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    Innoviz Technologies partners with Fabrinet for mass production of InnovizTwo Lidars
    According to a press release on April 22, Innoviz Technologies has partnered with Fabrinet to bring its InnovizTwo product platform to mass production. Fabrinet will act as the chosen manufacturing partner for the InnovizTwo Lidar product platform, encompassing both the InnovizTwo Long-Range and InnovizTwo Short- to Mid-Range Lidar solutions. The agreement with Fabrinet comes after Fabrinet's facility passed rigorous audits by several global leading automotive original equipment m...
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    Webasto supplies traction batteries, roof systems for the new Kia EV3
    Webasto has enhanced its role in electrified mobility by producing traction batteries and openable roof systems for the new Kia EV3. As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers globally, Webasto is providing two battery variants for Kia's electric sport utility vehicle, offering capacities of 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, which allow for a range of up to 605 km. The batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately half an hour. The Kia EV3 is also available with an optional openable sunroof ...
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    Hyundai and Posco to collaborate on low-emission steel and battery material sourcing
    Hyundai Motor Group and Posco Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the steel and battery sectors, aiming to enhance their global competitiveness. The agreement, signed in Seoul, South Korea, focuses on boosting Hyundai's resilience to the rapidly changing global market and strengthening Posco's position as a supplier of automotive steel and key battery materials. A significant aspect of this collaboration is Posco's planned equity investment in Hyundai ...
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    Aramco and BYD to collaborate on new-energy vehicle technologies
    Aramco, a prominent energy and chemicals company, and BYD, a manufacturer of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, have agreed to explore collaboration in NEV technologies. The collaboration is formalized through a Joint Development Agreement between Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), Aramco's subsidiary, and BYD, aiming to foster innovation in technologies that enhance efficiency and environmental performance. The agreement intends to leverage the research and developme...
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    RoboSense unveils EMX 192-beam digital Lidar for automotive applications
    As reported in a press release on April 21, RoboSense has unveiled the EMX, a 192-beam digital Lidar designed for automotive use. The EMX features an upgraded intelligent Gaze function and supports a wide range of customizations. The EMX leverages RoboSense's EM platform to deliver high-density scans of 192 beams, producing 2.88 million points per second with global angular resolution of 0.08° by 0.1° and accurate detection within 300 meters. It can identify objects such as black vehic...
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    Volkswagen unveils AI-powered ADAS system in China
    As reported in a press release on April 17, the Volkswagen Group is enhancing its local technology capabilities in China as part of its "In China, for China" strategy. At Auto Shanghai, Volkswagen will unveil its first AI-powered, highly automated driving system specifically designed for China's traffic conditions. This system is self-learning and engineered for safety and seamless driving, featuring a system-on-chip (SoC) that offers high computing power for rapid response to various driving sc...
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    LG CNS and New York City enhance smart city with advanced EV chargers
    LG CNS, a company specializing in AI transformation, is collaborating with New York City to enhance its smart city capabilities by installing advanced electric vehicle chargers at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. This initiative is in partnership with Matcha, a Boston-based startup focused on EV charging solutions. The installation, which is now complete, will be available through December 2025, aiming to make sustainable transportation more accessible in New York. LG CNS is also developing a mobi...
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    Urban Fox partners with Newport City Council to develop on-street EV charging network in Wales
    Urban Fox, a collaboration between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has entered into a contract with Newport City Council to develop an electric vehicle charging network using lampposts in Wales, UK. This agreement represents a pioneering step in Urban Fox's development and Wales' move toward sustainable transportation. The project will involve the installation of 120 chargers throughout Newport, utilizing existing streetlamps to preserve pavement space, enhance accessi...
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    Daimler Truck delivers Freightliner Cascadia to Torc Robotics for autonomous testing
    As reported in a press release on April 16, Daimler Truck North America has started delivering its latest highway trucks, the fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia, to Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, for autonomous testing. These trucks are designed for series production with safety features for braking and steering, and they include production-intent autonomy hardware. Joanna Buttler, head of the Autonomous Technology group at Daimler Truck, highlighted that this delivery marks a...
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    Horizon Robotics unveils Horizon SuperDrive urban driving assistance system for mass production
    According to a press release on April 18, Horizon Robotics has introduced the Horizon SuperDrive (HSD) urban driving assistance system for mass production at its 2025 annual product launch event in Shanghai. The event also saw Horizon Robotics collaborating with Chery Automobile to announce that the HSD system will debut globally on Chery's EXEED vehicles in September. This system is based on Horizon's Journey 6 processing hardware and offers a humanlike driving experience. It includes...
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    Microsar IO and Infineon collaborate on hardware abstraction layer for automotive microcontrollers
    The collaboration between Microsar IO and Infineon's PSOC4 HV controllers has led to the creation of a new hardware abstraction layer (HAL) specification. This specification is tailored for low memory footprint microcontrollers and provides standardized interfaces to facilitate easier integration and greater reusability of embedded software. The HAL was successfully implemented for the driver of Infineon's automotive microcontroller, the PSOC4 HV, utilizing Microsar IO, which is Vector's lightwe...
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    Panasonic Automotive Systems joins the Linux Foundation as a Gold Member
    Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) has joined the Linux Foundation as a Gold Member, aiming to enhance its open-source engagement and initiatives both in Japan and globally. PAS, established in April 2022, operates under the Panasonic Group and focuses on automotive systems that contribute to comfortable, safe and secure vehicles. The Linux Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes open source innovation, welcomed PAS, highlighting its role in automotive innovation and collaborative sof...
