This is a new European regulation that has applied since the beginning of the month to new models. It will then be extended in 2024 to all new vehicles. This recorder is called EDR. In the event of an accident, it memorizes the 30 seconds before and a period of 10 seconds after. The box only takes into account vehicle data such as speed, braking, but also the wearing of seat belts, the activation of indicators as well as information relating to driving. The system will be used to better understand the causes of accidents. It could also be used in the event of a dispute. The EDR does not record any personal data and insurers will not have access to it. Only the police will be empowered, and according to a codified procedure. Nothing to do with aircraft black boxes.
The Stellantis group becomes a world leader in shared mobility
The group resulting from the merger between PSA and Fiat-Chrysler has bought Share Now, a company that belonged to BMW and Mercedes. It operates 10,000 car-sharing vehicles in 14 European cities. Stellantis itself has a subsidiary called Free2move which offers mobility services. In total, the group will be able to serve 5 million customers with a fleet of 450,000 rental, car-sharing or subscription vehicles. The company also offers access to 500,000 parking spaces and 250,000 charging stations. The objective is to reach a target of 15 million users worldwide by 2030, with vehicles offered for hire and with integrated services.
The 4L Trophy is gone this week
Remember that this is a humanitarian raid, reserved for young people under 28 and which is disputed only in 4L, in Morocco. The start took place on Thursday in Biarritz. Then head to Spain, to Algeciras, in the south of the country, before embarking for Morocco. The arrival is scheduled for May 15 in Marrakech. 1,704 candidates divided into 852 teams are taking part in the 2022 edition for a journey of 6,000 km which passes through the dunes of the Sahara. It’s the 25th anniversary of this mythical raid. The objective is to discover Morocco differently and to participate in solidarity and eco-citizenship actions.
And then Mike Horn launched into hydrogen mobility.
The famous adventurer of South African origin is of course interested in the climate. And he’s got a crush on hydrogen. Mike Horn, who wanted to take part in the Dakar with a hydrogen buggy, with pilot Cyril Desprès, changed his plans. He created with partners a company called Inocel and which wants to offer turnkey solutions for hydrogen mobility. It targets competition vehicles, but also trucks and even boats. The offer will be based in particular on fuel cells whose technology was developed by the CEA.