:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1787500/1787516/original.jpg "Electric traction is generally considered the most economical and efficient means of operating a railroad, provided that cheap electricity is available.")
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/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "Electric traction is generally considered the most economical and efficient means of operating a railroad, provided that cheap electricity is available.")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1786000/1786004/original.jpg "Arcola Energy will develop the technology platform for the train’s new powertrain from its planned new Scottish base.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1785000/1785034/original.jpg "Two trucks powered by LNG gas are now supplying the site in Neckarsulm with parts for the Audi A6 and A7 models.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1783500/1783552/original.jpg "As soon as the application detects signs of an error, it warns the user and generates a due date that indicates when the error should ideally be corrected.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1789100/1789172/original.jpg "Many automotive suppliers estimate a subsequent full recovery to take years.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1785500/1785534/original.jpg "Although long-distance train travel declined in 2020, there are promising opportunities for rail service.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1784300/1784325/original.jpg "There are plenty of companies in Europe, committing in carsharing and ridesharing.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1783200/1783223/original.jpg "A number of automaker OEMs have invested in carsharing, ridesharing, or both in recent years.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1788700/1788778/original.jpg "The idea of an affordable contraption that could simply float above traffic congestion at will and return to Earth again at or near one’s destination sold countless magazines, movie tickets, and even theme-park ride admissions.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1782100/1782140/original.jpg "Prototype for small-series production of electric drive housing")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1776500/1776558/original.jpg "The pilot program will run at the University of Tel Aviv.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1773700/1773737/original.jpg "New studies on highest automation levels in regional and mainline transport railway systems.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1787400/1787402/original.jpg "sennder directly connects enterprise shippers with trucking companies, bringing greater transparency and efficiency to both carriers and shippers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1777200/1777274/original.jpg "Ohio’s 33 Smart Mobility Corridor is a hotbed of AV testing.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1768800/1768847/original.jpg "In-vehicle technology is a tempting target for hackers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1754500/1754568/original.jpg "As more sensors and electric motors are incorporated into cars, systems become exposed to risk of malicious hacks.")
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SHARED MOBILITY Carsharing and ridesharing - important players in Europe
A number of automaker OEMs have invested in carsharing, ridesharing, or both in recent years. This part of the article series details such companies in Europe; the second part will look at companies in the United States, Japan, and China.
There are plenty of companies in Europe, committing in carsharing and ridesharing. This article focuses on Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW, Audi, Renault, Groupe PSA, and Fiat Chrysler.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is currently at the beginning of a massive push into electrification. By 2025, VW hopes to have at least 50 models of EVs for sale — accounting for at least one-fifth of its total production in Europe.
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1783000/1783080/original.jpg "Carsharing and ridesharing are growing in popularity.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1784300/1784325/original.jpg "There are plenty of companies in Europe, committing in carsharing and ridesharing.")