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Fishing lures and line are the bane of the waterbird's existence. Other than getting shot and loss of habitat (wetlands), fishing lure/line injuries are a top reason why these birds die...most are never seen, and suffer a painful, slow death by starvation and hypothermia. Luna is a common loon, the OR fish and game worked hard to catch her for over 2 weeks - if the bird can swim or dive or fly still it is very hard to catch them. It was a hard task and the biologists were caring people who really wanted to help this beautiful girl out. A big thank you goes to them. They got the fishing line off of her, which was wrapped around her wing, around her tongue and down her throat. X rays showed that no more line was left in her stomach, which can often be the case with injuries like this. Like most of these injured water birds, she came in hypothermic and emaciated. In this condition, rehab is very tentative as getting the bird warm and eating again can be difficult. Luna was quite lethargic, as the picture with her vet shows...you would NEVER want to be this close to a healthy loon's bill!!! They use those weapons to stab and aim for the eyes. but in Luna's case, she was so very tired she just sat there. Of course I was not far away! She checked out fair, the wing injury is in her patagium (the thin skin on the forward part of a bird's wing and also some bruising. Her tongue has some dying tissue in it (necrosis) but is already growing back (bird tongues are amazing!). After hydration, warmth, and rest, we got her on some good slurry and easy to digest recipes. Slowly she has regained her energy and her attitude. Starvation results in these birds being unable to keep their temps up, they get cold fast and too low a temp can kill them. So warming and feeding is critical, after hydration. Luna got to swim in her therapy pool from the start, just a little at a time. Now she is on the pool all day, with just short breaks for nutrition and check ups. Her pool has recirculating, filtered water - a KEY to rehabbing water birds since loss of waterproofing happens easily and a lot in captivity. Protecting that, her feet, and her keel is critical.
ote the green 'donut' she is sitting on, this protects their keels which can wind up with sores if their weight is not kept off it. Secondary injuries are often why waterbirds don't make it in rehab. I will blog on keel sores next! Stay tuned. Luna is getting better, wish her luck and if you want to help her out...please consider making a donation, she needs fish! |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Independence Weaponry |
Production Year | 3061[1] |
Model | TSH-7S |
Class | Assault |
Cost | 13,738,100 C-bills |
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Mass | 85 tons |
Chassis | Star League XT |
Armor | Durallex Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Strand 255 |
Communications System | Garret T-19G w/dual C3 Computer |
Targeting Tracking System | Cat's Eyes |
Heat Sinks | 13 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 54.0 km/h |
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The Tai-sho is designed to link an entire C3 equipped company together. To do this, the Tai-sho carries two C3 master computers. The Tai-sho is built on a Star League XT chassis that carries a Strand 255 fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h while also adding to the durability of the design. The 'Mech is protected with fifteen tons of Durallex Ferro-Fibrous armor and also has CASE in its right torso to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion. To dissipate waste heat, the Tai-sho is equipped with thirteen double heat sinks. The Tai-sho is a powerful command 'Mech when combined with other C3 equipped 'Mechs and can even hold its own in most one-on-one engagements.
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The Tai-sho concentrates on keeping an enemy at long range and using targeting data from friendly units to enhance its long range capabilities. The primary weapons it carries are a pair of Lord's Light 2 ER PPCs capable of keeping an adversary at arms reach. These are backed up by an Imperator Automatic Ultra Autocannon/10 which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon.
- This Variant replaces the two ER PPCs with Heavy PPCs, while replacing the dual C3 masters with a C3 slave, and adds a heavy duty gyro. BV (2.0) = 2,001[5]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Tai-Sho (BattleMech)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 179
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San Diego, CA — Last night was reminiscent of the United States' persecution of Japanese during World War II. At Mission Bay Park, citizens of San Diego protested the city's juvenile curfew law by enclosing themselves in chicken wire. They did this in order to visually show the impact of the curfew.
"The law is as inhumane as the discriminatory laws against the Japanese in WWII," said Dave Doctor, organizer of the rally. "At that time, the government assumed that all Japanese people were guilty. Fifty years later, the government is doing the same thing to people under 18."
From 10 p.m. until Midnight, the protesters stayed enclosed in the chicken wire. The wire stretched 50 feet in circumference and was 6 feet high.
"Imagine spending one third of every day in prison," said Doctor. "For eight hours every day, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., people under 18 are fenced in by the government."
Throughout the night, Doctor contrasted the perception of America against the reality of the day to day lives of citizens under 18. "The torch of the Statue of Liberty is not burning tonight. It has been snuffed out by the heavy hand of Susan Golding and the City Council," said Doctor. "Not until all citizens are treated equally can America be called the land of the free."
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The Cadet is a minimalist briefcase designed to fit your laptop, a few files or magazines, power supplies, pens, notebooks, and other small accessories.
Inside the main compartment of the Cadet are two unobtrusive webbing loops (that we call "rail loops") to which you can secure the optional Cache (available in sizes specifically for every Apple laptop and iPad; PC users, click here for our Laptop Bag Fit Guide). When you add the Cache, the Cadet becomes a "checkpoint-friendly" laptop briefcase. Here's how it works: on the back (or bottom, depending how you look at it) of the Cache are two parallel "rails" of 1" wide lightweight nylon webbing which extend from the top to the bottom. Included (and already attached for your convenience) when the Cache is ordered with the Cadet are two Gatekeeper Rail Clips: unclip the side that isn't clipped to the Cache, slip it through the webbing loops in the Cadet main compartment, and flip it shut. Slip the Cache inside the Cadet, and pull it back out: you'll see that the Gatekeeper Rail Clips ride the rails of the Cache, allowing you to remove your laptop from the Cadet entirely while it is still encased in the protective Cache. Doing this at the airport security checkpoint means the X-ray machines (and TSA personnel) will have a clear, unobstructed view of your laptop — allowing you to keep your laptop in the Cache and the whole affair securely held together as one unit. (We think that's much better than having to remove your laptop and dump it in one of those buckets.) Many of us will appreciate this functionality on a daily basis as well: the rail system can be a convenient and quick way to remove one's laptop from the bag. If you can't find your laptop on that list, email us and we'll help.
The Cadet is made with an exterior of our U.S. made, 1050 denier, high tenacity ballistic nylon fabric, which has twice the abrasion resistance of 1680 denier fabric, and an interior of our ultra-lightweight 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric, made for us in Japan. Between the exterior and the lining is .25" / 6 mm closed cell foam on the front, back, and bottom — this gives the Cadet its shape and provides additional protection for your laptop; if you choose to go au naturel (no Cache), this foam will provide some protection for an unprotected laptop.
The Cadet can be worn three ways: across-body (messenger style), on one shoulder, or carried in hand as a briefcase. Shoulder strap attachment points are on the left and right sides of the Cadet and feature our exclusive (designed by Tom), super-heavy-duty DuPont™ Delrin® eye-loops, tested to 260 pounds each. Our Standard Shoulder Strap is included with the Cadet. You have the option of upgrading to our Absolute Shoulder Strap for an extra $20. Two comfortable padded handles meet above the bag's center of gravity; when the Cadet is zipped shut, the handles come nicely together so you needn't fish for them when it's time to grab and go.
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The Cadet has three exterior-access compartments, six interior organizer pockets, and one exterior open-top pocket (on the back). The first of the exterior pockets is small horizontal zippered pocket. Like the other compartments of the Cadet, this pocket zips with a YKK Aquaguard® water-repellent zipper. Behind the small zippered pocket is a contoured zippered compartment that opens to about half of the height of the bag, revealing organizer pockets sized for a Magic Mouse or similar-size device, cell phone, passport, plus three pen/pencil pockets. There's plenty of additional room in this compartment for a power supply and phone charger as well — even a small notebook or snack. Inside this front compartment you'll also find two
Inside the main compartment is a large open-top pocket: your files or magazines won't come along for the ride when you slide the Cache out at the checkpoint. Of course, the Cadet works well as a briefcase for those who eschew laptops and just want to carry files or a book or two; you can buy and use it sans Cache. And if the Cadet's native organizational structure is not enough, you can add a Horizontal Freudian Slip so you can be the most organized person on the freakin' planet.
The outside back of the Cadet features a wide, quick-access pocket for a magazine or newspaper (it's the only external pocket on the Cadet that doesn't zip shut). The bottom of this pocket unzips so you can slide the Cadet over the handle of rolling luggage.
Tom designed the Cadet for people who want a thinner briefcase, straight-forward and handsome with lots of features: a safe place to carry a laptop, comfortable handles, and easy-access phone and magazine pockets. Yes, all this, plus the Cadet zips up for use in zero-gravity situations like being turned upside down in your car or under the seat of an airplane. I think we (mine wasn't the only brain working on this) thought of everything.
Everyday Commentary's Review of the Cadet and Cadet Review Update include this great video demonstrating how they use the Cadet:
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New Horizontal 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina 2016 | 12" / 305mm | 8.3" / 213mm | 0.6" / 15mm |
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Horizontal 12-inch MacBook | 11.6" / 290mm | 7.9" / 200mm | 0.5" / 12mm |
Horizontal Surface Pro 3 or 4 w/ Keyboard | 11.5" / 292mm | 7.9" / 201.4mm | 0.5" / 13mm |
Horizontal iPad Pro 12.9" | 12" / 305mm | 8.9" / 225mm | 0.4" / 9mm |
Horizontal iPad Pro 12.9" w/ Keyboard | 12.1" / 307mm | 8.9" / 227mm | 0.6" / 15mm |
Horizontal iPad Air OR Pro 9.7" | 9.5" / 240mm | 6.7" / 170mm | 0.3" / 8mm |
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Hiya guys! Today I had no school as I went to pick up my sister from oxford, as it's now her Easter holidays. Although I didn't have time to do a lookbook (which will come tomorrow) I decided to do an outfit of the day video for you guys. I hope you like it, something a bit different from my usual posts. Anyway, it was a pretty long day, and so was yesterday as I got the exam results from my unit 2 science exams, which I was pleased with! Hope you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the video! I also added a photo of some new arrivals that I received this week, a little preview of what will be included in this weekend look(s) xx
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FAA releases clean safety report on civilian drone encounters
Drone Manufacturers Alliance members working to promote safety
According to the latest report from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) on drone sightings, the organization representing the companies that manufacture most civilian drones has once again received an exemplary safety record from individuals who have encountered them flying in the skies.
Intel drones at Super Bowl were not live
Alternative facts
Intel simply cannot get a break it seems. The company faked drones flying in the super bowl 51 and in reality, the whole Lady Gaga Intel and Pepsi logo parade was recorded a week earlier. The FAA would not allow 300 drones to fly over the heads of tens of thousands of people.
GoPro recalls 2,500 drones
Karma police
GoPro must be wondering wondered what it did in a previous life after it has been forced to recall about 2,500 of its recently introduced Karma drones because they lost power during use.
Intel places bets on Shooting Star drone
I'm Intel. Fly me
Former chip giant Intel said that it has introduced yet another drone - the Shooting Star.
Qualcomm wants to make drones smarter
Head IoE-Consumer Electronics talks smart drones
Qualcomm wants to make drones smarter and is using the Snapdragon developer board to make it happen. Fudzilla was shown Qualcomm's proof of concept drones that are capable of knowing and mapping environment.
Eagles called in to fight drones
Dutch police call up Brian Blessed
While Japanese coppers are creating robots to tackle the problem of rogue drones, the Dutch have gone all medieval.
CES 2016 themes to include VR, more wearables and 4K drones
VR-equipped drones also likely
According to the newest report, the major technological trends to anticipate at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas will include virtual reality (VR) headsets, a bigger lineup of wearable computing devices, and a new generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also known to the general public as drones.
Amazon gets snarky with the FAA
We want to test drones
Google to get drones
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Time for Alachua County to elect a superintendent
Published: Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 6:01 a.m.
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Is it time for an elected superintendent of schools? In my opinion, if we had an elected superintendent, Dan Boyd would be our superintendent and who knows to what heights Alachua County Schools would have soared to by now.
I do know what we got when a board member cast his, anybody-but-Dan-Boyd, vote. We got Lawrence Marazza, the least eligible person to lead our schools on the cheap. Then in the next move we got Mary I'll-take-the-job-but-I-really-don't-want-to-be-here Chambers. I rest my case.
It is past time to have a superintendent that the people want instead of taking what we get. Actually, I don't know who will want the job and have to be the one that has to implement the new school zones.
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Minnesota WR Eric Decker vs. IU Secondary – The 6-2, 215-pound Decker is a move-the-chains type of receiver, and the Hoosiers need to figure out a way to keep the Big Ten's leading receiver from having a huge day on Saturday.
