Passport, an international shipping carrier built for cross-border e-commerce, today announced $39 million in new Series B funding. Continue reading
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MAWANI boosts Kingdom’s bid to become global logistics hub
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has been instrumental in strengthening the Kingdom’s maritime sector in 2021, helping the nation make its mark on the global shipping and freight landscape. 2021 represented a banner year in the Kingdom’s drive to become a global logistics hub that connects three continents. Continue reading
Unprecedented Demand Sees Hennessey Start Production Early for VelociRaptor 400 Bronco
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has brought forward production of its new VelociRaptor 400 Bronco to satisfy high customer demand. The new model is available in an eye-catching new livery with output upgraded to 411 bhp @ 4,400 rpm and 603 lb-ft torque @ 3,200 rpm. Continue reading
In Historic First, Misclassified Truck Drivers File for Union Election in Los Angeles, San Diego
Port and rail truck drivers working for XPO Logistics across Southern California filed for an election to form a union Wednesday, setting up the first-ever National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election involving misclassified port and rail truck drivers. Continue reading
UK Business From “Made in China” to “Made With Chinese Technology” | GAC MOTOR Goes Global With Award-Winning Tech
Innovation is a new engine of China’s growth. In the last decade, GAC MOTOR and many other Chinese brands have shifted from “made in China” to “made with Chinese technology.” GAC MOTOR has had considerable success with this new era of smart manufacturing and attention to quality, winning awards including “Best Chinese Automobile Brand” in the UAE; the “Automobile Enterprise of the Year” award in Nigeria; the 2021 Twitter China Overseas Leading Brand Award; and the 2021 PRNewswire “Overseas Expansion Award.” Continue reading
Seeing Machines and Ambarella collaborate on integrated forward-facing ADAS and in-cabin occupant and driver monitoring system solutions
Seeing Machines Limited (LSE: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announced a collaboration with Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an AI vision silicon company, to bring integrated Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and occupant and driver monitoring system (OMS and DMS) solutions to the market. Continue reading
VISION-S Exhibiting at CES 2022, Entering a New Phase
At CES 2020, Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) announced “VISION-S,” an initiative aimed at contributing to the evolution of mobility, and exhibited a prototype vehicle at its booth. To demonstrate this concept in the real world, Sony started public road testing in Europe in December of the same year, and started verification tests of the safety and user experience of the imaging and sensing technology installed inside and outside the vehicle, and the human-machine interface (HMI) system. Continue reading
Udelv Unveils Autonomous Cab-Less Transporter, driven by Mobileye, virtually at CES 2022
Udelv, a Silicon Valley venture-backed company, unveiled the first cab-less autonomous electric delivery vehicle for multi-stop delivery, the Transporter, driven by Mobileye, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Continue reading
Waymo and Zeekr to collaborate on all-electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle
Geely Holding Group’s (Geely) premium electric brand, Zeekr, will collaborate with Waymo on the development of a new pure electric vehicle for deployment in the Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing fleet in the United States. Continue reading
Zoomo announces supercharged utility e-bike to kill the petrol-moped
Zoomo, the world leader for electric last mile delivery bikes, today announced the launch of its highest performance utility e-bike yet, the Zoomo One. With unprecedented speed, safety and durability specs, the Zoomo One is built to supplant petrol mopeds and accelerate the move towards carbon-neutral cities. Continue reading