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Global carsharing users to reach 269 million by 2027
According to a new research report by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 123.4 million people in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9% to reach 269.4 million people in 2027. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of vehicles used
Read moreWhy should you choose low-code platform for lean manufacturing?
Lean manufacturing tends to reduce waste and make the production process more cost-effective and efficient as well. The primary focus is to streamline production operations while enhancing customer experience. To make this possible, lean manufacturing optimises production operations by emphasizing customer needs. Overall, lean manufacturing is about terminating things that do not add value, therefore
Read moreHelbiz extends reach with MaaS platforms, Kinto Go (Toyota) latest integration
New York, United States. 17 August, 2022 – Helbiz, a global provider in micro-mobility, believes in working with partners to expand people’s access to sustainable, accessible and multimodal mobility solutions. Helbiz has added a new MaaS platform and is deepening their commitment to working with the right partners to extend the reach of the mobility
Read moreSelf-driving pilot in Finland a success despite extreme weather conditions
Finland. 3 May 2022 – Finnish self-driving technology company Sensible 4 has carried out a successful autonomous driving pilot in Tampere, Finland, despite the worst and most challenging winter conditions in years.
Read moreEV and charging stations are engines of growth
London, UK. 16 February 2022 – The latest Autotech & Mobility M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, reveals that the appetite for Autotech & Mobility deals has remained consistent despite the impact of Covid disruption, the global semiconductor shortage and supply chain issues. Hampleton
Read moreSelf-driving service started in freezing cold Finnish winter
Finland. 25 January 2022 – A 2.5-month self-driving last-mile service trial for the tramline is up and running in Finland. The weather conditions have been really snowy, cold, and challenging, but the vehicles have performed well. A group of test passengers was satisfied with the ride experience.
Read moreMid-winter self-driving pilot in a busy Finnish campus suburb
Finland. 21 October 2021 – A new autonomous driving pilot is about to begin in early 2022. It will be part of the public transportation service in the city of Tampere in Finland. Two self-driving Toyota vehicles are moving people as the last mile transportation service in cold, snowy, and dark winter conditions. One target
Read moreLong-term self-driving transport service launches north of the Arctic Circle
In February 2022 two custom-built, fully electric Toyota Proaces will hit the roads of the city of Bodo in Northern Norway. The service will be driven on public roads in mixed traffic, along a 3,6-kilometre long route in the city centre and support the public transportation system.
Read moreThe doctor will see you now – by teleporting into your home!
The National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University, is pioneering intelligent sensing and tele-presence robotic technology to allow health practitioners to remotely assess a person’s physical and cognitive health from anywhere in the world.
Read moreNext stop Switzerland new sustainable, autonomous public transport service about to start
Sensible 4 and Swiss Transit Lab are starting a new, long-term pilot in Switzerland with an electric Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus. The demonstration of the software and vehicle performance is happening already these days in Schaffhausen, at the annual event of the Swiss Public Transportation Association (VOV). Later the shuttle bus will be driving
Read moreThe Chinese market is expected to lead the development of V2X
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, there were about 0.7 million cars with V2X capabilities on the roads at the end of 2020. This number is expected to grow to 35.1 million by 2025. Communications between vehicles has been discussed for more than two decades, but with few
Read moreRental and leasing car telematics to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% in next 5 years, says Berg
The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market reached 5.0 million in 2020 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight.
Read moreWoven Capital invests in Ridecell for global growth in IoT-driven fleet automation
Woven Capital, L.P. has invested an undisclosed sum in Ridecell Inc., a platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses.
Read moreThinking off-the-grid for electric vehicles’ prospects
Nowadays it is obvious that current energy needs of Europe cannot be satisfied by fossil fuels only due to the strict environmental limitations threatening to be imposed as early as 2025.
Read moreThe focus of smart cities has changed
Smart cities have become more ambitious as budgets increased to trillions of dollars overall, unaffected by Covid-19, according to research by IDTechEx.
Read moreV2X communications technology will be a US$1.2bn opportunity by 2022, says SNS
SNS Telecom & IT‘s latest research report indicates that global spending on V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communications technology – based on both IEEE 802.11p and C-V2X (Cellular V2X) standards – will reach US$1.2 billion (€1.07 billion) annually by the end of 2022.
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