Ford Exec: Iconic Models To Go Affordably Electric: F-150, Mustang

Each one will be extremely desirable but at an attainable price. Autocar recently traveled to Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. It gleaned exclusive information about the future of Ford, directly from some of its top executives. The article is packed with insight, information, and many direct quotes. At InsideEVs, we’re just going to focus on details… Continue reading Ford Exec: Iconic Models To Go Affordably Electric: F-150, Mustang

Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing startup, will bring driverless taxis to Shanghai, the company announced Friday, with service to begin as soon as within the year. “Didi has the potential to become the first business to realize large-scale robotaxi service in China,” Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, said at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in… Continue reading Didi sets sights on China’s first robotaxi service in Shanghai

Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart

This is what happens when you combine electrification, automation and entertainment imaging technology in Japan. The SC-1 Sociable Cart unveiled this month by Yamaha and Sony is a pretty unusual electric vehicle, which is not that surprising considering it’s from Japan. The concept seems to combine several things, from all-electric drive using lithium-ion polymer battery,… Continue reading Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart

Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend

Jim Hackett is not a prototypical car guy. Nor is he a straight-line thinker or talker. But after more than two years as CEO of Ford, amid some head-scratching and skepticism, his unorthodox methods and esoteric train of thought are making some sense and showing signs they might pay off. The former Steelcase CEO has… Continue reading Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend

Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again

The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again

Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again

The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again

What Moves Us: Shedding More Light on New Driver Surge

By Sabrina Ross, Head of Policy, Marketplace We launched What Moves Us last November as a way for anyone with an interest in the technology that powers Uber’s ridesharing marketplace to learn how it all works and the principles that shape its design. At the time, we said What Moves Us was a first step.… Continue reading What Moves Us: Shedding More Light on New Driver Surge

BP Chargemaster installs first of 400 150 kW chargers

BP Chargemaster, BP’s UK-based charging network subsidiary, has powered up its first 150 kW ultra-fast charger at a BP retail site. The charger is the first in a planned network of ultra-fast chargers across the UK. BP plans to roll out 400 ultra-fast chargers at BP sites across the UK by the end of 2021,… Continue reading BP Chargemaster installs first of 400 150 kW chargers

Daimler Shares Vision for Share Now, Formerly car2go

As Daimler celebrates its landmark in carsharing, it looks to focus on future mobility concepts.  Photo via Daimler. Beginning in 2009, Daimler established the first fleet for free-floating carsharing in Ulm with 200 smart vehicles. A year before, SHARE NOW, previously known as car2go, started operation as the first location-independent carsharing system worldwide. Today, Daimler… Continue reading Daimler Shares Vision for Share Now, Formerly car2go

Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021

Didi Chuxing will begin picking up ride-hailing passengers with self-driving cars in Shanghai in just a few months, according to company CTO Zhang Bo (via Reuters). The plan is to roll out autonomous pick-ups in Shanghai first, starting in one district of the city, and then expand the program from there – finally culminating in… Continue reading Didi Chuxing to launch self-driving rides in Shanghai and expand them beyond China by 2021