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    Visteon adds TuneIn audio service to car app offerings
    TuneIn has announced a new partnership with Visteon to integrate its extensive selection of global radio stations and podcasts into Visteon's automotive app library. TuneIn, known for offering the largest catalog of live radio, podcasts and audiobooks worldwide, will initially be available in select regions with plans to expand to more vehicles and countries. This partnership provides drivers with 24/7 access to over 100,000 radio stations, millions of podcasts and 100,000 audiobooks through the...
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    Hankook Tire to start supplying iON evo AS SUV all-season tires for Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV
    Hankook Tire will start supplying tires for Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 9 electric sport utility vehicle, Yonhap News Agency reported April 11. The South Korean tiremaker will equip the flagship electric SUV of Hyundai with its iON evo AS SUV tires as original equipment. The iON evo AS SUV tire is an all-season tire, designed especially for electric vehicles. It features a new compound material that enhances driving performance under various conditions and prevents unusual wear and tear. ...
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    South Korean battery firms rethink partnerships with mainland Chinese companies amid rising geopolitical tensions
    South Korean battery firms are reconsidering joint ventures with mainland Chinese companies amid rising geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties, a Business Korea report said on April 17, citing industry sources. According to the report, LG Energy Solution has postponed plans to establish a battery recycling JV with mainland China's Huayou Cobalt. The plan was to set up processing plants in Nanjing and Quzhou in mainland China, with construction starting in the latter half of 2023 and o...
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    Tata Elxsi secures €50 million engineering deal with European automotive OEM
    Tata Elxsi has announced a strategic multiyear agreement valued at €50 million with a European-headquartered automotive original equipment manufacturer. This agreement positions Tata Elxsi as a key engineering partner in developing platforms and applications across software-defined vehicles (SDVs), electrification, body and chassis domains. A significant part of this collaboration involves establishing a Global Engineering Centre to support the customer's software platform roadmap. This cen...
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    Japanese automakers collaborate to showcase synthetic fuel vehicles at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
    Eneos Corp., along with Suzuki Motor Corp., Subaru Corp., Daihatsu Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp., announced their collaboration to provide passenger vehicles that use a fuel mixture containing synthetic fuel during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, for transporting guests within the venue. This initiative is supported by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization's Green Innovation Fund. Eneos will produce the synthetic fuel at a demonstrati...
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    ZF secures significant order for AxTrax 2 Electric Axle for commercial vehicles in India
    ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has secured a multiyear business nomination to supply several thousand units of its electric axle, the AxTrax 2, with a leading manufacturer in India, the company announced April 16. It said that the deal will see the AxTrax 2 integrated into a new fleet of zero-emissions intercity buses, further deepening ZF’s extensive presence in India’s growing commercial vehicle electrification sector. According to the company, its AxTrax 2 electr...
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    Isuzu and Fujitsu sign partnership agreement to commercialize software-defined vehicles
    Yokohama, Japan-headquartered Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Fujitsu Ltd., based in Kawasaki, Japan, have entered into a partnership agreement to enhance the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) for the commercial mobility sector. This collaboration aims to address logistical challenges such as boosting efficiency and achieving carbon neutrality by leveraging Isuzu's expertise in commercial vehicles and Fujitsu's strengths in digital technology. The partnership will focus on developing soft...
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    NTT Com, Docomo and May Mobility demonstrate network slicing technology
    In a press release on April 16, NTT Communications, NTT Docomo and May Mobility have conducted a successful demonstration of autonomous driving using 5G Standalone networks and 5G Wide technology, which included network slicing and packet prioritization. The demonstration showed how network slicing can ensure stable high-resolution video transmission and consistent communication speeds, essential for remote monitoring in Level 4 autonomous driving. By integrating network slicing wit...
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    Porsche Engineering partners with Peregrine.ai to optimize ADAS validation with AI and smartphones
    According to a press release on April 15, Porsche Engineering is working to enhance the validation process of advanced driver assistance system functions by integrating technology to gather extensive measurement data from test drives. Traditionally, this process involves significant manual effort and costly equipment, as developers manually verify the accuracy of the ADAS in recognizing traffic signs during road tests. To streamline this, Porsche Engineering is collaborating with Peregrine....
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    HyperFast deploys ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost fast-charging solution
    ADS-TEC Energy, a leading global supplier of electric vehicle charging equipment, announced April 16 that it has collaborated with HyperFast wherein the latter has deployed its battery-buffered fast-charging solution, ChargePost. HyperFast is part of the Energy Solutions Group, the largest independent producer of renewable energy in the Benelux. As an experienced provider in the field of charging infrastructure, HyperFast is actively driving the expansion of sustainable mobility solutions. ...
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    Luminar forms Automotive Council to boost global safety efforts
    As reported in a press release on April 16, Luminar has unveiled its new initiative called the Luminar Automotive Council (LAC). This council is an assembly of executive advisors set to guide Luminar in its growth endeavors and support its international objective of improving automotive safety. The LAC is composed of seasoned professionals from various domains such as automotive, government and other related areas, boasting extensive backgrounds from leading organizations such as Mercedes-B...
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    Auto Shanghai 2025: Continental to unveil automated driving and light projection tech
    In a press release on April 15, Continental announced that it will highlight its innovations aimed at transforming future mobility through software-defined vehicle technologies, focusing on safety, autonomy and sustainability at Auto Shanghai 2025. During a press conference scheduled for April 23, Philipp von Hirschheydt, an executive board member responsible for the Group Sector Automotive, will reveal the name of an independent Automotive company that will emerge from Continental's planned spi...
