Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and HKC have agreed to end memorandum of understanding (MOU) discussions on an alliance for next-generation eLEAP technology and fabs, and a Global Innovation and Industrialization Center, according to an official statement dated September 29. The reason given for ending the talks are developments with respect to JDI’s growth opportunities. The impact of the termination on JDI’s earnings for fiscal 2023–2024 will be minimal. However, the companies will remain fo...

Airbiquity, a global leader in connected vehicle services, has partnered with Tessolve, a leading hardware platform company, to deliver a pre-integrated hardware and software platform for secure and sophisticated over-the-air (OTA) software updates and data logging, the company said in a press release on September 29. The partnership combines Airbiquity's OTAmatic software management platform and LOGmatic data-logging platform with Tessolve's Tera family of devices, providing industry-le...

Gestamp, a Spanish multinational specializing in metal component design, development and manufacturing for the automotive industry, has signed an agreement with Catena-X, an open-data ecosystem for the global automotive industry. The partnership aims to enhance efficiency, transparency and agility in business processes by establishing a data network and digital infrastructure that connects companies, suppliers and customers along the entire value chain, a company press release said October 2. ...

Tier IV, a pioneer in open-source autonomous driving technology, and Proxima Technology, an AI startup company that aims to make model predictive control more accessible, have agreed to jointly research and develop AI for autonomous driving designed for more general purposes, according to a press release on October 2. As a part of open-source autonomous driving software development, Tier IV works on creating control AI that can flexibly adapt to a wide range of environmental changes, includin...

Honda Motor has announced partnerships with EVgo and Electrify America, plus roaming network partners, for access to their charging networks in North America, according to a press statement dated September 28. As part of the agreement with EVgo and Electrify America, Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners will have single-app access at thousands of fast chargers across the US. “Honda aims to provide our customers with easy access to the most fast-charging options of any automaker. With acc...

StoreDot has signed a multiyear agreement with Volvo Cars to develop an optimized battery for next-generation vehicles, it said in a press release on September 28. The companies are looking to jointly develop extreme fast charging (XFC) cells for Volvo's future electric vehicle architectures. It is expected that the first samples will be delivered for testing in 2024. “This is a highly significant agreement for both StoreDot and Volvo Cars. Our teams are now working together at pa...

Gapwaves announced a new collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to codevelop 3D waveguide antenna solutions based on NXP’s SAF85xx, a 28-nanometer radio frequency (RF) complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) radar one-chip integrated circuit (IC) for next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving systems, and Gapwaves proprietary waveguide antenna technology, according to a press release on September 18. The collaboration aims to enable high levels o...

Keysight Technologies, Synopsys and Ansys have announced a new reference flow for the TSMC N4PRF, the semiconductor foundry’s advanced 4-nanometer (nm) radio frequency (RF) fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) process technology, according to a press release on September 26. The reference flow is based on the Synopsys Custom Design Family, which provides a complete RF design solution for customers seeking an open RF design environment with higher predictive accuracy and productivity. It pro...

Keysight Technologies Inc. and Ettifos have successfully conducted a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 16 (Rel-16) Sidelink radio conformance test between the Ettifos Sirius 5G vehicle-to-everything (5G-V2X) sidelink platform and Keysight's advanced test equipment, paving the way for 5G-V2X advancements, a company press release on September 28 said. The automotive industry has been witnessing rapid demand for connected cars and autonomous driving, and the expansion of 5G ...

Echion Technologies (Echion), a leading supplier of niobium anode materials, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with InoBat, the European battery technology company announced September 12. The MOU between the two companies will formalize a collaboration to explore how Echion’s patented XNO anode material and InoBat’s proprietary battery technologies can be combined to improve performance and deliver differentiated, high-performance batteries, the company note said. Commenting ...

Polestar has become the first automotive company to join the Business Group of environmental NGO ChemSec, an official press statement dated September 26 read. Companies including Apple and Adidas are already a part of the group. “ChemSec is very excited to welcome the [electric vehicle] manufacturer Polestar as our newest Business Group member. As a fairly young company, Polestar has the opportunity to really create a sustainable and progressive chemicals management policy from the start. W...

