Vehicles & Vehicle Technology Categories
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Autonomous Driving and ADAS
This category covers the technologies and services that enable vehicles to perceive their environment, plan routes, position themselves accurately and execute manoeuvres with or without driver input. It spans hardware, software and operational systems across the full development and deployment lifecycle, serving OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, fleet operators and software developers.
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Car Sharing
Car sharing schemes are popular in urban areas where residents might not need a vehicle often and so it becomes more convenient and cost-effective to hire a car as and when they need it, rather than owning a vehicle personally.
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Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
A driver monitoring system (DMS) is a vehicle safety system that monitors a driver's level of alertness and issues a warning if the driver shows signs of, for example, drowsiness or inattention by taking the eyes off the road. Such a system uses a camera in the vehicle's steering column that tracks the driver's face.
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Micromobility
Micromobility refers to a number of small and lightweight modes of transport that typically also operate at low speeds. These include e-bikes and e-scooters as well as electric skateboards. The suppliers in this section are involved in the micromobility sector.
Vehicles & Vehicle Technology News
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Insurance Claims Data Highlights Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo and insurance company, Swiss Re have published research on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles compared to human drivers.
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Amazon Rolls Out E-cargo Bike Delivery Fleet in Scotland
Amazon has expanded its rollout of e-cargo delivery bikes to Scotland, following the launch of its fleets in London and Manchester last year…
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What are Beta Flights?
LIFT Aircraft recently conducted a series of Beta Flights as it ramps up for paid customer flights across the US.
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Ford BlueCruise Approved for Use in Germany
Ford's BlueCruise Level 2 ADAS has received regulatory approval from Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) for use on the nation's highways.
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Why and How Should Authorities Promote Shared Mobility
ATOM Mobility explores different ways authorities and legislators can encourage shared mobility – and why it's totally worth it.
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Electric Mobility-as-a-Service
Yulu believes that the tourism industry and city authorities must work together to make electric vehicles the norm for tourist mobility.
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EasyMile Fully Driverless Public Transport at IAA Mobility
At the IAA Summit, EasyMile will introduce visitors to the future of public transport through its autonomous shuttle supervision center.
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Beam to Deploy Pedestrian Shield on E-scooters in Victoria
Beam and Drover AI are rolling out its Pedestrian Shield footpath detection and speed-limiting technology in Victoria, Australia.
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Beep and Oxa Partner to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in the US
Beep has partnered with autonomous vehicle software developer, Oxa to deploy autonomous shuttles across the US.
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Boston to Pilot E-cargo Bike Delivery Programme
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) have announced the launch of an e-cargo bike delivery pilot programme.
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Beam to Commence Shared e-Scooter Operations in Armidale
Beam will bring its brand of community-first micromobility to Armidale in early September, with 300 e-scooters to be introduced to the city.
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Technology in EVs Is the Luxury Element Consumers Demand
In a recent WiTricity survey of EV owners, the company found that new & exciting technology is the luxury that customers are looking for.
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US: Clevon to Deploy Autonomous Robot Carriers at Peachtree Corners
Autonomous delivery company, Clevon is joining Curiosity Lab's smart city ecosystem in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
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US: AAA Forecasts ADAS to Prevent 37 Million Crashes
The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts that ADAS technologies could prevent 37 million crashes in the US over the next 30 years…
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Autonomous Shuttle Pilot to Launch in Creative Village, Orlando
The City of Orlando has commenced an autonomous shuttle pilot with the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Beep.
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US: MDOT Proposes Automated Vehicle Express Lane for I-94
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a project to construct an express lane for connected and automated vehicles.
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A Guide to Riding Your Electric Two-wheeler Safely in the Rain
Yulu discusses the differences between riding electric and non-electric vehicles in the rain and how to stay safe while doing it.
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The Benefits of Shared Commuting for the Environment
Working toward a more sustainable future, WeMove’s goal is to swap out the single-occupancy car and replace it with a shared smart minibus.
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Cruise and Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) has voted in favour of Cruise and Waymo expanding robotaxi operations in San Francisco.
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MIRA and Telekom Trial Teleoperated Shuttle Service in Bonn
Deutsche Telekom and MIRA are testing the use of teleoperated shuttle vehicles in Bonn, Germany using a 5G network.
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Neuron Research Suggests More Women Now Using E-scooters
Neuron Mobility has released its latest report analysing how the adoption, usage and perception of e-scooters differ between men and women.
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Pony.ai and Toyota to Accelerate Production of Autonomous Robotaxis
Pony.ai has entered into a joint venture with Toyota to accelerate the mass production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
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Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin
Waymo is officially launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas following a successful trial period.
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Beam Launches ‘Beam for Business’ Programme for Work Travel
Micromobility operator, Beam has launched its ‘Beam for Business’ programme to help businesses encourage workers to return to the office.