Mercedes-Benz will launch its production-ready version of ‘Drive Pilot’ in the United States. The class-leading system for conditionally automated driving rolls out in late 2023 with a limited fleet of SAE Level 3-equipped EQS sedans in California and Nevada. In early 2024, Mercedes-Benz plans for additional customer deliveries of Drive Pilot-equipped MY2024 EQS sedan and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz first carmaker to offer SAE Level 3 system for US market
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Audi Ingolstadt to begin net carbon-neutral production in January 2024
The Audi plant in Ingolstadt will begin net carbon-neutral production on January 1, 2024. The main plant will commence building the new Audi Q6 e-tron series next year. After Brussels (Belgium, 2018) and Győr (Hungary, 2020), it will be the third Audi plant to operate with net zero emissions. In addition are the Audi R8 and e-tron GT quattro1 models,… Continue reading Audi Ingolstadt to begin net carbon-neutral production in January 2024
Volkswagen works with orthopaedics, physiotherapists and sports scientists to develop ergoActive seats
Optimum travel comfort was one of the most important goals during the development of the ID.7, Volkswagen’s first electric model for the upper midsize class. The new optional ergoActive premium seats, which have been certified by the German Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR), make a significant contribution to this outstanding comfort. The new front seats… Continue reading Volkswagen works with orthopaedics, physiotherapists and sports scientists to develop ergoActive seats
Forvia and Chery to jointly develop intelligent cockpits
Forvia, the world’s seventh largest supplier of automotive technology, and Chery, the leading Chinese car manufacturer, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for a long-term partnership in various fields, with a particular focus on the development of intelligent cockpits. The automotive industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, with a growing demand for… Continue reading Forvia and Chery to jointly develop intelligent cockpits
Hella to display modular concepts and lighting innovations at Busworld
At this year’s Busworld 2023 in Brussels (October 7-12), automotive supplier Hella, which operates under the umbrella brand FORVIA, will be presenting modular concepts as well as specially developed, customer-specific innovations for city buses and coaches. Held every two years, Busworld is the world’s largest and oldest trade exhibition for the bus industry. HELLA will… Continue reading Hella to display modular concepts and lighting innovations at Busworld
Hella to display modular concepts and lighting innovations at Busworld
At this year’s Busworld 2023 in Brussels (October 7-12), automotive supplier Hella, which operates under the umbrella brand FORVIA, will be presenting modular concepts as well as specially developed, customer-specific innovations for city buses and coaches. Held every two years, Busworld is the world’s largest and oldest trade exhibition for the bus industry. HELLA will… Continue reading Hella to display modular concepts and lighting innovations at Busworld
Webasto to showcase latest in thermal management for electric buses at Buswold Europe
At the Busworld Europe exhibition in Brussels from October 7 to 12 (Hall 7, Booth 7113), Webasto is to exhibit the latest members of its HVH family that deliver 10 and 12 kilowatts (kW) of heat output respectively. These are the second-generation models of the world’s first 800-volt heater to enter series production. Together with… Continue reading Webasto to showcase latest in thermal management for electric buses at Buswold Europe
Yazaki India factory in Maraimalai Nagar catches fire
A fire broke out at a wiring harness company Yazaki India’s factory at Maraimalai Nagar on the outskirts of Chennai on Wednesday evening, in what is part of an unusual series of fire incidents taking place in the automotive clusters. This is the third fire incident in the month of September in the state of… Continue reading Yazaki India factory in Maraimalai Nagar catches fire
MHI calls for closed door meeting to address standardisation of swappable batteries
With previous discussions on battery swapping stuck on the issue of standardisation, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has scheduled a closed-door meeting with industry organisations on the future of battery swapping on 29 September, to address the impasse between parties. The meeting will aim to re-examine the deadlock between various charge-point operators and vehicle… Continue reading MHI calls for closed door meeting to address standardisation of swappable batteries
MHI calls for closed door meeting to address standardisation of swappable batteries
With previous discussions on battery swapping stuck on the issue of standardisation, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has scheduled a closed-door meeting with industry organisations on the future of battery swapping on 29 September, to address the impasse between parties. The meeting will aim to re-examine the deadlock between various charge-point operators and vehicle… Continue reading MHI calls for closed door meeting to address standardisation of swappable batteries