FAURECIA INVESTS IN POWERSPHYR TO ENHANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING FOR COCKPIT CONNECTIVITY

Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, today announced an investment in Powersphyr, a Silicon Valley start-up to accelerate the Group’s solutions for a smart and connected Cockpit of the Future. Powersphyr is a leading provider of innovative wireless charging solutions focused on automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Their easy-to-use solutions can be… Continue reading FAURECIA INVESTS IN POWERSPHYR TO ENHANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING FOR COCKPIT CONNECTIVITY

Lyft’s monthly subscription plan gets a waitlist

Lyft is moving ahead with tests of the All-Access plan, a monthly subscription service for rides through the Lyft platform. In the next couple of hours, a select group of riders will see an option to sign up for a waitlist to be part of Lyft’s next round of All-Access invitations. “Testing our newest All-Access… Continue reading Lyft’s monthly subscription plan gets a waitlist

Faurecia Invests In Powersphyr To Enhance Its Technology Offering For Cockpit Connectivity

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, today announced an investment in Powersphyr, a Silicon Valley start-up to accelerate the Group’s solutions for a smart and connected Cockpit of the Future. Powersphyr is a leading provider of innovative wireless charging solutions focused on automotive, consumer,… Continue reading Faurecia Invests In Powersphyr To Enhance Its Technology Offering For Cockpit Connectivity

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn: 188 miles is enough for electric cars; now prices must be cut

2018 Nissan Leaf with EVgo fast charger at NJ Turnpike Molly Pitcher travel plaza, Feb 2018 Enlarge Photo At about 188 miles, the range of today’s electric cars is enough. It’s the price that needs to come down. So says Carlos Ghosn, an electric-car pioneer among CEOs of mainstream automakers. Ghosn made the statement at… Continue reading Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn: 188 miles is enough for electric cars; now prices must be cut

Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets

DES PLAINES, Ill., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Wheels, Inc., a leader in the automotive fleet management industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Uber for Business, a platform that allows companies to manage ground transportation with Uber.  The new partnership offers a solution that enables fleets to gain visibility into their ride-hailing activity. “We… Continue reading Wheels partners with Uber for Business to expand mobility options for fleets

Ford Explores Cleaner Air and Increased Productivity for Cities, Expands Transit Plug-in Hybrid Van Trial to Valencia

Ford is to extend research into the use in urban areas of plug-in hybrid electric vans that run solely on electric power for most city trips Working with the regional government of Valencia and the Valencia City leadership, the company seeks to better understand benefits both for the environment and for customers The Transit Custom… Continue reading Ford Explores Cleaner Air and Increased Productivity for Cities, Expands Transit Plug-in Hybrid Van Trial to Valencia

Japanese automakers team up to solidify next-gen batteries

Lithium-ion cell and battery pack assembly for Nissan Leaf electric car in Sunderland, U.K., plant Enlarge Photo Facing competition from American scientists, Japanese automakers are teaming up to develop solid-state lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, according to a Nikkei report. Solid state batteries have been seen by some engineers as the holy grail for cars… Continue reading Japanese automakers team up to solidify next-gen batteries

New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

Aston Martin has revived its Lagonda luxury brand, and an all-new SUV will be its first model to hit the market. The new model will make its debut in 2021, and has been revealed for the first time in this official design sketch. As the image shows, the Lagonda SUV will be heavily inspired by… Continue reading New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021

The first production model from Aston Martin’s revived Lagonda brand will be a super-luxury “radical” electric SUV to be launched in 2021 to rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga. The 114-year-old brand is being relaunched as a stand-alone maker of futuristic, high-tech luxury cars. That was previewed by a Lagonda Vision Concept saloon at this… Continue reading Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021

Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars

Right now, a minivan with no one behind the steering wheel is driving through a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. And while that may seem alarming, the company that built the “brain” powering the car’s autonomy wants to assure you that it’s totally safe. Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, is the only company in the… Continue reading Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars