FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) (“LMP” or the “Company”), an e-commerce and facilities-based automotive retailer in the United States, today provided a financial update and announced it has entered into a $15.8 million all cash agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell […]
SoundHound and LG Partner to Build Automotive Voice Assistant [UPDATED]
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on July 27, 2022 at 9:00 pm SoundHound and LG Electronics have announced plans to build a voice assistant for cars. The two companies will augment SoundHound’s voice AI platform with LG’s in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system to produce the voice assistant, further widening SounHound’s footprint in space just a couple […]
July 2022 Light Vehicle Production Forecast update
The following reflects the S&P Global Mobility July 2022 Light Vehicle Production Forecast update: The July 2022 light vehicle production forecast update reflects the mixed effects of recovering Greater China and South Asia markets offset somewhat by lingering supply chain pressures in other regions. We remain mindful of deteriorating […]
Man accused of 2 catalytic converter thefts on Staten Island; allegedly fled after vehicle owner found car jacked up
A catalytic converter is shown at the NYPD Combat Catalytic Converter Event in this file photo from July 15, 2022. (Staten Island Advance/Ang Brusgard) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 48-year-old man was spotted by police and a car owner allegedly stealing catalytic converters in two brazen heists on busy streets […]
Cars smashed, boat crumpled as Washington ferry rams dock
(Photos by Erika Schultz / Seattle Times via AP) SEATTLE — Authorities say an automobile and passenger ferry crashed into a dock Thursday in Seattle, damaging the vessel. Washington State Ferries tweeted that no injuries were reported but passengers said some vehicles were damaged. The state agency said the […]
Study finds electric bikes are most popular, attractive electric vehicle
When we think of the term “electric vehicles,” we generally conjure up mental images of Teslas or other headline-grabbing electric cars. But a new German study from Deloitte shows that it’s actually electric bicycles that are leading the shift toward electric transportation. The study was conducted by Deloitte last month […]
Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping
Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. The introduction of commercial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) poses several challenges, including recharging times that are longer than refueling times for conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles, as well […]
Expect MetroLink delays for at least two weeks because of flood damage | Metro
ST. LOUIS — Flash flooding caused by record rainfall Tuesday closed parts of interstate highways and led to lengthy delays on MetroLink and damage to the light rail system that could keep it from operating normally for two weeks or longer. The problems spurred Metro Transit late in the afternoon to […]
RTD is making public transit free in August. Will it lead to more riders?
While wildfire smoke blowing in from California contributed to the poor air quality and visibility the Front Range experienced last summer, experts say local pollution from traffic is a bigger problem when it comes to ozone, which occurs when chemicals emitted from things like cars, power plants and industrial boilers […]
thINK Ahead 22 Conference Reunites Canon Inkjet Printing Community
One of the benefits of attending thINK Ahead is the ability to see live press demos inside the nearby Canon Americas Customer Innovation Center. On the heels of last year’s conference that had to be held in two waves due to COVID-related social distancing protocols, the eighth annual thINK Ahead […]
Transportation Network Companies: New Legislation Addresses Long-Standing Issues
July 27, 2022 by Steve Gross Category: Licensing and Regulation This blog summarizes the new statewide regulations contained in ESHB 2076 that apply to Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber or Lyft, and their drivers. Summary For local governments, the key thing to know is […]
Mayor Harrell Nominates Greg Spotts to be Next Director of Seattle Department of Transportation
Experienced transportation leader with proven background in safety, climate, and infrastructure, Spotts will bring new energy and approach to lead one of the City’s largest departments Seattle (July 27, 2022) – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will appoint Greg Spotts to be the next Director of the […]
Arena Investors and Mobility Capital Announce $200 Million Transportation Finance Joint Venture
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Arena Investors, LP (“Arena”), a $3.5 billion institutional asset manager, and Mobility Capital Group (“Mobility Capital”), an impact-aligned investment manager focused on next-generation transportation and logistics sectors, today announced that they have agreed to launch a joint venture with initial capacity to invest […]
Chinese fuel container maker wins record European order : Corporate
28 July 2022 China’s Nantong CIMC Energy Equipment Co Ltd has won an order for 3000 storage and transport containers for uranium hexafluoride from an undisclosed European customer. It said the order is the largest single order the company has received in the nuclear fuel transport container business to date […]
Driving decarbonization: Accelerating zero-emission freight transport
Key messages Shippers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable transport offerings if key expectations are met. However, several barriers prevent green transport offerings from scaling up, including a lack of clear demand signals and industry-wide standards, and high premiums for sustainable offerings versus […]
Automotive Over-The-Air(OTA) Update Market to See Huge Growth by 2029
New Jersey, USA, – The global Automotive Over-The-Air(OTA) Update market is thoroughly researched and analysed in reports to help market participants improve their business tactics and ensure long-term success. The authors of the report used easy-to-understand language and uncomplicated statistical images, but provided thorough information and detailed data on the global Automotive […]
Is “Recall” Really The Right Word In The Era Of Auto Over-The-Air Updates?
In the US automotive world, a “recall” is issued when a manufacturer or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle or particular equipment creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, […]
Apple CarPlay expands to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos
An over-the-air (OTA) update has brought Apple CarPlay to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos. CarPlay has been missing on Volvo models ever since the carmaker went with Google’s operating system. Volvo’s been issuing OTA updates for over a year, hoping to “make ownership easier and more flexible”, according to EV. The […]
Congress passes $53 billion for semiconductor facilities
A bipartisan majority in the U.S. House on Thursday gave final approval to a $280 billion piece of legislation that is intended, in part, to reinvigorate domestic production of semiconductor chips, a shortage of which has crippled Detroit’s automakers in recent years. The bill, a whittled-down version of earlier legislation […]
Auto industry breathes sigh of relief as U.S. rewrites EV policy
Breadcrumb Trail Links Transportation News FP Energy Electric Vehicles Commodities Autos Canadian electric vehicles could qualify for tax credits in the U.S. Publishing date: Jul 28, 2022 • 12 hours ago • 4 minute read • 33 Comments Canada has accelerated efforts to develop a battery eco-system in recent years. Photo […]