No person is more attentive in traffic situations than a driver assistance system. Nonetheless, both optical and radar-based sensor systems are required to capture the environment for this purpose much more accurately than an experienced driver would ever be able to do. Using the data from the numerous camera, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic systems installed… Continue reading @VW Group: Test drives on the computer
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@VW Group: Audi invests around EUR 100 million in charging infrastructure at own sites
On its journey to becoming a provider of entirely CO2-neutral premium mobility, Audi is making excellent progress at its own sites. By the middle of 2022, the premium brand will equip one in ten parking spaces with a possibility to charge electric cars, most of which will be accessible to the public. This independent concept… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi invests around EUR 100 million in charging infrastructure at own sites
Comment: The fire speech by VW boss Diess was overdue
Herbert Diess The VW boss, who is known for his rapid pace of change, has obviously lost patience with his team. (Photo: AP) Rarely has a German corporate leader read his Levites like the Levites VW-Boss Herbert Diess. The CEO’s findings is so devastating that with a view to the necessary transformation of the traditional… Continue reading Comment: The fire speech by VW boss Diess was overdue
@Ford: Ford is No. 1 in Europe Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rolled Out 8 Electrified Models to Customers in 2019
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading @Ford: Ford is No. 1 in Europe Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rolled Out 8 Electrified Models to Customers in 2019
@BMW: Exploring the future: Mobility and Sound in the Digital Age. BMW is official partner of the DLD 2020 Conference Munich.
Munich. From January 18 to 20, DLD 2020 Munich brings together the most influential opinion-makers, industry leaders, start-ups, and digital giants in Munich for the 16th time. DLD is a global media and conference network on innovation, digitization, science and culture. More than 150 speakers and 1000 attendees will touch base at #DLD20. With the… Continue reading @BMW: Exploring the future: Mobility and Sound in the Digital Age. BMW is official partner of the DLD 2020 Conference Munich.
@Daimler: 16. Jan 2020Quiet and locally emission-free municipal use with a star: The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic is coming
September 24, 2019 – Quiet and locally emission-free municipal use with a star: The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic is coming Daimler Trucks takes next logical step in truck electrification with battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic eEconic is based on all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros eEconic is ideal as waste-collection vehicle ideal in inner-city traffic due to high levels of ergonomics… Continue reading @Daimler: 16. Jan 2020Quiet and locally emission-free municipal use with a star: The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic is coming
@GM: GM Investing $40 Million in Spring Hill Propulsion Plant
GM Investing $40 Million in Spring Hill Propulsion Plant Investment upgrades manufacturing capabilities for 5.3L V8 engines 2020-01-16 SPRING HILL, Tenn. — General Motors announced today plans to invest $40 million in the Spring Hill Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) plant to increase capacity of the 5.3L V8 engines for GM’s full-size truck and SUV programs.… Continue reading @GM: GM Investing $40 Million in Spring Hill Propulsion Plant
@GM: GM Investing $6.7 Million in Tonawanda Engine Plant
GM Investing $6.7 Million in Tonawanda Engine Plant 2020-01-16 Plant upgrades manufacturing capabilities Investment continues GM’s commitment to its Tonawanda operations Tonawanda, NY — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced a $6.7 million investment in its Tonawanda Engine Plant to upgrade the plant’s production systems. Of the total investment, $4.4 million is in capital… Continue reading @GM: GM Investing $6.7 Million in Tonawanda Engine Plant
@GM: General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer
General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer New position created to accelerate company’s plans for a zero emissions future 2020-01-16 DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced it has appointed Dane Parker as the company’s chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Parker, currently vice president of sustainable workplaces, expands his… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Appoints Dane Parker as Chief Sustainability Officer
Meritor Acquires TransPower, Advancing its Electrification Expertise
TROY, Mich., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced that it has acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power, Inc. (“TransPower”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited to welcome TransPower to the Meritor family as we continue providing our customers with sophisticated electric drivetrain solutions,”… Continue reading Meritor Acquires TransPower, Advancing its Electrification Expertise