Aston University (Birmingham, UK) completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Aurrigo, resulting in a machine-vision solution that makes its autonomous vehicles more capable, according to a press release on March 22. The initiative has enhanced performance across a broader range of operational areas by enabling the company's driverless vehicles to see and identify things in greater detail. Previously, the company's driverless vehicles could only sense the prese...

Pony.ai announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Meituan to jointly promote the commercial application of its autonomous driving technology in the field of distribution, IT home reported on March 23. The first business in the world to introduce automated driving services in China and the US is Pony.ai, which was established in Guangzhou, China, at the end of 2016. The business has already established research and development facilities in Silicon Valley (California, US)...

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Spain, and the Galician Automotive Technology Center (CTAG) has signed a collaboration protocol to launch the future Spanish Network of Laboratories for autonomous and connected vehicles, according to a press release by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Spain on March 23. This lays the groundwork for the establishment of a network of testing and study facilities that are technologically advanced. CTAG is a nonprofit ...

Hyundai Motor joined hands with Advent Technologies to develop fuel cell and hydrogen technology. As part of the partnership, Hyundai and Advent will work together to develop HMC-Advent Ion Pair Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), establish commercial criteria for MEA supply, and evaluate Advent's advanced fuel cell technology for Hyundai's heavy-duty and/or stationary application. Additionally, both partners will introduce advanced cooling technologies for the mobility of high-temperature pro...

Electreon partnered with Toyota and Denso to work toward advanced wireless vehicle technology. This partnership agreement follows a successful comprehensive technology evaluation with the demonstration of the RAV4-PHEV charging on the wireless road. All three companies are aiming to promote technical development and adoption of wireless charging technology. The alliance intends codevelopment of an aftermarket wireless kit for current electric vehicles (EVs) to utilize wireless ...

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology, according to a press release on March 20. By leveraging Siemens’ expertise in the digital thread, MobileDrive has accelerated its progress to build the next-generation autonomous driving systems. MobileDriv...

GAC Group's ride-hailing service platform On Time announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with NavInfo to jointly create products and services for the enhancement of the mobility experience, according to a WeChat press release on March 20. The two parties will cooperate in fields such as high definition (HD) maps, autonomous driving applications and smart transportation. The two parties will build the first demonstration platform in the Greater Bay Area ...

China-based automated driving startup Pony.ai revealed that it has partnered with Neolix in a strategic partnership for unmanned delivery, according to a WeChat press release on March 22. Pony.ai and Neolix will collaborate on developing an auto-grade automated driving domain controller that will be enabled by NVIDIA DRIVE. The fourth-generation Level 4 autonomous vehicle "X3 Plus" from Neolix will be outfitted with the domain controller. The first stage of distribution is finished, and the s...

Melexis has partnered with Arrow Electronics to work out a global distribution agreement, a company press release on March 23 stated. Arrow’s global footprint with its large customer network, engineering services and supply chain programs will benefit Melexis. “Arrow Electronics has over 210,000 customers globally. Melexis is happy to be part of their powerful distribution network as it makes purchasing Melexis products even more convenient. By combining Arrow’s impr...

ABT e-Line and WiTricity announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging in Europe, a press release dated March 23 said. With extensive experience working with the Volkswagen Group (VW), ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024. The company plans to expand to additional EV models thereafter. Significance: Broadly, EV users showed a strong desire for wireles...

Umicore and PowerCo, the new battery company of the Volkswagen Group, have obtained full regulatory approvals for their joint venture announced in September 2022, it said in a press release dated March 23, paving the way to prepare for large-scale industrial production of cathode active materials (CAMs) and precursor materials (PCAMs) in Europe. CAMs are the key technological lever for battery performance, as well as the single biggest contributor to overall battery cost. They are thus s...

Telecom major AT&T emerged as the exclusive partner with Lucid Motors in supporting all connectivity solutions. This partnership enables Lucid to offer a wide array of services and features, making its vehicles more enjoyable, convenient and capable for customers. These include telematics, diagnostics, streaming audio and intelligent navigation that can help route vehicles to maximize driving range and minimize charging stops. Significance: Lucid is one of 60 automotive bra...

Stellantis and Samsung SDI started the construction of their joint venture electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana, with the raising of the first piece of steel that will form the structure of the new gigafactory, it said in a press release dated March 22. Targeted to launch in the first quarter of 2025, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt-hours (GWh), to be increased to 33 GWh in the next few years. The new facility...

In a press release announcement on March 22, aiMotive said that it has formed a collaboration with RenderPeople, the company behind the most extensive library of photorealistic human 3D models. Through this collaboration, aiMotive’s simulator is compatible with an even wider range of assets, essential for both real-time testing and validation, and synthetic data generation. A perceptual development and testing simulator, such as aiSim, must be physically based and foreseeable...

