Today: Opel Combo Cargo is “International Van of the Year 2019“ Pioneering years: First LCV version of Opel Patentmotorwagen in 1899 Modern times: New mobility with “System Darracq“, 4 PS and Blitz delivery van Economic miracle: Famous Schnelllieferwagen from Olympia to Rekord Recent past: High-roof estates started with the Kadett Combo in 1985 Rüsselsheim. Opel… Continue reading 120 Years of LCV production: Opel Combo & Co. continue rich tradition
Tag: Mobility
US Post uses Autonomous trucks from TuSimple
The US post office wants to use self-propelled trucks from TuSimple. While the Post in this country explained that although much is technically feasible, but too expensive, has the US Post, Autonomous trucks use. Specifically, they rely on the service of the Chinese startup TuSimplein which too Nvidia is invested and wants rumors Amazon buy… Continue reading US Post uses Autonomous trucks from TuSimple
Allianz extends telematics tariffs
Insurer Alllianz will also offer a telematics tariff for older people in the future. Only recently has the insurance HUK Coburg announced to offer more telematics tariffs. What was previously reserved for younger travelers is now to be offered for older vehicle owners. Also the alliance now go this way. A telematics tariff means that… Continue reading Allianz extends telematics tariffs
In Ford’s future, two-legged robots and self-driving cars could team up on deliveries
Autonomous vehicles might someday be able to navigate bustling city streets to deliver groceries, pizzas, and other packages without a human behind the wheel. But that doesn’t solve what Ford Motor CTO Ken Washington describes as the last 50-foot problem. Ford and startup Agility Robotics are partnering in a research project that will test how… Continue reading In Ford’s future, two-legged robots and self-driving cars could team up on deliveries
India’s Ola switches gears on its food delivery business Foodpanda
India’s Ola, which has expanded to select international markets and set ambitious goals for its electric vehicles business, is struggling with selling food. So it is making major changes to its food business. The ride-hailing giant is pivoting Foodpanda, the Indian business of the food delivery startup it acquired in late 2017, to focus on… Continue reading India’s Ola switches gears on its food delivery business Foodpanda
Daimler in transition: focus on sustainability, efficiency and mobility of the future
BERLIN, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Annual Meeting in Berlin: shareholders to vote on new Group structure Sustainability to be anchored even more firmly in corporate strategy Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We have built up the strength we need in order to take… Continue reading Daimler in transition: focus on sustainability, efficiency and mobility of the future
SMUD invests in California Mobility Center
A power company in Sacramento becomes a founding member of the California Mobility Center. The electricity supplier of Sacramento in the US state California has planned a major investment in autonomous e-driving. The SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) is planning to invest up to $ 15 million in the California Mobility Center (CMC), which is… Continue reading SMUD invests in California Mobility Center
When the hands tingle and become numb
Serving for hours the drill or the grinder is no picnic. For years, no major symptoms show up until sometime numbness, tingling or pain sets in. Nobody should take these symptoms lightly. For those who expose their hands and arms to permanent vibrations can seriously fall ill. This is also confirmed by the trade association… Continue reading When the hands tingle and become numb
A sixth of ridesharing cars have unfixed safety recalls
Sponsored Links REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson It’s not just ridesharing drivers that merit some safety concerns — the car might be a risk as well. Consumer Reports has conducted a study indicating that 16.2 percent of the nearly 94,000 ride hailing cars it identified in New York City and King County (including Uber, Lyft and smaller outfits… Continue reading A sixth of ridesharing cars have unfixed safety recalls
GILLIG Battery Electric Bus Unveiled
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GILLIG LLC and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that the GILLIG zero-emission battery electric bus, powered by Cummins, is now available. “As the leading provider of American-built buses, GILLIG is excited to expand our portfolio by offering the market’s most comprehensive battery electric bus solution. This best-in-class bus is designed on our… Continue reading GILLIG Battery Electric Bus Unveiled