GM was planning to introduce one or more new electric vehicles at CES next month. But the company said it failed to meet the deadline because of the United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike, according to Motortrend. The delay is not stopping GM CEO Mary Barra from making a push on autonomous vehicles (AVs) while nixing… Continue reading GM CEO: Yes to self-driving EVs, no to plug-in hybrids
Tag: Mobility
@Toyota: Paving the Way for Autonomous Mobility — Our Portfolio Company Apex.AI is Hiring
Paving the Way for Autonomous Mobility — Our Portfolio Company Apex.AI is Hiring Image courtesy of Apex.AI Based in Palo Alto, CA, Apex.AI is helping pave the future by enabling developers to create safe, certified software for autonomous mobility systems. From automated cars and self-driving trucks, to industrial robotics and aerospace, Apex.AI is addressing a growing need for easy-to-implement,… Continue reading @Toyota: Paving the Way for Autonomous Mobility — Our Portfolio Company Apex.AI is Hiring
VW joins the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium in the United States
The Volkswagen Group in the USA has joined the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium. There is none in the US yet Federal law in the field of autonomous driving and so there is a patchwork of different rules, depending on Federal State. formed. But the industry has in that Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) agreed on… Continue reading VW joins the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium in the United States
Oxbotica uses ZF technology for autonomous driving
The British startup Oxbotica uses ZF Technik to provide autonomous driving. The enterprise Oxbotica, which wants to map autonomous driving in the UK, has with the supplier ZF Friedrichshafen signed an agreement. It is about the hardware for autonomous driving, on which the Oxbotica software will run. Autonomous ride hailing. Powered by ZF ProAI. Source:… Continue reading Oxbotica uses ZF technology for autonomous driving
DENSO Takes a Stake in PiNTeam, a German Start-up Company, to Accelerate Development of Basic Software* for In-Vehicle Electronic Control Units
* Basic software: Software for providing the basic functions required to operate electronic control units (ECUs). The software is implemented in microprocessors in ECUs. KARIYA, Japan, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Corporation today announced that it has taken a stake in PiNTeam Holding GmbH, a German company highly evaluated for its in-vehicle embedded software technology… Continue reading DENSO Takes a Stake in PiNTeam, a German Start-up Company, to Accelerate Development of Basic Software* for In-Vehicle Electronic Control Units
Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler and PSA want to seal their merger – experts fear wave of layoffs
Munich, Paris, Milan, New York The verdict of PSA-Manager about the possible merger partner is tough. The offer of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) for many future technologies is simply “not at the state of the art”, it says in a 40-page executive presentation in November, which is available to the Handelsblatt. Neither the alternative drives and… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler and PSA want to seal their merger – experts fear wave of layoffs
Uber doubles down on micromobility
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the grey space in between. Today we’re looking into Uber’s bike bet and what the push could mean for Lime and other micromobility companies working to find a sustainable business model. As profitability comes back into vogue among investors at… Continue reading Uber doubles down on micromobility
Fastned Charging Network Expands To Belgium
13 highway locations for 350 kW charging stations have been secured alongside highways. Fastned, one of the major European fast charging networks, announced an important first step in Belgium, where 13 highway locations have been acquired. All the sites are expected to get 350 kW fast chargers (multiple stalls) to enable long-distance travel. “These locations… Continue reading Fastned Charging Network Expands To Belgium
Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India
Mahindra Electric, the country’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is aggressively looking to make green mobility a reality in India. At present, the company sells electric three- and four-wheelers and is working on a wide array of products to make India a leading EV hub. Last week, Mahindra Electric announced that Martin Murray who has worked… Continue reading Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India
@Daimler: Expertise for the future: The Competence Center for Emission-free Mobility (KEM) in Mannheim is celebrating its 25th anniversary
A quarter of a century of prototypes, small-series production runs and series start-ups of low-emission and emission-free vehicles in Mannheim Series production of battery packs for the eActros and eCitaro benefits from an experienced team Dr. Frank Reintjes, Head of Global Powertrain, E-Mobility and Production Planning at Daimler Truck AG: “At Daimler Trucks & Buses,… Continue reading @Daimler: Expertise for the future: The Competence Center for Emission-free Mobility (KEM) in Mannheim is celebrating its 25th anniversary