Decker will be going up against an IU secondary that is still dealing with a slew of injuries. Starting cornerback Chris Phillips is lost for the season, while safeties Nick Polk, Austin Thomas and Jerimy Finch are all questionable at best for this weekend's match-up. With that in mind, IU Coach Bill Lynch knows his team will have its hands full with Decker.
"He's a good receiver - he's fearless," Lynch said. "He can jump, dive, find seams, beat man coverage. You have to know where he's at."
While much of the burden for covering Decker will fall on the secondary, IU's stable of linebackers will have to be aware of his whereabouts as well. He's a physical receiver who does much of his damage over the middle, and IU's zone coverage schemes will mean that Geno Johnson, Will Patterson and even Matt Mayberry will need to play a role in keeping Decker under wraps.
IU RB Marcus Thigpen vs. Minnesota's Front Seven – Indiana's senior tailback has scored five touchdowns in the last three games, including three on plays of at least 67 yards. He's finally started to produce the sort of big plays on offense that the IU coaching staff has known he's been capable of as the team's primary ball carrier.
He should have opportunities to produce big plays again this weekend against the Gophers. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Big Ten in rushing defense (143.6 yards/game), and the Gophers gave up 279 yards on the ground in last weekend's 34-21 loss to Ohio State. The most telling stat, though, could be the fact that in the last four games, Minnesota's defense has allowed 13 different ball carriers to post runs of at least 10 yards. That means ball carriers are getting past the first line of defenders and into the secondary on a regular basis, and that's good news for Thigpen.
If Thigpen is able to do that Saturday, count on him breaking off another long touchdown run. He's proven as of late that if he can get into the secondary with a full head of steam, no opposing defensive back is going to be able to chase him down. He did it twice last weekend against Michigan State, and he'll have a chance to do it again against Minnesota.
IU QB Kellen Lewis vs. MINN QB Adam Weber – It's not so much a head-to-head duel between these two quarterbacks, but each team's success or failure Saturday could rest with their quarterback's ability to avoid costly turnovers.
A year ago Weber was among the most turnover-prone quarterbacks in the country, throwing 19 interceptions and losing four fumbles. That contributed significantly to a -15 turnover margin that ranked last in the Big Ten. Weber has been much better this season with only three turnovers, although two of those came last week against Ohio State. Lewis, meanwhile, has thrown four interceptions, but he has been much better about ball security this season with only one fumble thus far.
Both teams dropped their Big Ten openers in large part due to turnovers last week, and both figure to make that a point of emphasis Saturday. Whoever wins this battle should also emerge victorious Saturday afternoon.
What's coming up:
On Monday - Five Numbers to Note
On Tuesday - Four Players to Know
On Wednesday – Three Key Match-Ups
On Thursday – Two Big Concerns
On Friday – One Bold Prediction


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I think I agree, But I think I am just use to the clean version.
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Forever I thought the words video was the official video?
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That guy has the most unique voice...I didn't know he was still coming out with new songs, though.
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Is was superior when it was just the words, the execution and word rolling was fantastic.
Fuck you is funnier though.
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Christmas love songs: 25 of the best-ever romantic festive hits
Indeed, if Christmas music can be the perfect way to create a festive mood, Christmas love songs go one step further; blending romance and yuletide magic to create a feeling of secure love and lasting goodwill.
That's why we've combed through decades of seasonally-themed love songs to create the perfect romantic Spotify® playlist for the holidays. Let the ultimate cozy Christmas begin!
25 of the all-time best Christmas love songs
1. All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
Because it's one of the ultimate Christmas love songs from one of the ultimate divas.
Lovely lyric: Make my wish come true/Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
2. Christmas Everyday – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
For when you and your love make that warm, romantic, festive feeling last all year long.
Lovely lyric: Baby, I'm in love with you, and if you say you love me too/ it would be Christmas every day.
3. Kissin' by the Mistletoe – Aretha Franklin
People have been kissing by mistletoe for centuries; add Aretha and you get a perfect slice of festive retro romance.
Lovely lyric: Kissin' by the mistletoe, love came to stay/And now it's Christmas every day
4. Merry Christmas Baby – Otis Redding
With Otis Redding's warm vocals to the joyful trumpets, this is the ideal song to make you feel loved and cozy from the inside out.
Lovely lyric: A merry Christmas, honey, everything here is beautiful
5. The Christmas Song – The Ravonettes
From fir trees to festive markets, a Nordic Christmas screams romance. Get a sense of the warmth with this Danish duo's sweet song.
Lovely lyric: I don't feel like going home now/I wish that I could stay
- READ MORE: Christmas coziness isn't just for couples! We've found 10 ways to be happily single at Christmas
6. Christmas Kisses – Ray Anthony & His Bookends
The perfect song to remind you that the best Christmas present is being with those you love.
Lovely lyric: After the mistletoe is hung, the tree is trimmed, the carols sung/I want (ooh ooh ooh) your Christmas kisses
7. Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
A classic Christmas love song that follows a woman's year of missed chances with a certain guy - that is, until festive fate intervenes.
Lovely lyric: That Christmas magic's brought this tale/to a very happy ending
8. This Christmas – Donny Hathaway
A little romantic, a little soulful, a little sexy, this is the ideal song to play if you're planning a loved-up Christmas for two.
Lovely lyric: And as I look around/Your eyes outshine the town, they do/ this Christmas
9. Warm December – Julie London
All festive playlists need some retro swing, and Julie London provides it in spades. Listen while curled up by the fire with your sweetie.
Lovely lyric: This heart that glows like an ember/Longs to be loved just by you
10. Winter Weather – Peggy Lee
Colder weather is clearly the perfect excuse for a Christmas cuddle. Put this on and get close!
Lovely lyric: I love the winter weather/Because I've got my love to keep me warm
- READ MORE: Cold weather can be romantic. Try our list of the best winter date ideas!
11. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! – Frank Sinatra
The theme of warm love in a cold climate continues with this absolute classic. Light the fire, grab your popcorn and sing along.
Lovely lyric: But if you really hold me tight/All the way home I'll be warm
12. A Marshmallow World – Dean Martin
Staying in is cozy, but Dean Martin shows it's just as romantic to take a winter walk.
Lovely lyric: It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts/Take a walk with your favorite girl
13. All My Christmases – Jillian Edwards
True Christmas lovers know the appeal of a winter wedding; there's the romance of twinkling lights in the snow, and the promise of lasting love to get you through many winters to come.
Lovely lyric: Every Christmas from now on /I'll be here, by your side
14. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) – Elvis Presley
One sure to strike a chord with those in long-distance relationships, Elvis perfectly captures the antsy feeling of waiting to spend some time with your beloved.