Samsung Electronics and KDDI announced that the companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a 5G Global Network Slicing Alliance, according to a press release by Samsung Electronics on September 27. Through this new alliance, the companies will work together to introduce an array of commercial 5G network slicing services and assess new business models based on this innovative technology. KDDI and Samsung conducted a field trial in January, which successfully complet...

JSW is in early-stage talks with LG Energy Solution to jointly manufacture electric vehicle batteries in India, Reuters reported September 22, citing two sources familiar with the matter. According to the article, JSW held talks with senior LG executives in South Korea earlier in September. There were proposals to jointly manufacture battery cells and energy storage. “Due diligence wise JSW is talking to a lot of people because it needs an ecosystem for an EV. It is looking at storage, moto...

Mojio and SkyBell together developed a new integrated video telematics solution that combines 4G LTE-connected hardware with cloud-based services and front-end software for consumers and fleets. This flexible solution can be integrated with existing telematics programs, used to build new products and services, or deployed via one of Mojio’s turnkey connected mobility services, a company press release announced on September 26.  Mojio’s new Video Telematics Platform is fully integrate...

ADTechnology, the South Korean semiconductor design house, has announced that it is partnering with BOS Semiconductors, a fabless start-up, to develop automotive high-performance System-on-Chips (SoCs) based on Samsung Foundry’s 5-nanometer (nm) process technology, according to a press release on September 20. In 2024, the partnership plans to prototype and verify a neural network processing accelerator (NPU Accelerator) SoC for autonomous driving through multiproject wafer (MPW), and later...

Mitsubishi Electric has joined hands with software provider BlackBerry to use Ivy, an edge-to-cloud vehicle data platform for its new automotive in-cabin system FLEXConnect. The company said in a September 26 press release that this collaboration will help advance road safety by leveraging an array of sensor data to anticipate safety risks, reduce driver distractions, highlight potential driving hazards and enable new consumer experiences. The Mitsubishi Electric FLEXConnect platform cor...

Tata Motors-owned British luxury-car brand Jaguar has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide drivers of its next-generation electric vehicles with access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network in the US, Canada and Mexico, Jaguar announced September 21. The carmaker said that all new Jaguars sold in the region from 2025 will have full integration of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) without the need for an adapter. Jaguar said it will also source adapters from Tesla...

Zeekr, a luxury electric car unit of Geely Holding, has partnered with Plugsurfing, one of the leading electric vehicle charging service providers in Europe, according to a press note released by Plugsurfing on September 19. The charging services will be provided under Zeekr's in-house service named Zeekr Charge. The partnership has come prior to the commencement of first deliveries later in 2023. The note said that Zeekr customers will receive a welcome pack from Zeekr Charge with a cha...

Nano One Materials Corp. announced on September 24 that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (SMM). Under the agreement, SMM has agreed to make a strategic equity investment of C$16,879,949.85 in Nano One as both companies plan to work together to accelerate the commercial production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP), cathode active materials (CAM) and nickel-rich CAM chemistries, such as lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) chemistries. ...

Caruso has partnered with Toyota to optimize connected car data for fleet management solutions, it said in a press release dated September 20. Caruso will use the data generated by Toyota vehicles for actionable insights for fleet management parameters such as tracking vehicle mileage and maintaining detailed logbooks. This also reduces the total cost of ownership for fleets. “We are delighted to have [Caruso] become one of our fleet-management partners and continue providing Toyota custome...

Lohum is set to supply 25,000 metric tons of electric vehicle battery materials to multiple partners in Nepal, Moneycontrol reported September 21. The partnership will see the recycling of about 200,000 batteries, and the production of battery materials over a period of five years from batteries sold by the partners. “This partnership is a game-changer. As we delve into the details of this innovative collaboration, it's evident that the synergies are set to reshape industries and provide th...

Lynred and Umicore have announced that they are codeveloping a cost-compatible uncooled thermal imaging solution to enhance next-generation pedestrian autonomous emergency braking (PAEB), according to a press release on September 14. The joint effort have reached a significant breakthrough, underpinned by the affirmative findings from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) — the European Commission's in-house scientific service whose mission is to provide independent, evidence-based know...

