California-based Faraday Future (FF) recently hosted its inaugural Open AI Day at its Los Angeles headquarters, highlighting its AI strategy, products and technological innovations. The event, which drew AI experts, potential future talents and FF employees, marked the announcement of Future AIHER, a new subsidiary focused on the development and commercialization of AI extended range and AI hybrid extended-range electric powertrain systems. Future AIHER aims to provide solutions for FF and poten...

AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI has become  a catalyst for accelerating the integration of new revolutionary technologies into vehicles. Until recently, there had been a prevailing notion that developing leading-edge large language models (LLMs) require significant technical and financial resources. That notion, however, stands disrupted now by a Chine...

AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI is a catalyst for change. Insights from S&P Global Mobility’s 2025 Supplier Outlook highlight how AI can change vehicles and the entire automotive ecosystem. By analyzing user behaviors, AI can adjust settings and keep track of driver alertness, moving maintenance from a reactive to a proactive approach. This enhances f...

In a press release on Feb. 18, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FF) announced that it has begun hiring for key positions to help support its AI initiatives as it furthers its plans to significantly expand AI research and development efforts and input. This is a launch of recruitment of AI talents, especially those specialized in large-model development and algorithm training programs. Next steps for FF's AI business: Advancing end-to-end large-model autonomous driving developme...

In the high-octane world of automotive manufacturing, AI is more than just a tool — it is the powerhouse driving a monumental shift across the entire industry. From design to the showroom, AI is breaking barriers and igniting innovation. While self-driving technology often steals the spotlight, AI's impact is felt everywhere in the automotive landscape. S&P Global Mobility recently tapped into insights from AI specialists to explore its vast potential. When it comes to safety, AI emerge...

MulticoreWare announced a partnership with the Autoware Foundation, showcasing a significant step toward advancing autonomous driving technology. The collaboration will focus on enhancing the Autoware perception stack by integrating AI-powered Bird's Eye View (BEV) modules. The goal is to optimize BEV-based Vision Transformers, such as BEV-Former and BEV-SegFormer, ensuring real-time inference capabilities on automotive systems. Additionally, the partnership will concentrate on advancing te...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 last week, VinAI showcased various advanced AI technologies in an exclusive in-vehicle demonstration at its booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company’s key demonstrations included DrunkSense, the world's first passive drunk-driving detection system; MirrorSense, a technology that adjusts mirrors with 10-mm accuracy based on the driver’s position; a driver monitoring system (DMS) compliant with EU’s General Safety Reg...

Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to enhance the conversational capabilities of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Virtual Assistant through the implementation of Google Cloud's new Automotive AI Agent solution. This solution, developed utilizing Gemini on Vertex AI, is specifically tailored for the automotive industry and leverages information from the Google Maps Platform to provide users with detailed and personalized responses reg...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, Neusoft Corp. showcased a wide array of automotive products and solutions, emphasizing its AI and data-driven approach under the event theme Dive In. The company, known for its significant contributions to the information technology industry globally, drew attention with its intelligent solutions strategy, highlighting its commitment to digital transformation and global cooperation within the automotive sector. Neusoft's exhibition in...

MediaTek, a company specializing in fabless semiconductors, and Intelligo, an expert in edge AI technology, have announced a partnership aimed at introducing innovative AI voice solutions across the automotive, smart home and smart retail sectors. The two partners showed their advanced solutions at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held last week in Las Vegas. The strategic partnership is focused on revolutionizing user interaction with vehicles and smart home devices to offer more intelli...

Hyundai Motor Group has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia to expedite the advancement of AI technologies, setting the stage for the future of mobility. The collaboration is centered around integrating AI into Hyundai Motor Group's core mobility products such as software-defined vehicles and robotics, as well as enhancing its overall business operations, according to a press release on Jan. 9. Under this partnership, Hyundai Motor Group will utilize Nvidia's accelerated computing a...

