Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in Europe, Chief Executive Andy An told Reuters on Thursday. Zeekr, a brand created by Chinese automaker Geely, sold 72,000 vehicles in 2022, mostly in China. Its 001 model, priced at about 300,000 yuan ($43,600),… Continue reading Geely’s EV brand Zeekr looks to double sales in 2023, expand in Europe
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Stellantis launches new business unit to turn vehicle data into cash
Stellantis is launching a new business unit dedicated to turning all that vehicle data into marketable products — and revenue. The business unit called Mobilisights, which was announced Thursday at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, is a key piece of the global automaker’s bid to generate 20 billion euro in annual revenue from software-related services… Continue reading Stellantis launches new business unit to turn vehicle data into cash
New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
Google is rolling out new Android Auto features Thursday that make it easier for drivers to navigate, play podcasts and music, and communicate while on the go. The new user experience design update, which was first previewed in May during Google’s I/O event, features a split screen layout that displays directions, music and texts —… Continue reading New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
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LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in Europe, Chief Executive Andy An told Reuters on Thursday. Zeekr, a brand created by Chinese automaker Geely (0175.HK), sold 72,000 vehicles in 2022, mostly in China. Its 001… Continue reading Gallery
Google’s higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3
You can also use Google Assistant to remotely control Polestar 2 features. Google could soon give Polestar owners an edge when they’re navigating around town. The search giant is debuting “HD” driving maps that will come first to the Polestar 3 SUV. The upgrade will provide current, extra-detailed road info ranging from lanes to road… Continue reading Google’s higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3
Former Tesla employee Gore to lead U.S. zero emission advocacy group
President Joe Biden wants 50% of new U.S. vehicles to be electric or plug-in electric hybrid by 2030. By David Shepardson Albert Gore III, a former Tesla public policy employee, has been named executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), the Washington-based group said on Wednesday. Congress in 2021 approved $5 billion for… Continue reading Former Tesla employee Gore to lead U.S. zero emission advocacy group
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Jan 4 (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is in advanced talks to invest in Gatik, a California-based autonomous driving startup, as part of its cloud partnership with the company, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Microsoft plans to invest over $10 million in a financing round that values Gatik at more than $700… Continue reading Untitled
There’s never been a better time stop tweeting
There’s never really been a shortage of reasons to spend less time on Twitter. Even before Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, the platform was long plagued by misinformation, hate speech, harassment and other ills that made it less than welcoming. There’s never been a better time to quit Twitter. The Elon Musk-induced chaos at the company… Continue reading There’s never been a better time stop tweeting
Cleantechnica: California Bans Deceptive Self-Driving Claims 002482
False self-driving claims have been outlawed in California by Senate Bill 1398, which was recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. It was introduced by Lena Gonzalez, a Democrat from Long Beach, who writes in her summary of the new legislation, “Senate Bill 1398 increases consumer safety by requiring dealers and manufacturers that sell… Continue reading Cleantechnica: California Bans Deceptive Self-Driving Claims 002482
Robo Taxi Global Market to Reach $6.93 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 61.54%
DUBLIN, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxi Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo taxi market size reached US$ 390 Million in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 6,930 Million by 2027, exhibiting a… Continue reading Robo Taxi Global Market to Reach $6.93 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 61.54%