A poll in Beijing found that 77 autonomous vehicles drove over a million kilometers in 2019. It is reminiscent of the DMV report. which was recently released. The Innovation Center for Intelligent Mobility (BICMI) Beijing asked the companies that are testing the technology in Beijing about the test kilometers traveled. In Beijing, too, the companies… Continue reading Statistics: Autonomous test kilometers in Beijing
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Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus
Aston Martin has used what would’ve been its Geneva motor show press conference to introduce future executive chairman Lawrence Stroll, alongside a host of new models. Held instead at Aston’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire after the Geneva show was cancelled, the short conference stream saw Canadian billionaire Stroll make his first appearance alongside CEO Andy… Continue reading Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus
Geely builds presence in satellite industry with new plant and testing center
HANGZHOU, March 4 (Xinhua) — Geely Holding Group announced Wednesday that it has begun construction on an intelligent satellite production and testing center, making it the first private carmaker to produce satellites in China.
The new facility is being built by Geely Holding Group's subsidiary, Geely Technology Group, in Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang province.
The cutting-edge facility will include a modular satellite manufacturing center, a satellite testing center, a satellite R&D center and a cloud computing center. It will be able to develop and produce a variety of different satellite models.
The satellite strategy will be implemented by Geespace, a Geely-run company established in 2018 for the development, launch and operation of low-orbit satellites.
By the end of 2020, Geespace will begin the launch of its commercial low-orbit satellite network that will facilitate highly accurate navigation for self-driving cars.
Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding Group, said: “T..
@Hyundai: Hyundai presents its future vision with ‘Prophecy’ Concept EV
Play Hyundai “Prophecy” Concept | Video Presentation 3 March 2020 – Hyundai Motor has unveiled its new ‘Prophecy’ Concept EV in this video presentation showcasing the key elements of its styling and technology. Hyundai Motor’s new ‘Prophecy’ Concept EV extends the company’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy Executives discuss the company’s electrification strategy and direction Featuring… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai presents its future vision with ‘Prophecy’ Concept EV
Bolt Closes $30M Series A Funding Round
Bolt Mobility, a Miami, Florida-based company dedicated to innovating transportation by providing safe and sustainable solutions, closed a Series A funding round bringing total investment to $30m at a $100m valuation. The round was led by Rokk3r Fuel ExO. The company intends to use the funds to both scale and bring its transport solutions globally.… Continue reading Bolt Closes $30M Series A Funding Round
@Daimler: 04. Mar 2020Management changes at Investor Relations and Daimler Greater China
March 04, 2020 – Daimler has appointed Steffen Hoffmann and Olaf Schick for two top positions in the finance department. After 11 years at the helm of Daimler AG’s Investor Relations department, Björn Scheib will hand over responsibility to his successor Steffen Hoffmann on April 1, 2020. Scheib has decided to continue his professional development… Continue reading @Daimler: 04. Mar 2020Management changes at Investor Relations and Daimler Greater China
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut: The fastest Koenigsegg ever – forever
Tue, Mar 03, 2020 14:22 CET The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut has been unveiled. It is the fastest Koenigsegg ever made and the company will never endeavor to make a faster series-production road car – ever. Customers will be able to choose between the Jesko Absolut and the more track-oriented Jesko version that was presented a… Continue reading The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut: The fastest Koenigsegg ever – forever
Five, the self-driving startup, raises $41M and pivots into B2B, away from building its own fleet
We are still years away from a time when fully-autonomous cars will be able to drive us from A to B, and the complexity of getting to that point is likely going to need hundreds of billions of dollars of investment before it becomes a reality. That hard truth is leading to some shifts in… Continue reading Five, the self-driving startup, raises $41M and pivots into B2B, away from building its own fleet
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
Mercedes-Benz announces sustainable business strategy for its motorsport activities and drives the change within Formula 1 for more sustainable racing Mercedes-Benz brings its bold sustainable business strategy to motorsport and advocates for ambitious steps towards carbon neutrality Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to achieve net-zero carbon footprint by the end of 2020 Mercedes-Benz uses Formula 1… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
@VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4
The ID. CROZZ showcar evolves into its series production version, the ID.4: Volkswagen is forging ahead with its electric mobility strategy by providing a detailed insight into the brand’s first all-electric SUV during a webcast following the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show. The new ID.4 will be launched this year. Following in the tracks… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4