News: Continental opens new R&D center in Silicon Valley
Continental, the 145-year-old German automotive supplier, is expanding its Silicon Valley presence with a new 65,000-square-foot R&D center in San Jose.
Autonomous Cars
Car Sharing—Revolutions Are Coming; Some Are Already Here
But the true revolution will come when we get to autonomous vehicles. Consumers will enjoy the best of both ride/car sharing.
News: Toyota Sponsors Race About Efficiency, Not Speed
The Prius Challenge, at Sonoma Raceway in northern California, was where more than 100 Toyota Prius drivers competed to see who could deliver the bet mpg.
News: Is Ridesharing Eco-Friendly?
As ridesharing becomes more widely accepted, it is possible that traffic congestion will diminish and urban areas will flourish thanks to environmental improvements.
News: Self-driving buses: the future of public transportation?
Are self-driving buses like Arma and Olli the future of public transportation, or are they simply a stepping stone to the next big thing?
News: Toyota’s Future Vision: The Concept-i
The Toyota Concept–i’s minimalist, space age design and on-board artificial intelligence system create a warmer and friendlier user experience.
News: Chrysler Hints the 5th Generation Minivan Could Be an EV
The Chrysler Portal Concept package is an early look at where the styling & technology of the next (fifth) generation of Chrysler minivans might be headed.
News: Lucid Motors Introduces High-end Electric Car
Lucid Motors launches an ambitious, over-the-top car in an understated package clearly aimed at technology adopters who have made Tesla a success.
Driverless cars could save the US $784 billion
The widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles could save the US approximately $784 billion per year and save almost 35,000 lives.
News: Ford EMobility Moves Take the Company Into New Territory
Ford CEO Mark Fields has made it very clear that Ford would produce automobiles, but at the same time would aggressively pursue emobility services.