Tag: Mobility

Introducing NVIDIA DRIVE AGX DevKit: Open, Scalable Platform for Autonomous Driving

At GTC Japan, in the heart of the robotics revolution, we introduced today the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Xavier Developer Kit, a platform for building autonomous driving systems. This open, scalable software and hardware solution enables companies to seamlessly develop and test customized autonomous driving technology, streamlining production. “After several years of working on an autonomous… Continue reading Introducing NVIDIA DRIVE AGX DevKit: Open, Scalable Platform for Autonomous Driving

Leading Japanese Companies Select NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier for Next-Generation Autonomous Machines

GTC Japan — NVIDIA today announced the global availability of the Jetson™ AGX Xavier™ developer kit, with industrial and manufacturing leaders in Japan among the first to begin utilizing the new system. Speaking at the GPU Technology Conference in Japan, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced that FANUC, Komatsu, Musashi Seimitsu and Kawada Technologies… Continue reading Leading Japanese Companies Select NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier for Next-Generation Autonomous Machines

ABB’s Terra HPC can add 124 miles of range in 8 minutes

Swiss electronics giant ABB will launch what it claims is the world’s fastest EV charger at the upcoming Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event at Millbrook, Bedfordshire, UK. The Terra HPC (High Power Charger) can add 124 miles to a vehicle’s range in only 8 minutes. The company initially developed it for Electrify America, which is… Continue reading ABB’s Terra HPC can add 124 miles of range in 8 minutes

Chinese electric carmaker NIO recovers from bumpy U.S. debut

(Reuters) – Shares of Chinese electric carmaker NIO Inc (NIO.N) bounced back from a 15 percent plunge in their market debut on Wednesday, a day after the company’s IPO was priced at the lower end of the expected range. Bin Li, CEO of Chinese electric vehicle start-up NIO Inc., rings a ceremonial bell as NIO… Continue reading Chinese electric carmaker NIO recovers from bumpy U.S. debut

BMW i3 cars help stabilizing the electricity grid and can even earn their owners money.

San Francisco/ Munich. At theGovernor’s Global Climate Action Summit (12–14September 2018) in San Francisco, the BMW Groupand PG&E present the results of their ChargeForward project in favour of maximizing the use of electricity from renewable resources to charge electric cars. The main findings are:  Electric vehicles can help stabilizing the public grid and maximizing… Continue reading BMW i3 cars help stabilizing the electricity grid and can even earn their owners money.

Mercedes parent company has unveiled concept car offering a glimpse at the future of mobility (DAI)

This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence Transportation & Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, revealed a new fully electric, autonomous concept car that can both ferry around passengers and deliver parcels, Bloomberg reports. Known… Continue reading Mercedes parent company has unveiled concept car offering a glimpse at the future of mobility (DAI)

Zoox is offering autonomous rides in SF this week

Zoox, the self-driving car startup worth a reported $3.2 billion post-money valuation, is offering autonomous rides this week as part of the Global Climate Action Summit. The Global Climate Action Summit convenes state and local leaders, scientists, non-profits and others to discuss climate action opportunities. In partnership with the Fairmont hotel in San Francisco, Zoox will… Continue reading Zoox is offering autonomous rides in SF this week