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New partnership gives Ford PHEV drivers access to NewMotion’s European charging network

Smart charging company NewMotion, which is a member of the Shell Group, will partner with Ford to provide charging technology and infrastructure for the car maker’s PHEVs in Europe. Starting this fall, Ford customers will have access to NewMotion’s phone app, charge card, and charging network, including over 118,000 charge points in 30 countries. “Teaming… Continue reading New partnership gives Ford PHEV drivers access to NewMotion’s European charging network

Self-driving startup AutoX snags $100m led by Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Motor

AutoX, an autonomous driving firm dual-headquartered in Hong Kong and California, has closed a $100 million Series A round led by Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Motor, which will help the startup build its fleet and expand the technical team. Dongfeng Motor injected tens of millions of US dollars in the investment. Silicon Valley-based incubator Plug and… Continue reading Self-driving startup AutoX snags $100m led by Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Motor

Ford to Create Campus of the Future in Dearborn to Speed Product Innovation and Attract World-Class Talent

Ford details an expanded vision to transform its Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn; initial construction slated to be complete by the end of 2022 Master plan envisions a walkable campus of interconnected buildings that could one day house more than 20,000 employees in a flexible, high-tech environment showcasing new mobility solutions such as electrified… Continue reading Ford to Create Campus of the Future in Dearborn to Speed Product Innovation and Attract World-Class Talent

Toyota Injects $391 Million New Investment in Its San Antonio Assembly Plant

As part of Toyota’s commitment to help San Antonio’s workforce and education, Alamo Promise will receive a $500,000 donation from Toyota Texas over a five-year period. Alamo Promise’s mission is to end poverty, enhance economic and social mobility and meet workforce demands throughout the city. Separately, Aisin AW, a supplier to Toyota Texas and other… Continue reading Toyota Injects $391 Million New Investment in Its San Antonio Assembly Plant

Striving to Set the Bar in Autonomous Mobility

September 17, 2019 An Interview with Mark Rosekind, Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox, is a preeminent safety professional with more than 30 years of experience promoting innovation through science and leadership in complex environments. Mark joined Zoox after seven years of public service in… Continue reading Striving to Set the Bar in Autonomous Mobility

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Partners With Fisker Inc.

–Coster-Waldau has Joined Fisker Inc.'s Mission to bring the World's Most Sustainable, Affordable and Desirable Vehicles to the Mass Market-

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Fisker Inc. – designer and manufacturer of the world's most sustainable and affordable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – has announced that Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is joining its efforts in bringing the most sustainable, affordable and premium mobility to market.

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California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable, affordable and sustainable electric vehicles, complemented with a disruptive direct to consumer smart platform. The brainchild of EV pioneer and world-leading automotive designer, Henrik Fisker, Fisker Inc.’s mission is to set a new standard of excellence and performance in the electric vehicle industry and mobility services – developing unique, high-performance electric vehicles.More

Coster-Waldau is recognized around the globe for his prominent screen acting roles, including his leading role as “Jaime” on Game of Thrones, an HBO TV series. Coster-Waldau is pioneering his work as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador for climate change and larger social issues, where he travels all over the world to actively participate in many projects. He lives by the motto, “don't talk, just get on with it.” The high-profile figure will serve as a key partner and sustainability advisor to company Chairman and CEO, Henrik Fisker, in helping to create a future where advanced, affordable, electric mobility serves as a model for the future of transportation.

Fisker and Coster-Waldau connected over a tweet and their passion for sustainability. Fisker is working with Coster-Waldau to establish how Fisker Inc. can fulfill as many of the United Nation's sustainability goals as possible. Fisker Inc. is currently completing its affordable, all electric production-intent SUV prototype. The all-electric SUV, to be unveiled at the end of this year, will have approximately a 275-300 mile electric range, incorporate recycled plastic from ocean debris, vegan leather, a solar roof in its top model spec and will recycle waste generated during tire manufacturing – which typically gets sent to land fills – for various interior applications.

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Fisker Inc. – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most sustainable and affordable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – has announced that Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is joining its efforts in bringing the most sustainable, affordable and premium mobility to market.More

For Fisker Inc., it's not merely about the initial profit but a long-term goal of a creating a consumer platform that brings desirable, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions to the mass market. To enable a wider consumer base to drive its premium electric vehicles, Fisker is working on a revolutionary direct-to-consumer smart platform, which may not include sales of its vehicles. Fisker Inc.'s affordable, direct to consumer e-mobility platform will be announced later this year, breaking new barriers of entry to affordable, clean mobility without onerous long term contracts or expensive upkeep.

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TuSimple adds another $120 million to its self-driving trucks war chest

Self-driving truck startup TuSimple has added another $120 million to a Series D funding round led by Sina, operator of China’s biggest microblogging site Weibo, bringing the total haul to $215 million as it seeks to expand. The company, which launched in 2015 and has operations in China, San Diego and Tucson, Arizona, hit unicorn… Continue reading TuSimple adds another $120 million to its self-driving trucks war chest

Start-Up Launches New Ride-Hail Platform That Guarantees the Lowest Rate Possible For Every Ride

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ride-hail technology innovator Bid2Ride today launched the world’s first hybrid app that combines a bid-based pricing model with a rate aggregation platform, serviced by its own fleet of licensed drivers. By integrating these two features into one app, Bid2Ride guarantees customers the lowest rate for every ride by… Continue reading Start-Up Launches New Ride-Hail Platform That Guarantees the Lowest Rate Possible For Every Ride

Hello, Texas!

Data collection beginning in downtown Dallas By: Austin Geidt, Head of Uber ATG Strategy We’re on a mission to deliver safe self-driving technology to Uber riders around the world. Uber Advanced Technologies Group has already started this journey in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto. Today, we’re adding another city to that list 一 Dallas, TX.… Continue reading Hello, Texas!

Fair Closes $500 Million to Unlock Rideshare Supply and Scale Subscriptions

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In a transaction designed to sharply scale its rapidly growing Uber partnership, vehicle subscription app Fair today announced a $500 million revolving credit facility led by Mizuho Bank that will allow drivers nationwide to access a rideshare-ready Fair car, regardless of credit. SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG”) is among… Continue reading Fair Closes $500 Million to Unlock Rideshare Supply and Scale Subscriptions