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AI transforms mobility landscape

AI is increasingly infiltrating the mobility sector, enhancing various aspects such as autonomous driving, traffic management, and personalised user experiences. From predictive maintenance in vehicles to smart navigation systems and dynamic ride-sharing solutions, AI optimises efficiency, safety, and convenience, transforming how we travel and manage transportation networks globally. In this week's AutoTech newsletter, we curated stories on how AI transforming the mobility landscape.

EV shift accelerates

Uber is launching an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 to help drivers transition to electric vehicles, starting in the US in 2024. The company, committed to going fully electric by 2040, also offers mentorship programs and EV pop-ups for customers to experience electric cars. Read the following story to know more about this.

Uber to launch AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o to help drivers go electric


Tesla's robotaxi ambitions

Tesla is set to reveal its "Cybercab" prototype as part of its robotaxi ambitions, aiming to lead in autonomous vehicles. While its competitors use additional safety technologies like radar and lidar, Tesla relies solely on AI-driven computer vision, raising concerns over safety and regulatory approval. Here is the detailed article.

Tesla gambles on 'black box' AI tech for robotaxis


BMW's Indian expansion

BMW has partnered with Tata Technologies to establish a new technology development center in India, focusing on software-defined vehicles (SDV) and autonomous driving. BMW executives discuss their strategic vision, India's role in global innovation, and the future of automobile digitalisation and autonomous tech. Read more about this.

‘The Indian tech hub will have global products and deliver global services’


Gadkari pushes biofuels

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) to promote ethanol and flex fuels, highlighting Brazil's success with biofuels. He emphasised the shift's benefits, including reduced pollution, lower fuel costs, and supporting farmers, contributing to India's energy self-reliance. Read to know more.

Nitin Gadkari urges automobile industry to promote ethanol, flex fuels


Maruti expands automation

Maruti Suzuki has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department to automate 12 more driving license test tracks across the state, enhancing transparency and road safety. This follows the success of automating five tracks earlier, using advanced technology to streamline the license testing process. Read the detailed article.

Maruti Suzuki enhances road safety with automation of 12 driving license test tracks in Uttar Pradesh


Readywire transforms dealerships

Readywire has launched an AI-driven cloud-based ERP solution that transforms automotive dealerships’ operations, especially during peak seasons. By automating inquiry tracking and test drive scheduling, the platform minimises missed opportunities and errors, enhancing customer experiences and helping dealerships effectively manage increased demand. Here is the complete article.

Readywire equips automotive dealerships with AI-driven ERP solutions for peak season surge


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