Car Industry Updates Include: Bird, Segway, Netcracker, Toyota, Vodafone, NTT, Lytx Together with Stellantis and 4screen
In a strategic alliance, Bird and Segway have joined forces to revolutionize urban transportation. The collaboration aims to deliver safer, more durable, efficient, and environmentally friendly micromobility solutions across key North American markets.
The partnership combines Segway's electric vehicle engineering expertise with Bird's operational know-how in micromobility. Three co-developed vehicles—Bird Dash, Bird Explorer, and Bird Journey—have been designed to cater to varied rider needs, from daily commuting to recreational use.
Key enhancements in these new models include improved durability, IPX7 water resistance, longer battery ranges, dual braking systems, pedestrian-detection sensors, turn indicators, and other advanced safety features. A sustainability focus is evident through the use of recycled materials, modular components for easier maintenance, and long-life batteries.
The partnership sets new standards in micromobility performance, safety, and sustainability while enabling a lower total cost of ownership for operators. The initial rollout has already contributed to a 40% increase in ridership during its deployment phase in North America.
Speaking about the collaboration, Bird's Co-CEO Stewart Lyons emphasized that it unites the strengths of both companies to expand access to safe, reliable, and efficient urban mobility options.
In addition to the new vehicles, the alliance leverages technology to enhance the user experience. The system continuously monitors behavioral patterns to detect early signs of driver fatigue with high accuracy, thanks to Lytx's Fatigue Detection technology. This technology uses machine vision, AI, and human intelligence.
The collaboration also provides seamless, on-demand access to network resources through standardized TM Forum and CAMARA Open APIs and TM Forum's Open Digital Architecture. This allows for a more intuitive and seamless in-car experience, offering drivers access to nearby services, promotions, and points of interest.
Stellantis, in another development, has partnered with driver interaction platform 4screen to integrate real-time, location-based digital services into select FIAT, Jeep®, and Ram models. This integration provides personalized, non-intrusive content such as restaurant listings, charging stations, car washes, and dealership locations.
The strategic alliances and partnerships mentioned here are paving the way for a more sustainable, efficient, and safe future of urban mobility. As these innovations continue to roll out, we can expect to see significant improvements in our daily commutes and overall urban experiences.
- The new vehicles developed through the partnership, such as Bird Dash, Bird Explorer, and Bird Journey, will offer advanced safety features like dual braking systems, pedestrian-detection sensors, and turn indicators.
- In an effort to improve user experience, the collaboration also utilizes technology like Lytx's Fatigue Detection technology to monitor behavioral patterns and detect driver fatigue with high accuracy.
- The partnership between Segway and Bird is not just about vehicles; it also integrates technology for on-demand access to network resources using standardized APIs, allowing drivers to access nearby services, promotions, and points of interest.