Autonomous trucking startup Waabi has entered a decade-long strategic partnership with Uber Freight, bringing billions of miles of driverless capacity to Uber Freight’s network, according to a report published by TechCrunch on September 21. Waabi will initiate commercial pilots with its test fleet, transporting goods for shippers on the Uber Freight network between Dallas and Houston. The rapid progression to market underscores the efficacy of Waabi’s technology; specifically, its high-fi...

Autoliv China, a division of Autoliv Inc. and Great Wall Motor (GWM), announced a partnership to work together to address opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving global automotive landscape. Through this new collaboration, Autoliv further strengthens its position with Chinese original equipment manufacturers, a company press release said on September 22. Autoliv has worked with GWM since 2003, when Autoliv developed and began supplying seat belts for Haval sport utility...

Japanese battery-maker Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, announced on September 22 that its collaboration with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG), a Canadian anode-active material manufacturer, to build a battery-material supply chain in North America is on track. The technological and commercial collaborations between the two companies focus on building a reliable supply chain for natural graphite for electric vehicle lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in North America. “...

California, US-based battery-technology company Enevate has partnered NantG Power to jointly manufacture next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, Enevate announced September 20. It said that the two companies plan to combine their proprietary cathode and anode innovations to commercialize and scale up a breakthrough silicon-dominant battery technology in transportation, mobility and other markets. Based in El Segundo, Calif., NantG Power, a member of the NantWorks ecosystem of compani...

In a joint development, Lynred and Saint-Gobain Sekurit on September 13 announced the world’s first windshield that incorporates both visible and thermal cameras side-by-side. The windshield, with an enhanced sensing system, aims to help carmakers improve the reliability of collision-mitigation systems by detecting pedestrians in adverse visibility conditions, particularly at night, when more than 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur. It will also reduce incidences of false positive alarms&nb...

Flo, a leading North American electric vehicle charging-solutions provider, is collaborating with WiTricity and Hubject to test and advance wireless charging as well as Plug&Charge technologies, the company announced September 20. The collaborations are aimed at advancing the future of EV charging by providing the best charging experience to EV drivers globally. Commenting on the new collaborations, Nathan Yang, Flo's chief product officer, said, “[Flo] is dedicated to advancing...

Onsemi has announced that its Hyperlux Image Sensor Family drivers are available on the Nvidia Drive platform, in a press release dated September 19. The integration will help enhance the vision of autonomous vehicles while consequently improving safety. The Hyperlux image sensors show detailed images while avoiding blind spots without changing the exposure settings. The high-quality feed is then provided to the Nvidia Drive platform to process and make swift and accurate decisions. “Unc...

Infineon Technologies has announced a partnership with Infypower, it said in a press release on September 20. Infineon will provide its 1,200 V CoolSiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) power semiconductor devices to enhance the efficiency of electric vehicle charging stations. “The collaboration between Infineon and Infypower in the field of charging solutions for electric vehicles (EV) provides an excellent system-level technology solution for the local EV chargin...

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has leveraged Nvidia Omniverse, a platform for developing Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) applications to design, collaborate, plan and operate manufacturing and assembly facilities. The original equipment manufacturer’s new production techniques will bring its next-generation vehicle portfolio into its manufacturing facilities operating in Germany, Hungary and China — and offer a blueprint for its more than 30 factories worldwide. This Digit...

Toray Industries has signed an agreement with Honda Motor to jointly develop a chemical recycling technology for glass-fiber reinforced nylon 6 parts recovered from end-of-life vehicles, it said in a press release dated September 19. The companies are verifying the technology. Toray and Honda worked on subcritical water characteristics because of its high permeability, dissolving power and hydrolysis effect in resins to develop a technology that depolymerizes nylon 6 with that water. Subcriti...

