Chinese automotive company Geely has sued four companies affiliated with WM Motor, a Shanghai-based electric vehicle maker backed by Baidu, for “infringement of trade secrets,” and demanded as much as RMB2.1 billion (US$293.43 million) for compensation. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, is set to hold a hearing on September 17, 2019, according to… Continue reading Geely Files $293M Lawsuit Against Chinese EV Start-Up WM Motor
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Magna’s Inaugural Global Bold Perspective Award Recognizes Inspiring Design of Future Mobility
North American finalist Zehao Zhang from ArtCenter College of Design captures top prizeFinalists from China and Europe also recognized at LA Auto ShowMore than 100 entries offer global view of future mobilityAURORA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination soared as students from around the world competed for the first-ever Magna Global Bold Perspective… Continue reading Magna’s Inaugural Global Bold Perspective Award Recognizes Inspiring Design of Future Mobility
Lyft: Self-Driving Research in Review: ICCV 2019
By the Level 5 Research Team: Peter Ondruska, Luca Del Pero, Qi Dong, Anastasia Dubrovina and Guido Zuidhof ICCV, along with CVPR, is one of the main international computer vision conferences. It happens bi-annually, with this year’s edition taking place in Seoul, South Korea. Out of the 1076 papers presented, we summarized the most relevant… Continue reading Lyft: Self-Driving Research in Review: ICCV 2019
@Geely: LEVC welcomed the Prime Minister to Ansty, Coventry for a tour of its state-of-the-art facility
13th November, 2019: LEVC welcomed the Prime Minister to Ansty, Coventry for a tour of its state-of-the-art facility, the first production plant in the UK dedicated to the manufacture of electric vehicles. Hosted by Joerg Hofmann, LEVC CEO, the Prime Minister was highly supportive of the business and its products, describing the TX electric taxis as “magnificent… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC welcomed the Prime Minister to Ansty, Coventry for a tour of its state-of-the-art facility
Sytner sells four Volkswagen sites and will close one more
Sytner Group is cutting its Volkswagen representation by a third, by closing one dealership and selling four to Johnsons Cars. The dealerships bought by Johnsons Cars are at Liverpool, Warrington, Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent. Sytner will shut Halifax Volkswagen at the end of this month, leaving it with four remaining Volkswagen dealerships in Yorkshire, two in… Continue reading Sytner sells four Volkswagen sites and will close one more
Volvo Buses Demonstrates Autonomous Driving For Bus Depot
Making buses self-driving at depots sounds like a great first application. Volvo Buses demonstrated autonomous driving of an electric bus at a bus depot, which happens to be the first such demo at at real depot, used by bus operator Keolis, outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. The Swedish manufacturer notes that it will take years to… Continue reading Volvo Buses Demonstrates Autonomous Driving For Bus Depot
Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson explains its advantage over Waymo – Business Insider
The autonomous-driving startup Zoox has a promising but challenging business model. The company is developing a new kind of electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomy. Making a custom vehicle will give customers a safer and more enjoyable experience, Zoox CTO and cofounder Jesse Levinson told Business Insider. The company is also focused on urban ride-hailing,… Continue reading Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson explains its advantage over Waymo – Business Insider
TFLnow Checks Out Whether Volvo S60 PHEV EPA EV Range Is Achievable
Just 22 miles of EPA EV range and a 64 kW electric motor is not much, but for some users, it might be enough. The 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine is rated at 22 miles (35.4 km) of EPA all-electric range, but is it achievable in real world? The TFLnow recently decided to make… Continue reading TFLnow Checks Out Whether Volvo S60 PHEV EPA EV Range Is Achievable
Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new
Markus Duesmann The former BMW manager will be the new boss of Audi. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Audi remains far behind his own expectations, This is true for sales as well as for profitability and position as the number three premium manufacturer behind BMW and Daimler, It can the VolkswagenDaughter more, much more. As part… Continue reading Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new
Dealers pass through Electric Vehicle Approved scheme
The number of dealers who have passed through the Electric Vehicle Approved scheme has now reached 50. The scheme, endorsed by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), was launched by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in May. The scheme aims to recognise expertise in the electric vehicle sector and promote industry standards for… Continue reading Dealers pass through Electric Vehicle Approved scheme