According to Marelli’s WeChat press release dated May 8, Marelli has announced that its Automotive Lighting & Sensing division signed a strategic cooperation agreement with HiPhi, a Human Horizons subbrand for luxury intelligent battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), to carry out in-depth cooperation on lighting-system technologies of the Smart Corner integrated sensor. Smart Corner integrates sensors into automobile lighting to improve visibility and performance. This integrated design not ...

In a press release announcement May 16, Goodyear announced that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and the transport version ID. Buzz Cargo will have Goodyear tires fitted as original equipment across the range. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 has been selected for its handling in dry and wet weather conditions. The tire will be available for 18-inch fitments. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is designed to give optimum performance in snow and ice while maintaining a strong level of grip in the dry. Available ...

Ouster announced that Motional has selected Ouster as the provider of long-range lidar sensors for its all-electric IONIQ 5-based robo-taxis, according to a press release dated May 11. The serial production agreement will see Ouster supply Motional with Alpha Prime VLS-128 sensors through 2026. “The Alpha Prime™ delivers the long-range, high-performance capabilities we need for our autonomous vehicle,” said Laura Major, chief technology officer at Motional. “Long-range lidar is a...

Ouster and May Mobility have announced an expansion to their supply agreements to provide lidar sensors for May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle solutions, according to a press release dated May 16. These expansions include a binding commitment for a combined purchase of over 1,000 Ouster OS1 and Alpha Prime VLS-128 sensors through 2024 to meet demand for new autonomous vehicle deployments starting this 2023. “We are rapidly growing our operations and technology and need partn...

Deepening its existing partnership with Gotion High-tech Co. Ltd. (Gotion), Volkswagen Group (VW) has designated the Chinese battery-maker as the supplier of batteries outside of China too, according to a news report published by the CnEVPost May 11. The report stated that Gotion's wholly owned subsidiary Hefei Gotion High-tech Power Energy Co. Ltd. has recently received a procurement letter from VW, making it a designated supplier for the automaker's overseas markets. Gotion disclo...

Grammer AG (Grammer) announced that it has worked with BMW Group to develop the center armrest for the i7 model, according to a company press release dated May 11. The armrest featured integrated heating with 3D-molded real glass applications. Materials such as perforated leather or cashmere were used for the surfaces. “One focus of our collaboration with the BMW Group was to use the center armrest as a central element to underscore the very special luxurious atmosphere ...

Volvo Car Corp. (Volvo) has announced that its EX90 all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will come equipped with Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity sound system, a company press release dated May 10 read. Occupants of the seven seater will be able to enjoy 3D surround sound from the 25 speakers throughout the cabin. “For the new Volvo EX90, Bowers & Wilkins was a natural and obvious choice as the partner for our premium audio system. Its highly acclaimed approach to sound exude...

German automotive component supplier ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) has received a new contract from luxury carmaker BMW Group (BMW) wherein it will supply the carmaker with cell contact systems for the latter’s upcoming "Neue Klasse" range of EVs, ElringKlinger said May 5. The Dettingen-headquartered company from Germany said that the order from BMW is a new high-volume series production contract covering a period of several years. Commenting on the securing of the...

Sports car manufacturer Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (Porsche) and the technology company Mobileye Global Inc. (Mobileye) have entered into a strategic collaboration for series production of premium advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) solutions, according to a press release by Porsche May 9. Porsche plans to offer automated assistance and navigate-on-pilot functions based on the Mobileye SuperVision technology platform. “Mobileye is one of the world’s leading provi...

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) announced in a press release on May 5 that it has secured a new contract to supply electric beam (e-Beam) axles for a future electric vehicle (EV) program with Stellantis. The future program is expected to begin production in the latter part of the decade, and will feature both front and rear e-Beam axles that include AAM’s integrated 3-in-1 e-Drive technology. “AAM is excited to provide our next generation of e-Beam axles for th...

HARMAN International Industries, Inc. (HARMAN) has announced a collaboration with Abarth, under which the sound company will equip the Abarth 500e model with a JBL premium sound system, a company press release on May 4 read. The JBL audio system is standard on the new Abarth 500e Turismo version. “JBL and Abarth share a love of great design, impeccable quality and great music played loud, and we are thrilled with our collaboration on the new Abarth 500e. Stylish, bold and lou...

According to a press release on April 27, Tobii announced that it has been selected by the world’s largest automotive Tier-1 supplier based in Germany to deliver its software for driver monitoring systems (DMS). The company said that this is its first design win. This design win is with a commercial vehicle manufacturer with multiple brands headquartered in Europe for 25 heavy vehicle models. Tobii is expected to receive license revenues starting in 2025. Significance: Over the next...

