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Wejo Adopts Microsoft Connected Fleets Reference Architecture

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Wejo Group Limited (NASDAQ: WEJO), a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ and cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced an extended collaboration with Microsoft through the adoption of the Microsoft Connected Fleets reference architecture.

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  • Wejo Group Limited (NASDAQ: WEJO), a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ and cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced an extended collaboration with Microsoft through the adoption of the Microsoft Connected Fleets reference architecture.
  • Microsoft Connected Fleets reference architecture enables an ecosystem of partners and partner solutions for fleet management by simplifying specialized analytics, value extraction from vehicle data, and streamlining integration with business systems.
  • ISVs, SIs, and fleet managers will benefit by:
    “With Microsoft Connected Fleets, Wejo will expand its footprint in the Connected Fleets space while embracing Microsoft’s scalability, reliability, and agility to drive application development and shape future business strategies,” said Richard Barlow, founder and CEO of Wejo.
  • Wejo brings deep experience and expanded data and fleet management insights to Microsoft Connected Fleets,” said Sanjay Ravi, general manager, automotive, mobility, and transportation industry, Microsoft.

Battery Ventures Agrees to Make Significant Investment to Drive Growth, Innovation in European Fleet-Management Technology Sector

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced it has agreed to lead a combined growth-equity investment in two complementary cloud-software companies serving the growing European fleet-management sector.

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  • Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced it has agreed to lead a combined growth-equity investment in two complementary cloud-software companies serving the growing European fleet-management sector.
  • Together, Vimcar and Avrios count over 250 employees and tens of thousands of customers across Europe in industries including construction, technical field services, healthcare, manufacturing and government.
  • Specific plans about the proposed combination will be revealed at a later time.
  • “We’re also incredibly excited to join forces with Vimcar and, together, strengthen our position in the market.”

ChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz enhance driver experience with fast charging network in North America

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Powered by the ChargePoint network, the Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be in key cities and urban population centers, along major highway corridors and close to convenient retail and service destinations.

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  • Powered by the ChargePoint network, the Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be in key cities and urban population centers, along major highway corridors and close to convenient retail and service destinations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006063/en/
    ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz, and MN8 Energy to rapidly expand the availability of DC fast charging with the development of over 400 charging hubs, powered by the ChargePoint network, across the U.S. and Canada.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Starting this year, ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz, and MN8 will develop more than 400 charging hubs across North America with more than 2,500 ChargePoint DC fast charging ports that will enable a premium, sustainable and reliable charging experience for EV drivers.
  • “Mercedes-Benz customers deserve a compelling charging experience that makes electric vehicle ownership and long-distance travel effortless and that’s why we are launching a global high-end charging network that will offer a charging experience to match the extraordinary Mercedes driving experience.

Lightning eMotors to Present at the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 11

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Lightning eMotors, Inc. (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, today announced that the Company’s CEO, Tim Reeser, and CFO, David Agatston, will present at the 25th Annual Needham Growth on January 11.

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  • Lightning eMotors, Inc. (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, today announced that the Company’s CEO, Tim Reeser, and CFO, David Agatston, will present at the 25th Annual Needham Growth on January 11.
  • Where: Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY

Lightning eMotors Launches Online Fleet Planner, Virtual Fleet Configuration Tool

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emissions, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today the release of its new virtual Fleet Planner , a free fleet configuration tool that allows fleet managers to input their individual fleet characteristics and receive a customized operating cost analysis and carbon reduction metrics based on the recommended Lightning electric vehicle (EV) that best fits their specific needs.

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  • Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emissions, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today the release of its new virtual Fleet Planner , a free fleet configuration tool that allows fleet managers to input their individual fleet characteristics and receive a customized operating cost analysis and carbon reduction metrics based on the recommended Lightning electric vehicle (EV) that best fits their specific needs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104005161/en/
    With Lightning eMotors’ new Fleet Planner tool, commercial fleet managers can see the real-world cost benefits and environmental impact of going electric.
  • “The level of detail fleet managers can see in our Fleet Planner is unprecedented in the market,” said Brandon McNeil, VP of Lightning Energy and Insights.
  • We have leveraged this arsenal of real-world data in Fleet Planner, an easy-to-use tool that will be extremely compelling and useful for fleet managers who are considering fleet electrification.”

