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    Electrical steel production in US far from sufficient to support OEMs’ electrification goals
    According to S&P Global Mobility, hybrid and electric light vehicle production in the United States is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% between 2023 and 2030 to 9.8 million units. This is also going to drive demand for EV motors (e-motors) in the country, which we forecast will grow at a CAGR of 20% over the same period to 14 million units. Besides its application in other industries, electrical steel is also used in the manufacturing of e-motors and charger...
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    Our battery technology delivers a platform for manufacturing efficient, affordable EVs: OneD Battery Sciences
    S&P Global Mobility: How was OneD Battery Sciences established? Please tell us about the origin of ‘SINANODE’ platform. Vincent Pluvinage: I have lived in the Silicon Valley since 1987, and I have taken a couple of companies public. Since 2001–02, I have been active in Silicon Valley as an investor, mainly focusing on innovative technologies, where I can use my physics and bioengineering background, to bring to market technologies that are well patented. I am an inventor at heart...
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    Japan Display, HKC end memorandum of understanding discussions; to focus on automotive display business
    Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and HKC have agreed to end memorandum of understanding (MOU) discussions on an alliance for next-generation eLEAP technology and fabs, and a Global Innovation and Industrialization Center, according to an official statement dated September 29. The reason given for ending the talks are developments with respect to JDI’s growth opportunities. The impact of the termination on JDI’s earnings for fiscal 2023–2024 will be minimal. However, the companies will remain fo...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 02 October 2023
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    Can the rise of EVs propel a push toward speakerless audio systems?
    Think of any popular car on sale today equipped with a modern sound system — evidently, mounted with anywhere between 15-20 or more speakers, occupying sizable space and adding considerable weight to the overall vehicle. What if the customer gets the same immersive audio or an even better experience without the speakers? A win-win proposition; however, it appears the industry is taking time for this technological shift toward truly speakerless audio. But can the rise of electric vehicles prope...
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    Google launches new apps for Android Auto
    Google has announced the integration of new apps in its Android Auto platform, according to its blogpost dated September 13. Customers will be able to avail Webex by Cisco and Zoom for in-vehicle meetings. Both are rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only capability. Scheduled meetings can be joined from the car using the in-car display. For entertainment purposes, Prime Video is now available on Google Play for select Renault, Polestar and Volvo Cars brands, with other brands soon to foll...
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    Huawei files patent for motion sickness prevention system
    Huawei has filed a patent for a motion sickness prevention system, GizmoChina reported September 26. The system offers passengers accurate visual information about the vehicle’s movement. The system generates real-time images of the vehicle’s movement relative to the road, which are then displayed on the vehicle’s infotainment system, allowing passengers to see themselves moving along with the vehicle. Significance: Motion sickness is a very common problem for passengers and Huawei’s ...
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    Car Connectivity Consortium hosts Plugfest 6 in Detroit to advance digital car keys
    The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has updated about the CCC End-to-End Interoperability PlugFest #6 held in Detroit earlier in September. In a press release dated September 25, CCC said that the event was hosted by Denso and focused on advancing the ultrawide-band (UWB) and Bluetooth LE technology in the CCC’s Digital Key. “Our previous testing had a heavy emphasis and focus on NFC, but we’re now turning our attention to heavily focus on UWB and Bluetooth LE to give us the full...
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    Seoul Semiconductor to exhibit LEDs for vehicle displays in the US
    Seoul Semiconductor will exhibit its LED products that are designed for vehicle displays at the Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium 2023 in Detroit in October, it said in a press release dated September 25. Visitors can see the company’s innovative LED technologies such as the 1515, Mini LED products for local dimming and Wicop Pixel microLED for automotive displays. “We will continue to develop and supply LED products for future automobiles that meet our customers demand in ...
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with Mastercard to introduce native in-car payments
    Taking yet another step toward greater customer convenience, German luxury-auto maker Mercedes-Benz is joining forces with Mastercard to introduce embedded in-car payments at the point of sale. With the new partnership, Mercedes-Benz customers will get to use a fingerprint sensor in their car to make convenient and secure digital payments at more than 3,600 service stations in Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the world's first automaker to integrate Mastercard Secure Card on File for Commerce Platforms...
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    BHTC creates first round OLED display for the new BMW Mini Cooper
    BHTC, a major human-machine interface (HMI) firm, announced the development of an innovative, round organic light-emitting diode-based central display in collaboration with Samsung that seamlessly combines tradition and cutting-edge technology. This pioneering display technology is found in the applications of the visually impressive interior of the upcoming model family of the new fully electric BMW Mini Cooper, said a company press release dated September 21. The press release further added...