SoundHound AI, a US-based company specializing in voice AI, has partnered with premier electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid to introduce the Lucid Assistant, an advanced hands-free voice assistant designed for Lucid's EVs. The Lucid Assistant, powered by SoundHound ChatAI, facilitates an interactive and user-friendly interface for vehicle controls and information retrieval. SoundHound will offer visitors a hands-on experience with a Lucid Air demo car at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. T...

Faraday Future has announced new software updates for its flagship FF 912.0 Futurist Alliance electric vehicle, aimed at enhancing the in-vehicle infotainment and user control features. These updates, which will be delivered over the air (OTA), are designed to improve the interaction between the vehicle and its users through more intuitive and user-friendly functions. Among the notable updates are the enhancement of customer feedback mechanisms through the FFAI voice assistant, improved navigati...

Tweddle Group will showcase its Advanced Vehicle Assistant (AVA) platform at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, scheduled to be held in January 2025 in Las Vegas. AVA is a flexible, AI-powered multimedia information app that integrates into the vehicle's center console, designed to deliver hands-free product information through voice interaction, making it a significant advancement in the in-vehicle assistant market. "AVA brings hands-free product information to the in-vehicle assistant sp...

Yokohama Rubber has introduced the ADVAN V61, a new premium sport utility vehicle tire under its globally recognized ADVAN brand. The all-new tire is aimed at the burgeoning market for midsize to large premium SUVs and is set to be released worldwide, except for the North American market, starting from February 2025. Yokohama Rubber has plans to offer the ADVAN V61 in 17 different sizes, ranging from 17 to 22 inches, to accommodate a variety of vehicles, including those that require origina...

Mercedes-Benz is enhancing its Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Voice Assistant's capabilities by integrating a new general knowledge function powered by AI. This advancement enables the system to provide instant and accurate answers to knowledge-based queries by conducting a search via Microsoft Bing. Following the search, it generates responses in natural language utilizing ChatGPT through the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. In 2023, Mercedes-Benz became one of the first automakers to i...

Elektrobit will showcase its latest innovations for accelerating the automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, scheduled Jan. 7–10, 2025, in Las Vegas. The key technologies on display will include the expanded line of open-source and virtual development solutions; a new classification system for SDVs that offers a roadmap for development; a new vehicle (Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela) highlighting an SDV approach; seamles...

At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Continental will unveil the Intelligent Vehicle Experience Car, a showcase vehicle that highlights future mobility technologies focusing on the interface between automobiles and drivers. These technologies, which could enter series production within three to five years, emphasize external communication and touch-free vehicle access through biometrics, enabling vehicles to recognize and respond to users based on facial and movement characteris...

In our recent article, "Decoding thermal runaway in EV batteries," we examined the serious issue of thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries. This phenomenon poses significant risks, including fire hazards and safety concerns for drivers and passengers, especially if it occurs while a vehicle is parked in a garage or basement, or during the storage and transport of EV batteries. The article also discussed various mitigation strategies to prevent thermal runaway, such as developing safer bat...

As we approach the end of 2024, our Talking Heads series delves into conversations with the practice leads at AutoTechInsight. The aim is to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their respective domains. In 2024, the automotive sector faced a series of challenges that tested its adaptability. Supply chain disruptions, coupled with declining raw material costs like lithium, added to these difficulties. Amidst these challenges, manufacturers began pivoting toward plug-in h...

ChargeLab has announced the beta launch of Spark, its next generation of AI tools for proactive electric vehicle charger monitoring and maintenance. The tool uses AI and machine learning to help teams keep EV chargers reliable and functional, irrespective of charger maker or mode.    Spark has been under alpha development at ChargeLab since September, focusing on enhancing network operations for large networks of EV chargers. With its progression to beta, Spark is now open to a broa...

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new speech-enabled note-taking application, MBUX Notes, to enhance the digital experience for its drivers and passengers by leveraging in-car generative AI technology. This in-house developed app allows for the creation of hands-free, multilingual voice notes for a variety of purposes such as grocery lists, meeting agendas and more. Positioned as one of the car industry's first in-car note-taking applications utilizing GenAI, MBUX Notes aims to offer users a saf...