DriveU.auto, developer of a software-based connectivity platform for teleoperation of robots and autonomous vehicles announced an industry first with support for the AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) video codec by its Teleoperation Connectivity Platform, according to a press release on March 21. DriveU's platform provides high visual clarity, better video experiences, low data usage and low latency — ideal for teleoperation — thanks to AV1 video encoding operating on the NVIDIA® Jetson Or...

A self-driving software startup, Oxbotica, and autonomous delivery company, Goggo Network, are teaming up to test middle-mile deliveries for retailers and other customers including Carrefour and Dia, according to a press release on March 22. Oxbotica's autonomy software will initially be deployed by Berlin-based Goggo in Spain for partners such as Spanish pizza chain Telepizza. Starting in 2023, safety drivers will be on board for the tests. As soon as the pilot is success...

Infineon Technologies expanded its partnership with Delta Electronics to provide efficient and higher-density solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) market, a company press release dated March 21 read. The companies will develop components including high-voltage and low-voltage discretes, and modules and microcontrollers to be used in EV-drivetrain applications such as traction inverters, DC-DC converters and on-board chargers. “Infineon and Delta share the common goal of developing increa...

TuneIn announced a partnership with Fisker, under which it will provide high-quality streaming in-vehicle audio content to owners of Fisker electric vehicles (EVs), according to a company press release on March 21. The TuneIn app will be preinstalled in Fisker Ocean all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a six-month free trial of premium subscription. “Fisker’s environmental and sustainable approach to the EV market captures that next-level excitement of what the future o...

Trinseo had entered into a distribution agreement with Omya, it said in a press release dated February 1. Under the terms of the agreement, Omya will provide high-quality acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC)/ABS resins to Trinseo’s automotive and mobility customers in North America. These materials offer a mix of mechanical, thermal and rheological properties for use in both high-performance interior and exterior automotive applications. They prov...

To accelerate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving sensor technology, Lunewave and NVIDIA are coming together, according to a press release from PRNewswire, dated March 21. As part of this partnership, Luneburg lens antennae and radars will power NVIDIA DRIVE, a scalable, software-defined, end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) platform delivering the computing performance and full software stack required for ADAS and autonomous driving.  Several compani...

BYD is partnering with Nvidia to extend its use of the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, a centralized compute platform, in a broader range of its new-energy vehicles (NEVs), a company press release dated March 21 said. The enhanced partnership expands BYD’s use of DRIVE Orin across the multiple models in its next-generation Dynasty and Ocean series of vehicles, bringing safe and intelligent vehicles to market. Significance: Both companies consider future cars to be programmable, evolving fro...

M. Holland Company has partnered with Lavergne, it said in a press release dated March 16. The companies will distribute post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins while M. Holland’s clients will also get access to Lavergne’s certified PCR resins with supply chain security and pricing stability. “Sustainability is a primary focus for the plastics industry, and the demand for PCR resins has accelerated in recent years. Lavergne produces superior, renewed thermoplastic resins that we’re p...

Saietta, a British electric drive (eDrive) specialist, signed a master supply agreement with AVTEC Limited, one of the largest independent manufacturers of powertrain and precision-engineered products in India, according to a company press release dated March 20. The eDrives have been designed for lightweight electric vehicles (EVs) for its first set of commercial agreements secured with one of the largest OEMs in the Indian light-duty mobility market, with production targeted for t...

Wejo teamed up with NIRA Dynamics to launch its Road Health solution in select markets in Europe, it said in a press release dated March 16. Road Health aggregates data insights across roads, enabling government bodies to be proactive in road safety. NIRA Dynamics is a vehicle-onboard analytics and road perception company specializing in sensor fusion and road surface monitoring systems. "Road Health will grant government agencies across Europe capabilities to analyze comprehensive road-...

Infineon Technologies partnered with Apex.AI to co-develop a platform to help with automotive software development, according to a press release dated March 16. The companies have integrated Apex.AI’s software development kit and Infineon’s AURIX TC3X microcontroller (MCU) to enable safety-critical automotive functions. “The AURIX TC3x is widespread across automotive applications and well known for its reliability, scalable performance and broad customer base. Together wi...

Eyeris Technologies collaborated with indie Semiconductor, an autotech-solutions innovator, on the integration of Eyeris' advanced monocular 3D-sensing artificial intelligence (AI) software with indie's intelligent vision processor system-on-chip (SoC) using 2D-image sensors, stated a PR Newswire press release dated 16 March. Eyeris' proprietary technology accurately generates in-cabin depth information for key regions of interest, such as the occupants' face, body, hands, and objects, u...