Lovely lyric: It sure won't seem like Christmas/Until my baby's here
15. Sleigh Ride – The Ronnettes
Sometimes all you need to make a hit Christmas love song is sheer, adorable enthusiasm.
Lovely lyric: We're snuggled up together/Like two birds of a feather would be
- READ MORE: Are you feeling your festive enthusiasm flagging? Get re-inspired with these love lessons from romantic Christmas movies
16. That's What I Want for Christmas – Nancy Wilson
The Beatles say all you need is love; Nancy Wilson proves that's even true at Christmas.
Lovely lyric: Kiss me, and say you love me, love me, love me/That's what I want for Christmas
17. Winterlude – Bob Dylan
While not strictly a Christmas song this is still one of the prettiest winter waltzes out there – and the love pouring out of the lyrics makes it a must-listen.
Lovely lyric: Oh, I see by the angel beside me/ that love has a reason to shine
18. May Ev'ry Day Be Christmas – Irma Thomas
Although this tune sounds like an old beloved jazz standard, it's actually from 2012 - showing that the desire for cozy, Christmas love is timeless.
Lovely lyric: At night time comes a longing to be with ones you love/ To sit around the fireside and dream of stars above
19. I'd Like You for Christmas – Julie London
Of course there is something special about the real old standards, like this sexy-sweet-lovely number from the incomparable Julie London.
Lovely lyric: I'd like you for Christmas/ Please make my wish come true
20. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm – Dean Martin
Speaking of classics, this is surely one of (if not the) greatest Christmas love songs. There are many versions out there but no-one nails it quite like Dean Martin.
Lovely lyric: What do I care if icicles form/I've got my love to keep me warm
- READ MORE: Love mushy music? We've found 100 of the best love songs for all seasons
21. I'll Be Home for Christmas – Michael Bublé
If there's a modern-day singer who can make a famous Christmas love ballad his own, it's Bublé, you can count on that.
Lovely lyric: Christmas eve will find me/Where the love light gleams
22. Driving Home for Christmas – Chris Rea
Not all love songs are romantic, some are simply about the love of family. Chris Rea perfectly captures that half excited, half frustrated feeling you get when heading home for the holidays.
Lovely lyric: I'm driving home for Christmas/Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
23. Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
Love sing-shouting to Mariah at Christmas? Then this equally joyful festive belter will appeal.
Lovely lyric: Presents, what a beautiful sight/Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
24. Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt's ode to spoiling oneself at Christmas has to be one of the all-time best festive love songs for singles. Even for those in couples, this is the ideal reminder to treat yo' self, too.
Lovely lyric: Santa baby, a 54 convertible too, Light blue/I'll wait up for you dear
25. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? – Nancy Wilson
And so Christmas arrives, and with it the next big question for anyone with a crush or who is in a new relationship: what are you doing New Year's Eve?
Lovely lyric: Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight/When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
- READ MORE: Is finding love a resolution for 2017? Find out how EliteSingles can help
EliteSingles editorial, November 2016.
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Ford investing $1.2B in 3 Michigan plants; focus on trucks, SUVs, big data & mobility services
March 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company is investing $1.2 billion in three Michigan manufacturing facilities to strengthen its leadership in trucks and SUVs and support the company's expansion to an auto and mobility company.
Ford is investing $850 million in Michigan Assembly Plant to retool the plant to build the all-new Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco. Employees at Michigan Assembly Plant will begin building Ranger at the end of 2018 and Bronco in 2020.
Toyota and NTT agree to collaborate on ICT platform R&D for connected cars; 5G
March 27, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have agreed to collaborate on developing, verifying, and standardizing technology in the connected car field, combining the automotive vehicle-related technologies of Toyota with the information and communication technologies(ICT) of NTT Group companies.
Toyota and the NTT Group (one of the world's largest ICT companies), making use of big data obtained from automotive vehicles, will carry out joint research and development of technologies necessary for solving various issues including traffic accidents and congestion, and for providing customers with new mobility services. Four main areas of collaboration currently identified are:
Volkswagen Group launches Future Center Europe: focus on future mobility concepts
March 04, 2017
The Volkswagen Group has taken an additional important step to implementing its digitalization strategy with the launch of the Future Center Europe, located in Potsdam, Germany.
Volkswagen says that it intends to link the automotive and digital worlds in a way that benefits customers, society and the economy—and to promote the Volkswagen Group to become the leading mobility provider by 2025. The Future Center's functions therefore go beyond standard product development.
Honda forming new R&D operation for "new value" areas: robotics, mobility systems and energy management
February 28, 2017
Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., plans to create "R&D Center X," a new research and development operation within the company, which will assume responsibility for "new value" areas that include robotics technology, mobility system and energy management, etc. The official establishment of R&D Center X will take place in April.
Honda has decided that evolving digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and "big data" offer potential for value creation in a wider range of fields beyond its current field of businesses. To address this opportunity, Honda R&D Center X will take a "non-traditional" approach to assume responsibility for the research and development in "new value" areas.
NTU, JTC and SMRT to develop integrated transport solutions with joint research lab; "Mobility-as-a-Service Lab"
February 15, 2017
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), JTC and SMRT Services Pte Ltd (SMRT) have joined forces to develop innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate multiple modes of transportation, for better connectivity and accessibility. This is in line with the Government's aim of making Singapore a living lab to develop and test new urban solutions.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the three parties paves the way for the formation of a new "Mobility-as-a-Service Lab". It leverages the strengths of each partner to fulfil Singapore's vision of a car-lite society, comprising NTU Singapore's capabilities in research and development, evaluating engineering trials and data analytics, JTC's expertise in master planning of industrial parks and the development of innovative infrastructure, and SMRT's experience as a multi-modal transport operator.
Ride-sharer Grab to invest $700M in "Grab 4 Indonesia" 2020 master plan
February 03, 2017
Grab, the leading ride-hailing platform in Southeast Asia, launched its "Grab 4 Indonesia" 2020 master plan, endorsed by Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal (BKPM), the Government of Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board. Under the plan, Grab will invest US$700 million in Indonesia over the next four years to support Indonesia's goal of becoming Southeast Asia's largest digital economy by 2020.
"Grab 4 Indonesia" covers a range of programs that aim to provide all Indonesians an opportunity to move into the digital economy, including opening a Grab R&D center in Jakarta to develop technology innovations for the Indonesian market; launching a social impact fund to invest in companies focused on deepening financial inclusion; and increasing access to mobile payments and financing opportunities across the country.