Teijin Automotive Technologies will supply exterior elements including right and left doors, right and left rear-quarter panels, and tailgate inner, outer and lower shells for Lotus Emira, it said in a press release dated April 26. The doors, rear quarter and tailgate exterior panels are made with proprietary Tough Class A (TCA) Ultra Lite materials, which are up to 43% lighter than traditional composite material and weighs about the same as aluminum. “The body panels of the Lotus E...

Stellantis and Alliance Nickel Ltd (formerly GME Resources) have signed a binding offtake agreement for the supply of 170,000 tons of nickel sulphate and 12,000 tons of cobalt sulphate in total over an initial five-year period, Stellantis announced on April 28. “This represents approximately 40% of forecast annual production of the NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia,” the carmaker said in a statement, adding that the pricing for the nickel and cobalt sulphate is linked to i...

onsemi and ZEEKR announced a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) between the two companies. onsemi will provide its EliteSiC Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices to increase the powertrain efficiency of ZEEKR’s smart electric vehicles (EVs), resulting in improved performance, faster charging speeds and extended driving range, according to a press release on April 25. ZEEKR will use onsemi EliteSiC MOSFET, 1200 V, M3E that offers enhanced electrical and mechanical performance and reliabili...

South Korean battery manufacturers LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK On are the battery suppliers to about 8 out of 10 electric vehicle models that have qualified for the tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act, according to a news report published by The Korea Herald on April 20. The report cited industry sources behind these observations. It said that 17 EV models out of the 22 approved models have installed South Korea-made batteries, with LG Energy Solution topping the list ...

The Yokohama Rubber has announced that it has begun delivering tires to Subaru Corporation for use as original equipment (OE) on the automaker’s new Impreza in North America, for which Subaru will begin taking orders this spring, according to a press release on April 21. The new Impreza cars will come with AVID S34 tires (size P225/40R18 88V). The AVID S34 is one of the tires in Yokohama Rubber’s AVID series of all-season tires for passenger cars sold in the North American market, and it ...

Elektrobit has announced that Jaguar Land Rover will use Elektrobit’s software platform and Automotive OS offering to build their next-generation EVA Continuum electrical architecture that will be featured in Jaguar Land Rover’s full line of vehicles from 2024, according to Elektrobit’s press release on April 19. Jaguar Land Rover selected Elektrobit as part of its initiative to drive standardization and predictability in the software platform for the new architecture, which will enable...

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery Automobile has become the first customer for CATL’s sodium-ion batteries, according to a news report published by CNEVPOST on April 16. The report cited an announcement by the battery-maker on April 16 as the source of this development. CATL had first unveiled its in-house developed sodium-ion batteries in July 2021. According to CATL, sodium-ion batteries will be a cost-effective choice among the range of electric vehicle (EV) batteries being developed gl...

China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed a strategic partnership with the BAIC Group, the company said on March 13. The agreement between the two companies entails business cooperation and advanced technology applications. “Both parties plan to join hands to develop [electric vehicle, or EV] battery products to further explore the new-energy vehicle market,” CATL said in a statement. It further added that CATL plans to get "dee...

In a press release announcement on April 17, Goodyear said that it was selected as the manufacturer of choice to produce a bespoke tire for Lancia's new concept vehicle, Lancia Pu+Ra HPE. Lancia Concept is a 100% electric concept car that represents the vision of the brand in terms of design, interior-home feeling, sustainability, electrification and technology. Goodyear developed a unique concept tire for the vehicle which included a customized tire sidewall design, providing a sea...

French carmaker Renault Group and battery technology startup Verkor have entered into a long-term commercial partnership for the supply of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), Renault announced on April 13. As part of the agreement, Verkor will supply Renault Group with the equivalent of 12 GWh of batteries each year, the carmaker said without disclosing the timeline for these supplies. While these high-performance batteries are slated to be produced at the future Verkor Gigafactory in Dunk...

Qualcomm has announced that the All-new Espace will be powered by its Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, adding ultrafast and reliable connectivity to its already impressive list of features, according to Qualcomm EU’s twitter post on April 11. Renault unveiled its All-new Espace, the new people-carrier seating five or seven, which will join the lineup leading the brand’s charge in the C and D segments. Its outer dimensions are smaller and it is 215 kg lighter than its predecessor, an...

Innoviz Technologies announced that it has received a several hundred unit purchase order from a commercial vehicle OEM for its InnovizTwo lidar as part of advanced discussions for a new series production award, according to a press release on April 5. The order will be delivered to the customer throughout 2023, beginning in the second quarter. "We are extremely pleased to be selected by a commercial vehicle OEM to power its fleet with our industry leading [lidar]. As a result ...

