Ford’s strategy is woven around consumer feedback and the growing demand for autonomous automated vehicles. Jim Hackett, Ford’s CEO, revealed that the firm is reviewing its product portfolio since consumers have shown a preference for SUVs which have fuel efficiencies closer to sedans. At a Ford event in Detroit, Hackett said although in the past…
The move could extend Panasonic’s lead as the world’s biggest producer of lithium-ion batteries, a key component for tomorrow’s electric vehicles. On Wednesday, a joint statement by Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp said, the duo are considering a joint development of batteries for electric vehicles. The strategic move could potentially aid Panasonic maintain and…
Despite a brilliant performance in the third quarter, Samsung Electronics, the South Korean conglomerate is facing a vacuum in its top leadership which presents a never before opportunity for new generation leaders. On Friday, in a shocking revelation, Kwon Oh-hyun, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s CEO and Vice Chairman said he plans on stepping down from…
In a historic development, a U.S. senate panel has overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at reducing the time gap before robotic self-driving cars are deployed on U.S. roads. In a development that will lend further momentum to automakers, a U.S. Senate panel has unanimously approved a bill aimed at speeding the deployment of self-driving vehicles…
Brexit related uncertainties are however holding back its plans. On Thursday, Britain’s biggest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover, stated its electric or hybrid lineup will be launched from 2020, as it ramps up its plans to electrify its models. In 2016, its Indian parent, Tata Motors, had disclosed that it would offer greener versions of half…
Although Siemens entry into the self-driving vehicle industry has been as recent as early this year, it has been quick to consolidate its position. In a significant development, German industrial giant Siemens has agreed to acquire Tass International, a company which specializes in developing self-driving software, for an undisclosed sum. The move will its automotive…
Although the company is continuing with its investments in shale oil in countries, including Argentina, faced with rising consumer demand for EVs, BP is weighing its options to see how it can meaningful participate and survive in this changing market. London-based BP is holding partnering talks with electric vehicle manufacturers to offer battery re-charging docks…
Although Uber did not give any reason for Jones’ exit from the company, the fact that he quit before seven months is telling. Uber Technologies took a major hit with its president Jeff Jones leaving the company for greener pastures. Jones was a key figure since being a marketing expert, he was hired to help…
Ford’s banking on Autolivery and its investment in Argo AI for surging ahead of the competition in the fight for supremacy in self-driving and automated package delivery technology. Believe it or not, in the coming years the world created in “Wall-E” could become a reality. Ford has a vision wherein an army of autonomous drones…
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