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    Continental supplies V-shaped display to Hyundai Kona
    German auto component supplier Continental has supplied unique V-shaped displays to the Hyundai Kona. The display offers a two-in-one solution as it combines the two screens of the instrument cluster and center information display under one glass surface. Moreover, the new Hyundai Kona features over-the-air (OTA) software updates for new functions, design and interaction possibilities in the vehicle, which can be managed via the V-shaped display, a press release dated September 25 said. The V...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 25 September 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz starts connecting smart homes with MBUX Voice Assistant
    Mercedes-Benz in the US, with its Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Voice Assistant smart-home function, has equipped all Mercedes-Benz vehicles to operate as an intelligent control center for the home — all while drivers keep their hands safely on the steering wheel and their eyes on the traffic, a company press release announced September 21. The automaker said smart-home technology is shaping the future of more intelligent homes. From temperature and lighting equipment to garage ...
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    UltraSense Systems unveils new sensor to enhance user interface in vehicles
    UltraSense Systems has introduced UltraSense TouchPoint Q sensor for in-vehicle user interface, it said in a press release on September 18. The UltraSense TouchPoint Q sensor is a piezoelectric strain for a better touch experience to automotive interfaces. The TouchPoint Q is applied to improve solid-state capacitive touch systems for center and overhead consoles, steering wheels and door panels. “TouchPoint Q enables automotive tier-suppliers to deliver a new generation of more capable ...
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    Volkswagen’s new Tiguan features a redesigned cockpit
    Volkswagen has unveiled the new-generation Tiguan compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a redesigned interior, it said in a press release dated September 19. The cockpit modules include a new Digital Cockpit (digital instruments with anti-reflective coating in tablet landscape format), a 15-inch infotainment screen with an entirely new menu structure and graphics and user interface, a new head-up display with projections onto the windscreen and a new integrated organic LED display. It also...
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    VIA Optronics to showcase interactive display system
    VIA Optronics is set to showcase its portfolio of innovative display systems at the Society for Information Display (SID) Vehicle Displays & Interfaces 30th Annual Symposium & Expo, it said in a press release on September 19. The company will demonstrate its interactive display system (IDS) with multiple displays bonded on one curved-cover glass. It will also display its unique copper metal mesh touch-sensor technology for high-performing touch functions and automotive camera tec...
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    ToneTag collaborates with NPCI to develop voice-enabled, in-vehicle payment system in India
    ToneTag has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to develop a voice-enabled payment system used via the car’s infotainment system, Moneycontrol reported September 16. The Pay-by-Car payment system can be used to pay for fuel at stations. Indian state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp. (BPCL) has been roped in to offer users the option to pay via the contactless system. ToneTag has showcased the usage of the system in an MG Hector vehicle. It could soon be offered in...
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    How is in-cabin experience creating new areas of differentiation and value for vehicle manufacturers?
    As vehicle manufacturers search for ways of making electric vehicles more engaging, the in-cabin experience is becoming the new battleground. In a pair of exclusive interviews, we discuss how sound, real-time displays and haptics are being used to create new areas of value for vehicle manufacturers and how updates from the cloud could introduce new commercial opportunities through the lifetime of every vehicle. We talked with Meridian Audio Chief Executive John Buchanan and Epic Games director o...
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    Mobase partners with UltraSense Systems to integrate its innovative HMI controllers into generation products
    South Korea's tier 1 supplier of automotive switches, Mobase Electronics Co. Ltd., announced a strategic partnership with UltraSense Systems, innovators of automotive touch experience solutions with cutting-edge HMI Controllers and In-Plane Sensing modules. As part of the collaboration, Mobase will adopt the UltraSense TouchPoint Q TapForce HMI controller in its latest solid-surface infotainment button bars for South Korean and other global automakers in production later in 2023, with further...
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    Polestar to add Prime Video in-vehicle infotainment
    Polestar will offer Prime Video as part of in-vehicle infotainment in the Polestar 2, it said in a press release on September 13. This comes after the automaker began offering YouTube since June. “The successful launch and integration of Android Automotive [operating system, or OS] in Polestar 2 has proven that we can leverage the best navigation and voice control in the business to make life with a Polestar easier. The Google Play store has also gained a rich variety of apps that offer int...
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    Rivian issues software upgrade for R1T, R1S models
    Electric vehicle company Rivian has issued software updates for its Rivian R1T pickup and the R1S sport utility vehicle (SUV), a report by Inside EVs read on September 15. The update enables the tweaking of suspension to offer a firmer ride. The software update adds a new option for setting cruising speed while using Highway Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control modes. Speed Limit mode allows the driver to set the speed to a particular limit for the road and is the new default setting, while the...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 18 September 2023
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    Volvo Cars offers Amazon Prime Video in its cars, to introduce YouTube as a built-in
    Swedish automaker Volvo is equipping its cars with Prime Video, which will be available to download from Google Play in all markets where Google apps and services are available. Among the first original equipment manufacturers to offer Prime Video on its cars, the company said this will add to its customers' entertainment choices, according to a press release dated September 13. The automaker also said the popular video app YouTube is also coming soon to Volvo cars with Google built-in. The s...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 11 September 2023
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    Porsche enhances digital experience through its Connect Partner Services
    Sports-car maker Porsche aims to enhance the personal digital experience of its drivers through Porsche Connect Partner Services (PCPS) using new services from third-party providers — including the use of personalized car data. The company said customers will get an option to turn their Porsche into a platform for innovative data-based services that make day-to-day driving easier; for example, with a digital logbook or an insurance tariff based on the kilometers actually driven. S...