In a press release on April 10, Yokohama Rubber has announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires to Lexus for use as original equipment tires on the new RZ, the Lexus brand’s first dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which was launched in Japan and other countries, including in Europe and Asia, from this March. The RZ is being fitted with 235/60R18 103H front tires and 255/55R18 105V rear tires. The ADVAN V61 is a high-performance tire manufactured by Yokohama Rubber under ...

BYD will leverage autonomous driving solutions from DJI Automotive, CNEV Post reported on April 7, citing a report by 36kr. BYD’s Sea Lion all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be the first model to feature the solutions and is expected to go on sale in a year. The report added that the DJI Automotive team, which is currently around 1,300 people, has also partnered with SAIC-GM-Wuling and Volkswagen China. Significance: At the China EV100 Forum earlier this April, DJI Automo...

Stellantis NV and BMW AG are in early talks with Japanese battery-maker Panasonic Holdings Corporation to build electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plants in North America, according to a news report published by the Wall Street Journal on April 4. The WSJ news report cited people aware of the developments in the story without disclosing details about them. The WSJ report stated that Stellantis is in early talks with Panasonic to set up its third battery plant in North America, adding...

Bridgestone Americas announced that it has been chosen by Lamborghini as its tire partner for the new Revuelto, Lamborghini's first-ever super sports V12 high performance electrified vehicle (HPEV), according to a press release on March 30. Bridgestone developed bespoke Potenza Sport high-performance tires for the Lamborghini Revuelto that features three electric motors powering the front wheels, and a V12 internal combustion engine powering the rear wheels. Bridgestone Potenza Sport ...

In a press release announcement on April 4, Toyoda Gosei said that it has developed a new automobile emblem that is both transparent to millimeter wave radar and luminescent. This product will be used on the new Lexus RZ battery-electric vehicle (BEV) from Toyota Motor. Toyoda Gosei has already provided millimeter wave-radar-compatible emblems that provide both an appealing metallic appearance and transparency to millimeter wave radar for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a...

US automaker Ford Motor Company has signed an agreement with PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. to collaborate on advancing more sustainable nickel production in Indonesia, Ford announced on March 30. The three companies plan to make equity investments in the Pomalaa Block High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) Project through a definitive agreement signed on the sidelines of an official ceremony, which was graced by the Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Ford said...

Marelli has developed slim LED rear light units for BMW’s i7 model, it said via a post on LinkedIn on March 31. The L-shape rear design, which are seen in other BMW models as well, features an integrated chrome strip with the rear light bars positioned below it. The LED rear lights were developed and manufactured in Marelli’s Italian Competence Center for rear lamps in Tolmezzo, Italy. The edge pattern of the lights was due to precise printing in the inner and outer lens. The chrome bar w...

Magna International is planning to set up a new plant in Auburn Hills, Mich., which would be used to supply seats for General Motors electric vehicles (EVs), The Detroit News reported on March 30. Magna will reportedly invest over $100 million on the plant. Construction is expected to begin in July 2023 and be completed in November 2024. The plant is expected to create 500 new jobs. The proposed facility would supply seats for vehicles built in GM’s Orion plant. The facility is expe...

Continental announced that it would be supplying tires to BYD for its all-electric Atto 3 model, a company press release dated March 22 read. The compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) will come factory-fitted with 18-inch EcoContact 6 Q premium tires. The tires are developed for quiet and energy-saving driving, which are especially beneficial for electric vehicles (EVs). Significance: The EcoContact 6 Q uses a special rubber compound that minimizes energy absorption while the veh...

DENZA has unveiled its N7 sport utility vehicle (SUV) with DEVIALET car audio system, it said in a press release on March 22. DENZA is the first brand to deploy the DEVIALET audio system. The DEVIALET acoustic system offers high resolution with cutting-edge technology and an immersive sound experience. “This is a collaboration between two market leaders with the mission of redefining sound experiences in mobility. Our partnership with DENZA marks a collaboration concluded wit...

In a press release dated March 16, ELIX Polymers announced that Beijing Beiqi Mould & Plastic Technology (BMPT) has selected the company’s acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) H801 for the spoilers of the Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB model series. Due to the material’s high stiffness, heat and impact resistance, it is ideal for vehicle spoilers. Its density is 4% lower than the previously used polycarbonate (PC)/ABS grades. This leads to lightweighting. Significance: ELIX ABS H...

FRX Innovations announced that Chiao Fu Enterprise recently commercialized its Nofia-based polyurethane (PU) foam application with a Chinese automotive OEM, according to a company press release dated March 15.  “Chiaofu is an important FRX customer and partner in the Chinese polyurethane automotive foam sector. The Chinese automotive passenger-compartment specifications are among the toughest in the world. Foam used must meet flame-retardancy standards, as well as delive...