Renault’s subsidiary Ampere has opened its new software center in the European technology park at Sophia Antipolis, near Nice in France, the French carmaker announced Nov. 29. With the new software facility, the carmaker aims to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). “With this site, Ampere is investing to give its teams in charge of automotive software the means to accelerate on Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and to be at the cutting edge in terms of research,”...

Japan has announced that it will pump more than 10 trillion yen (about $65 billion) toward the advancement of the semiconductor and AI sector in the country, according to a media report on Nov. 12. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that the investment, which will be made by 2030, would prove to be a catalyst to generate public and private investment of more than 50 trillion yen over the next 10 years. The new investment is in addition to the previously earmarked funds worth about 4 ...

According to a press release on Oct. 29, Tasking unveiled the new version of its development environment, SmartCode v10.3r1, tailored for the Infineon TriCore AURIX TC4x family. The release is designed to streamline the creation of AI-based applications in the automotive industry, an area where AI is set to play a crucial role, particularly in enabling autonomous driving. The SmartCode update facilitates the development process by offering the parallel processing unit (PPU) run...

According to a press release on Oct. 28, Onsemi has reported its third-quarter 2024 net revenue at $1,761.9 million, compared to $2,180.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, declining by 19% year over year. The net income for the quarter was reported at $401.7 million. Further financial metrics revealed a generally accepted accounting principles operating margin of 25.3% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 28.2%. Additionally, Onsemi reported GAAP diluted earnings pe...

In recent years, Qualcomm, building on its automotive connectivity solutions, aggressively expanded into automotive domains using system-on-chips (SoCs), focusing on two major areas — the cockpit experience and advanced driver assistance systems. These efforts were showcased by including automotive for the first time in its annual Snapdragon Summit, where Qualcomm revealed its vision and developments for shaping the future of mobility. Key highlights from Snapdragon Summit 2024 Qualcomm�...

According to a press release on Oct. 18, Dongfeng Motor is spearheading efforts to replace foreign automotive chips with domestically produced alternatives, focusing on microcontroller units (MCUs) and specialized chips. Zhang Fanwu, the chief engineer of Intelligentization at Dongfeng Motor Research and Development Institute, emphasized the importance of domestic chip production, stating that the more challenging a chip is to replace, the more crucial it is to develop a local substitute. Rec...

The Biden administration announced the finalization of new regulations aimed at curbing US investments in China's AI and other technology sectors that pose potential threats to national security, according to a report published by Reuters on Oct. 28, 2024. These rules, effective Jan. 2, 2025, will be managed by the US Treasury Department's newly established Office of Global Transactions. Initiated by an executive order from President Joe Biden in August 2023, the regulations target three...

Toyota Motor and Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) have announced plans to invest ¥500 billion (about $3.26 billion) in research and development aimed at creating AI software to enhance autonomous driving capabilities, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia on Oct. 28. According to reports, this collaboration between the automotive giant and the telecommunications leader aims to develop automotive software that utilizes AI to predict accidents and potentially take control ...

Wayve, a company specializing in embedded AI for the automotive industry, has opened a new office in Sunnyvale, Calif., to support its expansion and AI development in the US. The UK-based company has also started a driver assistance testing program in San Francisco and the Bay Area. This development marks Wayve's first on-road trials outside the UK, representing a significant step toward creating AI software aimed at enhancing driving assistance and automation features globally. The US t...

Moment Energy, a prominent North American company specializing in the repurposing of electric vehicle batteries, has been awarded a substantial $20.3 million by the US Energy Department (DOE). This funding is part of a broader $428 million initiative by the Biden-Harris administration aimed at bolstering domestic clean energy manufacturing, particularly in former coal communities across the US. The initiative seeks to mitigate energy supply chain vulnerabilities, generate employment and ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched its latest Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, marking a significant expansion of its global innovation network. The India Hub will collaborate closely with startups to develop the next generation of products and services that will help automakers define future client experiences. This endeavor builds on the successes of JLR's existing innovation hubs situated in the UK, US, Israel and Brazil, extending its focus on advanced technologies su...