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    Hesai's AT128 Lidar chosen for Level 4 Robotaxi production
    Hesai Group has announced its AT128 long-range automotive Lidar for the first Level 4 production-ready Robotaxi. This Robotaxi is a collaborative effort between Didi Autonomous Driving, the autonomous technology branch of DiDi Global, and GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co. Ltd., an electric vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group). The announcement was made at the 2025 GAC Tech Day and GAC Intelligent Safety Summit in Guangzhou, mainland China, marking the ...
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    Hesai's ATX Lidar technology to power Zeekr's new luxury model
    Hesai Group announced the integration of its ATX Lidar solution into Zeekr's newly introduced luxury model, the Zeekr 007GT. This collaboration between Hesai and Zeekr underscores a significant development in their partnership, with plans to incorporate this advanced Lidar technology in future Zeekr models, reinforcing Hesai's dominant position in the intelligent driving sphere. The Zeekr 007GT, equipped with the Hesai ATX Lidar, benefits from the latest in Lidar technology, including He...
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    HERE Technologies to debut at Auto Shanghai 2025 with AI mapping solutions
    HERE Technologies announced its debut at the Auto Shanghai 2025, showcasing various technologies designed to enhance the software-defined vehicle (SDV) experience. These include the HERE Navigation, a customizable software solution for the digital cockpit; the HERE AI Assistant, which offers real-time, predictive location-aware interactions; and the ADAS Cockpit Experience, among others. Additionally, HERE's Automated Driving Zones feature will be highlighted for its role in defining operational...
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    Hankook Tire supplies iON evo AS SUV all-season tires as original equipment for the all-new Lucid Gravity
    Hankook Tire announced that it will be supplying its iON evo AS SUV all-season tires as original equipment for the all-new Lucid Gravity electric sport utility vehicle. This move is part of Hankook Tire's strategy to strengthen its leadership in the global electric vehicle market by expanding its EV tire portfolio through strategic partnerships with major automakers such as Lucid, Tesla, BYD, BMW, Hyundai and Kia. The iON evo AS SUV tire is designed specifically for large electric SUVs such a...
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    InstaVolt rolls out a new cable protection system for EV chargers
    InstaVolt has implemented a series of innovative measures to combat the rising issue of cable theft within its electric vehicle charging network across the UK. In a collaborative effort with EV design specialists, Formula Space, InstaVolt has introduced CableGuard, a patent-pending cable protection system that is designed to bolster the security of EV charging cables without compromising user experience. The InstaVolt CableGuard, which can be easily installed on both new and existing cables, ...
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    Volkswagen introduces PAC-MAN game in select models
    Volkswagen is broadening its entertainment features within select vehicle models by introducing the PAC-MAN Championship Edition as part of the optional AirConsole03 In-Car App. This game can be played on the car's infotainment display while parked, using a smartphone as the controller. Volkswagen is pioneering by integrating the car's background lighting and, for certain ID. models, the ID. Light as an option to enhance the gaming experience. The interior lighting responds to the game, creating...
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    Isuzu and Fujitsu partner for software-defined vehicle development
    Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Fujitsu Ltd. have officially entered into a partnership agreement focused on the advancement and commercialization of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) within the commercial mobility sector. This collaboration is set to tackle the logistics industry's challenges, including enhancing efficiency and pursuing carbon neutrality. The partnership is rooted in leveraging Isuzu's expertise in commercial vehicles with Fujitsu's prowess in digital technology. The collaborative efforts...
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    Kia unveils ambitious Plan S strategy targeting 4.19 million sales by 2030
    At its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, South Korea, on April 9, Kia Corp. revealed its updated Plan S strategy, setting ambitious goals for the mid-to-long term, including achieving global sales of 4.19 million units by 2030, with 2.33 million of these being hybrid and electric vehicles. Kia's strategy emphasized diversification with the introduction of new models such as purpose-built vehicle (PBVs) and pickup trucks. Ho Sung Song, Kia's CEO, emphasized the company's transformation since 2021 toward...
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    Waymo to begin data collection in Tokyo with driver-operated test rides
    As reported in a press release on April 14, Waymo, the autonomous arm of Alphabet, has provided an update on the progress of its forthcoming robo-taxi trial set to take place in Tokyo later in 2025. To commemorate the arrival of its vehicles in Japan, Waymo held an event offering a first look at one of its autonomous vehicles at Takanawa Gateway City with Yoichi Kise, president and CEO of East Japan Railway Co., as the guest of honor. Announced toward the end of 2024, the pilot represent...
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    BMW integrates Joynext's vehicle-to-everything technology in all-new 5 Series in mainland China
    BMW launched its all-new BMW 5-Series equipped with Joynext's vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in January. This marked the first instance of the German carmaker integrating V2X capabilities into its models, signifying a step forward in smart connectivity and highlighting its commitment to fostering local cooperation and ecological innovation within mainland China's automotive sector. V2X technology is crucial in advancing autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle development by facilit...
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    Auto Shanghai 2025: Valeo to present innovations in smart electrification, ADAS, lighting and sustainable mobility
    At the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2025, scheduled to be held from April 23 to May 2 in Shanghai, Valeo will present its innovations across four strategic areas of smart electrification, advanced driver assistance systems and user experience, lighting styling, and commitment to sustainable mobility. In the field of smart electrification, Valeo will present an ultracompact On-Board Charger and DC-DC Converter Combo ready for bidirectional charging; the Predict4Range software capable of boosting ran...
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    Disney+ integrates with Mercedes-Benz for in-car entertainment in the US
    The Walt Disney Co. has introduced Disney+ to Mercedes-Benz customers in the US, creating an innovative in-car entertainment experience. This collaboration allows customers with an active Disney+ subscription to access content directly through their vehicle's MBUX infotainment system, provided they have the MBUX Entertainment Plus Package on applicable models. Additionally, Disney+ will become available in the new CLA model arriving at US dealerships in 2025, expanding the range of vehic...
