View original post.Several years ago, we offered a vision of where the future of mobility is headed. A world of seamless, intermodal on-demand travel, where private cars are increasingly supplanted by shared autonomous vehicles. We believed then—and now—that trends unfolding in self-driving cars, electric powertrains, ride-hailing, connectivity, micro-mobility, and more offered tremendous promise to address some of society’s most pressing …

View original post.THE man plotting Nissan’s autonomous vehicle strategies got most of his inspiration in places with few cars and no roads. Chief technology director Maarten Serhuis works in Silicon Valley but relies on the ideas he gained from trials in the deserts of Australia and Utah, and the North Pole, when he was a lead researcher for NASA Mars …

View original post.IT’S THAT TIME of year when the optical industry flocks to New York City for four days of learning and fun at Vision Expo East. Each conference is an opportunity to grow as a professional and connect with like-minded peers … so we sleep less and spend more time networking or socializing over dinner and drinks. Unfortunately, we …

View original post.In attempts to promote the growth of Mobility as a Service into a world-wide scale, revolutionary product many countries are openly supporting the development of MaaS technologies and by doing so have become world-leaders in mobility. One such country is Spain, even going so far as to being home of Mobile World Capital until 2023, Barcelona. Being such …

View original post.Are you ready to travel on a supersonic business jet? You might be able to do so in just a few years. Boeing has invested in Aerion, “the world leader in civil supersonic technologies.” According to a news release by Boeing, the company has “made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and …

View original post.Business dining accounts for nearly 20 percent of annual travel and expense spend, so it certainly shouldn’t be ignored by companies. I spoke with Colleen Gallagher, vice president of communications to learn more.Edward Franklin on Unsplash Whether we’re traveling for work or leisure, one thing all trips have in common is that we have to eat! When it …

View original post.A tech-led mobility revolution is about to overtake the planet, changing everything we think we know about personal transportation. Craig Thomas assesses how business can take advantage of the Mobility as a Service concept. Autonomous cars stand to transform private and business travel. Technology has transformed society so radically in the last couple of decades, we’re now living …

View original post.Millennials are undeniably digital natives, but is it fair to carry on pigeonholing them, asks Ben Walsh?  By 2020, half of the global workforce will be made up of millennials. And we are repeatedly told that millennials – the generation born approximately between 1980 and 2000 – have distinctive tastes, seek out unique experiences, are socially minded, tech …

View original post.AI is being used to make it quicker and easier to book a flight, check a suitcase, get GPS directions, notify travelers of flight changes, and more. Here are some of the most helpful and innovative uses for business travelers. Finessing hotel stays Business travelers appreciate efficiency, so it’s no wonder they prefer checking into a hotel via …

View original post.From voice-activated assistants to devices designed to make our homes more intelligent, disruptive technology is increasingly empowering customers to take greater control over every aspect of their lives. Whether they’re grabbing a coffee on the go or picking what programme to watch, customers’ expectations that businesses will provide personalization as standard service is on the rise. According to a …