In a press release on Oct. 23, Qualcomm Technologies has announced a multiyear technology collaboration with Google to advance digital transformation in the automotive sector. The partnership aims to leverage Qualcomm's Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google's in-vehicle technologies, including the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and Google Cloud, to develop a standardized reference framework for creating generative AI-enabled digital cockpits and software-defined vehicles (SDVs)....

VeriSilicon recently announced that its DeWarp Processing Intellectual Property (IP), known as DW200-FS, has obtained the ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification for automotive functional safety from TÜV NORD, a globally recognized inspection and certification body. The DW200-FS IP boasts advanced technology that employs pixel mapping algorithms and a cache-based data prefetch architecture, which work together to offer high efficiency while reducing bandwidth consumption in image distortion processin...

According to a press release on Oct. 14, at the Paris Motor Show 2024, Xpeng has introduced the P7+, AI-defined vehicle. Chairman Xiaopeng He emphasized Xpeng's dedication to the European market, highlighting the company's efforts in research and development to bring innovative intelligent technology solutions designed to offer drivers a safer, smarter, more sustainable and enjoyable driving experience.  Xpeng aims to integrate AI across all aspects of its vehicle models a...

In a press release on Oct. 17, Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed the first 24-Gb GDDR7 DRAM. The GDDR7 features the fastest speed, positioning itself as the optimum solution for next-generation applications. With its high capacity and powerful performance, the 24-Gb GDDR7 will be widely utilized in various fields that require high-performance memory solutions, such as data centers and AI workstations, extending beyond the traditional applications of graphics DRAM in graphics...

SES AI Corp., a leader in lithium metal (Li-metal) battery technology, has made significant strides in its AI initiatives with the promotion of Kang Xu to chief technology officer (CTO) and the announcement of its first commercial AI agreement with a prominent global electrolyte producer. Xu, formerly the chief scientist at SES AI, will spearhead the company's AI efforts immediately, leveraging his nearly 30 years of experience in battery electrolyte development. This new role follows his ten...

China-based autonomous driving company Pony AI, backed by Toyota, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, marking another indication of growing investor interest in new listings and easing regulatory pressures. The recent uptick in IPO activity follows the US Federal Reserve's policy-easing cycle and strong performance of benchmark indexes, which are trading near record highs, according to a report published by Reuters on Oct. 17. Pony AI, in which Toyota holds a 13.4% ...

According to a press release on Oct. 16, Tier IV has partnered with the Matsuo Institute to start a new generative AI project aimed at increasing the operational design domains (ODDs) of Level 4 autonomous driving. The partnership seeks to develop large-scale world models that learn from extensive driving data to mimic human driving behaviors, enabling advanced end-to-end AI capabilities that generate logical driving plans, especially in situations where predefined rules are inadequate. By me...

According to a press release on Oct. 15, the US Commerce Department, along with Wolfspeed, has announced a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $750 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This is complemented by an additional $750 million in new financing from a consortium led by Apollo, The Baupost Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Capital Group. The financial commitments are aimed at supporting Wolfspeed's growth and the domest...

Kia India has entered a strategic partnership with Airtel Business, the business-to-business division of Bharti Airtel, to advance the capabilities of its Kia Connect 2.0 platform. This collaboration is expected to improve real-time connectivity for all connected car variants across Kia's lineup, leveraging Airtel's robust communication network. The Kia Connect 2.0 platform, which mainly comprises features such as Vehicle Management, AI Voice Command, Convenience, Remote Control, Safety, Securit...

