Tag: Mobility

SEAT sales also grew in August and post an increase of more than 7 percent in 2019

SEAT sales continued to go up in August. The effect of the WLTP procedure, which led to a sharp rise in registrations in Europe in August of 2018 and a decrease in the same month this year, did not hamper a new monthly record for SEAT. In August, company deliveries amounted to 42,100 cars, which… Continue reading SEAT sales also grew in August and post an increase of more than 7 percent in 2019

BMW Design keeps its eye on the future with new appointments.

Munich. Domagoj Dukec, responsible for design across the BMW brand since spring 2019, has reshuffled his team. He will be assisted by a line-up of experienced designers with many years of expertise, who will also steer the BMW M and BMW i sub-brands under his leadership. “I’m very excited about the future focus of our… Continue reading BMW Design keeps its eye on the future with new appointments.

Uber Eats to pull out of South Korea amid tough competition

FILE PHOTO: Uber Eats workers wait for orders in central Kiev, Ukraine July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko SEOUL (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc’s (UBER.N) restaurant delivery business will terminate its service in South Korea, Uber Eats said on Monday. Facing intense competition in the world’s No.4 online food delivery market, the U.S. company is struggling… Continue reading Uber Eats to pull out of South Korea amid tough competition

Daimler Trucks begins testing automated trucks on public roads

The deployment on public roads takes place after months of extensive testing and safety validation on a closed loop track. As part of the comprehensive safety process by Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics, both test track and on-road validation play an integral role in establishing the essential building blocks for successfully advancing automated technology. Martin… Continue reading Daimler Trucks begins testing automated trucks on public roads

Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service

The promise of flying cars has become an idea more synonymous with the tech world’s shortcomings than its exciting potential, but today one of the startups that has been focused on actually trying to make small, airborne vehicles a reality is announcing a fundraise and says it’s on track for a commercial launch in two to… Continue reading Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service

Apple autonomous car spotted with new sensors, possibly all-camera, no LiDAR – 9to5Mac

While the purpose and future of Apple’s autonomous car project is uncertain, the company clearly still has an interest in the technology. What appears to be an Apple self-driving car has been spotted, with an interesting new sensor array… NordVPN Background Apple’s self-driving cars have so far used a mix of sensors, which the company… Continue reading Apple autonomous car spotted with new sensors, possibly all-camera, no LiDAR – 9to5Mac

Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’

Tesla’s battery research partner has released a new paper on a battery cell that could last over 1 million miles, which they say is going to be particularly useful in ‘robot taxis’ – something that Tesla wants to bring to market. When talking about the economics of Tesla’s future fleet of robotaxis at the Tesla Autonomy… Continue reading Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’

Delta Motorsport Unveils Super Versatile EV Platform

The Delta S2 has almost limitless capabilities. Delta Motorsport has launched a new electric vehicle platform with autonomous capabilities, the Delta S2. The Silverstone-based firm is exhibiting the groundbreaking platform at the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle and connected automated mobility event organized by Cenex at the famous Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. More News From… Continue reading Delta Motorsport Unveils Super Versatile EV Platform