Cipia announced that it has been awarded a design win from an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in the US, the company said in a press release on 14 March. Cipia’s Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Cabin Sense Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS) will be integrated into an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, which is expected to go into production in 2024. The SUV will be sold globally. “This design win with a second US auto manufacturer further cements Cipia’s ...

One of the key highlights of Tesla’s recent Investor Day was their commitment to move to 100% in-house designed microcontroller units (MCUs). This would take the percentage inhouse from 20% in the Model S to 85% in the Cybertruck with 100% achieved for the next generation vehicle. From an implementation standpoint their target is not impractical, and their history suggests the goal is in line with their accomplishments to date. However, whether it’s a target they ought to be aiming at...

onsemi has announced that it will demo the company’s latest sustainable innovations at embedded world, according to a press release on 6 March 2023. The event for developers, system architects, product managers, and technical management is taking place from 14 to 16 March 2023, at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany. This year’s theme of embedded world is embedded, responsible, and sustainable. The five demo spaces will address four key application areas: Automotive (Vehicle...

According to a report published by Guardian News and Media on 1 March 2023, Tata Motors has asked the UK government for more than GBP500 million (USD531 million) in state subsidies to build a battery factory in Somerset. Tata Motors has reportedly requested for funds in the form of grants and support programs, such as assistance with energy costs and funding for research. According to the Financial Times, which first reported the EUR500 million figure, the automaker is deciding between t...

Qt Group has entered a supplier agreement with General Motors (GM) as the automaker transitions toward software-defined vehicles, according to a press release on 28 February 2023. Qt’s cross platform Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development tools and framework will equip GM with tools that make it possible for the company to design and develop once, and test and deploy everywhere, across different brands and configurations. Qt's entire software development portfolio, including Qt Design St...

Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile has received its first order for an Eye-Zone automotive system from a leading global Japanese vehicle manufacturer, according to a press release on 2 March 2023. The parties will initiate a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project to assess the added value and capabilities of Eye-Zone as a software vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication layer, enabling unprecedented, seamless communication between vehic...

Cerence has announced that it will partner with Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics to provide artificial intelligence (AI)-powered communication technologies for SAIC-GM’s Buick CENTURY, according to a company press release on 27 February. “In a luxury car like the Buick CENTURY, the modern driver demands that the technology features be on par with the look and feel of the car itself. Voice technologies like Cerence ICC are some of those seemingly small details that make a huge impact...

AGP Glass is set to invest USD800 million in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to supply Tesla, Mexico Now reported on 24 February. AGP Glass said the investment the contract will result in the generation of nearly 700 jobs. Operations will begin in July 2023 within the Finsa Santa Catarina industrial park. The minister of Economy in the state, Ivan Rivas Rodriguez said that they are working on an investment attraction strategy due to its advantages in human capital, proximity to the United ...

Luminar has reached what it claims a “multibillion dollar” agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply its Iris lidar sensors for the German carmaker’s next generation vehicles by mid-decade, the US-based lidar specialist said in a press release on 22 February. The company’s advanced lidar sensor will support automated driving applications in Mercedes-Benz’s future vehicles. “Mercedes’ standards for vehicle safety and performance are among the highest in the industry, and their decis...

Magnis Energy Technologies has entered into a Binding Offtake Agreement with Tesla to supply of AAM beginning in February 2025 with fixed pricing, it said in a press release on 21 February. Under the agreement Tesla will purchase a minimum of 17,500 tpa from February 2025 with a maximum of 35,000 tpa for a minimum 3-year term at a fixed price. “We are really excited to bring our high performing AAM to market that requires no chemical or thermal purification throughout the whole process, whi...

SK Nexilis, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Korea-based SK Group, has won a five-year supply contract from Northvolt for supplying copper foil used in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), The Korea Herald reported on 19 February. SK Nexilis will start supplying copper foil to the Swedish battery maker from its Stalowa Wola plant in Poland from 2024. The Korean supplier will meet about 80% of copper foil requirements of Northvolt during 2024–29, which would be enough for 1.7 million EVs. T...

Toyoda Gosei has developed a compact wireless smartphone charging holder for automobiles, according to a press release by 15 February 2023. Smartphones can be charged by placing them in the holder. This wireless charging holder is used on the new Toyota Prius. The holder’s support mechanism guides the smart phone to the optimum position for charging, and with a simplified charger structure has been made about 60% more compact than the previous product. This charging holder was recognized by...