SMB Ally Rollo to Launch Inaugural EV Delivery Fleet in Las Vegas, Disrupting Legacy Shipping’s Last Mile

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Rollo announced today the launch of its Las Vegas EV Fleet, a carbon-friendly solution to last-mile logistics.

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  • Rollo announced today the launch of its Las Vegas EV Fleet, a carbon-friendly solution to last-mile logistics.
  • Rollo will be offering free pick up for legacy carriers, GPS tracking, and same-day delivery on packages within Las Vegas–Rollo’s first test market–with plans for expansion into other metropolitan cities.
  • Rollo is disrupting the shipping industry by creating a seamless experience for customers.
  • With a cost-saving, ink-free wireless label printer, shipping app and now delivery service, Rollo is disrupting its multi-billion dollar industry.

Pony.ai Approved to Deploy Fully Driverless L4 Autonomous Vehicles in Beijing

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced that it has been issued a fully driverless autonomous vehicle road test permit by the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone.

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  • Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced that it has been issued a fully driverless autonomous vehicle road test permit by the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone.
  • The autonomous vehicles will be tested without anyone in the vehicle; a safety officer will monitor the test vehicles remotely.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221230005186/en/
    Pony.ai robotaxi in Beijing (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition to receiving the driverless permit in Beijing, Pony.ai is also currently testing fully driverless vehicles in Guangzhou, laying the groundwork for future driverless applications and commercial operations.
  • The issuance of this permit represents that autonomous testing in Beijing has entered the third stage of "fully driverless".

The Worldwide Air Powered Vehicle Industry is Estimated to Reach $8.7 Billion by 2035 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

According to this report the air powered vehicle market was valued at $339.40 million in 2025, and is estimated to reach $8.7 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 38.3% from 2025 to 2035.

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  • According to this report the air powered vehicle market was valued at $339.40 million in 2025, and is estimated to reach $8.7 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 38.3% from 2025 to 2035.
  • The report incorporates the study of the global air powered vehicle market that focuses on the type of alternative fuel vehicles that uses compressed air for impulsion.
  • In addition, increasing research and development in air powered vehicles and rise in demand for air hybrid vehicles creates market opportunities for the key players operating in the air powered vehicle market.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the air powered vehicle market analysis from 2025 to 2035 to identify the prevailing air powered vehicle market opportunities.

World Passenger Vehicle Camera Sensor Growth Opportunities Analysis Report 2022-2030 Featuring StradVision, Calmcar Vision System, TriEye, & Prophesee - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 23, 2022

The "Passenger Vehicle Camera Sensor Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Passenger Vehicle Camera Sensor Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The study provides an overview of the growth metrics, performance capabilities, ecosystem, competitive environment, and growth opportunities in the camera sensors market.
  • Growth metrics for passenger vehicle camera sensors are forecast for 2022-2030.
  • Passenger vehicle camera systems for ADAS and AV applications can be broadly classified as forward facing, surround-view, inward-looking, and infrared camera systems, based on the sensing position in the vehicle and the sensing range.

Growth Opportunities in India's ADAS Market for Passenger Vehicles: An Evolving Market with a Clear Shift in Consumer Preference from Low-cost Vehicles to Feature-rich Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 23, 2022

The "Growth Opportunities in India's ADAS Market for Passenger Vehicles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Growth Opportunities in India's ADAS Market for Passenger Vehicles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Competitive intensity will drive the introduction of ADAS in mass market vehicles, thus cascading the technology to lower segment vehicles.
  • The Indian passenger vehicles market is evolving with a clear shift in consumer preference from low-cost vehicles to feature-rich vehicles.
  • Now a few mass market OEMs now have started introducing safety-critical advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in their flagship D or C segment vehicles.