AVES Reality has partnered with dSPACE to help autonomous vehicle developers validate sensors and algorithms in virtual test drives, according to a company press release dated 14 March. AVES Reality provides synthetic environments for dSPACE's sensor-simulation solution, AURELION. “Our 3D environments with a size of several square kilometers facilitate virtual test drives through entire cities on the basis of existing road networks and real spatial-base data. Through the scalable and detail...

Smart Eye has partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) to offer an interior-sensing solution, it said in a press release on 15 March. The sensing solution not only improves driver safety, but also enhances in-cabin experiences. The solution runs on TI’s new AM62A7-Q1 automotive-qualified vision processor and will be integrated in car models going into production in 2023 and 2024. The solution is fully compliant with new General Safety Regulations (GSR) and European New Car Assessment...

Enel X and MIDAC are participating in research and development activities to build Italy’s first major recycling plant for lithium batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), industrial systems, and stationary systems, a company press release dated 15 March said. This initiative, implemented in partnership with other Italian and European companies and research institutes, including the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy, and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA)...

HERE Technologies, the world’s leading location data and technology platform, and Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart-mobility infrastructure management, joined hands to integrate a broader suite of location-based services and user capabilities from HERE Technologies into Iteris' ClearMobility Platform. The new smart-mobility solutions include HERE Traffic Products, HERE Maps, and HERE platform services, according to a press release from BusinessWire, dated 15 March. ...

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with Tata Technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of Jaguar Land Rover’s industrial strategy. The first phase will include United Kingdom core production facilities, with solutions subsequently deployed to other global locations, according to a company press release dated 14 March. As part of the collaboration, Tata Technologies will deliver end-to-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to transform Jaguar Land Rover’s manufact...

Imagination Technologies and Core Avionics & Industrial Inc. (CoreAVI) have partnered to bring advanced safety-critical drivers to PowerVR graphics processing units (GPUs), starting with the IMG B-Series. CoreAVI will provide graphics driver support for the IMG BXS GPU, enabling next-generation safety-critical applications for automotive platforms, a company press release dated 15 March said. Significance: CoreAVI’s Vulkan-based safety-critical GPU acceleration driver, Vk...

KPIT Technologies joined hands with Honda to make a shift toward software-defined mobility. With Honda’s next-generation software architecture and control-safety technology, and KPIT’s deep domain and software expertise in the areas of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and platform software, Honda will continue to provide various services and enhanced value to customers globally in the future, a company press release dated 15 March said. ...

India and Australia have reached a major milestone in working toward investment in critical minerals projects to develop supply chains between the two countries, a press release from the Indian government dated 11 March said. Talks between top government ministers of both countries have identified five target projects (two lithium and three cobalt) on which to undertake detailed due diligence. Both countries have agreed to deepen cooperation and extend their existing commitments to ...

German automotive supplier Continental has joined hands with semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG to develop server-based vehicle architectures. The partnership aimed to organize efficient electrics/electronics architecture with central high-performance computing (HPC) and a few powerful zone control units (ZCUs) instead of up to a hundred or even more individual control units, as was previously the case, a press release dated 13 March said. Continental now ...

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announced that its new Centre of Excellence in Mysore, India, will use Amazon Web Service (AWS) to help with cutting-edge technologies focused on the future of mobility and reduce time-to-market. In a press release dated 9 March, LTTS said that AnnotAI, Connected Cars, and SafeX are some of the LTTS solutions that will be deployed in the AWS Marketplace to optimize research and development innovation on the cloud. “The digital transformation in the...

Orange Business has announced that it has been selected by Lucid Motors to offer in-vehicle connectivity and digital expertise in Europe, according to a company press release on 7 March. Lucid will sell its all-electric vehicles (EVs) direct to consumers with infotainment and telematics connectivity from Orange Business. “Lucid is not only building sleek and luxurious EVs for sustainable mobility, but they are keenly focused on delivering a premium user experience. Providing a personalized ...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima's plant in Japan to produce and use green hydrogen. In collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, the move is part of an initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing, a press release dated 9 March said. Significance: As a model plant for carbon neutrality in the DENSO Group, the project will accelerate the realization of carbon ...