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    Mercedes-Benz to roll out new features via over-the-air updates to over 700,000 vehicles globally
    Mercedes-Benz is set to roll out over-the-air (OTA) updates to more than 700,000 vehicles worldwide, it said in a press statement dated September 4. The updates will add new entertainment and navigation features. “Our in-house developed Mercedes‑Benz software enables great in-car entertainment, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, video streaming and enhanced navigation experiences. Equipped with our pioneering [Mercedes-Benz E-Class User Experience, or MBUX] infotainment system, our vehicles mee...
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    Toyota chooses Kanzi One for global human-machine interface design and development
    To create in-vehicle experiences for global models of the Toyota and Lexus brands, Rightware has entered into an agreement with Toyota for the use of its Kanzi One human-machine interface (HMI) software. As proven by the current generation of Toyota vehicles globally, the combination of Kanzi One and the unmatched automotive experience of the Kanzi Services team gives Toyota the flexibility and design capabilities to enhance their brand and delight drivers, said the company in a September 6 pres...
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    Qualcomm partners with JLR to bring 5G capabilities to its next-gen cars
    Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Tata-owned, luxury-car brand JLR announced a partnership on September 6 to work together to offer 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles across its brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. With its ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, JLR intends to support advanced and integrated digital cockpit and infotainment systems to its new vehicles. With the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF from Qualcomm Technologies, JL...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Samsung plans to showcase range of automotive solutions
    Samsung group companies Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Display Co. Ltd. have announced a collaborative effort to showcase a holistic range of automotive solutions at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023, a company press release said September 4. The showcase is set to redefine the landscape of connected mobility and captivate consumers and enterprises globally. In its sixth appearance at the show, batt...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Continental partners with Google Cloud to equip cars with AI
    In the ongoing Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023, German automotive supplier Continental announced joining hands with Google Cloud to equip cars with generative AI, making Continental one of the first automotive suppliers to integrate Google Cloud capabilities directly into vehicle computers. With this, drivers can interact with their cars in a natural dialogue. The new feature will help drivers with all the vehicle information as the two companies each bring their resp...
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    Stellantis upgrades Uconnect 5 system
    Stellantis has upgraded its Uconnect 5 system with the addition of Google’s Android operating software, it said in a press release on September 1. The functionalities are available across Stellantis' vehicle brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer by Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo. Additional new features are expected to be delivered to vehicles via over-the-air (OTA) upgrades in the second half of 2023. Significance: The model year (MY) 2024 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wran...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 04 September 2023
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    EVgo partners with Amazon for Alexa-enabled EV charging experience
    EVgo has partnered with Amazon to debut an Alexa-enabled electric vehicle charging experience, it said in a press release on August 31. Drivers with Alexa-enabled vehicles and automotive accessories such as Echo Auto will be able to use Alexa to help navigate to nearby EV charging stations. “The customer experience begins well before a driver arrives at a station. Enabling voice-initiated, hands-free navigation to charging stations enhances the customer experience, providing peace of mind f...
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    Interior Insight – Kia Ceed
    The mid-life updated Ceed hatchback comes in four trim levels with various upholstery options, touchscreens and connectivity features. We take a closer look inside. In brief The Ceed, designed by Kia's European teams in Frankfurt, is produced in Slovakia alongside the Sportage and constitutes about a quarter of Kia's European sales. Built on the K2 platform, it is wider and lower than its predecessor, with improved rear space and cargo capacity. The interior features a modern design with a...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Continental reveals futuristic vehicle interior with its sustainable Space D design
    German auto-component supplier, Continental, is debuting its Space D, a new design concept for the future of vehicle interiors. Shaped by megatrends such as electric mobility and autonomous driving, the company said this is an experience that can already be enjoyed today. With the new futuristic concept, the company tried to bridge the gap between the living room and automotive interior while placing the focus firmly on comfort and wellbeing, a company press release on August 31 said. At...
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    Bentley to unveil details of most exquisite in-car audio system
    British designer and manufacturer of luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), Bentley Motors, released details of its new sound system available to customers of the Bentley Batur by Mulliner. The company said in an August 31 press release that the most exquisite in-car audio system ever created, the new Naim for Mulliner option, was the result of 10,000 hours of development work, exceptional new hardware and a complete system recalibration. The Naim for Mulliner audio system w...
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    Antolin partners with VIA Optronics to develop integrated display systems for vehicle interiors
    Antolin announced a new strategic collaboration with VIA Optronics AG, a leading supplier of interactive display systems and solutions. The partnership aims to leverage their combined expertise and capabilities to design, develop and produce innovative integrated display systems for vehicle interiors including cockpits, floor consoles and seat headrests. Furthermore, the collaboration plans to jointly provide high-end solutions to original equipment manufacturers, a company press release dated A...
