Automotive stories - Page 36
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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cartech
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new zealand government
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evs
Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
Why Kiwi businesses need to invest in innovation
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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data analytics
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cartech
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callaghan innovation
Investing in innovation can lead to significant productivity gains for manufacturers, according to research by ANZ.
What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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cartech
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tesla
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evs
Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ.
Review - BMW i8 brings flash to the electric revolution
Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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gaming
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cartech
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digital entertainment
A review of the BMW electric/hybrid i8 - a departure in style for the German giant of car engineering to match the global departure from fossil fuels.
AI research looks to insect and rodent brains for some big answers
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Australian researchers are studying insect and rodent brains to enhance AI capabilities in autonomous vehicles, aiming for cognitive flexibility and efficiency.
Exclusive: Vertiv exec says it's not just hype, the edge is going to be big
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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healthtech
Sim shares insights into how Vertiv defines the edge, the impact he believes it will have on the data center industry, and research findings.
Eye spy: Jaguar Land Rover trials 'eye pods' on autonomous vehicles
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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cartech
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jaguar land rover
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autonomous vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous eye pods make 'eye contact' with pedestrians in Coventry trials to boost trust and safety in self-driving technology.
Cognizant to expand cloud consulting portfolio in Australia
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Cognizant announced it has agreed to acquire SaaSfocus, a privately-held consulting firm specialising in digital transformation.
IoT failures plague 64% of users worldwide
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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iot security
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iot
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healthtech
A global survey reveals 64% of IoT users face performance issues daily, with fears mounting over impacts on self-driving cars, healthcare, and smart homes.
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.
FIXR on a mission to raise $200,000 to expand car services app
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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apps
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fixr
Car services app FIXR is aiming to raise $200,000 to fund additional features such as online transactions and advertising.
Vehicle security startup Trillium recognised by innovation platform
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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cartech
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trillium
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plug and play
Trillium, a cybersecurity leader in vehicle data protection, has been named Plug and Play's Hottest Company for August, standing out among hundreds of startups.
Lenovo's new mobile workstation thinnest and lightest yet
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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lenovo
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mobility
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workstation
Lenovo has announced the release of their newest workstation with a focus on sleek and thin design without compromising on power.
Kiwis nervous about self-driving cars & electric vehicles, survey finds
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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cartech
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trade me
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autonomous vehicle
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis are worried about autonomous vehicles, with women (74%) significantly more skeptical than men (56%).
NVIDIA unveils Quadro RTX, world's first ray-tracing GPU
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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ai
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nvidia
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gpu
Designed for the most demanding visual computing workloads, including film and video, automotive and architecture, and scientific visualisation.
EVworld highlights: It's back and bigger than ever
Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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cartech
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bmw
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new zealand post
EVworld returns to New Zealand with double the booths, featuring top names like BMW, Mercury, and NZ Post, as EV popularity soars.
Innovative EV projects receive $3.97m government funding
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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cartech
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new zealand government
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evs
New Zealand's government project aims to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads by funding innovative EV projects in various industries.
IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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iot security
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iot
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iiot
IBM Security launches four secure X-Force Red Labs across the globe to test the security of IoT devices, automotive systems, and ATMs amid rising threats.
IDC - spending on 3D printing to reach $23b in 2022
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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healthtech
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3d printing
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it budget
Global spending on 3D printing will hit USD $23 billion in 2022, driven by growing demand from new industries, predicts IDC's latest report.
Mobile AI market to hit US$17.83b by 2023 with APAC at its centre
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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semiconductors
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ai
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samsung
The growth of the market can be attributed to demand for AI-capable processors for mobile devices, rise in cognitive computing, and AI applications.