U Power has partnered with Renesas, under which UP Super Board will use Renesas' R-Car V4H and R-Car S4 system-on-chips (SoCs) to build its High-Performance Vehicle Computer (HPVC) and UP Hub, a company press release on 6 March said. The UP Hub functions as a domain controller with central gateway functionality and zonal gateway capabilities using Renesas chips to support scalable electronic control unit (ECU) designs. The UP Hub covers all mainstream types of in-vehicle communication inter...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced the signing of a paid joint proof-of-concept (POC) project with a leading global Japanese automaker, according to a press release on 6 March 2023. The purpose of this initiative is to evaluate Foresight's automatic calibration capabilities to ensure that the location and orientation of monochrome cameras on a vehicle are always known. Using Foresight's proprietary software, the parties will collaborate to develop an innovative solution capable ...

Meneta Group is pioneering in the international automotive industry by committing to fossil-free steel from SSAB for its global production of components and sealing materials, a company press release dated 6 March said.  Starting in 2026, Meneta expects initial Scope 3 carbon dioxide (CO2) reductions of 5,500–6,000 metric tons, growing to approximately 60,000 metric tons in subsequent years when its global brake component, and sealing and decoupling material pr...

Infineon Technologies AG and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) declared a long-term strategic cooperation agreement to multiply capacity for the production of Infineon automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) catering to the fast-expanding automotive market. The high-performance MCU product leverages Infineon’s proprietary embedded nonvolatile memories (eNVM) technology and will be manufactured at UMC’s Singapore fab on its 40-nm process, according to a joint press rele...

In a press release on 6 March 2023, Garrett Motion and Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea, have announced a joint effort to establish a new and highly advanced research and training center to further progress integrated-vehicle software, including specialized control software to benefit electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles along with traditional powertrains. The department of electronic engineering at Kookmin University currently operates the Infineon Center in Germany and the Hyun...

Applied Information and HAAS Alert have joined hands to enable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities including digital alerting and emergency vehicle preemption. The service is available in cities and communities nationwide in the US, a press release dated 7 March said. The newly announced collaboration will connect Applied Information's infrastructure, emergency, and nonemergency equipment (onboard units and roadside units) to the Safety Cloud platform, enabling subscr...

NavInfo has announced that it has signed a license agreement with BMW Group to provide advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) maps, High Definition maps, Location-Based Services and other products and services for BMW's next-generation autonomous driving functions in the Chinese market, according to a press release on 14 February 2023. The specific quantity of the order will depend on the number of BMW vehicles equipped with automatic driving assistance functions on the Chinese market. The ...

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) has announced the opening of a joint Innovation Center in Bengaluru and Hyderabad and to collaborate on radio frequency, digital, and mixed-signal design and software development for innovative next-generation semiconductor solutions catering to the needs of a wide range of industries, according to a press release on 3 March 2023. The Innovation Center will combine Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS') extensive knowled...

The US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched the first CHIPS for America funding opportunity for semiconductor manufacturing incentives, according to a press release by the US Department of Commerce on 28 January 2023. In accordance with the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, the Department of Commerce is supervising USD50 billion to revive the US semiconductor industry, including USD39 billion in semiconductor incentives. The first funding oppo...

In a significant announcement, Saudi Arabia state-owned oil firm Aramco, has signed a letter of intent to become a potential minority stakeholder in a new powertrain technology company (PWT), to be established by Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), Geely Automobile Holdings Limited—collectively referred to as “Geely”—and Renault Group. The new company will be dedicated to internal combustion and hybrid powertrain technologies, it said in a press release dated 2 March.  Aram...

Trophi has partnered with Allego to develop fast-charging facilities and install them across strategic locations in Sweden, it said in a press release dated 28 February. The companies will build charging infrastructure on seven hypermarket and city grocery store locations across the country with Allego furnishing them with fast charging stations. Significance: All charging stations will accommodate DC, and in some locations AC destination charging. The charging hubs will feature a combin...

NOVELSAT and Guident, the developer of software solutions for remote monitoring and teleoperation of autonomous vehicles, announced that they are partnering to develop an innovative always-on, ubiquitous remote monitor and control solution for autonomous vehicles and devices, according to a press release on 21 February 2023. The solution combines space communications and augmented intelligence technologies to ensure optimal safety and security for autonomous vehicles and devices, allowing for...

Renowned connected car services provider, Parkopedia has partnered with global enterprise booking platform, Simplenight, to provide drivers with a range of in-car parking, charging, and payment options. According to the company's press release, the initial phase will include global parking data covering both on- and off-street locations, and the ability to reserve and pay for parking spaces from within the vehicle, with electric vehicle (EV) charging services planned to be added in a future r...

Guident has executed a letter of intent with Auve Tech OÜ (Auvetech) to provide remote monitoring and control services (RMCC) for Auvetech’s autonomous vehicles, according to a press release on 21 February 2023. The RMCC software from Guident and Auvetech's Level 4 autonomous cars will give self-driving technology a degree of protection that is unmatched. Guident's patented software provides human-in-the-loop supervision for the new MiCa autonomous shuttle, thereby enhancing its secur...

