Tag: Mobility

Women, men sharply divided on driverless cars – Washington Times

Women are far less enthusiastic about the prospect of driverless cars than men, recent studies show. The latest survey by the AAA car owners club found that 71% of respondents expressed fear about riding in a fully autonomous vehicle. However, a significantly higher percentage of women (79%) than men (62%) said they were fearful of… Continue reading Women, men sharply divided on driverless cars – Washington Times

Robert Bosch Venture Capital co-leads USD 28 million Series A funding round for Light Field Lab

About RBVC GmbH Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. RBVC invests worldwide in innovative start-up companies at all stages of their development. Its investment activities focus on technology companies working in areas of business of current and… Continue reading Robert Bosch Venture Capital co-leads USD 28 million Series A funding round for Light Field Lab

Bosch sets the stage for the factory of future

Stuttgart, Germany – Bosch is preparing systematically for connected manufacturing and logistics: effective July 1, 2019, Sven Hamann, 46, took over as head of the Bosch Connected Industry business unit. Hamann succeeds Dr. Stefan Assmann, 55, who is joining the company’s Industrial Technology business sector as its business chief digital officer. Changes are also underway… Continue reading Bosch sets the stage for the factory of future

Electric moped startup Revel expands into Washington, DC

Electric moped sharing startup Revel is expanding beyond New York City and into Washington, DC. Starting this weekend, Revel’s mopeds (which are more like speed-limited electric motor scooters, since they don’t have pedals) will be available to rent and ride in the capital city as part of a four-month pilot program. Revel says it will… Continue reading Electric moped startup Revel expands into Washington, DC

Workhorse Group Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Second Quarter and Recent Operational Highlights June 2019: Secured $25 million in financing from a private group of institutional investors, the proceeds of which will be used for general working capital and research and development, allowing the company to focus on finalizing the R&D associated with the N-GEN followed by production of its existing contracted backlog.… Continue reading Workhorse Group Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Lyft Announces Plan to Operate in Vancouver

Ride-hailing group Lyft announced its plan to expand service into Vancouver, the Vancouver Sun reports. The announcement comes on the heels of the British Columbian government’s recent approval of regulations, licensing, and insurance measures for ride-hailing companies. Companies that want to operate can apply to Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) for permission beginning September 3. The PTB will… Continue reading Lyft Announces Plan to Operate in Vancouver