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    Nio Power expands battery-swap network in Yunnan with new partnership
    Nio Power, the energy unit of Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio, has partnered with a subsidiary of Yunnan Jiaotou Group Operation Development to construct battery-swap stations in Yunnan province, in southwest mainland China. This collaboration marks Nio's fourth partnership in a month with a state-owned enterprise to enhance battery-swap infrastructure. Announced on April 11 in Kunming, the strategic cooperation will focus on developing battery-swap facilities, smart energy mana...
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    Suffolk Council in the UK commissions 6,000 new EV charge points
    The Suffolk County Council in the UK has embarked on a significant project to improve electric vehicle infrastructure by installing new charging points across the region. This initiative is set to provide a mix of bollard-style units for long-stay or overnight charging at the kerbside, with drivers offered an overnight off-peak tariff and a dedicated resident's tariff for discounted charging. Furthermore, public car parks will be equipped with rapid and ultrarapid charging stations to facilit...
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    Intellihub Group acquires Engie's EV charging network in Australia and New Zealand
    Intellihub Group, through its subsidiary EVSE, one of the leading providers of electric vehicle charging solutions in Australia, has strategically acquired the Australian and New Zealand EV charging network from Engie, a global energy and services group. This acquisition has significantly expanded EVSE's public charging network by adding over 200 new locations, including high-traffic sites such as Chadstone, the largest shopping center in Victoria, Australia; and Chatswood Chase in Sydney, ...
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    ONTIME collaborates with GOVY on flying car technology
    Chenqi Technology Ltd. (ONTIME), a mainland Chinese smart mobility and services provider, announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangdong GOVY Technology Co. Ltd. (GOVY), a company specializing in low-altitude mobility technology. This collaboration, detailed in a post on ONTIME's WeChat account, aims to blend ONTIME's smart mobility operational expertise with GOVY's flying car development prowess. Their joint objective is to expedite the integration of flying vehicles into mobility s...
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    Nio signs new deal to build 50 battery-swap stations in Shandong province, mainland China
    Shanghai-based electric-vehicle maker Nio is actively expanding its network of battery-swap stations across mainland China through strategic partnerships with various state-owned companies. Recently, Nio Power, the power unit of Nio, announced a new partnership with Jining Hi-Tech Holding Group for the construction of 50 battery-swap stations in Shandong province. This partnership marks the third such collaboration with a state-owned enterprise in March, and the fourth since October 2024, d...
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    ENC, InductEV partner on wirelessly charged electric buses in North America
    California, US-based bus manufacturer ENC has entered into a partnership with wireless electric vehicle charging solutions provider InductEV to offer transit operators in the US and Canada an expanded array of electric bus options equipped with high-power wireless charging technology. This collaboration is set to address the growing demand for efficient battery-electric bus charging infrastructure, providing an alternative to traditional wired or Pantograph systems, by eliminating range ...
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    University of Glasgow develops augmented reality tool for cyclist safety with autonomous cars
    Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed CycleARcade, an innovative augmented reality tool designed to enhance the safety of cyclists sharing roads with self-driving cars, according to a press release on April 9. The technology allows cyclists to interact with simulated autonomous vehicles in real-world settings via augmented reality headsets, providing a more realistic experience compared to traditional stationary bike simulators. CycleARcade not only offers a glimpse into how...
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    Flexcompute partners with Nio for smarter EVs
    Flexcompute, a US-based company that develops next-generation simulation tools to accelerate product designs for automotive and other markets, announced a strategic partnership with Nio at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress. This collaboration aims to revolutionize electric mobility by incorporating Flexcompute's advanced graphic processing unit (GPU)-native solvers into Nio's advanced engineering processes, focusing on aerodynamic optimization to enhance vehicle perfo...
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    Nuro secures $106 million funding at $6 billion valuation
    Nuro, an autonomous driving technology startup, announced a valuation of $6 billion after securing $106 million in its most recent funding round, supported by T Rowe Price Associates, Fidelity Management and Research, Tiger Global, Greylock Partners, and XN, in a report published by Reuters on April 9. The valuation marks a decrease from its last funding round over three years ago, which valued Nuro at $8.6 billion during a venture-capital boom. The adjustment in valuation follows a peri...
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    Blackberry's QNX and WeRide partner for autonomous vehicle technology development
    As reported in a press release on April 8, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., has partnered with WeRide to promote the development and implementation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) for global automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. As part of this collaboration, WeRide has integrated QNX technology into its advanced driver assistance system WePilot solution, which is designed for Level 2++ passenger vehicles and has seen its first mass production project with Bosch, a...
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    InstaVolt partners with OVO to expand ultrarapid EV charging infrastructure across the UK
    InstaVolt, a prominent provider of ultrarapid electric vehicle charging in the UK, has announced a strategic partnership with OVO to enhance the EV charging experience. By integrating InstaVolt's expansive network of nearly 2,000 rapid chargers with OVO's Charge Anywhere public charging solution, the collaboration aims to facilitate a more seamless charging process for drivers. Utilizing the OVO Charge app, EV owners can now easily find and pay for charging sessions on InstaVolt's network, en...
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    SKIET begins supplying battery separator materials in North America
    SK IE Technology Co. Ltd. (SKIET) is expanding its presence within the North American market by initiating the supply of electric vehicle battery separator materials to clients in North America starting April. This strategic move is aimed at broadening SKIET's customer portfolio while tapping into the increasing demand for non-mainland Chinese battery components, a demand surge propelled by recent US trade policies. In a significant deal made in February, SKIET secured a supply cont...