Oil and gas major Shell announced September 19 that it has opened its largest electric vehicle fast-charging station globally in Shenzhen, China. Located about 2.5 km from the Shenzhen Airport Terminal, the EV charging hub accommodates 258 public fast-charging points, the company said, adding that the facility will be jointly operated by Shenzhen Shell — Shell’s local unit in China — and BYD Electric Vehicle Investment Co. Ltd., which is a joint venture between Shell and BYD. ...

VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions provider, said on September 19 that Askey, a global provider of network communications and electronics manufacturing, has used its xZETA Vulnerability scanning and software bill of materials (SBOM) management tool in the development process of its connected vehicle devices that combine the onboard unit (OBU), roadside unit (RSU) and cloud-based advanced technologies for smart transportation. Askey's 5G cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) O...

South Korea's tier 1 supplier of automotive switches, Mobase Electronics Co. Ltd., announced a strategic partnership with UltraSense Systems, innovators of automotive touch experience solutions with cutting-edge HMI Controllers and In-Plane Sensing modules. As part of the collaboration, Mobase will adopt the UltraSense TouchPoint Q TapForce HMI controller in its latest solid-surface infotainment button bars for South Korean and other global automakers in production later in 2023, with further...

Pyrum Innovations has begun preliminary discussions with Thermo Lysi to develop a new plant for the recycling of end-of-life tires (ELT) in Greece, it said in a press release dated September 14. The plant is expected to have a capacity of 20,000 metric tons of ELT annually. “We are looking forward to realising this groundbreaking project in Greece together with Thermo Lysi SA. The assignment of the design and all the necessary work for the issuance of the building permit underlines the trus...

Mahindra will become the first Indian automaker to offer Dolby’s services on its new range of electric vehicles, Autocar Professional reported September 17. Mahindra will use 360-degree surround sound hardware from Harman. Top-end versions could feature speakers on the roof and down in the cabin for a real immersive experience. “The better the hardware, the better it gets, but it will work well even on mid-level car systems. The music, however, needs to be re-mixed for Dolby Atmos, we are...

Canadian battery-recycling technology company Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. and its ally Glencore International AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of battery materials producer Glencore, have announced plans for a two-phase approach to their joint Portovesme Hub project in Sardinia, Italy, Li-Cycle said on September 18. The two companies intend to expedite the production of battery-grade lithium carbonate at their planned facility in Italy. According to Li-Cycle, Phase 1 is designed to process up to 11,...

Chinese battery-maker Gotion High-Tech launched its first locally produced battery in Göttingen, a town in central Germany, on September 16, the company announced September 17. Gotion, which had organized a ceremony to mark the event, also signed cooperation agreements with five global companies such as BASF, ABB, Ebusco and Ficosa. These agreements cover various aspects of battery production, ranging from materials, product development, and the supply of automotive and energy storage prod...

Avanci announced that BMW Group has signed an Avanci 5G Vehicle license, covering the group’s BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, according to a press release on September 18. The Avanci 5G Vehicle program provides a license to patented technologies essential for 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G connectivity, including cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), which enables vehicles to directly communicate with other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and transportation infrastructure. The program, launched...

Continental and Ethernovia have announced a development partnership to create a high-bandwidth, low-latency switch in an automotive-qualified 7-nanometer process to efficiently and securely move data within software-defined vehicles (SDVs), according to a press release on September 18. Initially, Continental and Ethernovia will work together to make the advanced switch fit for series use in High-Performance Computers (HPC) developed by Continental. Secondly, the partners will collaborate on t...

According to a press release on September 14, Desay SV signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAIC Motor Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology Co. Ltd. (SOIMT) and AutoChips to jointly develop the global cabin platform GXV5 and promote the development of vehicle connectivity in order to provide smart connected mobility services for all users. SOIMT, AutoChips and Desay SV plan to deliver a high-value product and an excellent driving experience to global customers with the new-genera...

Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio plans to set up a battery joint venture with Svolt Energy Technology in China, according to a news report published by Yicai Global on September 14. The report stated that the two companies are likely to focus on developing large cylindrical battery cells. The report, which mentioned news outlet 36Kr as the original source, said that Nio plans to set up a pilot production line with Svolt Energy in Maanshan, Anhui province, China, and aims to club the rese...