In a press release dated Oct. 10, NaaS Technology Inc., a US-listed electric vehicle charging service company in mainland China, announced its strategic focus on enhancing its interconnectivity charging business through the adoption of AI technology and industry collaborations. This move aims to foster the development of the supply and demand ecosystem within China's burgeoning EV charging market. CEO Yang Wang of NaaS, highlighted the rapid growth of China's new-energy vehicle market and ide...

Mercedes-Benz and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), a key initiative of the Ontario government aimed at advancing the automotive and mobility sector, have announced a partnership to establish incubators in Ontario to support startup creation, scouting and automotive innovation. This collaboration is part of the international Mercedes-Benz STARTUP AUTOBAHN network, aiming to enhance the transition to industrialization by capitalizing on the region's strengths in advanced automot...

Yokohama Rubber is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) for the new Mazda CX-80 crossover sport utility vehicle, the Japanese tiremaker said in a press release on Oct. 10. The OE tires are offered in 235/60R18 103V and 235/60R18 107V sizes. Mazda is gearing up to launch the CX-80 crossover SUV in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries later in October. The ADVAN V61 is known for its high performance, contributing to the Mazda CX-80’s handling, comfort&nbs...

As reported in a press release on Oct. 8, Gatik AI Inc., a company specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a significant step toward enhancing safety in autonomous trucking by committing to a comprehensive safety case assessment for its Freight-Only operations across North America. This initiative, which Gatik describes as the most thorough evaluation of its autonomous driving system, involves third-party assessments and aims to set a new standard for safety in the indust...

Li Auto is setting up a chip research and development office in Hong Kong, with plans to hire AI chip architects, Pandaily reported Oct. 9, quoting media outlet LatePost. The new office is envisioned as an international technology exchange center and falls under the Li Auto Chip Preliminary Research Department, aiming to recruit a team of about 10 people. These positions are considered equivalent to technical experts or senior experts at major domestic internet firms, indicating the high leve...

The BMW Group and Tata Technologies have officially launched their joint venture, BMW TechWorks India, marking a significant step toward innovation in automotive software, including software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and digital transformation solutions for business IT. The equally owned JV begins operations with 100 employees across key technology hubs in India in Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai, with ambitious plans to expand to a four-digit workforce by the end of 2025, focusing on harnessing India...

As reported in a press release on Oct. 8, MITRE, a government-sponsored nonprofit research organization, has announced a partnership with Mcity at the University of Michigan to develop a platform combining virtual and physical environments for validating autonomous vehicles. The collaboration, unveiled during the Nvidia AI Summit in Washington, DC, aims to leverage Mcity's simulation tools and a digital twin of its real-world autonomous vehicle test environment, alongside Nvidia Omnivers...

Chinese electric-car maker Nio has partnered with Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based CYVN Holdings, which is also a leading investor in the company, to launch a joint venture named Nio MENA, the company announced Oct. 4. The collaboration will mark Nio’s entry into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets as part of the company’s global expansion strategy. Tapping into the MENA region, Nio aims to introduce its cutting-edge electric vehicle solutions to more users and contribute...

As reported in a press release on Oct. 7, Infineon announced that Imagimob's Edge AI solutions, crucial for autonomous driving, are now available for the AURIX product family.  The automotive industry witnesses a significant step forward in the integration of AI in autonomous and automated driving, focusing on the pivotal role of Edge AI. This technology is essential for enabling vehicles to perform complex tasks such as detecting pedestrians and analyzing traffic in real-time secur...

Japanese battery-maker Maxell announced Oct. 4 that it plans to accelerate the development of all-solid-state batteries as the core of its new business. The plan is part of the company’s new medium-term management plan named MEX26, which stands for Maximum Excellence 2026. Maxell, derived from the phrase "Maximum Capacity Dry Cell," started business as a manufacturer of battery and magnetic tape in 1961 and is known not only for its high-quality electronics products but also some of its gro...