KPMG Survey: execs say connected car generates 10x revenue than a conventional vehicle; market share based on units "outdated"; BEVs #1 trend
January 24, 2017
Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.
The KPMG research, which polled nearly 1,000 executives with the world's leading automotive companies, found that 76% say one connected car generates more revenue streams than 10 conventional cars. In fact, expectations for data-driven revenue are so great that 71% say measuring OEM market share based on units sold is outdated.
Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile
Rail transport giant Alstom is investing €14 million (US$15 million), and thus taking a minority stake, in EasyMile, a start-up developing the EZ10 electric driverless shuttle. The investment forms part of the start-up's ongoing capital increase. In parallel, Alstom and EasyMile have signed a commercial partnership agreement aiming at joining their forces to provide integrated solutions for urban transportation. Alstom will be present at EasyMile's board.
The EZ10 provides shared driverless transportation for the last mile. EasyMile electrical shuttles operate from a transport hub to a final destination within a precinct or confined area. EasyMile shuttles transport up to 12 passengers. Since April 2015, the EZ10 has been deployed in more than 50 sites in 14 countries in Asia, North-America, Middle-East and Europe. Paris is one of the latest cities to begin an EasyMile trial.
Route Monkey working with NQIT to develop transport & mobility algorithms for quantum computers
January 19, 2017
Scotland-based route optimization specialist Route Monkey, a unit of telematics and big data company Trakm8, is working on a new generation of transport and mobility algorithms for quantum computers.
Route Monkey already works with Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh on creating and enhancing innovative algorithms for transport and travel (earlier post). The two are now joining forces with the Networked Quantum Information Technologies Hub (NQIT), led by the University of Oxford. Together, the three organizations will develop, test and commercialize quantum algorithms.
Volvo Cars to establish new shared mobility business unit
January 06, 2017
Volvo Cars will establish a new shared mobility business unit as part of a broad expansion of its car sharing and mobility services strategy.
The new business unit will be based around Sunfleet, one of the world's first car sharing companies that has been operated by Volvo since 1998. Based in Sweden, Sunfleet has around 50,000 subscribers generating approximately 250,000 transactions in more than 50 Swedish cities.
Honda introduces "Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem" at CES 2017; Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept w/ AI emotion engine
Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. Featuring a number of prototype and concept technology demonstrations at CES, the Honda concept envisions a future in which vehicles will communicate with each other and infrastructure to mitigate traffic congestion and eliminate traffic fatalities, while increasing the productivity of road users and delivering new types of in-vehicle entertainment experiences. Vehicles will create new value by autonomously providing services when not in use by their owners.
Honda also announced collaborations with Visa, DreamWorks Animation and start-ups through the Honda Developer Studio and Honda Xcelerator open innovation programs based out of Honda Silicon Valley Lab. Further, as part of its effort to accelerate open innovation, Honda has established a new URL for areas including AI, Big Data and Robotics. Interested companies and individuals can access the following URL: http://www.honda.co.jp/openinnovation/.
Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem
January 03, 2017
Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store (iOS) and at Google Play (Android). Visitors to CES can use the show app at the Volkswagen booth to experience how human, car and environment will, in the future, be intelligently interconnected in the Volkswagen Ecosystem via the Volkswagen User-ID.
In the future, Volkswagen users will manage all of their mobility and infotainment services via their individual Volkswagen User IDs on a digital platform—the Volkswagen Ecosystem. (Earlier post.) This makes it easy to configure personal settings, integrate any services from third-party sources and port them wherever they wish. Regardless of which Volkswagen model users might step into (personal or rental car), in the future, the car will always prepare their favorite music, configure the display screen and make the right seat adjustments. Volkswagen is working to create a new user experience.
Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya
December 23, 2016
Volkswagen is taking a further step to develop market potentials in Africa. The Hon. Francis Gatare, Director of the Rwanda Development Board, and Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa, this week signed a memorandum of understanding for a new integrated mobility concept in Kigali in the presence of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand.
Volkswagen also this week inaugurated a vehicle production facility in Kenya. At the inauguration, Diess underlined Kenya's key role within the Volkswagen brand's Africa strategy: "After over 60 years of Volkswagen vehicle production in South and North Africa, I am delighted to now have a further site in Kenya. We will systematically continue to develop our position in the fast-growing African car market."
DOE to award almost $20M to new research and development projects for advanced vehicle technologies
December 15, 2016
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a program-wide funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001629) for the Vehicle Technologies Office of up to $19.7 million, subject to appropriations, to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion engines, as well as innovative technologies for energy efficient mobility.
The funding opportunity seeks projects in four areas of interest that apply to light, medium, and heavy-duty on-road vehicles, energy efficient mobility, and transportation infrastructure systems Battery500 Seedling Projects; Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Predictive Tools for Low-Cost Carbon Fiber; Emission Control Strategies for Advanced Combustion Engines; and Energy Efficient Mobility Research and Development.
Volkswagen Group launches standalone mobility services company MOIA; initial focus on ride-hailing
December 05, 2016
The Volkswagen Group officially launched its new mobility services company MOIA. Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller previewed the formation of the new business unit during a presentation of the Group's new strategic plan—TOGETHER - Strategy 2025—in Wolfsburg in June. (Earlier post.)
"MOIA will help us gain a deeper understanding of new forms of mobility and how to make them even more attractive in future, to offer a much broader scope than at present and to tailor these services to suit very wide-ranging needs," Müller said at the launch event in London. "Even though not everyone will still own a car in future, MOIA can help make everyone a customer of our company in some way or another."
Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization
November 29, 2016
In Japan, Nissan announced a new, comprehensive strategy to transform its customer aftersales experience through innovative technology and enhanced services. The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022.
Connected car technology and expanding use of big data will enable Nissan to offer new services, improve the dealership experience and increase customer retention. In the future, Nissan cars will provide customers advance notice when servicing is needed, as well as automatically order parts to ensure dealership availability on customer visits. Connected car technology will also dramatically streamline Nissan's global supply chain, bringing just-in-time logistics to increase manufacturing efficiency, from plants to the dealer.
Juniper Research: taxi sector to lead self-driving market to >22M consumer vehicles on the road by 2025
November 23, 2016
New findings from Juniper Research project that the annual production of self-driving cars will reach 14.5 million in 2025, up significantly from only a few thousands in 2020, resulting in a global installed base of more than 22 million consumer vehicles by 2025.
