At General Motors’ Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant, Michigan, workers may use a bionic glove, named Robo-Glove, to handle mass produced 3D printed parts. Two years ago, GM initiated a project in collaboration with NASA and Bioservo to develop a grasp-assisted glove which could help increase workers’ productivity. Now, their engineers have successfully invented Robo-Glove, which allows wearers… Continue reading 3D printing and prospects of robo-glove at General Motors
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Electric cars could cost more to charge at peak periods, says Ofgem
Electric vehicle owners could face a fresh concern in addition to range and charging locations in the future, with industry regulator Ofgem suggesting that it could cost more to charge their cars in peak times. The proposed “flexible energy” measures would ensure less investment is needed in the UK’s electricity infrastructure. Ofgem analysis suggests that if owners use ‘flexible charging’… Continue reading Electric cars could cost more to charge at peak periods, says Ofgem
Groupe PSA finalizes the launch of FREE2MOVE Paris, a sustainable and high quality carsharing service for Parisians
Groupe PSA is finalizing the launch of a carsharing service providing mobility to Parisians. The objective is to launch this service operated under the Free2Move brand, by the last quarter of 2018. The fleet will initially include 500 Peugeot and Citroën electric vehicles. The challenge will be to offer the best customer experience thanks to… Continue reading Groupe PSA finalizes the launch of FREE2MOVE Paris, a sustainable and high quality carsharing service for Parisians
Repositioning: Hubject gives a new face to emobility
Berlin, 23 July 2018 – The global emobility specialist Hubject has redesigned its Hubject and intercharge brands as part of its internationalisation process. The new positioning shifts the focus to the company’s holistic approach and in-house expertise and is presented through new brand claims and a completely overhauled corporate design. Hubject works on the collaborative… Continue reading Repositioning: Hubject gives a new face to emobility
Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing
Photo: Getty As an Uber driver, you have to deal with low wages, an uncertain future, and the possibility of getting yelled at by the company’s billionaire founder. There’s also the more common issue of drunk people puking in your back seat. But a news report claims passengers in Miami are getting hit with fees… Continue reading Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing
The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets
The ultimate city car just got city approved. The ultra-compact Microlino car from Micro, the Swiss mobility company behind the ultra popular Micro Kickboard scooters—just passed its last round of safety tests, and is now approved for driving on European streets. At just under 8 feet long, the tiny automobile is smaller than a Smart… Continue reading The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets
Cheaper charging plans for electric cars
People who own electric cars could soon benefit from cheaper energy, as a result of so-called flexible charging. Regulator Ofgem has announced plans to encourage owners to recharge cars at times when electricity is cheaper. That could be in an off-peak period, or it could be at times when plenty of renewable energy is being… Continue reading Cheaper charging plans for electric cars
Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China
July 23, 2018 In China, where the future of the car is looking more and more electric, newcomers to the auto industry are looking for partners to help them build their vehicles. Enter Canadian auto supplier Magna International which aims to spearhead a shift to contract vehicle manufacturing through its new partnership with state-owned Chinese… Continue reading Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China
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Recently, Elon Musk lashed out at a new analysis claiming that nearly a quarter of the more than 400,000 advance reservations for Tesla‘s Model 3 battery-sedan have been canceled.