As reported in a press release on Sept. 26, Peachtree Corners, one of the US' initial smart city environments utilizing real-world connected infrastructure and T-Mobile's 5G technology, has partnered with May Mobility for the deployment of autonomous vehicle solutions in Georgia. The collaboration aims to provide on-demand autonomous transportation service, starting with the operation of autonomous Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles. These vehicles will be showcased along Technology Parkway i...

Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has partnered with UK-based AI software startup Monolith to test and improve electric car battery packs in real time using Nio’s battery-swapping service in Europe, according to a news report published by Reuters on Oct. 1. The news report cited a joint statement from both the companies. It said that testing is due to start soon in five markets in Europe. Meanwhile, citing Monolith CEO Richard Ahlfeld, the Reuters report mentioned that the company is...

Qualcomm Technologies and Epic Games have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Epic Games' Unreal Engine into Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, a key platform of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. This partnership aims to provide global automakers with an advanced solution to develop immersive and high-quality digital cockpit systems. The development marks the first occasion Unreal Engine, a leading real-time 3D creation tool, is directly integrated into Snapdragon automotiv...

According to a press release on Sept. 24, Autobrains announced the launch of Air2Road, a localization technology aimed at enhancing the performance of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions. The technology, rooted in Autobrains' Liquid AI Technology, promises real-time, highly accurate vehicle localization capable of operating seamlessly in complex conditions such as occlusions, adverse weather and dense urban settings by combining aerial with ground images for super...

Automotive semiconductor companies have declared their latest financial results for the year, as they continue to execute their strategy. In the first half of 2024, most experienced a decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, after three consecutive years of double-digit growth. Key players such as Infineon and NXP experienced slight year-over-year declines, with Infineon down by about 0.8% and NXP by 4.4%. STMicroelectronics suffered the biggest revenue drop, with a year-over-year decl...

Samsung Electronics has successfully developed what is said to be the industry’s first Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) 4.0 automotive solid-state drive (SSD) based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND), as reported in a press release on Sept. 24. With improved speeds and enhanced reliability, the new auto SSD, AM9C1, is intended as a solution for on-device AI capabilities in automotive applications. With about 50% improvement in power efficiency compare...

Thanks to the arrival of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are rethinking their traditional approaches to vehicle design and development. Their focus is shifting toward software and hardware lifecycle innovations and accelerating time-to-market, necessitating enhanced collaboration and integration of practices from other industries. SDVs are enabling these OEMs to deliver backward-compatible features and timely software updates over-the-air, imp...

Renesas Electronics Corp., a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the expansion of its R-Car Family of system-on-chips (SoCs) for entry-level advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications. The expansion includes the introduction of the R-Car V4M series and the enhancement of the existing R-Car V4H series. These new devices are designed to offer AI processing capabilities and rapid CPU performance while maintaining a balance between performance and power co...

In a press release on Sept. 24, Ambarella has announced its partnership with Lotus Technology, showcasing its Oculii AI 4D imaging radar technology safety. This technology has been integrated into the 2023 and 2024 models of the Lotus Eletre electric hyper-sport utility vehicle and the 2024 Lotus Emeya fully electric hyper-GT. The collaboration aims to enhance semi-autonomous systems including highway and urban navigation on autopilot (NOA) and automatic emergency braking (AEB) through the ut...

Automotive manufacturers are in a race to distinguish themselves in the fast-evolving landscape of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. As competition intensifies, original equipment manufacturers are adopting diverse strategies to integrate these features, ranging from enhancing safety and convenience with ADAS to pushing the boundaries with fully autonomous capabilities. A recent example of this strategy is Mercedes-Benz, which in August became the ...

BMW, Ford and Honda have initiated the operations of ChargeScape, their joint venture aimed at integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, which was first announced in 2023. This venture will leverage software to manage the flow of data and energy between EVs and the power grid, enhancing grid stability and offering cost savings to EV drivers. The announcement marks a significant commitment by these automakers toward EVs and reducing ownership costs, addressing the dual challenge...