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    Škoda unveils innovative interior solutions in the new Kodiaq and Superb models
    Škoda will unveil its redesigned interiors for the new Kodiaq and Superb vehicles, according to a company press release on August 29. The vehicles will feature a digital cockpit, a head-up display and a 13-inch free-standing infotainment display. The direct shift gearbox (DSG) has been moved to the steering column, affording more space in the front along with a roomy center console. Škoda's Smart Dials are customizable and each rotary push-button provides access to various vehicle functions...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 28 August 2023
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    Mini and Samsung Display showcase the Mini Interaction Unit at Gamescom 2023
    Luxury-car brand Mini offers an exclusive look at its central control unit — the Mini Interaction Unit, a round organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display — developed with Samsung Display Corp., the first of its kind in the automotive industry. The heart of the new Mini family is the iconic Mini Interaction Unit, which incorporates the most advanced next-generation display technology OLED from Samsung Display Corp. Mini and Samsung Display put...
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    Vishay develops new series of haptic actuators for automotive human machine interfaces
    Vishay has unveiled a new series of IHPT solenoid-based haptic actuators, it said in a press release on August 21. The actuators are bundled with patent licenses for Immersion Corp.’s haptic technology. The IHPT actuators operate off commonly available 12-V systems with integrated-chip driving circuits. They lower the cost of implementing haptic experiences and can be used in applications such as LCD touchscreens, touch panels, buttons, rotary knobs, joysticks and other human machine interface...
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    BMW and AirConsole to launch new in-car game at Gamescom
    BMW and AirConsole announced the addition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" from Sony Pictures Television to the AirConsole game portfolio at their joint Gamescom booth. The game is currently under development and will be an all-new version of the world’s biggest quiz show designed specifically for in-car gaming, the automaker said in a press release dated August 22. The combination of the ease of use of AirConsole’s smartphone game controller with iconic elements from the original game...
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    Vehicles and ChatGPT — a perfect marriage?
    What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an AI-powered large language model (LLM) built on a sophisticated neural network developed by Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI. GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, a family of LLMs trained to create or summarize texts, answer questions, translate languages and even write programming code. The dialog format makes it possible for ChatGPT to reply to follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises and reject inappropriate requests. ...
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    Škoda Auto expands in-car infotainment Offers app
    Škoda Auto has announced the expansion of the in-car infotainment Offers app. Now available in eight markets, the free app offers over 100 discounted items. The offerings range from refreshments and meals, to travel and car care, all directly accessible from the user’s vehicle. Special deals are included from the Škoda Auto e-shop, the company said August 21. The automaker said with the rollout of version 5.1, the app’s offerings have broadened to cover a host of services. The Offers ap...
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    Instrument cluster operating system market set to get bigger and competitive
    The instrument cluster (IC) is known for its vital function of providing consistent and accurate information about the vehicle to the driver. The automotive market is now predominantly moving toward analog-digital and fully digital ICs. This trend is driven by an increasingly connected and digital cockpit, propelled by the proliferation of electric vehicles.  According to S&P Global Mobility data, in 2022 the analog IC share of 12% (9.4 million units) is likely to drop to 5.6% (4.9 m...
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    ROHM develops LED driver integrated chips for automotive LCD backlights
    ROHM has developed LED driver integrated chips (ICs) for automotive LCD backlights, it said in a press release dated July 19. The BD94130xxx-M series support large displays used in next-generation car infotainment and instrument clusters. ROHM’s products can control more zones than conventional ICs. This helps reduce the mounting area by reducing the number of LED drivers required. The BD94130xxx-M series combines an 8-line switch controller with 24-channel current driver. Significance...
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    Mercedes-Benz to offer automated valet parking to new models
    Following the Automated Valet Parking service made available to EQS Saloon and S-Class Saloon models, German luxury-car maker Mercedes-Benz is now ready to expand the feature to the new E-Class. The APCOA parking garage P6 at Stuttgart Airport in Germany is the first parking garage worldwide offering Automated Valet Parking to Mercedes-Benz customers, the company said August 15. According to the automaker, with this highly automated parking function, searching for a parking space and par...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 21 August 2023
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    Tesla’s app supports automation with Apple Shortcuts – report
    According to a report in The Verge dated August 20, Tesla owners with iPhones can now use Siri to trigger Apple Shortcuts automations without turning to paid third-party apps such as Tessie to do so. The Tesla app’s newest update, version 4.24.0, dropped with a release note saying “Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app.” To use Siri with Shortcuts, customers will have to invoke Apple’s digital assistant and say the name of the automation. The ...
