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Waymo will build self-driving cars in Michigan

Waymo Waymo just took another major step toward bringing self-driving cars into the mainstream. The Alphabet-owned brand has received approval to establish a factory for its driverless vehicles in Michigan. This will be the first factory in the world to be completely devoted to mass-producing Level 4 autonomous vehicles, the company said. It may be… Continue reading Waymo will build self-driving cars in Michigan

BMW and Daimler to name ride-hailing venture “Jurbey” – source

The Daimler is seen during a press conference on the second press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 3, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German companies BMW and Daimler will name their combined ride-hailing and car-sharing firm “Jurbey”, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Daimler and BMW… Continue reading BMW and Daimler to name ride-hailing venture “Jurbey” – source

Enel now with 130 Fast Recharge charging stations installed along long-distance roads in Italy and Austria

ROME, 22-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel has installed 130 Fast Recharge charging stations, equal to 260 recharging points, which are now operating along the long-distance roads of Italy and Austria as part of the EVA+ project (Electric Vehicles Arteries).

Operational in Italy and Austria, the 50kW Fast Recharge charging stations, which are compatible with all electric vehicles on the market, allow users to fully charge their vehicles in about 20 minutes. The charging infrastructure in Italy has been developed entirely by Enel and the system is compatible with all electric vehicles currently on the market and is in full compliance with international standards in the field of electric mobility.

The charging infrastructure is mainly located in areas adjacent to motorway entrances so it can also be used by people who use electric vehicles for long-distance journeys with stops compatible with charging times, in places such as shopping centres. Customers can use the Enel X Recharge app to locate the EVA+ stations in Italy and recharge their cars in a few simple steps.

EVA+ is the European project for the development of electric mobility that envisages the installation of 200 fast charging stations (180 in Italy and 20 in Austria) along extra-urban routes over three years. The programme, which is co-financed by the European Commission as part of the “Connecting Europe Facility”, involves Enel, as coordinator, and Verbund (the main Austrian utility), together with some of the leading manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world, such as Renault, Nissan, BMW Group and Volkswagen Group Italia (represented by the Volkswagen and Audi brands).

About one year after the start of the project, 110 stations (with 220 charging points) are in operation in Italy and 20 stations (with 40 charging points) in Austria.

About one year after the start of the project, 110 stations are in operation in Italy and 20 stations in Austria

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SOURCE: Enel

Automotive: Continental wanted to take over hundreds of Opel engineers

Vehicle test at Opel The car maker is struggling with considerable overcapacity in its development center in Rüsselsheim. (Photo: Opel) Munich, Dusseldorf Germany is Segula a nearly unknown dwarf, To change that, the French development service provider plans a coup. The family business from Nanterre near Paris wants 2000 of the 7000 engineers of the… Continue reading Automotive: Continental wanted to take over hundreds of Opel engineers

Schwäbisch-Bavarian development aid

They are bitter rivals in the luxury segment – nevertheless, Daimler and BMW want to make robotic cars together according to a report. What is behind the planned cooperation? Electric cars from Mercedes and BMW Monday, 21.01.2019 17:27 clock Until recently, such partnerships were almost unimaginable: a BMW engineer needed no help, least of all… Continue reading Schwäbisch-Bavarian development aid

Starbucks expands its delivery service to 6 more U.S. cities, starting with San Francisco

Starbucks on Monday announced an expansion of its delivery service in partnership with Uber Eats, which is now headed to six other major U.S. cities, starting with San Francisco this week. It will then roll out to Boston, Chicago, L.A., New York and Washington D.C., and is on track to reach one-quarter of U.S. company-operated… Continue reading Starbucks expands its delivery service to 6 more U.S. cities, starting with San Francisco

Growing our team and business in Michigan

Growing our team and business in Michigan Waymo TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingJan 22 In the US, the auto industry is synonymous with Michigan. Auto manufacturing has created hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state and built an economic engine that helps fuel the entire country. Today, Waymo is excited to announce that we’ll grow our business in Michigan,… Continue reading Growing our team and business in Michigan

Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today concluded a business integration contract and a joint venture contract towards the establishment of a new company (joint venture) related to the automotive prismatic battery business. Major points of the agreements: – Toyota and Panasonic will establish a joint venture (pending approval from the competition law… Continue reading Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries

Jean-Dominique Senard, anti-Ghosn

As much as one is “bling-bling” and lover of ostentation, the other is modest and not really known for his antics. Chosen by Renault’s nominating committee to replace Carlos Ghosn as president of Losange, Jean-Dominique Senard has little in common with his predecessor. “It’s someone who will pay for his subway ticket! “Says an industry… Continue reading Jean-Dominique Senard, anti-Ghosn

Light up the Queen

Lyft drivers in Charlotte — we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to the NBA All-Star Game! For every AMP ride you give between Jan. 24 and Feb. 13, you’ll be entered to win 2 exclusive NBA All-Star Game Ticket Packages, including access to happenings both Saturday and Sunday night at the Spectrum Center.… Continue reading Light up the Queen