Tag: Automotive and Transportation

Waymo firms up plans for Autonomous Car Assembly Plant in Detroit

On April 23, 2019, Google announced that it has partnered with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., to repurpose an existing facility that was most recently used as a sequencing center for a local parts supplier. The site is a facility owned by American Axle in Hamtramck, Michigan, Detroit. The goal is to begin moving… Continue reading Waymo firms up plans for Autonomous Car Assembly Plant in Detroit

NTU Singapore and Volvo Unveil World’s First Full Size, Autonomous Electric Bus

On 3rd March 2019, Volvo Electric Buses and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) launched Volvo 7900, the world’s first full size, autonomous electric bus. The single deck electric bus is 12 meters long and has a full capacity of 80 passengers. The autonomous electric bus is equipped with Global Positioning System, numerous sensors, stereo video… Continue reading NTU Singapore and Volvo Unveil World’s First Full Size, Autonomous Electric Bus

Sono Motors unveiled production design of the “Sion,” an electric car partially powered by solar panels on the vehicle

On 4th March 2019, Sono Motors, a German electric vehicle start-up, unveiled an updated production design of the Sion, an electric car with full-surface integrated solar cells. These solar cells are embedded in hard-wearing and resilient polymer, which also contribute to the vehicle’s design aesthetic. The Sion is aimed at the European market. Sono Motors… Continue reading Sono Motors unveiled production design of the “Sion,” an electric car partially powered by solar panels on the vehicle

Lightweight metal alloys – The future of the transportation industry

The pressing need of the transportation industry to produce lightweight vehicles with superior functional capabilities is driving the lightweight metal alloys penetration in the industry. CAFÉ regulations and growing demand for electric vehicles are pushing the automakers to adopt lightweight solutions. Aluminum and magnesium alloys are the most commonly used lightweight metals, followed by titanium… Continue reading Lightweight metal alloys – The future of the transportation industry

Alstom to showcase Coradia iLint, Pendolino, and APS at the Eurasia Rail 2019 in Turkey

Alstom, a leading player in the railway technology, would showcase its latest technologies at the Eurasia Rail from 10-12 April 2019 in Izmir, Turkey. The latest technologies include Coradia iLint, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger train, and Pendolino, a flexible and interoperable passenger rail solution for high-speed and conventional trains that run… Continue reading Alstom to showcase Coradia iLint, Pendolino, and APS at the Eurasia Rail 2019 in Turkey

ELD and digital tachograph mandate to drive revenue streams for vendors

The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandated the use of ELD for commercial vehicles from December 18, 2017. A 2-year window, till December 16, 2019, has been provided for vehicles that already have ELDs in place to update these devices as per FMCSA’s ELD technical specifications. Electronic logging device, also known as digital… Continue reading ELD and digital tachograph mandate to drive revenue streams for vendors

Volkswagen and Microsoft strategic partnership for the development of Volkswagen Automotive Cloud

Volkswagen and Microsoft shared progress on the development of the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud. The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud is to be extended to further regions of the world and will be available in Europe, China, and the USA—the core markets for the future, full-electric, and fully connected ID model family. Volkswagen and Microsoft are also working… Continue reading Volkswagen and Microsoft strategic partnership for the development of Volkswagen Automotive Cloud

Waymo set to create a buzz in the automotive sensors business with the launch of laser-mapping sensors (LiDAR)

On 6th March 2019, Waymo announced its entry in the automotive sensors market with the selling of laser-mapping sensors (LiDAR) to other companies. Waymo uses the same sensors in its driverless vehicles. As Waymo has a strong presence in self-driving cars, the move to foray in the LiDAR market can prove to be an effective… Continue reading Waymo set to create a buzz in the automotive sensors business with the launch of laser-mapping sensors (LiDAR)

Lyft beats Uber to be the first Ride sharing company to go public

Lyft’s recent announcement to introduce its IPO or initial public offering is likely to help the company gain an edge over its major competitor Uber. Lyft is estimated to go public with a valuation of USD 25 billion compared to a USD 120 billion valuation of Uber. With this development, Lyft will become the first… Continue reading Lyft beats Uber to be the first Ride sharing company to go public