News Commentary | May 28, 2020
While there is no confirmation of any deal, Lux does expect Zoox to be acquired at some point (even if it is not by Amazon). The company's approach to autonomous vehicle development includes building its own specialized electric powertrains, and such activity requires far more capital than Zoox has ... To read more, click here.
News Commentary | June 09, 2020
The institute, a nonprofit funded by U.S. automotive insurance companies, claimed in the study that only one‑third of driver‑caused crashes could be avoided with autonomous technology. The study assumed that only crashes due to incapacitation and perception issues would be avoidable, while those due... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | October 23, 2020
Although the feature set is technically classified as Level 2 autonomy (the driver needs to pay attention to the road and keep their hands on the wheel at all times), it expands on Autopilot, allowing Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously on city streets without driver engagement. Early customers' ... Not part of subscription
by Chad Goldberg
Hyundai is not the first automaker to offer its take on an electric micromobility solution. Audi proposed a concept that combines a scooter with a skateboard, while BMW's product can be classified as a traditional, personal e-scooter. Notably, Hyundai and Audi both expect to integrate charging ports in accompanying vehicles, a competitive advantage over other products in terms of charging convenience and efficiency. While the prospect of charge-as-you-drive personal scooters is appealing, first- and last-mile mobility is mainly a problem for those who do not own cars but instead use public transit. We feel integrating scooters with cars would do little to help those struggling most with first- and last-mile mobility.
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