Automotive industry seeks high profits and sales growth
Monday, 11 March 2019
Automotive industry profits and sales are affected by key global events Most major global automakers have announced some plant closures and relocations recently. Most of the shifts are expected to be around North America. With the fear of falling automotive industry profits companies are relocating their businesses. In the US, General Motors (GM) is closing
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Ride-hailing sector underpins autonomous vehicle technology progression
Tuesday, 08 January 2019
Ride-hailing is playing a key role in supporting the progress of autonomous technology. Ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft have already started testing its autonomous technology by providing ride-hailing services. Automakers such as General Motors are also in the race to provide autonomous ride-hailing services. Commodity Inside understands that autonomous technology will not only
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Opportunity Assessment of Blockchain Technology in the Automotive Industry
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
Based on distributed ledger system, blockchain is a new and emerging technology which is ready to play its role in the automotive industry through its various applications. The technology is shifting control from the central operating system to end users. It is considered a secure mechanism for performing transactions with intermediaries gets eliminated. Decentralisation is
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Blockchain technology can make the automotive industry more safe and secure
Friday, 28 September 2018
Blockchain technology ensures transparency by providing a decentralised and incorruptible open digital ledger system, which is almost impossible to hack. It can go beyond just registering financial transactions and can be used for various purposes. Blockchain technology is at its preliminary development stage and has enormous potential for applying across various industries including finance, energy
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E-hailing unveils a dark side of the business
Friday, 07 September 2018
The transport system is transforming which is benefiting ride-hailing the most. In addition, there are various factors which are responsible for boosting the growth in the ride-hailing market including increased comfort level, ease of access and reduced cost. The modern ride-hailing service is based on applications which require a smartphone to book a trip. Uber,
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Uber’s self-driving technology needs a better strategy to be on track
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Surrounded by controversies, Uber seems to be struggling with its autonomous vehicle technology business. Back in 2015, it established Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) in Pittsburgh for developing autonomous driving technology for vehicles. It hired researchers particularly from the robotics department of Carnegie Melon University to speed up the development of autonomous technology. After just
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Autonomous Vehicle Suppliers Market 2018
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
The autonomous vehicle technology has been progressing with full speed. A huge sum has already been spent and much more in the pipeline to introduce driverless cars on roads. Currently, autonomous technology developers are racing to be the first to introduce the driverless technology. The first-move advantage is driving the speed towards L5 autonomy, which
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Apple still likely to be building its autonomous vehicle
Thursday, 26 July 2018
Apple is alleged to be secretly building its autonomous car. However, the company has never officially confirmed its ambition of developing the autonomous vehicle. Apple’s work on developing driverless technology is publicly well known as the company signed partnership deals with various automakers for launching its autonomous vehicle technology. Back in 2015, it was expected
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Fluorine-based electrolyte can improve capacity and stability of rechargeable batteries
Monday, 23 July 2018
Rechargeable batteries are pivotal to the success of many disruptive technologies, particularly for electric vehicles and energy storage system. However, capacity, stability and range anxiety remained some critical issues. In rechargeable batteries, materials like lithium-ion anode, nickel and high voltage cathode materials can cause instability. A group of researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD),
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Daimler and Bosch to launch autonomous taxis service in 2019
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Daimler and Bosch are to launch a fully autonomous and driverless (SAE level 4/5) pilot shuttles service in California in the second half of 2019. The robo-taxis service will be launched on selected routes in the city. Both companies partnered in April 2017 to develop self-driving cars. They also work together in the greater Stuttgart
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