In a statement Uber Technologies Inc said, it has launched a pilot food delivery services using autonomous vehicles in two cities in California; it also said, it was increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in its global driver app…. Read More ›
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled to make economic announcement on Tuesday on Samsung chip factory location
On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said, it has yet to make a final decision on the location of its new $17 billion chip plant in the United States, after the Wall Street Journal reported it has picked Taylor, Texas as… Read More ›
Greece tests drone delivery system in remote isolated places
Greece has tested a drone deliver system that delivers medicines to remote places in an environmentally friendly way. The drone, equipped with four rotor blades, took off from the northwestern Greek city of Trikala and flew 3 kilometers (1.86 miles)… Read More ›
China’s Great Wall Motor plans on launching new off-road vehicles: chairman
Wei Jianjun, the chairman of China’s Great Wall Motor said, the company plans on launching a new standalone brand for its off-road vehicles, as it seeks to pursue new segments in its home market. Great Wall, China’s top pick-up truck… Read More ›
Autonomous self-driving startup Luminar Technologies Inc to go public for $3.4 billion
On Monday, Luminar Technologies Inc, an autonomous vehicle startup stated, it has decided to go public by merging with blank-check firm Gores Metropoulos Inc in a deal worth around $3.4 billion. The deal includes $400 million of cash from Gores… Read More ›
BMW does not currently aim to take a stake in Daimler: CEO
Although both carmakers are holding exploratory talks on ways to deepen their alliance in the area of autonomous vehicles, taking a stake in rival Daimler is not currently part of its playbook. On Tuesday, BMW’s Chief Executive Harald Krueger made… Read More ›
French President Emmanuel Macron launches stategic electric battery production plan
Countries are waking up to the serious threats posed on over-reliance on Chineese goods and its ramifications on their supply chains. In a significant development French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed, France will invest $790 million (700 million euros) over the… Read More ›
U.S. Transport Secretary to unveil guidelines for self-driving vehicles on Sept. 12
Automakers and tech companies have asked for revised guidelines for next gen vehicle technology as well as for lowering of legal barriers to enable these cars to hit the road. According to sources briefed on the matter at hand, U.S…. Read More ›
Ford set to fire its CEO
James Hackett set to replace outgoing CEO Mark Fields. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, Ford Motor Co is set to announce the departure of its Chief Executive, Mark Fields, in what marks a broad shake-up… Read More ›