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    Mazda adds touchscreen functionality to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in CX-5 model
    Mazda has announced that its CX-5 sport utility vehicle (SUV) will feature touchscreen functionality for the first time, in a press release dated August 1. The vehicle comes with a 10.25-inch full-color center display connected to the latest Mazda Connect infotainment system. It can be controlled with a multifunction commander knob and is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In the interior, the CX-5 comes with a six-speaker sound system as standard. Other standard features include...
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    SoundHound partners with Togg to offer voice AI experience to new smart vehicles
    SoundHound AI Inc. announced August 17 that its advanced AI technology, including innovative Edge+Cloud connectivity, multiple language capabilities and a custom-branded voice assistant, is live in a new line of smart vehicles from Turkish mobility provider, Togg. Togg’s in-vehicle AI-powered voice assistant is capable of tracking and understanding the context of speech in real time (even before the user has finished speaking), as well as addressing multiple questions and filtering results ...
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    Tech Mahindra ties up with Anyverse to accelerate AI adoption in the automotive industry
    India’s leading technology firm Tech Mahindra on August 17 announced a partnership with Anyverse, a hyperspectral, synthetic data-generation platform that accelerates the development of computer vision-based solutions for autonomous applications. The collaboration will focus on accelerating AI adoption in the automotive industry by simplifying the use of synthetic data to train, test and validate AI systems. As part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra will use Anyverse's platform to provide s...
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    Continental appoints Boris Mergell as head of User Experience business
    Germany-based automotive supplier group Continental announced on August 16 the appointment of Boris Mergell as head of its User Experience (UX) business, which the company said is the "new horsepower" and a game-changer in tomorrow’s mobility.  Starting September 1, Mergell will take over as head of the UX business area at Continental Automotive. He will drive the development of forward-looking display solutions, head-up displays and so-called UX assets in the form of software function...
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    Mahindra partners with Harman and Dolby Laboratories for sonic identity for battery-electric vehicles
    Mahindra Electric Automobiles Ltd. (MEAL), a subsidiary of India’s leading sport-utility-vehicle (SUV) maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., announced a collaboration with Harman and Dolby Laboratories to offer drivers and passengers a 3D audio environment, elevating the overall driving experience to new heights. The company also joined hands with Music Director AR Rahman and unveiled a new visual identity for its new range of Born Electric Vehicles. The sonic identity extends far beyond...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 14 August 2023
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    Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis to power 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
    Qualcomm Technologies Inc. announced that the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will get its Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution to provide superior in-vehicle experiences for drivers and passengers with higher levels of safety, a company press release said August 10. The technology collaboration is an extension of the long-term relationship between Cadillac and Qualcomm Technologies, both of whom are committed to featuring the latest vehicle capabilities and technologies as the automotive ...
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    Panasonic’s Q1 net sales rises 2.8% YOY to $14.15 billion
    Panasonic Holdings Corp. has reported a 2.8% year-over-year rise in net sales to ¥2.03 trillion (about $14.15 billion) for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, according to a company press release dated July 31. Net profit came in at ¥200.93 billion compared to ¥48.95 billion a year earlier. Segment wise, Automotive sales increased to ¥341 billion from ¥269.6 billion, primarily due to recovery of automobile production. Sales from its Energy business increased by 5% to ¥238.4 billion. This ...
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    Continental reports Q2 FY 2023 consolidated revenues of €10.4 billion, up 10.4% YOY
    Leading automotive supplier Continental reported strong numbers in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, with consolidated revenues of €10.4 billion, up 10.4% year over year, with the net income at €209 million, down 17%. Its Tires group sector and high-order intake in Automotive of about €8.6 billion were the top highlights in the quarter, the company said August 9. In the Automotive group sector, sales increased by 19% to €5.1 billion (second quarter of 2022: €4.3 billion). With...
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    Cerence’s Q3 revenue falls 30.7% YOY to $61.7 million
    Cerence has reported a 30.7% year-over-year fall in revenue for the third quarter of 2023 at $61.7 million, according to a company press release dated August 8. Net loss for the period narrowed to $16.5 million from a loss of $99.3 million last year. Gross margin was 66.5% versus 73.7% last year. “Our focus on operational excellence and delivering on our commitments continued to drive strong results in Q3, with revenue for the quarter, as well as most of the key profitability metrics, at or...
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    Stingray signs a pact with BYD to offer Stingray Karaoke products to its EV portfolio
    Top music, media and technology company Stingray announced a global deal with BYD to offer its popular Stingray Karaoke product to its electric vehicle portfolio. This collaboration will allow BYD to integrate Stingray’s interactive and engaging karaoke product as an embedded app in its models sold across a dozen countries in 2023, with the rest to follow in subsequent years, the company said August 7. Stingray Karaoke’s massive international song catalog is browsable by title, artist, ly...
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    GWM to use Baidu's AI to enhance conversation between driver and car
    Baidu has joined hands with Great Wall Motor (GWM) to integrate Baidu’s advanced AI-model Ernie into its vehicles. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the automotive industry by introducing cutting-edge AI capabilities into production cars, GizmoChina reported August 4. Both companies will focus on developing intelligent natural-voice-interaction applications for use in vehicles. By leveraging Ernie’s powerful capabilities, these applications are likely to enhance the driving ex...
