All blockchain articles
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ArticleSEAT joins Alastria blockchain co-operation, partners with city of Barcelona on urban mobility initiative
Image: SEAT SEAT is the first car manufacturer to join Alastria, a multi-sector network of over 70 Spanish businesses and institutions developing, testing and collaborating on a blockchain infrastructure. It is already working on a proof-of-concept blockchain project with Telefónica to improve the traceability of parts within the ...
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ArticleSecure, safe EV charging: Penta Security and GridWiz go for encryption, Luxoft leverages blockchain for carshare services
Image: Penta Security South Korea-based Penta Security has added an electric vehicle charging security solution, AutoCrypt V2G, to its AutoCrypt suite for connected transportation systems. This is intended to provide safe communication throughout the EV charging infrastructure and charging payment systems. AutoCrypt V2G uses the open charge point ...
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Feature"Our goal is that every vehicle will have Microsoft technologies on board"
Sabine Bendiek, managing director for Microsoft Germany, outlines strategy with automotiveIT
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ArticlePwC: Blockchain in focus at most companies
(Image: IBM) Most companies and organizations are either implementing blockchain or testing the technology as a key tool to boost efficiency and security in their operations, according to a new study. A report by consultants PwC finds that a quarter of executives are piloting a blockchain implementation and ...
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ArticleFaraday Future joins Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative
Image: Faraday FutureFaraday Future has joined MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, a consortium which already includes ZF, Ford, Denso, Groupe Renault, BMW, GM, IBM, Bosch, Accenture and Context Labs. The initiative is exploring blockchain and distributed ledger technology for application in a digital mobility ecosystem, using open source ...
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ArticleZF spins off Car eWallet as standalone ‘start-up’, Eaton forms new eMobility division
Image: ZF/Car eWalletZF has established Car eWallet, developer of an open, blockchain-enabled platform to support payments for refuelling, electric car charging, parking, toll, car-sharing or other such transactions, as a separate company. Based in Berlin, it intends to operate like an independent start-up, and while ZF has provided the ...
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ArticleBlockchain initiative launched to develop digital mobility ecosystem
BMW, Ford, GM and Renault are among the automakers participating in the consortium (Image: Shutterstock)A non-profit consortium involving major carmakers, suppliers, IT firms, start-ups and other transportation stakeholders has been announced to explore the application of blockchain technology in a digital mobility ecosystem. Founding members include BMW, Bosch, Ford, ...
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ArticleFormer Opel CEO Neumann joins Evelozcity
Karl-Thomas Neumann will join the EV start-up in May (Photo: Opel)Former Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann is joining the senior management team of electric-vehicle startup Evelozcity.Neumann will be in charge of mobility and will develop the company's connected car strategy, launch mobility concepts and oversee customer experience, branding and marketing.He ...
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FeatureDaimler Lab1886: "We now have 25 high-potential projects in the incubator"
Susanne Hahn, director business innovation at Daimler’s Lab1886 innovation and incubation organization,
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ArticleIn digitalization drive, Porsche wants to be an early adopter
Porsche is not content to just continue its success as a profitable maker of premium sports cars. It wants to be an early adopter when it comes to new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality.
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ArticleConnected factories pose greater cyber risks
Companies are taking cyber security seriously, but challenges abound (Photo: Siemens) As factories and other corporate facilities become fully connected, the networking of IT systems poses growing risks of cyber attacks, security experts say. “Automation, Industry 4.0 and internet connectivity have made systems more vulnerable,” said Hans-Peter Bauer, ...