Bridgestone Corporation has announced that its ECOPIA EP510, ECOPIA EP150, and ECOPIA EP422 Plus tires have been selected as original equipment on the new Prius unveiled by Toyota Motor Corporation, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. ECOPIA EP510 and ECOPIA EP150 tires will be supplied for use on vehicles sold in Japan, Europe, and Asia while ECOPIA EP422 Plus tires will be equipped on vehicles marketed in North America. Bridgestone continues to contribute to the realization ...

BlackBerry has announced that Chongqing Yazaki Meter has selected the BlackBerry QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS) to power its digital instrument cluster, according to a company press release on 13 February. The instrument cluster is currently being mass produced. The next-generation digital instrument cluster is being installed in models from Geely Auto and Dongfeng Liuzhou Auto. “As a market leader in safety-certified embedded automotive systems, BlackBerry QNX has a wide-ran...

In a press release announcement on 13 February 2023, Marelli said that it will equipping the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore with its three high-performance e-motors for Maserati's first full-electric car. The e-motor solution was designed and manufactured in-house by Marelli at its Modugno facility (Bari, Italy). Marelli has also contributed to the distinctive lighting signature of the new Maserati Gran Turismo with its full-LED headlights, which, on some trims, also include an Adaptive Dri...

Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures for model year (MY) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado electric vehicle (EV), it said in a press release on 13 February. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan. Production is expected to begin later in 2023. “The accelerating shift toward vehicle electrification opens up exciting growth opportunities for Magna beyond powertrain. We have been ab...

BorgWarner has announced that it will supply a major German OEM in Europe and the US with battery cooling plates for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a company press release on 9 February. The cooling plates provide cooling capacity in a more compact package with reduced weight and cost. “We’ve collaborated with this customer for more than 30 years as a technical partner, contributing to many new technologies that the customer has integrated into its vehicles. We’re proud to e...

BorgWarner will supply 800V silicon carbide-based (SiC) inverters to a global OEM, it said in a press release dated 9 February. The inverters will be used for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. There will be two variants used in passenger BEVs—a 250 kW for passenger cars and all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicles and a second 350 kW module for the OEM’s performance vehicles. “As a current 400-volt inverter supplier to the automaker, it was a significant win for our team to be...

BMW has unveiled the X5 and X6 models with the integration of BMW Operating System 8, the latest generation of the iDrive control, and the BMW Curved Display, according to a company press release on 8 February. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches, behind a single glass surface. The touch control has fewer buttons and switches with more digital control. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus includes...

General Motors (GM) and GlobalFoundries (GF) have announced a long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM's chip supply. GF will manufacture for GM's key chip suppliers at GF's advanced semiconductor facility in upstate New York bringing a critical process to the United States, according to a press release on 9 February 2023. “We see our semiconductor requirements more than doubling over the next several years as vehicles become technology platforms,”...

Trimble has announced that Nissan Motor Co. will use Trimble RTX technology as its high-accuracy positioning source, enabling the hands-off and guided freeway driving capabilities of the ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance system, available initially on the 2023 Nissan Ariya, according to a press release on 9 February 2023. While positioning with regular Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals might wander by up to 10 m (25 feet), Trimble RTX offers greater precision and enab...

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with a leading power semiconductor automotive supplier related to AOS’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET and diode technology, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. In the agreement AOS will license and provide engineering support for its proprietary aSiC technology as well as an accompanying supply agreement. Silicon Carbide is a next-gener...

RoboSense has announced its partnership with Toyota on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technology and product advantages in the global lidar field, RoboSense has been officially integrated into Toyota's supply chain system, according to a press release on 7 February 2023. RoboSense uses its CNAS-accredited laboratory and the industry's biggest production and intelligent manufacturing system to meet Toyota's high-quality product and large-sca...

Marelli has signed a contract to supply its battery management system (BMS) to a major global carmaker, it said in a press release dated 2 February. The BMS will be used in battery electric vehicle (BEV) small-medium cars from 2026. Marelli will also provide both the hardware and the boot loader software of the battery management system for segment A, B, and C full electric vehicles. “We are glad of this relevant assignment, particularly as this is for a technology which has a key role...

KPIT Technologies has announced that during the quarter that ended on 31 December 2022, a leading European car OEM selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the electric powertrain domain, according to KPIT’s stock exchange filing on 31 January 2023. Another European OEM has granted KPIT a key contract in the connected car domain. A leading US commercial vehicle manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the vehicle engineering design and diagnostics domains, whereas an Asi...

Navya has announced that the company has filed a declaration of cessation of payments (déclaration de cessation des paiements) with the Lyon Commercial Court, according to a press release on 25 January 2023. Given the development of its share price and the market liquidity of its shares, Navya was no longer able to issue sufficient additional tranches of OCABSA to fulfill all of its financial demands. In addition, all attempts to find investors to support it have failed, the company said. ...

