SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader, today announced it has invested in Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Autotech Ventures to support startups in deploying revolutionary mobility technologies. The investment is being made through Lear Innovation Ventures (LIV), which was launched one year ago, to identify… Continue reading Lear Invests in Silicon Valley-Based Autotech Ventures
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@Daimler: Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020
Stuttgart/Las Vegas. At CES 2020, the inventor of the automobile will be giving an outlook on the sustainable mobility of the future with the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR. The concept vehicle connects human, machine and nature in an unprecedented way. Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, presented the visionary… Continue reading @Daimler: Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020
ANSYS and Blackberry Collaborate to Support Next-Generation Automobiles
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) are joining forces to support BlackBerry QNX’s industry-leading real-time operating system (RTOS) for connected and autonomous vehicles. As part of ANSYS’ ongoing commitment to fostering an open ecosystem that supports RTOS leaders across industries, the collaboration will empower automotive manufacturers to increase… Continue reading ANSYS and Blackberry Collaborate to Support Next-Generation Automobiles
Sony Targets The Mobility Business With the Vision-S Concept At CES
Sony Highlights its Evolution as a “Creative Entertainment Company with a Solid Foundation of Technology” at CES 2020 Sony seeks to deliver products, content, and services that resonate with people and affect a positive impact on society, based on its Purpose to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.” Sony Corporation… Continue reading Sony Targets The Mobility Business With the Vision-S Concept At CES
Lyft: Lyft Partners with Anti-Trafficking Organizations to Educate Drivers on Human Trafficking Prevention
Ahead of February’s big game and in alignment with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Lyft is partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) and the Dressember Foundation to provide education for drivers in South Florida around human trafficking prevention. BEST will lead the sessions on January 9 & 13 (in English) and January 10 &… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Partners with Anti-Trafficking Organizations to Educate Drivers on Human Trafficking Prevention
Daimler’s Ola Kallenius: ‘Fewer cars are not the solution, better cars are’
During the keynote speech at the CES 2020, Ola Kallenius, chairman of the board of management Daimler and Mercedes-Benz talks on the topic ‘Sustainable Modern Luxury – Next Chapter’. After his speech, he also unveiled the new concept car, the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR. Here are some key points from the speech-“Where do we take it from here?”… Continue reading Daimler’s Ola Kallenius: ‘Fewer cars are not the solution, better cars are’
@Daimler: Inspired by the future: The Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Highlights Partnership: Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR – inspired by AVATAR: The name of the groundbreaking concept vehicle stands not only for the close collaboration in developing the showcar together with the AVATAR team but also for ADVANCED VEHICLE TRANSFORMATION. This concept vehicle embodies the vision of Mercedes-Benz designers, engineers and trend researchers for… Continue reading @Daimler: Inspired by the future: The Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR
Anand Gopalan succeeds founder David Hall as Velodyne LiDAR CEO
Anand Gopalan is appointed as the new CEO of California-based Velodyne LiDAR. Gopalan, who was Velodyne’s CTO succeeds founder David Hall. Hall will continue as full-time chairman of the Board and remain actively involved in directing the company’s technology, product vision and business strategy. Gopalan is an engineer and technology executive with experience in leading… Continue reading Anand Gopalan succeeds founder David Hall as Velodyne LiDAR CEO
Mercedes-Benz and James Cameron built an Avatar-inspired car perfect for Pandora
Mercedes-Benz channeled the wild and imaginative world of James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar for its latest concept car — an electric autonomous vehicle covered in bionic flaps that aims to show how man and machine can merge and live responsibly in nature. The concept car, appropriately named AVTR for Advanced Vehicle Transformation, was unveiled Monday… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and James Cameron built an Avatar-inspired car perfect for Pandora
Hyundai to build air taxis for Uber’s future aerial ride share network
Hyundai Motor is partnering with Uber to develop and potentially mass produce air taxis for a future aerial ride share network. The partnership is the latest addition to Uber Elevate’s growing network that includes Aurora Flight Sciences, which is now a subsidiary of Boeing, Bell, Embraer, Joby Aviation, Pipistrel Aircraft, Karem Aircraft and Jaunt Air… Continue reading Hyundai to build air taxis for Uber’s future aerial ride share network