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    Evolt and Toyota Tsusho forge strategic alliance for Thailand's EV ecosystem
    Evolt Technology, a distinguished provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in Thailand, has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Tsusho (Thailand), a prominent figure in automotive innovation to expedite the enhancement and development of Thailand's EV ecosystem and promote sustainable innovation in the EV infrastructure sector. The partnership highlights a mutual commitment between the two companies to improve EV charging infrastructure, foster collaborative growth, augmen...
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    DeepRoute.ai and Qualcomm introduce intelligent driving solutions based on Snapdragon Ride Platforms
    DeepRoute.ai, an AI company, and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. have announced a collaboration to develop advanced intelligent driving solutions for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving utilizing the Snapdragon Ride Platforms (SA8650), as reported in a press release on April 8. The partnership will leverage the Snapdragon Ride Platform to create intelligent driving solutions that encompass both Lidar and vision-only ADAS systems. These systems are designed to support a variety...
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    TS Tech and Krishna Group announce JV for seats and automobile parts in India
    In a press release on April 4, TS Tech Co. Ltd., based in Asaka-shi, Saitama, Japan, and led by President Masanari Yasuda, announced its decision to establish a joint venture with the Krishna Group in India, following a board of directors meeting on March 27. The agreement for this JV, named Krishna TS Tech Auto. Pvt. Ltd., was signed on April 3. This strategic move is part of TS Tech's 15th Medium-Term Management Plan aiming to expand its presence in the burgeoning Indian market and enhance its...
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    Aurrigo International debuts Auto-Cargo autonomous airside vehicle
    In a press release announcement on April 3, Aurrigo unveiled its autonomous technology, Auto-Cargo, in Coventry, UK, through a joint project with Innovate UK, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), UPS and East Midlands Airport. This vehicle offers a zero-emission alternative capable of autonomously transporting payloads up to 16,500 kg. Auto-Cargo distinguishes itself with features such as precision automation, advanced obstacle detection and real-time fleet coordination, ...
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    Hyundai Mobis expands R&D center in Hyderabad to boost automotive software development
    Hyundai Mobis has announced the expansion of its Indian research and development center in Hyderabad, Telangana, striving to enhance its automotive software development capabilities. This move aims to consolidate two previously separate R&D centers into a singular, large-scale base, making it a strategic hub for software strategy with a focus on the growing importance of software in the automotive industry, particularly for electric vehicles and sport utility vehicles. The company seeks to s...
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    Infineon acquires Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet business for $2.5 billion
    Infineon Technologies AG, based in Neubiberg, Germany, has announced its acquisition of Marvell Technology's Automotive Ethernet business for $2.5 billion in cash. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Infineon's capabilities in the automotive sector, particularly in the area of software-defined vehicles, by integrating Marvell's automotive Ethernet technology with Infineon's existing portfolio of automotive microcontrollers. The acquisition is expected to generate revenue between $225 milli...
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    US President Trump exempts semiconductors from new tariffs on Taiwan
    US President Donald Trump has imposed a 32% tariff on exports from Taiwan to the US, excluding semiconductors, according to an April 3 report by The New York Times. The move has raised concerns in Taiwan and other key semiconductor-producing nations, such as South Korea, about the potential for future tariffs on the chip sector. Taiwan, a major hub in the global semiconductor supply chain, has built a highly advanced network of chip production facilities over several decades. While semic...
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    Cinemo partners with Hyundai Mobis to enhance in-car entertainment
    Cinemo, a one-stop-shop provider for integrated digital media products, has announced a partnership with Hyundai Mobis to enhance in-car entertainment and connectivity through a joint showcase. The collaboration aims to empower Hyundai Mobis' next-generation smart mobility platform with Cinemo CARS products, including CARS Connect Screens, CARS Connect Control and CARS Online Video. This initiative is set to revolutionize the in-car digital media experience by leveraging Cinemo's capabilities to...
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    Intel and TSMC discuss forming JV for US factories
    Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are reportedly in preliminary discussions to form a joint venture for operating Intel's factories in the US, according to a report published by Reuters on April 5. This partnership would see TSMC acquiring a 20% stake in the new company.  Reuters reported in March that TSMC had proposed to NVIDIA, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom the idea of taking stakes in a JV that would manage Intel's manufacturing facilities. This suggestion...
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    Applied EV and Oxa broaden partnership for autonomous vehicle deployment
    Applied EV, a company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology, and Oxa, known for its self-driving software, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership aimed at facilitating the large-scale commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles, according to Oxa's press release on April 3. This collaboration leverages Applied EV's expertise in software-defined vehicle platforms and Oxa's self-driving software to offer businesses a comprehensive solution for integrating autonomous tec...
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    Horizon Robotics partners with Volkswagen on driver assistance tech
    Mainland China-based Horizon Robotics revealed a new collaboration with German automaker Volkswagen to enhance advanced driver assistance technologies, in a report published by Reuters on April 7. This partnership is set to integrate Horizon's Superdrive smart driving solution into Volkswagen models. This development comes through the cooperative efforts between Volkswagen's software unit, Cariad, and Carizon, a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics. The announcement emp...
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    Greenlane and Volvo partner to drive electrification of commercial vehicles in North America
    Greenlane Infrastructure has partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to integrate its charging network into the Volvo Open Charge service to consolidate charging services for heavy-duty electric vehicles, mainly commercial fleets across the region, Greenlane announced April 2. Notably, Greenlane Infrastructure is a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources LLC, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. It was established to d...