Apple and the American Automobile Association (AAA) have announced that users of the newly announced iPhone 15 lineup, including the Pro and Pro Max models, and iPhone 14 lineup will gain access to Roadside Assistance via satellite, a new safety service from Apple that utilizes AAA services, according to a press release on September 12. While these services often entail phone calls that help provide roadside assistance to AAA members, Roadside Assistance via satellite works to reach people in ar...

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have entered into a long-term collaboration to implement autonomous transport solutions as a part of Boliden's operations. The collaboration will cover numerous projects including the deployment of autonomous transport solutions at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden, according to a press release on September 13. V.A.S. and Boliden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which both companies will collaborate on various projects, th...

Connected Energy has signed a Letter of Intent with Volvo Energy to jointly develop a battery energy storage system (BESS), it said in a press release on September 12. The idea is to create a second life for batteries recovered from Volvo electric buses, trucks and machines once they have reached their optimal use. “This is an exciting next step in our existing relationship with Volvo Energy with the potential to enable us to take our technology at scale into the European market. We’re pr...

In a September 12 press release, Green Hills Software announced its support for the i.MX 9 applications processors series from NXP® Semiconductors, forming an integrated platform based on its safe and secure foundational software, including safety-certified real-time operating systems (RTOS), virtualization services, and safety-qualified C/C++ development tools. The platform enables developers to efficiently create and confidently deploy safe and secure software across a wide range of applicati...

ParkMobile is partnering with the University of New Hampshire to offer parking reservations at Wildcat Stadium, home of the university’s football team. The collaboration will allow drivers to easily reserve and guarantee parking ahead of time via the ParkMobile platform. Through the fully digital parking experience, fans can enjoy the benefits of a safe and secure cashless buying process to reserve parking passes directly to their phone or digital device, the company announced on September 13....

Automotive supplier Webasto has recently unveiled a prototype of a fully integrated sensor-roof module designed for autonomous vehicles, according to a September 12 press release. In the production of this innovation, Webasto utilized two key materials, transparent polycarbonate Makrolon AG and black PC-ABS Bayblend T95 MF from Covestro. Makrolon AG, initially developed for use in glass-like exterior components, boasts exceptional permeability to various sensor signals while meeti...

BMW Group, Ford Motor Co. and American Honda Motor Co. Inc. announced a partnership agreement to create ChargeScape LLC, a new equally owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. To help both EV customers and the electric utility industry in the US and Canada, ChargeScape will unlock an entirely new value that EVs can provide to the electric grid while enabling EV customers to e...

Mimik Technology Inc. has collaborated with Marelli's preferred supplier for its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions stack, integrating its patented Hybrid Edge Cloud (HEC) platform. The partnership combines the unique expertise of both companies, signaling a transformative step forward in connected vehicle innovation and addressing the evolving needs of the automotive industry, a company press release said September 12.  With a combination of Mimik’s HEC platform to realize micro...

Inventec and Renesas Electronics Corp. announced joining hands to design automotive-grade gateway solutions for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. The partnership targets tier 1 automotive suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. The companies will develop a proof of concept (PoC) for connected gateways based on the industry-leading R-Car system-on-chip (SoC) from Renesas, a company press release said September 11. As part of the agreement, Renesas will provide Inve...

Audi of America and Navistar demonstrated the role direct communication via cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology can play to provide potentially life-saving safety technology for the 26 million children riding school buses every day in the US. C-V2X technology offers the potential to improve road safety and create a safer environment for children to travel to and from school, based on a press release on September 6. With C-V2X direct communications technology, the driver receives...

A major supplier of high-performance automotive technology solutions to global original equipment manufacturers, Rimac Technology announced joining hands with EVE Energy, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries and pioneer of the 46xx cylindrical-cell format. The companies announced the collaboration in the ongoing Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023 in Munich, a company press release dated September 7 said. As part of the partnership, the two companies will...