In a press release dated Sept. 17, SES AI Corporation, a global entity specializing in high-performance lithium-metal batteries, announced an initiative aimed at accelerating material discovery within the electric transportation sector. The initiative seeks to utilize a supercomputer optimized for AI to map the universe of small molecules, which could lead to advancements in battery chemistry and energy storage solutions. This project is a collaboration with Crusoe, NVIDIA and Supermicro, levera...

Microvast Holdings Inc., a company specializing in lithium-ion battery solutions, and Minespider, known for its technology providing battery passports in compliance with the EU Battery Regulation, have announced their plans to debut a Battery Passport demo at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. The collaboration between the two companies, made public on Aug. 27, aims to implement Battery Passports for Microvast's battery solutions for European customers, adhering to the EU Battery Regu...

As reported in a press release on Sept. 16, WMG at the University of Warwick and Wayve have inaugurated the DriveSafeAI microsite, an initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive resource for insights, research and tools related to AI safety assurance in assisted and automated driving technologies. The microsite is an integral part of the larger DriveSafeAI project, which emphasizes four main pillars for technical AI safety assurance: Scenario generation, architecture, model evaluation ...

Toyoda Gosei has developed a new system that enables automotive developers to experience changes in vehicle interior sounds with different combinations of sealing parts used in the vehicle, the Japanese supplier said in a press release on Sept. 13. This helps in the creation of more comfortable moving spaces by improving the quietness within the cabin. The need for such advancements has become particularly pronounced with the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles, wh...

Infineon Technologies AG has developed the world's first 300-mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology, the company announced in a press release on Sept. 11. This development positions Infineon as the inaugural company to master this technology within a scalable high-volume manufacturing environment, a feat poised to significantly boost the GaN-based power semiconductor market. The first public presentation of the 300-mm GaN wafers is scheduled for the electronica trade show in Novemb...

As part of a research cooperation between the BMW Group's Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) and the University of Zagreb's Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA), the two partners are jointly developing solutions to improve the production of battery cells using AI, BMW announced Sept. 12. Doctoral candidates and students at the University of Zagreb are collecting and structuring existing production data, which is then used to develop new AI models to identify certain ...

ZF and Infineon have jointly developed and implemented AI algorithms for the development and control of vehicle software as part of the EEmotion project, which was cofunded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. These algorithms play a crucial role in precisely controlling vehicle movements such as platooning, lane changing, acceleration and braking without human intervention. The project has successfully demonstrated these algorithms in a test vehicle, opti...

In a press release on Sept. 10, Cainiao Group recently revealed at the 2024 Cainiao Smart Global Logistics Summit that its Level 4 autonomous delivery vehicles are available for public sale and poised for widespread implementation. The vehicles are equipped with Alibaba's AutoDrive platform and designed for commercial use, specifically to transport parcels between delivery stations and pickup stations. They have been developed to ensure safe operation on public roads and have already garnered...

According to a press release on Sept. 11, Imagination Technologies has introduced the Imagination DXS graphics processing unit (GPU), a new automotive GPU intellectual property (IP) aimed at enhancing in-vehicle intelligence and interaction. The GPU is scalable, flexible and specifically designed to handle graphics and compute workloads for cockpit systems, infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The Imagination DXS GPU offers a significant boost in performance compared to...

Xing Mobility, renowned for its leadership in immersion-cooling battery systems, inaugurated the Xing Paradigm Factory, marking it as the world's first facility focused on volume production of this innovative technology. As part of the launch, Xing introduced two innovative products: The XES 200, a 200-kWh immersion-cooled energy storage system tailored for AI data centers, and the pioneering immersion-cooled cell-to-chassis (CTC) battery system designed for next-generation electric vehicle...

In a press release on Sept. 10, SiLC Technologies recently announced that it has recevied an investment from Honda for the development of advanced frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) Lidar technologies aimed at enhancing mobility across various applications. This investment forms part of Honda's global initiative, Honda Xcelerator Ventures, which focuses on fostering innovation through collaboration with high-potential startups. Led by Honda Innovations, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Lt...