Rhode Island to Test Self-Driving Shuttle Service
Rhode Island will launch a pilot program next week in Providence to test a self-driving shuttle van.
Electrify America Adds App, Revises Membership Plan
Volkswagen AG’s Electrify America LLC subsidiary is rolling out new initiatives to help owners of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles locate and use the company’s expanding network of charging stations across the U.S.
Report: VW May Sell MAN Large Diesel Unit
Volkswagen Group is testing buyer interest in its MAN Energy Solutions unit, which makes large diesels for ships and stationary power generators.
Daimler Touts Low-Cost 3D Printing Process
Daimler AG has completed a two-year pilot program for a fully automated additive manufacturing process that promises to cut costs in half for 3D-printed parts.
Does Computer Simulation Totally Replace Physical Prototypes in Product Development?
The reports of the death of physical models are greatly exaggerated. Digital artifacts and simulation do not replace physical models in all cases.
Mahindra in Running for U.S. Postal Vehicle Contract
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. says it will build a second assembly plant in Michigan if it lands a big contract to supply small delivery trucks to the U.S.
Plug-and-Play Wheelsets; Rallying for Safety; Testable 3D; Self-healing Brakes
Rallying for Safety; Plug-and-Play Wheelsets; Testable 3D; Self-healing Brakes
Winning in the Future Automotive Market
As the automotive industry races toward the overall electrification, autonomy, and connectivity of vehicles, the related technologies are transforming from predominantly hardware-based systems to software-driven electronics.
Lyft, Uber & the Importance of Experience
While both Uber and Lyft are involved in autonomous technology development, isn’t it possible that there will be another company that will come to the fore and disrupt those two companies?
Uber Drivers Plan Protest Ahead of IPO
Drivers for ride-hailing provider Uber Technologies plan protests in seven U.S. cities ahead of the company’s initial public offering on May 10.