The new research, Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS: Adoption, Regulation & Business Models 2016-2025, found that the market adoption of AV (Autonomous Vehicle) technology is set to accelerate over the next few years, driven by increasingly stringent vehicle safety specifications; environmental pressures; and rapid technological developments.
RideCell introduces white-label global carsharing and ridesharing platform for automakers; used by BMW ReachNow
November 16, 2016
RideCell, Inc., the developer of a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform for leading automakers and transit providers globally, unveiled today at AutoMobility LA the worldwide release of its white-label multiservice platform that allows car manufacturers to provide on-demand mobility when and where it's needed. (A white-label product or service is produced by one company and rebranded by its customers.)
By integrating ridesharing and carsharing into a single platform, RideCell makes it easy for car manufacturers to create and launch a premium mobility service in a matter of months. The RideCell platform is being used by the BMW Group to power the ReachNow carsharing service. (Earlier post.) First introduced in April 2016, RideCell powers the service which has more than 370 BMW and MINI vehicles.
Ford working with Bloomberg Aspen Initiative on Cities and Autonomous Vehicles
November 15, 2016
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute recently launched the Bloomberg Aspen Initiative on Cities and Autonomous Vehicles, a new program for leading global mayors who will work together to prepare their cities for the emergence of autonomous vehicles.
The intention of the initiative is to galvanize experts and data to accelerate cities' planning efforts, and to produce a set of principles and tools that participating cities, as well as cities around the world, can use to chart their own paths forward. The inaugural cities in the initiative include Austin, Texas; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Los Angeles, California; Paris, France; and Nashville, Tennessee. Five additional cities will be announced later this year. At AutoMobility LA, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced that his company is working with Bloomberg in this initiative.
Mercedes-Benz launches new private car-sharing scheme: Croove
November 10, 2016
A new car-sharing platform from Mercedes-Benz will go online at the start of December. App-based Croove pairs up private vehicle owners and hirers. The Croove scheme will be launched in Munich to begin with and is open to any brand of vehicle.
The peer-to-peer car-sharing platform is another example of a CASE strategy project that has advanced from idea to implementation. The acronym CASE is the name given to the specific area of strategy at Mercedes‑Benz Cars that focuses on the future-oriented issues of "connectivity", " autonomous driving", "sharing" and "electric drive systems". (Earlier post.)
Toyota to establish car-sharing and other mobility services platform; collaboration with and investment in Getaround; smart key box
October 31, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation will establish a Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) to collaborate with various service providers, as well as telematics insurance. Given on the proliferation and popularity of mobility services, such as car-sharing, the MSPF will have various functions to support these mobility services, and to leverage the Toyota Smart Center (TSC), the Toyota Big Data Center, and financial services.
Toyota also announced an investment in, and pilot car-sharing program with, US car-sharing company Getaround.
BMW Connected update adds new services and devices
October 07, 2016
A new update to the BMW Connected adds new services and additional devices to the personal mobility companion. The launch of BMW Connected Version 3.0 for iOS includes new benefits, such as: Alexa integration, first-mile navigation, vehicle service alerts, a battery-saving mode, and an Apple Watch app. BMW Connected Version 1.0 for Android is also now available.
With the announcement of BMW Connected at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and its market launch earlier this year, BMW kicked off its vision of an intelligent, highly personalized network of digital services that integrate the vehicle seamlessly into the life of the consumer. Using its flexible platform—the Open Mobility Cloud—as a basis, BMW Connected services is available anytime, anywhere – inside or outside the vehicle. Additionally, with its ability to create an intelligent BMW ID based on a user's travel patterns over time, BMW Connected users get a personalized experience over all available touchpoints, including smartphones, smartwatches, and Alexa-enabled devices.
Volkswagen's MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; "tablet on wheels"
October 05, 2016
Brands within the Volkswagen Group have been rolling out modular component matrices, or assembly toolkits, for their light-duty vehicles over the past few years. Until recently, the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group were: the MQB (transverse, driven by the Volkswagen brand); the MLB (longitudinal, driven by the Audi brand); the MSB (standard drive, driven by Porsche); and the NSF (New Small Family).
Development work on these continues; Audi, for example, is refining MLB evo—the second-generation of MLB and the foundation for the battery-electric e-tron quattro SUV due out in 2018. (Earlier post.) These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten ("Modular Electric Drive kit", or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen's positioning.
HERE unveils next-generation open platform real-time data services for automotive industry
September 28, 2016
On the eve of the Paris Motor Show, HERE, the high-definition mapping and location services business company acquired by Audi, BMW and Daimler (earlier post), announced next-generation vehicle-sourced data services. The HERE Open Location Platform will harness real-time data generated by the on-board sensors of connected vehicles—even from competing car brands—to create a live depiction of the road environment.
Drivers will be able to access this view of the road through four services that provide information on traffic conditions, potential road hazards, traffic signage and on-street parking at high quality. The goal is to ensure that drivers have more accurate and timely information with which they can make better driving decisions. HERE plans to make the services commercially available to any customers both within and outside the automotive industry from the first half of 2017.
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches "Startup adVANce" competition for partners for future transport solutions
September 18, 2016
With "Startup adVANce", a large-scale startup partnership challenge, Mercedes-Benz Vans is starting its search for intelligent solutions relating to the transport of goods and passengers. As part of its recently introduced strategic initiative adVANce (earlier post), the company is to invest a total of €1 million (US$1.12 million). The goal is to find new, innovative partners with whom Mercedes-Benz Vans can establish long-term partnerships without constricting the startups.
Digitalization, urbanization and the Internet of Things are just a few of the megatrends that are placing new demands on virtually every industry. General changes in consumer behavior and mobility patterns are directly affecting logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers. Online buyers, for example, expect new services such as same-day or time-definite delivery and want to know where their orders are at all times. Further, the number of deliveries is growing rapidly.
Ford acquiring SF-based crowd-sourced shuttle service, launching Ford GoBike
September 09, 2016
Ford is acquiring Chariot, a San Francisco-based crowd-sourced shuttle service, and is collaborating with bike-sharing provider Motivate to launch Ford GoBike, expanding its transportation solutions in city centers. Ford also is establishing a new City Solutions team to work with cities around the world on their transportation needs.
Ford's acquisition of Chariot, subject to normal customary closing conditions, will serve as the cornerstone for its new global shuttle services business. The shuttle service is expected to be expanded beyond San Francisco to at least five additional markets in the next 18 months.
Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand
August 03, 2016
Bosch is launching its new Coup eScooter sharing service in Berlin. Coup, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch, now provides Berlin residents with a new mobility option featuring a simple pricing model. Customers can now find, reserve, and use their nearest eScooter at any time. After reaching their destination, they simply drop off the scooter anywhere in the city center.
Two hundred connected and all-electric scooters produced by Gogoro, a leading eScooter brand, will be available for the launch in Berlin.
Singapore LTA selects nuTonomy for trials of autonomous mobility-on-demand transportation service; new AV testing center
August 01, 2016
In addition to Delphi (earlier post), Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has also selected nuTonomy to begin trials of an autonomous mobility-on-demand transportation service. The partnership will expand and accelerate the nuTonomy's development efforts in Singapore as it progresses towards the launch of a commercial autonomous vehicle (AV) service in 2018.
Delphi and nuTonomy were shortlisted from several participants which submitted proposals for autonomous mobility-on-demand concepts under the Request for Information (RFI) issued by LTA in June last year. (Besides mobility-on-demand services, LTA is also exploring SDVs for other public transport applications, such as self-driving buses.)
Daimler ups its stake in the professional driver service Blacklane
Daimler AG is continuing to increase its stake in the professional driver service portal Blacklane. During the recently completed financing round, Blacklane received an eight-digit amount that it will use to further expand its global business. The parties agreed to keep the details of the transaction confidential.
Blacklane has approximately 200 employees and is represented in more than 200 cities and 400 airports in more than 50 countries worldwide. Daimler has invested in Blacklane since 2013. The global market for professional ride services is currently estimated to have a volume of about $30 billion per year and is rapidly growing and evolving.
Singapore Land Transport Authority selects Delphi for autonomous vehicle mobility-on-demand program
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has selected Delphi Automotive PLC as a strategic partner to implement autonomous mobility concepts.
Delphi will provide a fleet of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) and will develop a cloud-based mobility-on-demand software (AMoD) suite, opening up new potential autonomous markets for Delphi's customers. Delphi will conduct a trial of an urban, point-to-point, low-speed, autonomous, mobility-on-demand service in Singapore's Autonomous Vehicles Test Bed located at one-north, a business park in the western area of the city.
Report: Uber to invest $500M in global mapping project
July 31, 2016
The Financial Times reports that Uber will invest $500 million into a global mapping project in an effort to decrease its dependence on Google Maps and to prepare for autonomous driving. The FT cited "a person familiar with Uber's plans" as the source.
Uber has already hired Brian McClendon, formerly the head of Google Maps for more than a decade. In a post on the Uber site last week, McClendon noted that "Accurate maps are at the heart of our service and the backbone of our business."
Ford, MIT project uses LiDAR, cameras to measure pedestrian traffic & predict demand for new, on-demand electric shuttles
July 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company and MIT are collaborating on a new research project that measures how pedestrians move in urban areas to improve certain public transportation services, such as ride-hailing and point-to-point shuttles services.
The project will introduce a fleet of on-demand electric vehicle shuttles that operate on both city roads and campus walkways on the university's Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus. The vehicles use LiDAR sensors and cameras to measure pedestrian flow, which ultimately helps predict demand for the shuttles. This, in turn, helps researchers and drivers route shuttles toward areas with the highest demand to better accommodate riders.
Daimler chief Zetsche: Daimler working toward swarm organization; mobility services, digitalization and e-mobility
July 25, 2016
In an interview with Germany's Wirtschaftswoche, Daimler CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche said that the company is implementing swarm organization management techniques to enable more rapid development in emerging critical areas such as digitalization, mobility services and e-mobility.
The swarm organization method, explained Zetsche, supplements the hierarchical-management pyramid with cross-functional and interdisciplinary groups and eventually replaces them.
BMW Group and Sixt SE extend DriveNow car sharing program to Brussels; 20% of DriveNow fleet electric
July 06, 2016
Car-sharing service DriveNow is extending its service to Brussels—the tenth European city where the premium car sharing joint venture from BMW Group and Sixt SE will operate. Car sharing without a branch office has been allowed in Brussels since June and the service will offer a range of BMW and MINI models on the proven free-floating car sharing concept.
Following its launch in Munich in June 2011, DriveNow has constantly expanded its mobility services in Europe and now has more than 600,000 customers. In addition to its five German locations (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf and Cologne), DriveNow services are also available in London, Vienna, Copenhagen, Stockholm and—as of this month—in Brussels. In Germany, DriveNow records an average of over half a million journeys every month. An average journey is between 8 and 15 kilometers and lasts 20 to 40 minutes.
Report: combination of new mobility technologies creates opportunities for cutting emissions, but requires strategic policy interventions
June 30, 2016
The combination of connectivity, automation plus shared vehicle ownership and use has the potential to make car travel greener and cheaper, cutting energy use and helping accelerate the introduction of low carbon vehicles. However, these energy and carbon benefits are by no means guaranteed and will require strategic policy interventions to maximize them according to new report by the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) at the University of Leeds, commissioned by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The study—Automated vehicles; Automatically low carbon?— was presented at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Conference at the Olympic Park in London. According to the study, better coordination and connectivity between vehicles and infrastructure is likely to improve energy efficiency, as well as potentially make road transport safer and quicker.
Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners
June 24, 2016
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that Columbus, OH has been selected as the winner of the US Department of Transportation's Smart City Challenge. (Earlier post.) As winner of the Challenge, Columbus will receive up to $40 million from US DOT and up to $10 million from Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Inc. to supplement the $90 million that the city has already raised from other private partners to carry out its plan.
Using these resources, Columbus will work to reshape its transportation system to become part of a fully-integrated city that harnesses the power and potential of data, technology, and creativity to reimagine how people and goods move throughout their city.
Lux Research: Toyota, Daimler, Honda leading auto OEMs for self-driving cars; innovative business models key
June 21, 2016
Although every major automotive company has announced plans for a car with self-driving capabilities, only five carmakers—Daimler, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and Volvo—earn a positive take in Lux Research's analysis of OEMs' autonomous vehicle efforts.
In an emerging scenario of few significant technical differentiations and near-ubiquitous systems capabilities, Lux Research evaluated 12 carmakers and offered a "positive" rating based on three key criteria: demonstrated capability, investment and partnerships.
VW Group strategy calls for >30 new BEVs by 2025 with annual EV sales of 2-3M units; mobility services
June 16, 2016
Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller presented the company's new new strategic plan—TOGETHER - Strategy 2025—in Wolfsburg. With regard to vehicles and drivetrains, the new strategy places special emphasis on e-mobility.