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    Imec and Baden-Württemberg launch Advanced Chip Design Accelerator
    At the Hannover Trade Fair 2025, Imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, announced a collaboration with the state government of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to launch the Advanced Chip Design Accelerator (ACDA) in Baden-Württemberg. This new competence center aims to enhance Imec's Automotive Chiplet Program by developing chiplets, packaging, system integration, sensing and AI technology, thereby supporting the automotive industry in the introductio...
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    Alphawave Semi and Arm accelerate scalable computing with CSA-compliant chiplets
    As demand for high-performance computing (HPC), AI/machine learning and cloud infrastructure rises, traditional monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) designs are being replaced by modular architectures. The complexity and cost of legacy designs have prompted a shift toward chiplet-based system-in-package (SiP) solutions, which improve production efficiency and system integration. Arm's Chiplet System Architecture (CSA) is crucial for standardizing this transition, ensuring smooth integration...
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    Seoul Mobility Show 2025: LG Electronics partners with Kia to revolutionize user experience in purpose-built vehicles
    LG Electronics (LG) has teamed up with Kia Motors to redefine the purpose-built vehicle (PBV) experience. The South Korean electronics company aims to seamlessly combine its AI-driven smart solutions with Kia’s PBV to deliver a unique mobility space experience. LG is showcasing this seamless integration through the introduction of the Spielraum Studio and Spielraum Glow cabin concepts at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, currently (April 3–13) taking place at KINTEX in Ilsan, South Korea. ...
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    City of Oakland to deploy new public EV charging stations
    The Oakland City Council in California, US, has approved the installation of 244 Flash Level 2 public electric vehicle charging stations and other improvements across eight downtown city parking facilities, the city authorities said in a press note on March 19. The council has approved eight new locations, where a total of 244 Level 2 EV chargers will be installed. These will be in addition to the existing 24 charging stations already installed at the Oakland City Center Garage and 32 chargin...
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    Paua partners Milence to offer high-power charging for electric trucks in the UK
    Paua, the UK’s leading electric vehicle charging network for fleets, has signed a partnership with Milence, Europe’s leading provider of electric truck charging solutions, to integrate the latter’s high-power charging network for electric trucks into its platform to accelerate electrification of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) in the country, Paua said April 2. Paua said as the UK accelerates toward a zero-emission transport future, fleet operators are demanding reliable and seaml...
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    Pony.ai granted Level 4 autonomous driving test permit in Luxembourg
    As reported in a press release on April 3, Pony.ai Europe, the European sector of the autonomous driving company Pony.ai, has been granted a scientific testing permit for Level 4 autonomous driving by Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility and Public Works. This recent achievement adds to the company's already established testing operations across China, the US and South Korea, marking a significant expansion in its global testing endeavors. The decision to set up a European hub in Luxembourg is a...
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    Lotus Robotics partners with HERE Technologies for advanced automated driving
    In a press release on April 3, Lotus Robotics, the intelligent driving division of Lotus Technology, and HERE Technologies have announced a collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot solution for Level 2+ automated driving functions. The initiative aims to offer a top-tier Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems solution that incorporates an advanced sensor perception stack and high-precision maps for enhanced driving and ...
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    Fastned, Ionity, Atlante and Electra join hands to form Spark Alliance in Europe
    Four industry-leading European electric vehicle charging companies — Atlante, Electra, Fastned and Ionity — have come together to form an alliance called Spark Alliance to establish Europe’s largest and most trusted EV charging network, the four companies said in a joint statement on April 2. According to a press note published by Fastned, the CEOs of Atlante, Electra, Fastned and Ionity took a joint decision to form the first-of-its-kind collaboration on April 2 at the Cercle de l'Unio...
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    CATL, Sinopec partner to advance battery-swap infrastructure in Greater China
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery-maker, and Sinopec Group, one of the largest energy companies in mainland China, have formalized a partnership aimed at developing an electric vehicle battery-swap infrastructure across the region. The two companies finalized a cooperation framework agreement, which was signed in Beijing, marking a significant move to deepen the strategic partnership between the battery manufacturer and the fossil fuel giant. Th...
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    EnergyHub partners with GM Energy to integrate EVs into utility programs
    EnergyHub, a key provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has announced a partnership with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors (GM), aimed at integrating GM electric vehicles and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub's utility and market programs across the US. This collaboration will allow owners of Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EVs, as well as GM Energy's PowerBank stationary storage system, to participate in various utility programs managed by EnergyHub. These progra...
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    EcoPro Materials secures major investment for nickel smelting in Indonesia
    EcoPro Materials, a precursor production subsidiary of EcoPro Group, has made a significant move into the nickel smelting sector by securing a 400 billion won (about $271 million) investment aimed at expanding its operations into Indonesia. The company recently raised 389 billion won through a third-party allotment capital increase, with a major portion of this funding dedicated to acquiring a 28% stake in the Indonesian nickel smelting company PT. Green Eco Nickel, as well as for operational ex...
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    Mobileye partners with Valens for cutting-edge autonomous driving tech
    Mobileye has announced its decision to incorporate Valens' MIPI A-PHY-compliant VA7000 chipsets into the optical path of its automated and autonomous driving platforms for a specific customer program. Elchanan Rushinek, Mobileye's executive vice president of Engineering, praised the efficiency and robustness of the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-performance connectivity and expressed enthusiasm for broadening the technology's ecosystem alongside Valens. This decision came after thorough testing by...
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    Valeo supplies Renault Grand Koleos with Valeo Smart Safety 360
    The Renault Grand Koleos model has been awarded First Grade (highest score of safety level) in the Korea-New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP) tests. This latest model is equipped with a Valeo Smart Safety 360 system including a smart front camera, radars, detection algorithms and advanced functionalities. The Renault Grand Koleos also received the best score on advanced driver assistance systems among all vehicles tested by KNCAP in 2024 in the D-sport utility vehicle category....