Japanese automaker Honda Motor on September 7 announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for the charging port of its electric vehicle models that will go on sale in North America starting in 2025. In 2025, Honda is planning to launch a new EV model in North America equipped with the NACS port. From that point forward, Honda will continue adopting NACS standards for its models. Honda said EV models introduced in North...

India’s leading IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has partnered with the Digital unit of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to transform, simplify and help manage its digital estate and build a new future-ready, strategic technology architecture that will support the latter’s Reimagine strategy. Both firms are part of the diversified Tata Group collaborating for over a decade, and the new partnership that is valued at £800 million over the next five years builds on this relationship,...

AMD announced that Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD's adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving vision capabilities and helping to increase the safety of next-generation vehicles, according to a press release on September 5. The AMD Automotive XA Zynq UltraScale+ multiprocessor system-on-a-chip (MPSoC) provides both stereo and monocular image processing in the camera, e...

In a press release announcement on September 6, TTTech Auto and Mimik Technology said that they have entered into a new partnership aimed at enhancing safety and transforming the driving experience of next-generation cars. Through the integration of Mimik’s platform with TTTech Auto’s safety solutions, this collaboration will pave the way for advancements in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), driver assistance and autonomous mobility. Mimik is well-known for its hybrid edge cloud (HEC...

According to a press release on September 5, Wayve and the WMG at the University of Warwick have announced a new partnership through which they will develop methodologies to ensure the safe deployment of AI in self-driving vehicles. Operating through a project called DriveSafeAI, the partnership pairs Wayve’s experiences in end-to-end machine learning for self-driving with WMG’s experience in verifying and validating the safety of self-driving technologies. Together, the partners will dev...

Smart Eye has announced the integration of its stand-alone hardware and software driver monitoring system (DMS) for fleets called AIS with Geotab's fleet management platform, in a press release dated September 5. Smart Eye's AIS will be available on the Geotab Marketplace. This will give fleet customers access to a solution to improve driver safety and performance. “We are excited to partner with Geotab and integrate our AIS driver monitoring system with their fleet management pla...

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) has joined hands to work toward a long-term coinnovation effort to accelerate autonomous driving and software-defined vehicle (SDV) transformation, according to press release dated September 5. Both partners, through their deeper collaboration, plan to democratize vehicle software development to help enable automakers to experiment and integrate cloud technologies into their development processes. For instance, with Qualcomm Techno...

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Tata-owned, luxury-car brand JLR announced a partnership on September 6 to work together to offer 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles across its brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. With its ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, JLR intends to support advanced and integrated digital cockpit and infotainment systems to its new vehicles. With the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF from Qualcomm Technologies, JL...

India’s leading automaker, Mahindra & Mahindra, has joined hands with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to utilize the Snapdragon Digital Chassis solution cloud-connected services platform — an integrated, flexible services suite for connected cars — for the upcoming Mahindra’s range of authentic sport utility vehicles (SUVs), a company press release on September 5 said. The release further elaborated that as a key component of the cloud-connected services platform, Data I...

Hesai Technology has partnered with Webasto, under which Hesai will provide automotive lidar sensors to Webasto for its roof-sensor module for passenger cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), it said in a press release on September 4. The AT128 long-range lidar will be used in Webasto's current roof-sensor module featuring several cameras and lidars. Webasto's system includes an entire sensor set combined with different antennas and is hidden under a full-surface polycarbonate c...

Karamba Security, a world leader in end-to-end product security, and Upstream Security, the leading provider of cloud-based cybersecurity and data-management platforms purpose-built for connected vehicles, announced a partnership and the availability of an automotive threat and vulnerability management (TVM) solution. The TVM solution is the first automotive purpose-built solution designed to provide an end-to-end cyber risk analysis, boost visibility across the entire organization, and ...

According to a press release announcement on September 4, Volvo Cars Tech Fund has invested in a company called Leadrive, based in Shanghai. Leadrive is engaged in making power modules using Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. This special technology can make electric cars work better and be more efficient. Volvo is putting a lot of effort into making electric cars by 2030. They are focusing on improving the technology in electric motors, inverters and the whole drivetrain system. This helps ma...