Luminar and Swiss Re has announced a new exclusive partnership of the joint initiative to analyze and quantify the on-road performance and safety improvements of consumer and commercial vehicles equipped with Luminar’s lidar and proactive safety technologies, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. The company said that saving lives is its primary goal and to help more people by establishing a lower total cost of ownership of their vehicles. This testing is intended to validate...

Next.e.GO Mobile has announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Trafigura to establish a long-term supply chain management service agreement focused on the supply of aluminum and battery metals such as lithium, cobalt, and copper, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. Headquartered in Aachen, Germany, e.GO designs and manufactures urban battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with a concentration on convenience, dependability, and affordability. Innovativ...

ChargePoint has partnered with Fisker to enhance driver experience and offer seamless charging access, it said in a press release dated 23 February. The two companies will enable access to ChargePoint’s network of Level 2 and DC fast chargers, and roaming partner stations. Drivers can use ChargePoint mobile app to quickly and find, use, and pay for charging. “The minute they get their new Fisker Ocean, our owners need convenient and easy-to-locate public charge stations, a quick, easy exp...

Jidu Auto, a joint venture between Baidu and Geely, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement for in-depth cooperation on the research and development (R&D) of electrical and electronic architectures (EEAs) with Aptiv, according to a press release by Jidu Auto on 27 February 2023. The parties will collaborate on Automated-driving Control Units (ACUS), Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDDM), and others based on Jidu Auto's Jidu Evolving Technology (JET) intelligent architecture. ...

Automotive electronics technology firm, HARMAN and American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced a strategic partnership to test real-world use cases of road-ready technologies, including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) enabled by roadside infrastructure and edge computing using 5G cellular to showcase ubiquitous connectivity between vehicles, people, and infrastructure for enhanced safety and efficiency. HARMAN specializes in several modern products and services that improve transportation ...

German premium car brand Mercedes-Benz joined hands with digital communications technology conglomerate Cisco to work together in providing the best mobile office experience in cars. To start with this partnership will see the use of these new innovations in the all-new Mercedes E-Class. In the post-pandemic world, employees are looking at hybrid work with an experience of greater being at home or the office. And this partnership wants to help people get work done safely, securely, and comfor...

BASF has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with Israel-based Tenova Advanced Technologies (TAT) for its battery recycling prototype plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, the company announced in a press release on 23 February. The process development activities include pilot campaigns at TAT’s research and development (R&D) center and the design and fabrication of a prototype plant to be operated at BASF’s facilities in Schwarzheide. The prototype plant is scheduled to be operat...

The BMW Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered operations in Canada to source aluminum from 2024. Compared with conventionally manufactured aluminum, this approach can save around 70% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the carmaker said in a press release dated 21 February. The planned supply volumes will be used in vehicle production at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in body components, such has the bonnet. BMW poin...

Announcing a new partnership to work towards new technologies, German marquee brand Mercedes-Benz join hands with technology firm Google for a long-term strategic partnership to further accelerate auto innovation and create the industry’s next-generation digital luxury car experience. As part of this new collaboration, Mercedes-Benz will be the first OEM to build its own branded navigation experience based on new in-car data and navigation capabilities from the Google Maps Platform. Giving ...

LG Energy Solution (LGES), Ford and Koç Holding have announced a new joint venture (JV) to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) battery cells in Turkey, LGES announced in a press release on 21 February. The new joint venture will be located in an organized industrial zone in Başkent, near Ankara. Production is intended to start in 2026 with the three parties committing to at least 25 GWh of annual production capacity, which could potentially expand up to 45 GWh. "Ford continues to ramp up...

To improve incident response outcomes to benefit OnStar members and emergency responders, General Motors Emergency Advisors started using RapidDeploy Radius Mapping technology. OnStar uses RapidDeploy's platform to help synthesize telematics data in a map-based format to provide timely and clear situational awareness for the wide range of services OnStar Emergency Advisors perform for customers who have consented to receive those services. Key features of Radius Mapping technology includ...

The Korean electronics company, Samsung Electronics in a new announcement said, it is offering Ambarella with its 5-nanometer (nm) process for use in the semiconductor company’s new artificial intelligence (AI) central domain controller. This partnership eyes to support the next generation of autonomous vehicle safety systems that offer enhanced AI performance, power, and reliability, the company said in a press release on 21 February 2023 Ambarella with advanced driver assistance syst...

