The COVID-19 crisis has made hygiene at the forecourt more important than ever. Robotic refueling can help people stay isolated and avoid transmitting the virus. For the retailer it can reduce a big drops in sales and be prepared for the future of mobility. Jonas Thor Olsen believes it is time for robotics. The COVID-19…
Read moreTaxi Sector to Lead Self-Driving Market to over 22 Million Consumer Vehicles on the Road by 2025
New findings from Juniper Research reveal that the annual production of self-driving cars will reach 14.5 million in 2025, up significantly from only a few thousand in 2020, to give a global installed base of more than 22 million consumer vehicles by 2025. The new research, Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS: Adoption, Regulation & Business Models 2016-2025,…
Read moreMore Plug-In Hybrid Electric Trucks
Cummins says it is starting development of a plug-in hybrid electric Class 6 truck that will boost fuel economy by 50%. A Class 6 truck has a gross vehicle weight of between 19,000 and 26,000 pounds. The category includes trucks with a single rear axle and school buses. Examples of a Class 6 truck include the International…
Read moreHave You (Not) Driven A Ford…Lately? Auto-Driven, That Is
The Intertubes are swirling with rumors of a deal between the iconic Ford Motor Company and tech giant Google to bring a self-driving car to the mass market. I know, right? Just think about the historic significance of marrying the 20th century Rust Belt with the 21st century Silicon Belt to spawn a 22nd century…
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