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ZF partners with Beep to bring autonomous shuttle to US market

January 10, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

ZF has unveiled its next generation shuttle for autonomous driving in urban environments and mixed traffic at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas/ Nevada, USA. The next generation complements the established model, which is primarily designed for use in segregated lanes.

For the new shuttle generation ZF announces a strategic partnership with US mobility services provider Beep. The agreement aims to deliver several thousand shuttles to customers over the coming years, combining ZF’s ATS with Beep’s mobility services and service management platform into a single-source autonomous mobility solution.

Torsten Gollewski, executive vice president, autonomous mobility systems at ZF, says: “In order to reduce traffic-related emissions in metropolitan areas, a reduction in motorized individual transport and a simultaneous expansion of more sustainable, efficient, comfortable, and affordable mobility options are required.” [Read more…] about ZF partners with Beep to bring autonomous shuttle to US market

Filed Under: Autonomous vehicles, Features Tagged With: autonomous, beep, generation, mobility, services, shuttle, shuttles, systems, transport, zf

Autonomous trucking company Einride launches in Benelux with brewing giant AB InBev

December 4, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Einride, the freight mobility technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous shipping, has launched in Benelux in partnership with one of the world’s leading brewers, AB InBev.

With Einride’s fully electric fleet of connected, heavy duty trucks the partnership is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 500 tonnes annually.

Robert Falck, CEO and founder of Einride, says: “Benelux is the beating heart of Europe and the place to drive change across the European Union. [Read more…] about Autonomous trucking company Einride launches in Benelux with brewing giant AB InBev

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: ab, autonomous, benelux, company, deployment, einride, electric, emissions, freight, inbev, leading, partnership, transport, trucks

Auve Tech launches new generation self-driving vehicle

October 27, 2022 by Sam Francis 1 Comment

Estonian company Auve Tech has launched a new generation self-driving vehicle.

MiCa is the latest self-driving shuttle from Auve Tech, which specializes in developing and producing autonomous vehicles.

The startup says MiCa takes safety, practicality and self-driving to “a new level” and allows autonomous driving in various weather and traffic conditions. [Read more…] about Auve Tech launches new generation self-driving vehicle

Filed Under: Autonomous vehicles, News Tagged With: allows, areas, autonomous, auve, conditions, countries, developing, driving, environments, estonian, generation, helps, last mile, mica, passengers, provide, public, safety, self-driving, tech, transport, vehicle, vehicles, weather

High-Tech Bots and Devices for Business Owners

October 26, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Hiring employees is one of the costliest moves any business owner can make. Along with the obvious monetary toll in the form of payroll expenses, there are other considerations.

Things like insurance, necessary office space, training, and other factors can add up fast. Maybe that’s why so many entrepreneurs and independent startup owners are seeking financial relief in the form of automation.

Companies of all sizes and in all industries can leverage the savings and increased efficiency that many forms of technology can deliver. Devices like video recorders are a huge help to transport companies that operate truck fleets. [Read more…] about High-Tech Bots and Devices for Business Owners

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: acquire, all-around, biometric, bots, business, businesses, cameras, companies, devices, features, fleets, guards, human, job, nvr, office, operate, products, recorders, security, systems, technology, transport, video

3 Things to Know When Transporting Your Robot

August 8, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

We’re now on the pace of mechanical and AI technology advancement and development. A time when people use the help of a robot for a particular task.

Robots are now in demand for health care, agriculture, food preparation, manufacturing industries, and the military. There are even robotic pets now for common households. [Read more…] about 3 Things to Know When Transporting Your Robot

Filed Under: Logistics Tagged With: air, box, container, crate, ensure, land, load, oceans, package, place, require, robot, robots, sea, shipping, side, task, transport, transporting, truck, typically

DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous ship for Ekornes

May 13, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway. The fully electric vessel has a unique design, making it the first of its kind in the world.

Having just signed a pre-study agreement, DB Schenker and its co-operation partners – the furniture giant Ekornes and the vessel designer Naval Dynamics, along with Kongsberg and Massterly – have taken the first steps in an ambitious joint project to replace the traditional feeder vessels utilized along the stretch of the Norwegian coastline around Ikornnes and Ålesund.

The new autonomous and electric, short-sea container feeder leverages Naval Dynamics’ NDS AutoBarge 250 concept that was developed in partnership with Kongsberg and Massterly. [Read more…] about DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous ship for Ekornes

Filed Under: Marine, News Tagged With: autonomous, ceo, db, ekornes, electric, feeder, kongsberg, massterly, naval, ocean, operate, operations, project, schenker, transport, vessel, zero-emission

Berkshire Grey launches new mobile robotic platform

May 13, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions for supply chain processes, has launched its next generation mobile robotic platform, BG Flex.

The platform includes dynamically controlled fleets of Berkshire Grey’s industrial grade mobile robots that work together to induct, transport, sort, sequence, and fulfill items, cases, and containers of merchandise.

The solution is now integrated with new high density buffering capabilities and enhanced goods-to-person and goods-to-robot picking stations in a single, modular package. [Read more…] about Berkshire Grey launches new mobile robotic platform

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: berkshire, bg, flex, fulfillment, generation, grey, high, mobile, operations, performance, picking, platform, product, robotic, robots, solutions, systems, transport

Murata expands AGV range, partners with AGVE Group

March 28, 2022 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Murata Machinery USA has expanded its logistics & automation product offerings with an extensive line of automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

The A-Series adds seven standard base models to their existing Muratec Premex Series that are customizable for a wide range of load capacities, lift heights, navigation methods, temperature ratings, and software applications.

From their Charlotte headquarters, Murata Machinery will take over and lead all North American operations in partnership with the AGVE Group, directing day-to-day North American sales, installation, service, and marketing operations. [Read more…] about Murata expands AGV range, partners with AGVE Group

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: a-series, agv, agve, agvs, american, automation, group, lift, machinery, manual, murata, muratec, north, offer, operations, partnership, systems, transport, vehicles

Volvo, Daimler, and Traton partner to build high-performance charging network

February 15, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Europe’s three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers – Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton Group – have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe.

As previously publicised, the parties are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary build-up of charging infrastructure for the increasing number of customers of electric vehicles in Europe and contribute to climate-neutral transportation in Europe by 2050.

The joint venture creation is subject to regulatory approvals. [Read more…] about Volvo, Daimler, and Traton partner to build high-performance charging network

Filed Under: Infrastructure, News Tagged With: action, charging, daimler, europe, group, heavy-duty, high-performance, industry, infrastructure, joint, network, neutral, parties, partners, points, strong, three, transport, traton, truck, trucks, venture, volvo

Volvo and Holcim partner on mining project to use autonomous electric haulers

February 14, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland have entered a collaboration to jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric haulers in a limestone quarry.

Holcim’s quarry Gabenchopf in Siggenthal, Switzerland has been chosen as the site for this project.

The battery-electric haulers currently being tested mark a groundbreaking step in the industry: not only are they quieter and more sustainable than conventional haulers, they are also safer – in fact, they are the world’s first commercially available CE-certified electric, autonomous transport solution for the quarry and cement industries. [Read more…] about Volvo and Holcim partner on mining project to use autonomous electric haulers

Filed Under: Autonomous vehicles, News Tagged With: autonomous, commercially, construction, electric, energy, future, haulers, holcim, innovative, lx, project, quarry, solutions, sustainable, switzerland, transport, volvo

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