The production of new automobiles equipped with data connectivity, either through a built-in communications module or by a tether to a mobile device, is forecast to reach 12.4 million in 2016 and increase to 61 million in 2020.
A team from carmaker BMW and lighting firm Osram was nominated on Sept. 21 for the German Future Prize for the project ?Laser light technology for the automobile ? with safety and foresight into the future?.
Based on analysis of new vehicle registrations during the first quarter 2016, one out of every three vehicles registered in Norway during the quarter was a plug-in electric vehicle, reflecting more market penetration in Norway than any other major market tracked by IHS within the index.
Based in Japan, James Tad Patrick Bardon?s film showcased the difficulties of connectivity in a remote, rural town and called for public transport as an alternative to more cars on the road.
Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) has announced the six Filipinos ? which included a lone woman -- who qualified to compete in the Nissan GT Academy Race Camp Week in Silverstone United Kingdom.
The pilot e-vehicles demonstration project will initially be implemented in Intramuros, Manila where 50 units of e-trikes and 17 sets of charging stations are set to operate in fixed routes and stops. The project is set to run for two years.
The Amore card is a reloadable prepaid card that can also be used for shopping in Ayala malls and wherever Visa is accepted, and as payment for MRT/LRT, BGC Bus, HM Transport?s Airport Loop bus, Citylink, and Frohlich Point to Point (P2P) bus fares.
Ford has announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service.