Ford has approved premium winter tires from Continental for its latest Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Mustang, and Puma models, according to a press release on 25 January 2023. For these five models, the WinterContact TS 870 and WinterContact TS 870 P can be ordered directly from dealers. Both winter tire models offer safe handling on dry roads and on snow, as well as short braking distances on ice. In addition, they perform well in all weather conditions with precise steering behavior and good ...

US battery maker Microvast Holdings, Inc. and REE Automotive, Ltd. have signed a supply and purchase agreement wherein the former will supply MV-C Gen 4 HpCO high-energy lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs to the latter, Microvast said on 26 January 2023. Microvast’s battery packs will power REE Automotive’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) platform, the company said, adding that the customers will benefit from this partnership by combining REE’s zero-emission commercial vehicles with Mi...

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 ...

Volkswagen Group is investigating using Qualcomm's powerful computer chips in the updated MEB Plus electric platform and the premium-angled PPE platform as the two companies expand their partnership, according to a report published by Automotive News Europe on 24 January 2023. Initially, the manufacturer intended to employ the US firm's processors to power autonomous and semiautonomous operations in VW Group's Unified architecture, which would ultimately replace the MEB and PPE platforms. ...

Toyota Motor Corporation has selected dSPACE for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation solutions, according to a press release by dSPACE on 24 January 2023. Hirotaka Kaneko, who is responsible for powertrain test environment at Toyota Motor Corporation, reports, “With VEOS, we were able to benefit from a reliable software simulation platform from dSPACE for the validation of new powertrain controls and to front-load the control software development.” The powertrain and its accompanying...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group and US-based battery technology company Solid Power have deepened their partnership with a new joint development agreement to further advance the all-solid-state battery cell design and manufacturing know-how, BMW said on 20 January 2023. “Under an expanded joint development agreement, BMW Group and Solid Power have added a research and development license as a basis for their common next steps. This license enables BMW to establish an ASSB prototype line in...

DANA Cardanes has inaugurated a new plant in Querétaro that will have a production line for Toyota, according to a report published by MEXICONOW on 18 January 2023. The establishment of the new plant represents an investment of close to USD21 million and the generation of 110 direct jobs, which could increase to 300 once the three lines of the entire project are up and running. Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, director of operations at DANA Cardanes, revealed that three production lines ...

Stellantis N.V. and Terrafame Ltd.  have signed a supply agreement for nickel sulphate to be used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Stellantis announced on 18 January 2023. Under the agreement, the Finnish battery material supplier is slated to start supplying Stellantis with nickel sulphate over the five-year term, beginning in 2025. Commenting on the arrangement with Terrafame, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, said, “This agreement is part of the key raw material sourcing to fit with...

In a press release announcement on 18 January 2023, Magna said that its advanced ClearView vision technology has made its production debut on the Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The system combines camera and mirror technology and has the potential to minimize blind-spot incidents and improve vehicle safety by increasing the vehicle's visibility. In addition to making it easier to park and maneuver the car, ClearView delivers additional advantages. “ClearVi...

Cipia has announced that the company had secured a design win with an additional Chinese OEM together with tier-1 HiRain, according to a press release on 15 January 2023. Cipia's Driver Sense Driver Monitoring System (DMS) will be incorporated into a pickup truck model that will be sold in South America, Australia and New Zealand. Cipia's DMS will run on an OmniVision system-on-chip (SoC). The model is expected to start production in 2023. This is Cipia's first design victory with bot...

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is considering setting up a battery manufacturing facility jointly with its largest customer BMW in Hungary, according to a news report published by Business Korea on 12 January 2023. The report said that the development follows a high-profile meeting between Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong and BMW chairman Oliver Zipse in December 2022. It said that Samsung SDI is considering building a third plant in Göd, Hungary, in proxim...

Ushr has announced that it will supply its high-definition map (HD map) data to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0 advanced driver assistance system, which will be used in model year (MY) 2023 Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover, according to a company press release on 5 January. Ushr worked with Mitsubishi Electric to integrate its data into ProPILOT Assist 2.0. “We have been collaborating with Nissan for a long time, and we are excited to grow our relationship with Ushr to help enable Nissan�...

Cerence has announced that BYD will deploy its conversational AI in electric vehicles worldwide, in a press release dated 9 January. By deploying Cerence Assistant, BYD will be able to offer a user friendly in-car experience. Initial models will include multilanguage capabilities, with additional languages to be rolled out in the future. “We understand what automakers are up against when it comes to creating unique in-car systems that build brand loyalty while still enabling access to the s...