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    Pricol reports net sales of 5.2 billion rupees in Q1 FY 2024, up 21% YOY
    Pricol, one of India's leading auto component manufacturers, reported net sales of 5.2 billion rupees (about $62.3 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, up 21% year over year. The profit after tax was at 310 million rupees, recording a healthy growth of 55% as compared to the same period in fiscal year 2023, the company said in a regulatory filing August 2. The top highlights in the quarter included its key investments in the expansion of the Toolroom, Plastic Components Molding ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 07 August 2023
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    Hyundai teams up with Qualcomm for purpose-built vehicles' infotainment
    Qualcomm Technologies Inc. announced a technology collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group in the area of purpose-built vehicles (PBVs). The partnership intends to serve as a future mobility solution for the Group. The PBVs are engineered to provide transportation services, as well as additional services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals, such as comfort, logistics, commercial activities and healthcare. As a part of the technology tie-up, the Group will incorporate the latest Snapd...
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    Hyundai Mobis launches parabolic-motion glove box for EVs
    Hyundai Mobis announced the launch of its innovative glove box specifically designed for electric vehicles on the Kia Motors electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the EV9. The glove box includes an expanded capacity and user-friendly design, which minimizes the risk of knee collision when it is opened, the company announced August 2. The company said, with changing designs in EVs deviating from those of conventional internal combustion vehicles, it has engineered a glove box suited expli...
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    BMW’s Garage introduces new in-car innovations in record time
    BMW Group and the Swiss startup AirConsole jointly developed a solution for in-car gaming in record time, which is now available to BMW drivers and passengers on the vehicle’s Curved Display during breaks, using their smartphones as controllers. The function is being made available for the first time with the launch of the new BMW 5 Series and will be offered successively for other models. This unique collaboration proves the success of the venture client model developed by the car manufacture...
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    Toyota lays down strategy to consolidate its capabilities, strengthen presence in China
    Japan’s largest carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced July 31 that the company plans to work toward strengthening its presence and capabilities in China, the world’s largest electric car market. As part of this plan, Toyota aims to boost its local development capabilities around intelligence and electrification technologies so that it can offer electric vehicles, which can effectively compete with the models that rival companies are currently offering to customers. As part of its res...
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    Denso reports Q1 FY 2023 revenues at $11.8 billion, up 21% YOY
    Denso Corp. has reported a 21% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to ¥1,712.9 billion ($11.8 billion), according to its press release July 28. The company’s consolidated operating profit totaled ¥94.4 billion, a 48.3% increase from the previous year and consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled ¥85.5 billion, a 64.7% increase from the previous year. “Revenue in the first quarter increased compared to the prev...
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    Intel reports Q2 FY 2023 revenues at $12.9 billion, down 15% YOY
    Intel has reported a 15% year-over-year fall in revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 to $12.9 billion, compared to $15.3 billion in the second quarter of 2022, according to its press release July 27. The company reported net income of $1.5 billion compared to net loss of $0.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022. The company reported operating loss for the quarter at $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2023. Second-quarter results on the top and bottom line exceeded the high end of ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 31 July 2023
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    Volkswagen to get access to XPeng’s G9 platform, connectivity and ADAS software capabilities
    As part of the strategic technical collaboration between Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen and Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng, the former is slated to get access to the latter’s G9 platform, connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software capabilities, according to a press note issued by XPeng on July 26. VW intends to leverage XPeng’s core competencies as both companies plan to jointly develop two B-class battery-electric vehicle (BEV) models for sale ...
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    SiriusXM’s advanced audio entertainment to premiere on Volvo’s all-new EV EX30 and EX90 SUVs in 2024
    SiriusXM, with its advanced audio-entertainment experience 360L, will make its Volvo debut in the all-new and fully electric 2024 Volvo EX30 and EX90 sport utility vehicles (SUVs). It combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience, which provides drivers and their passengers with more choice, better discovery and a more personalized listening experience, a company press release said July 26. This advanced entertainment system in V...
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    Mazda recalls more than 220,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
    Mazda has recalled 227,335 vehicles over an issue where the rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice dated July 14 read. Affected models include select model year 2014–18 Mazda3 and model year 2016–21 CX-3 vehicles. In this case, if a rearview camera does not display properly, it can reduce the driver's vision and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will replace the rearvi...
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    Mini gets new driving sounds for the interior
    BMW has announced that its new Mini all-electric models will feature new driving sounds in the interior, according to a company press release July 27. It will also feature a brand sound to distinguish it as a Mini in the exterior, jingles for the new Mini Experience Modes as well as new sound icons for information and warning functions. “The new sounds are an integral part of the digital experience and individually tailored to the character of each of the new models. They make an emotive ap...
