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Added on the 04/06/2019 18:20:44 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Kia has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5.This future vision was presented alongside a multi-phase plan that will see PBVs revolutionize the mobility industry while helping to advance Hyundai Motor Group’s ambitions in robotics, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and autonomous driving.Kia PBVs are a total mobility solution that combines fit-for-purpose EVs with advanced software solutions based on the Hyundai Motor Group’s software-to-everything, or SDx, strategy. As a Platform Beyond Vehicle, Kia PBVs will open the door to new businesses and lifestyles by redefining the concept of space thanks to advanced, tailored interiors that provide ultimate freedom and flexibility.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex boards the Paris-Nice night train in the French capital. The service is resuming after a pause of more than three years. The journey is just over a thousand kilometres and the train is expected to arrive at 9:11am on Friday. IMAGES
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a three-part plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan is to take place in his first 100 days as president, says Business Insider. The plan, he said on Tuesday, includes asking all Americans to wear a mask. He also plans to complete 100 million vaccine shots and open most schools. "My first 100 days won't end the COVID-19 virus, I can't promise that," Biden said. However, Biden does believe the 100 days we can change the course of the disease in the US.
The Mercedes-Benz press conference at the 2019 IAA focused on sustainable solutions for the future of mobility, which are reflected in the products as well as in the business strategy. At the same time, Mercedes-Benz continued to position itself as a manufacturer of luxury automobiles. As an example of this sustainable luxury, the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQS show car celebrated its world premiere. The inventor of the automobile also presented 19 other vehicles to the public for the first time. An additional highlight of this year's IAA appearance was the completely revised exhibition stand in Hall 2, which became more customer-oriented.
Impressions from the start at the Nürburgring 24 Hours 2019 - leading into the Night.
The Porsche works drivers Michael Christensen and Kévin Estre have won the drivers’ world crown in the FIA World Endurance Championship at the season finale at Le Mans. The Project 1 customer squad won the drivers’ and team championship titles in the GTE-Am class of the FIA WEC. Porsche had already secured the manufacturer's world championship title in advance.