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    Hesai Technology spearheads Apollo Go's expansion to Dubai with Lidar tech
    Hesai Technology announced March 31 that its Lidar solution will support Apollo Go’s expansion into Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This follows an exclusive agreement with Baidu Apollo in July 2024, which aims to deploy up to 1,000 vehicles. The expansion highlights Hesai’s Lidar technology in enabling Level 4 autonomous driving, as seen in Apollo Go’s RT6 robo-taxis in China, which have reduced operational costs by 60%. CEO and Co-founder of Hesai David Li emphasized the c...
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    WeRide and Uber partner with Dubai RTA for autonomous robo-taxis
    According to a press release on Apr. 2, WeRide has embarked on a partnership with Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies to integrate its self-driving robo-taxis into Dubai's public transportation system. This strategic alliance aims to advance the mission of WeRide and Uber to proliferate autonomous mobility worldwide. WeRide was awarded the first national license for self-driving vehicles by the United Arab Emirates in July 2023, a groundbreaking development not ju...
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    Hyundai Mobis commits to use low-carbon aluminum for producing key automotive components
    Hyundai Mobis plans to start using low-carbon aluminum produced with solar energy in the production of major automotive components, as part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. This initiative not only addresses the need for lighter materials in the production of electric vehicles but also aligns with the company's efforts to enhance its green supply chain from the raw material procurement phase. Hyundai Mobis has secured a contract with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), headquarte...
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    Stellantis partners with CIM4.0 to advance automotive 3D printing
    Stellantis has announced a partnership with the Competence Industry Manufacturing 4.0 (CIM4.0) to drive the advancement of additive manufacturing within the automotive industry. This collaborative effort seeks to integrate the expertise and technologies of CIM4.0 with those already present at Stellantis, specifically within the Mirafiori Engineering hub in Turin, Italy. The focal point of this partnership is the enhancement of 3D printing capabilities, which is expected to streamline producti...
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    ADS-TEC Energy partners with Q8 to expand EV charging network in Belgium and Netherlands
    ADS-TEC Energy, a company specializing in battery-integrated energy storage and fast-charging systems, has been chosen by Q8, a major mobility service provider, to equip its service stations across Belgium and the Netherlands with sophisticated ultrafast chargers. This collaboration aims to enhance the electric vehicle charging network in regions affected by limited grid capacity due to net congestion. ADS-TEC Energy will supply Q8 with over a dozen state-of-the-art ChargePost and ChargeBox s...
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    Lithium Americas closes $250 million funding for Thacker Pass lithium project
    Canada-based Lithium Americas Corp. announced the successful closure of a $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners LP for the phase one development and construction of the Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada. This investment complements a strategic partnership with General Motors Holdings LLC (GM), with whom Lithium Americas has jointly decided to proceed with the Final Investment Decision (FID) for phase one of the Thacker Pass project. Lithium America...
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    Seeing Machines and Airy3D partner for 3D in-cabin monitoring technology
    Seeing Machines, an Australia-based company specializing in advanced computer vision technology, and Airy3D, a Canada-based 3D technology specialist, have announced a partnership to provide the automotive industry with innovative 3D vision technology for in-cabin monitoring systems. This collaboration builds on a four-year partnership between the two companies, focusing on refining Airy3D's DepthIQ technology to cater to the automotive sector's specific needs. The newly developed camera techn...
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    Nio to set up 100 new battery-swap stations in Changsha, mainland China
    Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has signed an agreement with a new partner to expand its battery-swap network in mainland China. According to a news report published by CnEVPost on April 1, Nio Power, a subsidiary of Nio, has signed a cooperation agreement with Hunan Oriental Intelligence, a subsidiary of the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Group, to build 100 battery-swap stations in Changsha, Hunan province, in mainland China. This is the second such deal in the past f...
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    DENSO to showcase smart mobility solutions at Tennessee Expo
    Japanese component supplier DENSO is set to participate in the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo on April 2–3 at the Music Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This event will serve as a platform for DENSO to showcase its smart mobility brand, MobiQ, emphasizing the brand's commitment to enhancing mobility through collaborative efforts with local partners and seeking new opportunities with technology, fleet and government leaders to innovate in transportation. Dino Nardicchio, DENSO's vice preside...
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    STMicroelectronics and Innoscience partner for gallium nitride technology development
    As reported in a press release on March 31, STMicroelectronics and Innoscience, a leading entity in 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) high-performance, low-cost manufacturing, have announced a collaborative agreement focusing on the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The partnership aims to enhance GaN power solutions and fortify the supply chain resilience by leveraging each company's strengths. The initiative is set to advance GaN power techn...
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    Tier IV secures Level 4 certification for autonomous bus service in Ishikawa
    As reported in a press release on March 28, Tier IV has achieved Level 4 certification for an autonomous bus service operating between Komatsu Station and Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. This certification, under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, enables the bus to operate autonomously on its designated route, recognizing its capability to navigate around other vehicles and pedestrians within specific conditions, pending a permit under the Road Traffic Act. The project, initiated...
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    Geotab partners with General Motors Mexico for telematics data integration
    Geotab and General Motors (GM) Mexico have entered into an original equipment manufacturer partnership to leverage telematics data for Geotab customers in Mexico who use GM vehicles equipped with the OnStar system. This partnership is facilitated through an API that allows for the secure and seamless exchange of data between the two companies, eliminating the need for additional external devices. Michael Martin, assistant vice president of Business Development for Latin America and Asi...
