Mar 19, 2020 | Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Mapping
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp has partnered with Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to develop a high definition (HD) mapping platform in China for autonomous driving vehicles, Momenta said in a statement. Maps are key to allowing autonomous vehicles to...
Mar 19, 2020 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured
Following Waymo’s announcement that it would limit its ride-hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona and autonomous car testing on California roads in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several competitors have adopted similar measures today and earlier this week. Uber,...
Mar 12, 2020 | Electric Vehicles, Featured
Dearborn is partnering with AAW Infrastructure Partners, L3C to launch an innovative program designed to give the City the means to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations in the future, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. announced. Mayor O’Reilly is...
Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
If drone delivery companies get to shape city streets to their liking, the curbside array of lamp posts, garbage cans and free magazine distribution boxes will be joined someday by docking stations for their aircraft. Matternet on Tuesday unveiled a 10-foot tall kiosk...
Mar 12, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security
Security professionals need a varied bag of tricks to keep up with savvy and sophisticated cybercriminals. Artificial intelligence is one valuable weapon in the arsenal as it can handle certain tasks faster and more efficiently than can human beings. But AI being AI,...
Mar 12, 2020 | Smart Cities, Sustainability
In this day and age of increasing social isolation, there is a noticeable trend of people relocating to cities and towns that offer a higher quality of life. Certainly, drivers such as a lower cost of living, vast open space, and a top-notch school system come to mind...
Mar 12, 2020 | Detroit, Electric Vehicles, Investment
U.S. automaker General Motors announced it’s making a $20 billion investment by 2025 in electrification, including EV architecture development, battery cell development and investments in EV charging infrastructure. The automaker also revealed its new Ultium...
Mar 12, 2020 | Electric Vehicles, Featured
Two months ago, the head of Chinese electric vehicle start-up Xpeng was feeling upbeat about China’s progress in switching away from fuel-burning cars. Tesla had given a fillip to Chinese consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles with the launch of production in...
Mar 12, 2020 | Blockchain, Mobility
The transportation industry is experiencing significant change as connected vehicles, autonomous cars and ridesharing impact the landscape. To stay competitive, industry leaders are constantly looking for opportunities to increase efficiency, improve security, reduce...
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