Tata Motors and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for inducting 25,000 XPRES-T electric vehicles (EVs) in Uber India’s Premium Category service, the company said in a press release of 20 February. Tata Motors will be supporting Uber in electrifying their services across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The carmaker will begin deliveries of the cars to Uber fleet partners in a phased manner, starting this month. Speakin...

Andes Technology and IAR Systems has partnered to enable ILITEK accelerate the development of its High-Performance Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) SoC, ILI6600A, it said in a press release on 14 February. The TDDI SoC adopts the Andes N25F-SE ISO 26262 certified V5 RISC-V CPU core, and the IAR certified Embedded Workbench toolchain for RISC-V, to support automotive functional safety. “With the N25F-SE, we ensure customers can leverage our ISO 26262 certified CPU IP and Safety Pa...

Targa Telematics has signed a strategic partnership with BMW to expand its portfolio of solutions for connected mobility, it said in a press release on 14 February. Targa will be able integrate a stream of connected car data from BMW and MINI vehicles directly into its platform. The partnership will allow the company to offer an advanced suite of GDPR-compliant telematics solutions, without installing aftermarket hardware. “Car manufacturers are looking to embrace the future and are increas...

BMW Group and Valeo have announced a collaboration for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) domain controller, sensors, and software for parking and maneuvering for BMW’s upcoming platform generation “Neue Klasse.” In a press release on 14 February 2023, both companies announced their cooperation for the co-development of fully automated parking technologies up to Level 4.1. In January, the companies inked a strategic partnership agreement that would focus on the combined...

dSPACE and B-Design3D have entered into a technical partnership to enable developers of autonomous vehicles to validate sensors and algorithms during virtual test drives in high-precision three-dimensional real-world environments, getting autonomous cars on the road faster, according to a press release on 14 February 2023. As part of the collaboration, dSPACE has integrated a new 3-D urban environment created by B-Design3D into the most recent version of AURELION, dSPACE's solution for s...

Geotab has announced that it will integrate its solution, which will enable Over-the-Air (OTA) connectivity for Cummins Engine Control Units (ECUs) through its GO9 device, a company press release on 7 February read. Geotab’s integration with Cummins Connected Software Updates will soon be available for select Geotab devices and compatible Cummins engines. Additional availability will be offered in the year. “The Geotab and Cummins integration for over-the-air connectivity can save flee...

Seeing Machines, the advanced computer vision technology company has announced that it has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Mobileye Vision Technologies (Mobileye), according to a press release by Seeing Machine on 6 February 2023. The Agreement strengthens Seeing Machines' Aftermarket solution, Guardian, which targets the commercial fleet market, by integrating the Mobileye portfolio of Aftermarket products to inform drivers of potentially hazardous conditions. Guardian ...

Gotion High-Tech, the manufacturer of batteries and energy storage solutions in China has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InoBat, the European supplier of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), to explore joint venture opportunities to codevelopment of a gigafactory with cell and pack production capacity of 40 GWh, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. Gotion and InoBat will look at ways to work together on several key common topics of interest, such as: Codev...

proteanTecs has partnered with HARMAN to advance a new approach to predictive and preventive maintenance of vehicle electronics, according to a company press release dated 7 February. The solution uses over-the-air (OTA) technology, deep data analytics and advanced device health monitoring to notify, predict, and prevent malfunctions in the entire fleet. “The world is changing, and the vehicle is evolving to include more and more software. The Software Defined Vehicle is now a reality, and ...

Cerence has announced that its  AI-powered application Cerence Tour Guide, will power the interactive tourism content in Mercedes-Benz AG’s multimedia system, MBUX, in a press release dated 7 February. The application for automotive assistants brings professional, guided tour content directly into the car. Mercedes-Benz becomes the first automaker to deploy Cerence Tour Guide. The Tour Guide feature is available in select vehicles in Germany in German and English language, providing dr...

TuneIn announced a new deal with XPENG, under which the TuneIn app will be integrated into XPENG’s lineup of vehicles, according to a company press release dated 7 February. TuneIn service in XPENG vehicles will provide access to live sports, 24-hour newscasts, continuous music, and podcasts visa the infotainment system. “Our partnership with XPENG is representative of TuneIn's commitment to delivering global radio to drivers and passengers in EVs and all vehicles. Commercial-free radio s...

Ambarella has announced that Hyperview has selected its CV3-AD family of AI central domain controller systems-on-chip (SoCs) to develop high performance computing autonomous driving platforms, according to a company press release dated 7 February. “Through this collaboration with Ambarella, we intend to develop an intelligent driving central DCU with high performance and low power consumption. We plan to achieve this by combining Ambarella’s CV3-AD family of AI SoCs with our production-re...