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    SEALSQ partners with IC’ALPS to advance automotive semiconductor technology
    SEALSQ Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in semiconductors, PKI and post-quantum technology, has announced a strategic collaboration with IC'ALPS, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design house known for its expertise in custom integrated circuits compliant with IATF16949 standards and functional safety for ISO 26262. This partnership comes on the heels of SEALSQ's announcement in February of entering into exclusive negotiations for acquiring IC'ALPS. The acquisiti...
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    Vecttor partners with Telefónica Tech and Geotab for 'Keyless' digital key solution
    Vecttor, a subsidiary of the Cabify group, is integrating the Keyless digital key solution. Provided by Geotab and included in Telefónica Tech's portfolio, the Keyless solution allows vehicles to be accessed and started via a mobile device, thus eliminating the need for physical key exchanges among drivers. This innovation, compatible with all car brands and models that have remote keys including electric and hybrid ones, aims to provide a safer, more convenient driving experience and offe...
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    University of Missouri advances road safety using AI and lidar
    Researchers from the University of Missouri are advancing the use of high-end technology to enhance road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Led by Associate Professor Yaw Adu-Gyamfi and graduate student Linlin Zhang from the College of Engineering, the team developed a novel method for understanding the interactions among pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles at traffic signals. Utilizing a combination of light detection and ranging (lidar) technology and AI, the project aims to imp...
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    Sion Power unveils new battery cell production line with Mühlbauer Group
    Sion Power, a company specializing in lithium-metal battery technology, announced the installation of a new large-format battery cell production line, developed in partnership with Mühlbauer Group. This move is aimed at commercializing Sion Power's Licerion battery technology, which is expected to address key barriers to mass EV adoption such as range, cost and charge time. By doubling energy density and cutting down on both cell material costs and cell count, Licerion batteries could signif...
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    AUTEL Energy Europe partners with Mer to boost EV charging in Europe
    AUTEL Energy Europe has announced a strategic partnership with Mer to expand AC electric-vehicle charging solutions across Europe, focusing on key markets such as the Nordics, the UK, Germany and Austria. This collaboration aims to integrate AUTEL's MaxiCharger AC products into Mer's growing charging network, thereby enhancing the availability of charging plugs and supporting the continent's shift toward electric vehicles. AUTEL's MaxiCharger AC series is renowned for its advanced features, i...
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    Indian state firms in talks to buy 20% of SQM's lithium projects in Australia
    Four Indian state firms, led by government-backed Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL), are negotiating with Chilean mining company SQM to purchase a 20% share in two of SQM's lithium projects located in Australia for $600 million. This move is part of India's strategic effort to secure lithium supplies, vital for electric vehicle battery production, as the country seeks to minimize carbon emissions. The consortium includes Coal India, Oil India and ONGC Videsh, focusing on SQM's Mount Holland and A...
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    Panasonic Energy partners with Sumitomo Metal Mining to launch battery recycling initiative in Japan
    Japanese battery maker Panasonic Energy Company Ltd. has launched a recycling initiative for nickel used in the lithium-ion battery cathode materials in collaboration with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese non-ferrous metal smelting and refining and cathode material manufacturer, Panasonic announced on March 31. The partnership between Panasonic and Sumitomo Metal Mining marks the first closed-loop recycling initiative, where end-of-life products can be reprocessed into raw ...
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    O9 signs SaaS agreement with Toyota Motor to drive supply chain transformation
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    Amperfied to manage SAP’s EV charging infrastructure in Germany
    Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, has won a major contract for EV fleets wherein it is slated to take over the management of the EV charging infrastructure in Germany for SAP SE, the company announced on March 26. Implementation will begin in the second quarter of 2025 with the migration of 1,720 existing SAP charge points to Amperfied's cloud backend, it said, adding that a further expansion to about 3,700 charge points is planned. According to the company, t...
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    NaaS Technology and Xiaomi Auto partner to enhance EV charging ecosystem in China
    NaaS Technology Inc., the first US-listed electric vehicle charging service company in mainland China, has signed a strategic partnership with Xiaomi Auto, a subsidiary of Xiaomi Group, to jointly work with the electric-car maker to enhance interconnectivity in EV charging, elevate user experience and drive innovation in intelligent mobility, NaaS announced March 17. By integrating NaaS' extensive charging network with Xiaomi Auto, its partnership with Xiaomi aims to provide seamles...
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    Baidu's Apollo Go partners with UAE's Autogo for driverless fleet in Abu Dhabi
    Baidu has announced a strategic partnership through its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, with Autogo, a United Arab Emirates-based autonomous mobility company and subsidiary of Kintsugi Holding. The partnership aims to deploy the largest fully autonomous fleet in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion for Apollo Go into the UAE. This collaboration will see the initial deployment of dozens of Apollo Go's autonomous vehicles in select areas of Abu Dhabi, with plans for a phased e...
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    Hyundai launches Pleos software brand, unveils new software-defined vehicle technologies
    Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its new mobility software brand Pleos at the Pleos 25 developer conference in Seoul, South Korea, marking a pivotal shift toward becoming a mobility technology company. Pleos aims to enhance the in-vehicle app ecosystem and mobility experiences by integrating software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with Hyundai's next-generation infotainment system. Chang Song, president of Hyundai Motor and Kia's Advanced Vehicle Platform Division, highlighted Pleos' role in ach...
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    WeRide secures Level 4 autonomy testing permit in France
    In a press release on March 27, WeRide announced that it has secured France's Level 4 driverless public road testing and operating permit in partnership with Beti, a France-based autonomous mobility network operator. This accreditation establishes WeRide as the first and only technology firm to hold driverless permits in five countries: China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and the US, emphasizing its leadership and commitment to safety, compliance and scalability in the autonomou...
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