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Wireless EV Charging Goes Mainstream
Wireless charging will debut as an option in some electric cars in 2018, says Chris Borroni-Bird, vice president of strategic development at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a company that has helped pioneer the technology.
By: Gary S. Vasilash - April 20, 2018 at 6:53 AM
When it comes to the new van-based transportation services that are popping up in places like San Francisco, it pretty much seems as though they’re about taking employees from some startup in SoMa to a restaurant in the Ferry Building.
Ford Plans Its Own Fleet of Self-Driving Vehicles
April 16, 2018 at 12:59 AM
Ford Motor Co. aims to launch the world’s largest fleet of self-driving taxis in 2021.
VW to Test Autonomous Parking Tech at Hamburg Airport
April 13, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Volkswagen AG has begun testing vehicles with autonomous parking capabilities at the airport in Hamburg, Germany.
Pininfarina Confirms Plans for New EV Brand
April 13, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Italian design house Pininfarina confirms it will launch an electric-vehicle brand with a high-end hypercar in 2020.
Mercedes Picks Two Cities for U.S. Subscription Test
April 13, 2018 at 12:47 AM
In June, Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit will begin testing a vehicle subscription service in the U.S. through dealerships in Nashville, Tenn., and Philadelphia, Pa.
Dubai to Test Digital License Plates
April 12, 2018 at 6:27 PM
Next month Dubai will begin testing digital license plates that can display various messages, make payments and conduct other transactions.
BMW Invests in Street-Level Map Data Company
April 12, 2018 at 10:27 AM
BMW AG’s i Ventures unit has made an unspecified investment in Mapillary AB, a Swedish company that uses computer vision to extra street-level details from high-definition maps.
California Sees Hope for Deal on Federal Emission Rules
April 11, 2018 at 12:05 AM
California regulators say a deal is possible that would reconcile their emission and fuel economy rules with the Trump administration’s aim to ease future standards.
DiDi Chuxing Links Ride-Sharing to Public Transit
April 10, 2018 at 1:39 AM
China’s largest ride-hailing service, DiDi Chuxing Technology Co., is expanding to enable ride-sharing customers to connect with public transportation options.
Daimler's Moovel Launches Transit App in U.S.
April 09, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Daimler AG’s Moovel Group mobility unit is introducing a smartphone app in the U.S. that will enable users to buy tickets from transit operators.
April 09, 2018 at 9:51 AM
Earlier this week Uber Technologies acquired Jump Bikes, a New York City-based “dockless” bicycle rental company.
April 09, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd.’s Jaguar unit plans to launch a midsize crossover/SUV in 2021.