Worldwide Autonomous Trucking Industry – Hardware Will Reach $88.9 Billion Globally by 2026

DUBLIN, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Trucking Market by Infrastructure, Trucking Type and Business Model 2021 – 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report assesses the autonomous trucking market, including leading vendors, strategies, product, and service offerings. The report evaluates autonomous trucking by autonomy level, powertrain type, components, and supporting… Continue reading Worldwide Autonomous Trucking Industry – Hardware Will Reach $88.9 Billion Globally by 2026

Tesla delays new Roadster to 2023, but there’s a big ‘if’

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has delayed the new Roadster program to 2023, and even then, that’s only going to happen with a big “if.” The new electric hypercar is now three years behind its original timeline. When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it will come to market in 2020.… Continue reading Tesla delays new Roadster to 2023, but there’s a big ‘if’

Tesla expands its driver monitoring system with its cabin camera

Tesla has started to expand driver monitoring to more vehicles using its driver-facing cabin camera. This is something that many industry watchers have been calling for. Tesla’s approach to driver-assist features has been criticized for several reasons, but a recurring criticism has been the lack of strong driver monitoring capability. It has been limited to… Continue reading Tesla expands its driver monitoring system with its cabin camera

What Is Accelerated Computing?

Accelerated computing is humming in the background, making life better even on a quiet night at home. It prevents credit card fraud when you buy a movie to stream. It recommends a dinner you might like and arranges a fast delivery. Maybe it even helped the movie’s director win an Oscar for stunning visuals. So,… Continue reading What Is Accelerated Computing?

US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

Detroit — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made the detailed request in an 11-page letter sent to the electric car maker that was dated Tuesday. The letter is part of a wide-ranging… Continue reading US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

@VW Group: Volkswagen is picking up the pace of its Business Model 2.0 and offering car subscriptions from today003749

Volkswagen is making rapid progress in digitalising its sales activities and developing new business models. Today sees the launch of the Volkswagen AutoAbo subscription model in Germany. Customers can take out a monthly subscription for the best-selling all-electric ID.3 and ID.4 models – the ID.3 costs from EUR 499. “This will enable us to achieve… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen is picking up the pace of its Business Model 2.0 and offering car subscriptions from today003749

@VW Group: Transformation in Technical Development: “We need to continuously evolve and adjust our processes and mindsets accordingly.”003749

Audi’s transformation is having a particularly strong impact on the company’s Technical Development Department. In this interview, Jan Michel, the department’s Chief Transition Architect, discusses objectives, methods, and a new understanding of leadership. Audi is currently undergoing a profound transformation – phasing out combustion technology, new digital business models, and a new view of mobility… Continue reading @VW Group: Transformation in Technical Development: “We need to continuously evolve and adjust our processes and mindsets accordingly.”003749

Tesla’s Roadster shipment to be delayed to 2023, says Musk

Sept 1 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) top boss Elon Musk on Wednesday signaled a one-year delay in the shipment of Roadster sports car to 2023, citing global supply chain bottlenecks. Musk had in January hinted that the Roadster, which was originally set to be launched last year, would be released in late summer of… Continue reading Tesla’s Roadster shipment to be delayed to 2023, says Musk

UK charging platform Bonnet raises $1.3 million in new funding

UK startup Bonnet has raised £920,000 ($1.3 million) in new funding, including £850,000 in an equity financing round led by Ascension Ventures and a £70,000 grant from Innovate UK and OZEV (government-funded entities that promote the British EV industry). Bonnet is a charging platform designed to simplify paying for public charging. There are currently over… Continue reading UK charging platform Bonnet raises $1.3 million in new funding

Minda Corp to buy 26% stake in charging solutions startup EVQPOINT

The investment will make Spark Minda Group EVQPOINT’s exclusive technology and manufacturing partner for battery chargers and EV supply equipment, the auto component maker said. New Delhi: Minda Corporation Limited [MCL], through its 100% subsidiary Spark Minda Green Mobility Solutions, on Wednesday entered into definitive agreements for acquiring 26% equity stake in charging solutions startup… Continue reading Minda Corp to buy 26% stake in charging solutions startup EVQPOINT