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    Access Europe to offer radio and podcast content for Great Wall Motor
    Access Europe has announced that it will provide the Radioline audio entertainment app for Great Wall Motor’s (GWM's) European vehicles, according to a press release dated July 25. Integrated with the Access Twine for Car (Twine4Car) platform for in-vehicle entertainment, the Radioline automotive app will bring a plethora of audio content within a single-branded infotainment system for drivers and passengers. “The aim of [Access] Twine4Car is to enable auto manufacturers to quickly integr...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: Forvia to showcase automotive electrification, autonomy and cockpit solutions
    Forvia will showcase its technology portfolio in electrification and energy management, safe and automated driving, and digital and sustainable cockpit experiences at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023 in Munich, it said in a press release July 25. “At IAA Mobility, we are presenting our solutions along our three major strategic growth drivers. We expect double-digit annual market growth in each of these areas until 2025. We are therefore presenting our contributi...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 24 July 2023
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    Android Auto expands car-to-home user experience offering with Alarm.com
    Alarm.com has announced that it is available on Android Auto, becoming one of the first smart-home security platforms to do so, according to a company press release dated July 18. Android Auto customers will be able to connect intelligent Alarm.com smart home and security controls from the car display. “Alarm.com has long been focused on using smart home systems to provide seamless transitions when coming home or heading out. We’re pleased to pair our app expertise and the power of the fu...
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    Pioneer to supply Display Audio units for Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia
    Pioneer will factory fit its Display Audio units in all hybrid variants and the S-gasoline version of the new Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia, according to a company press release dated July 19. The Display Audio is equipped with a large 10.1-inch screen and compatible with wireless connectivity available in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Significance: The Display Audio offers access to radio, playback music and video content stored in USB flash drives and Bluetooth devices, as well as hands...
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    Analog Devices signs MOU with Foxconn to develop next-generation digital car cockpit and high-performance BMS
    Semiconductor-maker Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to develop an advanced digital car cockpit and a high-performance battery management system (BMS), the company’s press release dated July 20 said. The collaboration aims to advance software-defined and more sustainable, feature-rich vehicles, ultimately pursuing a new era of automotive excellence. ADI’s flexible hardware and robust software sol...
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    BMW’s new research and development center in China to focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration
    German luxury-car maker BMW announced the opening of its new research and development (R&D) center in Shanghai that will focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration, a company press release dated July 21 said. By focusing on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration, BMW is taking digital-user experience to the next level in China. The company said human-machine interaction is a vital part of the user experience. Currently, China is the only mark...
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    Huf opens technical center in Pune, India
    Huf has inaugurated its new tech center in the western city of Pune in India, it said in a press release dated July 20. More than a 100 engineers will work on cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for global car manufacturers. “With our new Tech Center India, we are taking another important step and leverage the excellent expertise of highly skilled engineers in Pune. It will become our global center of competence for the development of classic lock sets and door handles, and also su...
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    Japan Display completes acquisition of Joled’s next-generation display technology OLED technology-development business
    Japan Display (JD) has announced that its subsidiary, JDI Design and Development GK (JDIDD), has completed the acquisition of Joled’s organic light-emitting diode technology-development business and related operations, in a press release dated July 18. Significance: The acquisition agreement was first announced in March. Joled was established in 2015 to develop and commercialize low-cost, high-resolution OLED displays using a printing method. In 2021, Joled began full-sc...
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    White paper: Electrification technology in reshaped supply chains for ubiquitous EVs
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    Google releases Android Auto 10.0
    Google has released Android Auto v10, with a new user interface (UI) for Google Assistant, 9to5Google reported July 13. The major change includes a new “glow” look, which is like the voice assistant on Android smartphones with a glowing bar at the bottom. Earlier, the voice assistant used to appear at the top of the screen of Android Auto with a black bar and an Assistant logo. The update is not yet available on smartphones. Significance: Google generally issues small updates, so these mi...
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    Škoda to debut new assistants to existing systems in future vehicles
    Škoda stated that it would unveil several new assistants and enhancements to existing systems in upcoming models, in a press release dated July 12. This included a new remote-parking assistance system and an upgraded driver-alert system. “Our development teams work tirelessly to consistently ensure Škoda vehicles have the highest possible level of active and passive safety with each new car or generation we launch. This ceaseless endeavour traditionally forms one of the pillars of our tec...
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    Chevrolet’s model year 2024 Traverse adds multiple safety technologies
    Chevrolet has unveiled its model year 2024 Traverse midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with multiple technologies, it said in a press release July 17. The Traverse features many safety technologies such as standard Chevy Safety Assist, which includes automatic emergency braking, forward-collision alert, following-distance indicator, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, IntelliBeam high-beam assist, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking. Apart from GM’s Super Cruise hands-fre...