Elektrobit has announced that it has provided software and services for the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA prototype, according to a company press release dated 7 February. The AFEELA prototype was unveiled in CES earlier this year, with the vehicles slated to enter commercial production in 2025. “We’re extremely proud to be the strategic software partner of Sony Honda Mobility on its groundbreaking AFEELA prototype project. Together with SHM we are redefining mobility around the vision of cr...

Horizon Robotics and Guangzhou Automotive Group (GAC) AION has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership to jointly develop advanced driving assistance products, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. With shipments of over 2 million Journey® series units across many automotive brands in China, Horizon Robotics will further support AION to meet consumer's demand for high-quality mobility and bring a safer and more convenient experience for drivers and passengers during their jou...

VinFast has partnered with NXP Semiconductors to work on VinFast’s automotive applications, it said in a press release dated 6 January. Under the collaboration, VinFast will leverage NXP’s processors, semiconductors and sensors with the companies jointly working on the development phases of new VinFast automotive projects. “Our collaboration with NXP will help streamline our next-generation designs, technology, and manufacturing. Our future all-electric vehicle fleet will leverage NXP�...

Vitesco Technologies has joined the Polestar 0 project where the supplier will help develop the power electronics with the target to achieve a climate-neutral emissions inverter for the production vehicle application in 2030, a company press release on 1 February read. “Vitesco Technologies with its know-how will be able to make a major contribution to this ambitious goal for moving the industry toward complete carbon-neutrality. At the same time, we see the Polestar 0 project as far more t...

ECARX and SiEngine and investee of ECARX have established a strategic collaboration with FAW to work on the development of high-performance digital cockpits based on the SE1000 system-on-chip (SoC) from SiEngine, according to a press release on 6 February 2023. The new digital cockpit is planned for mass production by the end of 2023 and will roll out to empower FAW vehicles. FAW and ECARX will collaborate to build the next digital cockpit for use in future FAW models. This cockpit will be ba...

According to a press release on 31 January 2023, EPFL and JTEKT Corporation has developed an automated driving system based on the concept of ‘collaborative steering,’ which aims to increase transportation safety, efficiency, and comfort by encouraging active interaction between autonomous vehicles and their human drivers. Autonomous driving technology has already been included in many mass-produced vehicles, offering steering assistance for tasks like lane centering. However, the li...

Polestar and Luminar have announced plans to deepen their partnership by expanding the integration of Luminar’s technology on the Polestar 5, the electric 4-door GT expected to launch in 2024 based on the Polestar Precept concept car, according to a press release on 2 February 2023. This expanded partnership provides a foundation to further collaborate on lidar integration and design on Polestar’s future vehicles. “Luminar is at the forefront of lidar technology development and thi...

MICHELIN Driving Data to Intelligence (DDi) has selected Otonomo to help develop its near-miss zone identification service in Europe, it said in a press release dated 2 February.  MICHELIN DDi will gather acceleration and deceleration connected vehicle data events via Otonomo Smart Mobility Data Platform to identify potential accident hot spots and help road authorities improve road safety for drivers. The service will be first offered in France. “Otonomo is an important partner in our...

NIRA Dynamics has announced a new collaboration with Chinese OEM Zeekr to accelerate development of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) solutions, according to a press release on 1 February 2023. Since last year the companies have collaborated around increased vehicle safety. First to reach the Chinese market is ‘Zeekr 009’, which is available for consumers across China. Some of the highlights： Increased wheel safety. Using software only, NIRA provides a wheel monitoring syst...

Wolfspeed and ZF has announced a strategic partnership that includes the creation of a joint innovation lab to drive advances in silicon carbide (SiC) systems and devices for mobility, industrial, and energy applications, according to a press release on 1 February 2023. The partnership also includes a significant investment by ZF to support the planned construction of the world’s most advanced and largest 200mm SiC device fab in Ensdorf, Germany. Both the joint innovation lab and the Wolfsp...

POSCO Chemical has signed a long-term contract to supply high-nickel cathodes used in electric vehicle (EV) battery cells to Samsung SDI, Yonhap News Agency reported on 30 January. POSCO Chemical will supply the cathodes, consisting of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and aluminum for a 10-year period in a contract worth KRW40 trillion (USD32.6 billion). Reuters reported that the deal value could change due to further negotiations and fluctuating prices of raw materials. In a separate article, K...

P97 Networks has announced a partnership with Visa to deploy its token technology which can be used for in-car payments, according to a company press release on 31 January. The partnership will enable electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across public networks. The first step in this cooperation is the launch of P97 Network's enhanced network token services to securely connect millions of digital wallets and connected cars. “This collaboration underscores the powerful security that token...

