KIGALI: The first Rwandan-made Volkswagen car rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday at the country’s first auto factory. The small Polo hatchback vehicle was greeted by President Paul Kagame and Volkswagen South Africa boss Thomas Schafer at the $20 million (17 million euros) facility, set up following a December 2016 deal. “Some found it… Continue reading First Rwandan-made Volkswagen rolls off assembly line
Tag: Mobility
Uber overturns ban on operating in London
Uber’s ban on its licence by London’s transport regulator, Transport for London, (TfL) to operate in the city has been overturned in court. TfL refused to renew the licence when it ran out last September, saying the ride-hailing firm was not “fit and proper” to operate in the city. Following a court hearing, the company… Continue reading Uber overturns ban on operating in London
Volkswagen rivals taxis
S In the coming weeks, the Volkswagen subsidiary Moia intends to launch a public shuttle service with minibuses in Hanover. After Moia has received approval from the municipal administration for its novel – as the company says in the most beautiful new German – “ride-sharing offer”, in a first step a total of around 18,500… Continue reading Volkswagen rivals taxis
Private or open: how might we imagine the interior of a future robot-vehicle?
Tuesday 26 June 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Between now and the end of 2018, members of the public will be able to step inside autonomous ZOE vehicles placed on the road as part of Rouen Normandy Autonomous Lab. Groupe… Continue reading Private or open: how might we imagine the interior of a future robot-vehicle?
China Evergrande arm to buy 45% in EV startup Faraday Future
June 26, 2018 Evergrande Health Industry Group Limited, an arm of property developer China Evergrande Group, has acquired 45 per cent stake in Faraday Future, the new-energy vehicle startup founded by Jia Yueting whose conglomerate LeEco is battling a severe cash crunch. Evergrande Health has come in as a strategic investor after buying out the… Continue reading China Evergrande arm to buy 45% in EV startup Faraday Future
Mobility of the future: Groupe Renault partners with the Île-de-France Region
Tuesday 19 June 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Saving time and money while taking the stress out of travel is a dream that is probably shared by all regular travelers in Paris. How can travelers make the best choices for… Continue reading Mobility of the future: Groupe Renault partners with the Île-de-France Region
Mahindra launches the All-New TUV300 PLUS
Mahindra launches the All-New TUV300 PLUS With the powerful mHAWKD120 engine,a luxurious 9-seater configuration and premium interiorsAttractively priced at Rs 9.47 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) SYNOPSIS: The new TUV300 PLUS is: Targeted at discerning customers who are looking to upgrade their lifestyle and don’t want to settle for the ordinary. Plus on Power with the proven… Continue reading Mahindra launches the All-New TUV300 PLUS
£25 million boost for self-driving technology: apply for funding
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) has up to £25 million to invest in up to 4 pilot schemes for self-driving vehicles. Funding is for pilots of self-driving passenger vehicles which include at least a 6-month trial in a public or semi-controlled setting. Trials should have a clear commercial focus, with potential to… Continue reading £25 million boost for self-driving technology: apply for funding
What the VW billion is used for
Monday, 06/25/2018 14:52 clock The country Lower Saxony wants to put the imposed on VW billion bills mainly in fast Internet and in the university hospitals in Hanover and Göttingen. The remaining money should flow into the debt reduction, the rehabilitation of sports facilities and an environmental fund, said Prime Minister Stephan Weil (SPD). Each… Continue reading What the VW billion is used for
Electric collective taxis from Moia from 2019 in use
D The VW subsidiary Moia, responsible for mobility services, will be launching its shuttle service in Hamburg in the first months of 2019. At the beginning, a double-digit number of electric minibuses will chauffeur passengers through the city, announced a spokesman. This number should then rise soon after the official start to 200, by the… Continue reading Electric collective taxis from Moia from 2019 in use