I’m in the middle seat of a Chrysler Pacifica minivan, heading north on Dobson Road in Chandler, Arizona, when I notice we may have taken a wrong turn. Under normal circumstances, I would just lean forward and ask the driver for an explanation. But in this case, that’s not possible. There is, after all, no… Continue reading Waymo’s driverless car: ghost-riding in the back seat of a robot taxi – The Verge
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Bosch expands its range of hydraulic steering systems
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading Bosch expands its range of hydraulic steering systems
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service
Stuttgart, Germany, and San José, CA, USA – Bosch and Mercedes-Benz’s joint project to develop urban automated driving has now entered a new stage. Their pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles has now been launched in the Silicon Valley city of San José. Monitored by a safety driver, the… Continue reading Bosch and Mercedes-Benz start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service
Uber nears deal for self-driving car simulation startup: The Information
FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the day of it’s IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is in advanced negotiations to acquire Foresight, a startup that develops simulation software, The Information… Continue reading Uber nears deal for self-driving car simulation startup: The Information
Insight: Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan (Reuters) – At a two-day gathering for Honda’s suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm. FILE PHOTO: Honda’s President and CEO Takahiro Hachigo shows the new Honda Fit during the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su At the Hotel Higashinihon in Utsunomiya, Hachigo told them… Continue reading Insight: Honda’s Hachigo seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits
2D or Not 2D: NVIDIA Researchers Bring Images to Life with AI
Close your left eye as you look at this screen. Now close your right eye and open your left — you’ll notice that your field of vision shifts depending on which eye you’re using. That’s because while we see in two dimensions, the images captured by your retinas are combined to provide depth and produce… Continue reading 2D or Not 2D: NVIDIA Researchers Bring Images to Life with AI
Lyft: ‘Tis The Season To Earn (Lots Of) Miles With Delta
Sometimes giving is the best gift. But sometimes it’s nice to get stuff. We’ve teamed up with Delta® to make your holiday travel more rewarding. When you link your SkyMiles® account at delta.com/lyftholiday between Dec. 9 and Jan. 2, you’ll get 10 miles for every $1* you spend on Lyft rides to or from US… Continue reading Lyft: ‘Tis The Season To Earn (Lots Of) Miles With Delta
@Tata:Tata Motors, the market leader in the Commercial Vehicles industry, has taken their relationship with YES Bank to the next level
9 December, 2019 The MOU will offer a superior customer experience through “digital synergies” for commercial vehicle clientele Tata Motors, the market leader in the Commercial Vehicles industry, has taken their relationship with YES Bank to the next level by developing “digital synergies” for offering financial products to its valued customers. They will jointly introduce… Continue reading @Tata:Tata Motors, the market leader in the Commercial Vehicles industry, has taken their relationship with YES Bank to the next level
DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is developing new technologies and strengthening initiatives that improve pedestrian and overall community safety. In 2018, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 3.4%, reaching its highest level in nearly three decades. This statistic reinforces how vital it is for autonomous and connected… Continue reading DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
Singapore’s Neuron Mobility raises $18.5M to bring its electric scooters to more international markets
Neuron Mobility, a Singapore-based startup, has closed an $18.5 million new financing round as it looks to scale its e-scooter startup in international markets – a month after the nation introduced difficult regulatory changes. The new financing round, dubbed Series A, was funded by GSR Ventures, a venture capital firm that was the first institutional… Continue reading Singapore’s Neuron Mobility raises $18.5M to bring its electric scooters to more international markets