Otonomo Technologies has announced that Microsoft Maps has selected the company to support and enhance its global mapping products and services, in a press release on 31 January. Otonomo will deliver connected vehicle data for Microsoft Maps users across Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Bing, including providing current traffic conditions, accident notifications, and route optimization. “Microsoft’s robust mapping services offer a wealth of detailed location and traffic data t...

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation said on 30 January 2023 that it plans to invest in Ampere, the electric vehicle (EV) and software division of the French carmaker and its ally Renault Group, with an aim of becoming a strategic shareholder. The plan is part of three-stage that Nissan and Renault are taking to strengthen the ties of the Alliance and maximize value creation for all stakeholders, both the company said in a joint statement Monday. The two companies plan to work joint...

Faurecia-Aptoide has partnered with Catappult to launch an app distribution service for cars, it said in a press release dated 30 January. Developers can use Faurecia-Aptoide's app store technology to distribute their games and apps in cars. Developers will be able to design and finetune apps and games for cars, while manufacturers will be able to customize their app stores. “A game-changing solution that allows the automotive industry to offer a much richer, more personalized experience to...

HAAS Alert has partnered with Tome Software to launch Safety Cloud for Android Automotive, it said in a press release on 20 January. It is an end-to-end digital alerting solution for vehicles using the Android Automotive operating system (AAOS). The AAOS application allows OEMs and tier-1 suppliers to test, deploy, and integrate digital alerts from roadway hazards on HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud platform into vehicles. “We believe it's critical for all motorists to be able to receive safety...

Lumotive and Lumentum have jointly announced the availability of the M30 Reference Design, a complete software-defined sensor implementation to enable rapid adoption of LCM-based solid-state beam steering technology, according to a press release on 30 January 2023. Lidar sensors based on LCM electronic beam steering have numerous advantages, including: Enhanced outdoor range performance Software-defined scan modes for increased and application-specific performance (range, field of vie...

US automaker General Motors is evaluating the use of cylindrical batteries over the pouch batteries in its electric vehicles (EVs), according to a news report published by the Korean publication THE ELEC on 25 January 2023. The report cited anonymous sources aware of the new developments at GM. It added that GM’s new battery plans has brought about talks with LG Energy Solution (LGES) over the planned construction of the fourth battery plant by Ultium Cells, a JV between GM and LGES, to be ...

A China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation with Horizon Robotics, a provider of smart driving computing solutions, according to a WeChat press release on 19 January 2023. WeRide will develop Level 4 autonomous driving solutions, including domain controllers, in-vehicle operating systems and intelligent driving software, based on the development platform provided by the Horizon Journey 5 chip and the WeRide One software...

C2A Security has partnered with Valeo to enhance the automotive supplier’s cybersecurity offerings, it said in a press release dated 4 January. Valeo will leverage C2A's Cybersecurity DevOps and Automation Platform to scale its cybersecurity software lifecycle management and offer cybersecurity for vehicles. “This partnership enables Valeo to enhance its cybersecurity management of its products, adds another layer of confidence to Valeo's customers and turns cybersecurity to a real busine...

Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company Ltd. and the battery maker GS Yuasa International Ltd. have signed a basic agreement to collaborate on developing high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, Honda announced on 23 January 2023. Honda said the two companies will discuss specifics with the goal of establishing a joint venture company by the end of 2023. Commenting on the early agreement with GS Yuasa, Toshihiro Mibe, director, president, and representative executive offic...

Innovobot Labs has announced a partnership with TDK, Microchip Technology, and BOE Varitronix to develop a next-generation reference design for automotive displays, according to a company press release dated 4 January. Under the agreement, TDK will supply its patented PowerHap actuators, BOE Varitronix will provide screen and related controllers, while Microchip Technology will add its haptics electronics system, including amplifiers and microcontrollers. Innovobot Labs will develop the overa...

BMW Group will expand its partnership with SAP to accelerate digital transformation, it said in a press release dated 26 January. The entire SAP landscape will be migrated to RISE with SAP for digitization. The cloud strategy will be merged with SAP landscape on S/4HANA to drive business areas such as finance, parts supply, warehousing, supply chain, and production. “This strategic decision will help us to drive our digitalization leadership even faster forward. We are increasing the flexib...

Hitachi Astemo has expanded its partnership with Trend Micro and its subsidiary VicOne to provide security solutions for connected cars, it said in a press release dated 24 January. The companies are looking to commercialize it by 2025. The collaboration will combine Hitachi Astemo's Edge-SIEM security solution for vehicles with Trend Micro and VicOne's xCarbon embedded security solution to develop products that can detect and mitigate cyberattacks in connected cars by 2025. Significa...