The Group is planning a broad-based initiative in this area: it intends to launch more than 30 purely battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) over the next ten years. The Company estimates that such vehicles could then account for around a quarter of the global passenger car market. The Volkswagen Group forecasts that its own BEV sales will be between two and three million units in 2025, equivalent to some 20 to 25 percent of the total unit sales expected at that time.
Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education
June 15, 2016
A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria.
Ford Project Better World brings together multiple organizations such as World Vision South Africa, and social entrepreneurs to deliver health education, medication, nutrition and basic services to thousands of underserved people in remote areas. The services will be accessed using enhanced mobility and connectivity technologies from Ford vehicles. Ford Project Better World is detailed in the automaker's 17th annual Sustainability Report, released today.
Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe
June 02, 2016
One week after the Volkswagen Group announced a US$300-million strategic investment in global ride hailing provider Gett (earlier post), the two companies laid the cornerstone for their strategic partnership at a kick-off event at the DRIVE Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin. For the Volkswagen Group, this marked its first substantial step in the transition from car making to structuring and providing integrated, sustainable mobility.
Chairman of the Board of Management Matthias Müller stressed the importance of the new strategic partnership, stating that ride hailing will be at the center of the Group's new mobility on-demand business, which the company is building up as the second pillar alongside the classic automobile business. "Our investment in Gett gives us instant access to a service from which people all over the world can benefit."
Toyota and partners share first information from innovative car-sharing project in Grenoble
May 27, 2016
Halfway into the three-year "Cité Lib by Ha:mo" car-sharing experiment in Grenoble (earlier post) Toyota and its project partners have shared the first results in terms of user profiles and usage.
Based on the idea that multimodality was one of the keys to solving city traffic gridlock and pollution, the project makes available 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles, the Toyota i-ROAD and COMS, on a sharing platform called Ha:mo (harmonious mobility). These eco vehicles can be hired up to one hour before use and are located in one of 27 charging stations installed and operated by Sodetrel, a subsidiary of French energy company EDF. The stations can handle the service's proprietary badge or any existing public transport subscriber badge. People can use them either in a round-trip or one-way pattern, and they can be booked on a smart phone. Users can also plan their multimodal city trips by connecting to the Grenoble metropolis' route planning service, Métromobilité.
BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in Scoop; carpooling mobile application
May 25, 2016
BMW i Ventures announced a strategic investment in Scoop Technologies, Inc., creators of the carpooling mobile application "Scoop". Since launching in August 2015, Scoop commuters have taken more than 40,000 trips, offsetting nearly 500,000 in commute mileage for riders. Originally launched in Pleasanton, CA, Scoop now also operates commute trips into San Francisco, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and North San Jose.
The Scoop app automatically connects co-workers and neighbors who live in the same neighborhood and travel to the same work area. Commuters select each trip one way at a time and choose whether to ride or drive. Scoop's algorithm matches them to a carpool with neighbors and co-workers for the most efficient commute.
Volkswagen Group makes $300M strategic investment in on-demand mobility provider Gett
Volkswagen has made a US$300-million strategic investment in Gett (formerly GetTaxi), a global provider of ride-hailing services. Present in more than 60 cities worldwide, Gett is one of the faster-growing ride-hailing providers sprouting up in the mobility-on-demand area. The partnership between Volkswagen Group and Gett is based on a joint growth strategy to expand on-demand mobility services in Europe.
Innovative, digitally integrated services covering all aspects of mobility promise very strong growth momentum and earnings opportunities in the coming years. Other OEMs, such as GM with its $500M investment in Lyft, Ford with its $182-million stake in Pivotal, or Toyota with its new investment in Uber (earlier post), have begun expanding their presence in the mobility services sector sector. The Volkswagen Group says that the ride-hailing market represents the greatest market potential in on-demand mobility, while creating the technological platform for developing tomorrow's mobility business models.
Ford invests $182.2 million in cloud-based software development company Pivotal
May 05, 2016
Ford is investing $182.2 million in Pivotal, a cloud-based software platform company with which it already has partnered (earlier post) on FordPass (earlier post), to further enhance its software development capabilities. The investment was part of Pivotal's $253-million Series C financing round; the round was led by new investor Ford, in conjunction with Microsoft and all previous investors GE, EMC and VMware. The deal is expected to close in May 2016, subject to customary conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approval.
Ford intends for the $182.2-million investment in Pivotal to help drive Ford's transition to both an auto and a mobility company.
GM sees connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-service fundamentally changing automotive industry
April 14, 2016
Three emerging and converging factors—connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-a-service—will fundamentally change the automotive industry over the next few decades, according to Mike Abelson, GM's VP of Strategy and Global Portfolio Planning.
These three factors, said Abelson in a panel talk at the 2016 SAE World Congress in Detroit, are changing how the vehicle interacts with the environment; how the user interacts with the vehicle; and the entire business structure around it.
BMW Group Launches car sharing service "ReachNow" in Seattle
April 08, 2016
Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. In addition to debuting the ReachNow car sharing service in Seattle, BMW Group Member of the Board Peter Schwarzenbauer also announced the establishment of ReachNow's North American headquarters in the city and its plans to expand the service to three additional cities in 2016—with the intention of servicing 10 North American cities.
ReachNow is designed to provide drivers with an experience that is as convenient as owning a car. The user experience is premium, with fast registration and an almost instant approval process—in two minutes or less. The initial fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series and the MINI Cooper, will be located on the streets of Seattle for immediate use. The service will expand to include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the next quarter.
Toyota launches new company to focus on software- and data-driven mobility
April 04, 2016
Toyota is launching a new company—Toyota Connected, Inc.—to significantly expand the company's capabilities in the fields of data management and data services development. The new company will serve as a data science hub for Toyota's global operations and will support a broad range of consumer-, business- and government- facing initiatives.
The company intends to leverage the power of data science through Microsoft's Azure cloud technology to develop predictive, contextual, and intuitive services that help to humanize the driving experience while pushing the technology into the background.
BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure
April 03, 2016
BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft's developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.
Powered by the Open Mobility Cloud, which is based on Microsoft Azure, and available for iOS, BMW Connected is part of the automaker's vision for the "future of mobility," which includes digital services, automated driving and assistance, and interiors designed for digital seamlessness. BMW built the Open Mobility Cloud, a new flexible, scalable platform, using Microsoft Azure technologies and tools.


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