European–American carmaker Stellantis N.V. has signed a binding offtake agreement with Australia-based material supplier Element 25 Limited to secure the supply of battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate, the company announced on 9 January 2023. Under the five-year agreement, Element 25 will begin shipping the manganese sulphate monohydrate to Stellantis for use in its electric vehicle (EV) battery packs in 2026. A total volume of 45 kilotons will be supplied by Element 25...

Mapbox has announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to offer cloud navigation powered by Mapbox Dash, according to a company press release on 4 January. Customers driving Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aygo X models in Europe will be able to access lane-level navigation, parking search including real-time parking availability, speed limit and speed camera warnings. In an upcoming pilot, Toyota drivers will be able to pay for parking and fuel via their infotainment system. “Our goal is to p...

US-based Wolfspeed, Inc. will supply silicon carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) platforms, the semiconductor device manufacturing company announced on 4 January 2023. Wolfspeed’s semiconductors will be incorporated into next-generation powertrain systems for several Mercedes-Benz vehicle lines, the company said, adding that its silicon carbide devices will enable greater efficiency in the German luxury carmaker’s powertrains. “Coming from a long-term ...

North America-based lithium hydroxide producer Piedmont Lithium has amended its existing offtake agreement with the US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla, Inc. to begin supplying the spodumene concentrate (SC6) from the second half of CY2023, Piedmont said in a media note on 3 January 2023. “Piedmont and Tesla have mutually agreed to amend their previous offtake agreement with the terms of this new agreement, which are binding for a three-year term and include an option to renew for another ...

Luminar has announced more commercial momentum at the end of 2022 than anticipated with additional production wins for multiple consumer vehicle models with leading automakers, according to a press release on 4 January 2023. At CES this week, Luminar will host the North American debut of the Volvo EX90, as well as the SAIC Rising Auto R7, and unveil its new software-based mapping product developed last year following the acquisition of Civil Maps. Luminar will also unveil an updated brand and...

Rheinmetall has won a major order worth over a quarter billion euros (over USD 267 million) in the electric mobility segment from a premium German automaker, the company announced on 2 January 2023. The order entails Rheinmetall supplying a new type of contactor for the customer’s all-new 900V electric vehicle (EV) platform. “Rheinmetall won the order in the face of stiff competition from Asia, establishing itself as a global market leader for contactors for this future voltage class...

Mainland China’s largest EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed an agreement with AVATR Technology to deepen its strategic cooperation with the EV maker in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company said on 20 December 2022. “The signing of the agreement will further deepen the cooperation between the two parties,” CATL said in an official statement. It mentioned that it, along with AVATR, will build an industry-leading battery supply chain ecosy...

European Lithium Limited, a listed mining exploration and development company, announced on 21 December that it has signed a binding long-term lithium offtake agreement, via its wholly owned Austrian subsidiary ECM Lithium AT GmbH (ECM), with German luxury car manufacturer BMW Group. With the said binding agreement, European Lithium has secured its first offtake of battery grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) from its Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria. Commenting on the binding agreement with...

According to a press release on 22 December 2022, Seeing Machines announced that it has been appointed by an existing tier-1 customer to deliver its FOVIO Driver and Occupant Monitoring System (DMS/OMS) for an additional program with an existing large European-based global automotive group (OEM) customer.  Seeing Machines continues to expand as an automotive tech company in Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems, having won a total of 15 automotive contracts spanning 10 various OEMs and ...

China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited. (CATL) has signed a joint-venture (JV) agreement with Changan Automobile in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company announced on 20 December 2022. According to the official note released by CATL, the JV will further promote symbiotic cooperation and realize a win-win situation for the companies. The agreement with Changan is a part of CATL’s larger strategy of expanding its business globally as well as in ...

US solid-state battery and sulfide-based electrolyte technology company Solid Power has deepened its partnership with the BMW Group wherein it has granted the research and development (R&D) license to its all-solid-state cell design and manufacturing know-how to the German luxury carmaker, the company announced on 21 December 2022. According to the official note, the BMW Group intends to duplicate Solid Power’s pilot production lines at its own facility in Germany and produce prototype ...

Toyoda Gosei has developed a new luxurious faux leather steering wheel, which will be first used in the Lexus RX, it said in a press release dated 21 December. The steering wheels were developed in partnership with Seiren. A special coating is applied to the surface to give a smoother and softer feel while also preventing surface deterioration from sweat or cosmetics. Significance: Toyoda Gosei has a lineup of luxury specifications for steering wheels, using real leather and real wood in addi...

US automaker Ford Motor Company and China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd. (CATL) are exploring ways to build a battery manufacturing plant in Michigan in order to qualify for the revised tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 in the US, according to a news report published by Bloomberg on 15 December 2022. The report stated that the two companies are working to draw a complex arrangement designed to stay clea...