Volvo has partnered with charging station company Evergo to offer new charging centers in different parts of Mexico and other Latin American territories, Mexico Now reported September 1. According to the terms of the agreement, Volvo and Evergo will install about 2,295 electric vehicle chargers in Mexico over the next three years, of which 803 will be superchargers. Significance: Evergo offers a platform for EV charging stations in the Caribbean, Latin America and Jamaica. In this case, ...

Indie Semiconductor, an AutoTech solutions provider, has expanded its operations to include a best-in-class quality lab facility at its engineering center of excellence in Dresden, Germany, according to a press release on September 1. The new quality lab features tools and technology approaches for comprehensive characterization, accelerated electrical, thermoelectrical and climate stress testing as well as failure analysis — including for the lowest geometry technologies — for Indie...

EVgo has partnered with Amazon to debut an Alexa-enabled electric vehicle charging experience, it said in a press release on August 31. Drivers with Alexa-enabled vehicles and automotive accessories such as Echo Auto will be able to use Alexa to help navigate to nearby EV charging stations. “The customer experience begins well before a driver arrives at a station. Enabling voice-initiated, hands-free navigation to charging stations enhances the customer experience, providing peace of mind f...

In a press release announcement on August 31, STMicroelectronics said that it will supply BorgWarner with the third-generation 750-V Silicon Carbide (SiC)-power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) dice for their Viper-based power module. This power module is used in BorgWarner’s traction-inverter platforms for several current and future Volvo Cars' electric vehicles. “This collaboration will give Volvo Cars the opportunity to further increase the attractiveness of...

According to a press release on August 31, Schaeffler and VDL Groep have announced a new partnership to jointly explore the development and production of autonomous electric shuttles designed for public transport use. An initial demonstrator of the autonomous vehicle developed through the partnership will be on display at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023 auto show in Munich. The shuttle spawned from the partnership will offer nine seats, six fixed and three flexibl...

Emotion3D and Apex.AI joined hands for the seamless integration of emotion3D’s software with Apex.Grace, enabling a highly effective system for driver and passenger analysis. As higher automation levels in automotive continue to redefine transportation, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers remain paramount concerns. Apex.AI’s software platform provides the foundation for safe and reliable automotive and autonomous systems, while emotion3D’s in-cabin analysis software ...

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Zinc. The Group will cooperate with Korea Zinc, Korea's non-ferrous metal smelting company, in a comprehensive collaboration across the nickel value chain, according to a press release on August 30. Heung-soo Kim, executive vice president and head of Global Strategy Office for the Group, and Ki Duk Park, president and co-CEO of Korea Zinc, participated in the MOU signing ceremony....

Antolin announced a new strategic collaboration with VIA Optronics AG, a leading supplier of interactive display systems and solutions. The partnership aims to leverage their combined expertise and capabilities to design, develop and produce innovative integrated display systems for vehicle interiors including cockpits, floor consoles and seat headrests. Furthermore, the collaboration plans to jointly provide high-end solutions to original equipment manufacturers, a company press release dated A...

Ecarx has collaborated with Mobileye to develop a solution integrating automated driving and parking features, it said in a press release dated August 28. The solution will be based on the Mobileye Chauffeur consumer autonomous vehicle platform and will be put into mass production in the Polestar 4 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) coupe. The companies will also tie up for a driver-assist solution and a cockpit-driving-parking integrated solution based on the EyeQ 6 automotive-grade s...

Before a new vehicle type with automated driving functions can be placed on the EU market, it must be tested under a variety of road and environmental conditions, and validated. As software has become an integral part of vehicles, homologation — as this testing and validation process is known in the automotive industry — is now also mandatory for certain software updates. To overcome the challenges of carrying out over-the-air (OTA) integration of software updates, subject to homologation...

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that PlugFest #5, which was hosted by Shenzhen Snowball Technology, focused on near-field communications (NFC) testing and brought together automakers and device-makers to help advance the CCC Digital Key in delivering a secure, effortless and universal standard for vehicle access, according to a press release on August 27. The PlugFest event took place August 21–25 in Shanghai. Major vehicle original equipment manufacturer members and global ...

