Mercedes-Benz on being the first to bring ChatGPT into vehicles
In a conversation with Mercedes-Benz Research & Development’s CEO, he gave exclusive expertise on mobility topics such as AI, autonomous driving, hyper-personalisation and more, at the MOVE America 2024 event. Afterparticipating in a keynote panel on future mobility trends, President & CEO of MBRD, Philipp...
NYC prepares for electric aircraft operations around the city
New York City (NYC) has announced an agreement with Atlantic Aviation to prepare for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in the City. Atlantic Aviation has extended its concession agreement with New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the City of New...
Mercedes-Benz’s new plant can recycle 96% of EV batteries
Mercedes-Benz opened Europe's first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility. The recycling plant in Kuppenheim, southern Germany, creates a genuine circular economy. The expected recovery...
Kia India taps Airtel’s IoT platform for connected vehicles
Originally published by Harry Baldock on Total Telcom This week, a new partnership between Kia India and Airtel Business will see the car manufacturer begin embedding Airtel’s IoT tech within their connected vehicles Kia’s vehicles – both with traditional internal combustion engines and electric motors...
Forvia inks supply deal with BYD
France-based car supplier giant Forvia signs deal with BYD to supply its second European factory located in Turkey. The world's seventh largest car parts supplier has been a long-time partner of BYD and has already worked with the Chinese automakers this year on their first...
National Infrastructure Commission shares vision for UK roads in 2050
Michèle Dix, CBE and Commissioner at the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), outlined a clear vision for the future of UK roads by 2050 during her address at the Highways UK event, with a central focus on decarbonisation. She emphasised that achieving the UK’s climate targets...
Scottish council wins Net-Zero award for decarbonising local roads
Last night, North Lanarkshire council near Glasgow, Scotland received the Net-Zero award at the Highways UK Excellence Awards. The council was granted the award for their partnership with decarbonisation solutions provider Amey and their joint pothole repair project, dubbed ADEPT Live Labs 2. British television...
Minister for Future Transport addresses need for UK highway investment
This morning Lillian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, for the Department for Transport has highlighted the pressing need for long-term investment in the UK’s road infrastructure at the Highways UK event in Birmingham. Introducing the Highways Sector Council's “Ways of Life” campaign...
Nissan Ariya owners to gain access to Tesla Supercharger
Starting later this year Nissan Ariya drivers will have access to a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. This adapter will allow Ariya drivers to charge at compatible Tesla Supercharger locations – dramatically increasing the number of public charging locations available to Ariya. This has...
U.S. battery start-up’s $1bn plant could reduce Chinese metal reliance
U.S. battery start-up Lyten has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in the construction of the world’s first Lithium-Sulfur battery gigafactory. Such a huge investment in this emerging technology has stirred rumours that it could reduce China's firm grip on the metal supply...