Bose has announced that it will supply sound system for Volvo Cars, starting with the recently unveiled Volvo EX90, according to a company press release on 20 December. The Bose-equipped vehicle model will be available by early 2024. Bose will supply a 14-speaker sound system to enhance the in-cabin experience. “Teaming up with Volvo Cars is a major milestone for us. We share many common characteristics—from our long-standing commitment to delivering incredible consumer experiences to our...

Guerrilla RF has announced that it has received a purchase order for ultra-low noise amplifiers for an electric automobile manufacturer, in a press release dated 13 December. The shipments are expected to begin in March 2023 and continue through November. Revenue from the order is expected to be around USD580,000 during that period. “Securing a purchase order with a top tier electric automobile manufacturer is a testament to our ability to deliver a quality product at a competitive price. T...

Veoneer's Restraint Control Systems (RCS) business has been awarded a significant, long-term contract to deliver next-generation product to one of North America's largest OEMs, according to a press release on 16 December 2022. In 2026, Veoneer will begin delivering the restraint control system to four of the North American OEM's vehicle platforms, including its electric vehicles (EVs). Restraint Control Systems (RCS) from Veoneer activate the vehicle's passive safety systems, such as tight...

Smart Eye has received an order with a global tier-1 supplier, estimated at up to 53 design wins from a North American OEM in a deal worth around SEK800 million (USD78 million), according to a company press release dated 15 December. “This new order, which has been in the making for some time, means three things for us. Firstly, we solidify our position on the important European market, estimated to be 18 million vehicles in 2026. Secondly, it puts us in the lead in North America, expected ...

Aisin is supplying several electric powertrain and safety components for a new performance variant of the Lexus RX, the company said in a press release on 5 December. The new Lexus RX500h F SPORT Performance comes equipped with the DIRECT 4 all-wheel drive (AWD) system to deliver improved driving pleasure. Lexus launched its new performance model last month. Lexus debuted its DIRECT4 AWD system in the RZ450e, launched earlier this year. According to the carmaker, the system constantly monitor...

Japanese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Panasonic Energy Company Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, and US-based EV maker Lucid Group, Inc. have signed a multiyear battery supply agreement, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 13 December 2022. Under the said agreement, Panasonic will supply EV batteries to Lucid for latter’s popular luxury electric sedan Lucid Air as well as for its upcoming Gravity sport utility vehicle (SUV), the two companies said Tuesday. Commenting ...

In a press release dated 12 December, Rheinmetall announced that its Group subsidiary Pierburg has received an order from a well-known automaker for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, with a lifetime value of around EUR300 million (USD316 million). The order encompasses low- and high-pressure EGR modules. “Winning this order reaffirms Rheinmetall’s strategic goal of maintaining its global market lead in the emissions reduction realm in the long term, firmly on the path to continued ...

China Automotive Systems (CAAS) has introduced a new series of electric power steering (EPS) systems from the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD, the company said in a press release on 12 December. CAAS won design contracts for column type EPS (C-EPS), dual-pinion type EPS (DP-EPS), and rack parallel type EPS (RP-EPS) from BYD after close collaboration between the research and development (R&D) teams of the two companies for 18 months.  “Working with BYD brings out the best of...

China’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) will supply 123 GWh of electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Honda Motor (China) Investment Company Ltd. between 2024 to 2030, the two companies said in a joint announcement on 8 December 2022. According to the official statement, while the arrangement between the two companies will be limited to China, the world’s largest EV market, CATL and Honda have refrained from disclosing the battery and other financi...

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric has announced the selection of Innovusion’s Falcon lidar to power the FF 91’s autonomous driving system, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The system is intended to integrate into the FF 91 electric vehicle (EV) to deliver real-time 3D vision, even in adverse weather conditions or the darkest of nights. The Falcon lidar from Innovusion is intended to provide the FF 91 Futurist with a level of insight into its surroundings. As a result of ...

Leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Envision AESC plans to invest USD810 million in building a new, state-of-the-art gigafactory in Florence, South Carolina, US, according to a news report published by the Automotive World on 6 December 2022. The facility, which is slated to have an annual production capacity of 30GWh, will create 1,170 new jobs in the region in its first phase of operations. The plant will produce high performance batteries to power the next generation EVs fro...

BlackBerry has announced that Human Horizons has selected BlackBerry QNX technology to power the autonomous driving controller and intelligent digital cockpit controller of its second flagship vehicle, the HiPhi Z, according to a press release on 7 December 2022. The HiPhi Z integrates the most recent technical advancements providing clients with next-level driving experience by using the QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System (RTOS), QNX OS for Safety, and QNX H...