JLR has partnered with Wykes Engineering to develop an energy storage system in the UK to harness solar and wind power using second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries, it said in a press release on August 23. A Wykes Engineering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) uses 30 second-life I-Pace batteries, and can store up to 2.5 MWh of energy at full capacity. JLR aims to supply enough batteries to store a total of 7.5 MWh of energy by the end of 2023. “Our sustainability approach addresses the...

Emotion3D has partnered with ALP.Lab for advanced testing and validation of solutions related to automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as driver monitoring systems (DMS), according to a press release dated August 24. The companies will work on DMS, and their findings can be used by regulators in Europe. “By combining our expertise in testing and validation with [E]motion3D’s advanced driver monitoring technology, we can help improve the safety and reliabilit...

There is no denying that connected cars generate big data. Data has received increasing attention in the automotive industry over the last five to 10 years, alongside the expansion of connected-vehicle fleets and the digital-services ecosystem. More global players have placed data on the top of their strategic agendas as they prepare to engage in new data-driven business models. Additionally, the software-defined vehicle and its always-on connectivity have made it possible to monetize data and s...

Beep and Oxa, the autonomous vehicle software developer, has announced a partnership to deploy vehicles driven by Oxa’s self-driving software product, Oxa Driver, as Beep continues to advance its testing and operations across the US, according to a press release on August 24. The strategic partnership will see Oxa’s autonomy software installed in a variety of vehicle types operated by Beep, from current passenger shuttles to future vehicle platforms. The first initiative in the partnershi...

According to a press release on August 24, Huber+Suhner has been awarded the contract to manufacture and supply antennas in radar for autonomous driving to HL Klemove, a top South Korean autonomous driving solution provider. The antennas are used in radar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. The start of production is planned for 2024. "Beyond the technical solution as such, we were assured by the product and process development competence as well a...

Nexteer Automotive and NorthStar Clean Energy broke ground on a 25-acre solar field at its US operations site in Saginaw, Mich., the company said in a press release on August 22. After completion in 2024, Nexteer’s Solar Field will reduce the Saginaw site’s operational costs through a renewable energy source, with a fraction of the emissions compared to traditional sources such as natural gas or coal. The company predicts this solar field is likely to lower greenhouse gas emissions by ...

BMW and AirConsole announced the addition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" from Sony Pictures Television to the AirConsole game portfolio at their joint Gamescom booth. The game is currently under development and will be an all-new version of the world’s biggest quiz show designed specifically for in-car gaming, the automaker said in a press release dated August 22. The combination of the ease of use of AirConsole’s smartphone game controller with iconic elements from the original game...

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (Changan) and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. announced the signing of a comprehensive and ongoing strategic cooperation framework agreement. This collaboration entails digital transformation, computing power centers, cloud services, industrial software, software toolchains, overseas operations and optical storage charging technology. The partnership is focused specifically on digital transformation; both parties will jointly develop a comprehensive digital ...

Horizon Robotics has formed a strategic partnership with Aptiv and its subsidiary Wind River in China, according to a press release on August 16. The collaboration marks Aptiv's first partnership with a Chinese domestic supplier of auto-grade computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving. Under the agreement, Horizon Robotics will work with Aptiv and Wind River to develop fully integrated hardware and software solutions tailored for civil automakers i...

Stradvision has been selected as a Renesas' R-Car Consortium Proactive Partner Program member for five consecutive years, according to a press release on August 22. The R-Car Consortium, established by Renesas, serves as an inclusive platform that unites system integrators, middleware/application developers, operating systems and tool vendors. This collaborative space empowers customers to access tailored solutions for their specific needs. Within this framework, partners offer expertise...

South Korean battery-materials maker Posco Future M Co. is set to produce nickel in the Philippines to bolster its cathode supplies and improve profitability, The Korean Economic Daily reported August 18, quoting the company. The company signed a memorandum of agreement with Nickel Prime Solutions Inc. (NPSI), a unit under the Filipino miner and renewable energy producer MC Group, on August 17. The South Korean battery-materials maker and NPSI will set up a joint venture and co...