: Global Traffic Congestion Up as Bengaluru takes Crown of ‘World’s Most Traffic Congested City’