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    TomTom group Q2 FY'23 revenue up by 18% to €157 million
    On July 17, TomTom announced its second-quarter fiscal year 2023 results with total revenue of €157 million, up 18% as compared to the same period last year. The company’s Location Technology revenue increased by 22% to €128 million, while the Automotive operational revenue increased by 28% to €90 million. In the operational summary, the company said its maps and APIs now power Alteryx's new cloud-based analytics solution, providing location insights through an easy-to-use map-based i...
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    The non-display HMI technology landscape for cars
    The automotive industry is definitely in the middle of a digital transformation, and this trend is manifested nowhere more visibly than the vehicle cockpit. With the rise in connectivity and shared mobility use cases comes higher in-vehicle infotainment and entertainment aspirations for all vehicle occupants, further propagating the use of more displays and tactile screens. A lot, however, is also happening around the less visible technologies in the cockpit, i.e., those that do not feature disp...
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    Interior Insight: Honda Jazz Crosstar
    Honda has refreshed its fourth-generation Jazz and Jazz Crosstar model range, adding some exterior and interior refinements on all grades. Continuing our series of interior reviews, we explore some technologies and materials for this popular supermini. What’s new? Interior upgrades include new surface materials and seat options. In Elegance and Advance grades, the black interior trim has been lightly revised and updated for 2023 through the application of new seat fabric with a fresh des...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly – 17 July 2023
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    Apple’s new patent focuses on integration of speakers in the headrest
    The US Patent & Trademark Office has published a patent application from Apple focused on integrating user-tracking headrest audio controls and speakers into vehicle seating, Patently Apple reported July 6. In the patent, the technology giant talks about speakers that can be deployed at various locations within an enclosure to provide audio output to an occupant within the enclosed space. In various implementations, a headrest may be a separate headrest that is attached to a seat body of ...
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    Acura and Harman team up to bring new Bang & Olufsen premium audio for future Acura models
    Acura, in collaboration with Harman, is bringing Bang & Olufsen to boost the in-vehicle audio experience in the 2024 Acura ZDX and across the entire Acura lineup. The performance brand’s first all-electric vehicle, ZDX and the ZDX Type S will be the first Acura models to feature immersive, premium audio from Bang & Olufsen, a Danish luxury-audio brand that is recognized for innovative audio systems for home and automotive applications, a company press release said July 11. "As we ta...
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    Porsche to integrate vehicle functions within Apple CarPlay
    Porsche announced July 10 that it is expanding the functionality of the My Porsche App to provide new features within Apple CarPlay. The company’s My Porsche App offers a host of tools and features to customers including the state-of-charge of the vehicle battery, adjustment of the air conditioning and sending of destinations to the navigation system. Moreover, the app links existing accounts with third-party providers, for example, Apple Music, to the associated apps in Porsche Communication ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 10 July 2023
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    Volkswagen unveils new T-Cross model with LED lighting systems
    Volkswagen has unveiled the new T-Cross compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with new integrated LED headlights, it said in a press release July 5. It also comes with LED daytime running lights and LED taillight clusters. This is the first time that Volkswagen will offer its IQ.Light LED matrix headlights on the T-Cross. In the interior, the new T-Cross contains a free-standing infotainment display. The standard touchscreen measures 8 inches across the diagonal, while the top-of-the-range...
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    Car Connectivity Consortium’s PlugFest focuses on Cross-Device Friend sharing
    The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has said that the PlugFest #4, hosted by BMW, focused on Cross-Device Friend sharing, and Bluetooth and ultrawide-band (UWB) testing, in a press release dated June 29. The Plugfest saw many automakers and device-makers join to advance the CCC Digital Key for vehicle access. The event took place between June 19 and June 23 in Munich. “A universal digital standard, like CCC Digital Key, is imperative if the market hopes to fully deliver on what both ...
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    Nio opens new Innovation Centre in Berlin to focus on in-car user experience
    Nio has opened a new Innovation Centre in Berlin to develop various automotive technologies, it said in a press release July 4. The 1,500-square-meter Innovation Centre will house five teams, including Digital Systems, Digital Development, Digital Cockpit, Autonomous Driving and Power. The Innovation Center will also contain Nio’s power research and development (R&D) hub, with a focus on power-grid service, as well as being the operational control center for all...
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    Antolin launches the Genius project to develop AI-based systems for vehicle users
    Antolin, a global provider of automotive interior-technology solutions, embarked on a project based on AI to improve the user experience during a journey. With the collaboration of a renowned team of Spanish experts in neurology, psychology, cognitive knowledge, the study of emotions and computer systems, the company will research the development of intelligent systems capable of determining cognitive and emotional states, as well as the mood, comfort and health of users by correlating them...
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    Parkopedia has partnered with Plugsurfing to integrate Drive API into Parkopedia’s in-car Payment Platform, it said in a press release June 12. The partnership will enable drivers to locate, start and pay for charging at over 500,000 charge points across Europe and the UK using Parkopedia data. “Parkopedia and Plugsurfing offer complementary services to [electric vehicle] drivers, and this partnership enables automakers to benefit from the valuable combination of a substantial c...
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