The next generation of pure electric Volvo models, including the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base, will run on Volvo Cars’ own operating system (OS), called VolvoCars.OS, for faster and more flexible development. This includes more frequent over-the-air updates to customer cars through their lifetime. VolvoCars.OS will act as an umbrella… Continue reading Future Volvo cars to run on in-house software
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Fisker teams undertake Ocean SUV manufacturing review at Magna plant
EV manufacturer Fisker Inc today took another significant step forward towards the start of production for the Fisker Ocean SUV with the official opening of several Fisker-dedicated operational areas at Magna’s world-class manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. Fisker CEO and chairman, Henrik Fisker, was onsite in Graz with teams from engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality… Continue reading Fisker teams undertake Ocean SUV manufacturing review at Magna plant
Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR
Bangalore-based CredR (Incredible Technologies Private) used two-wheeler platform has raised Rs 48.1 crore ($ 6.5 million) in its latest round led by Yamaha Motors, existing investors Omidyar Network India, Eight Roads Ventures, with participation from automotive focused Astarc Ventures. The company creates an omnichannel buying experience, through a chain of flagship showrooms across Maharashtra, Karnataka,… Continue reading Yamaha invests in Indian used two-wheeler platform CredR
Customised connected tech the big differentiator for auto industry
With the global megatrends of ACES (Automated, Connected, Electric, Shared) moving rapidly, the connected vehicle technology has become part of our day-to- day life. Cars today are quite literally ‘computers on wheels’. The technology is evolving and the car manufacturers are also seeing a gradual transition into technology innovation centres, given the demand for more… Continue reading Customised connected tech the big differentiator for auto industry
Asia’s longest high-speed test track opens in Indore
In what may come as good news for the Indian automotive industry, the country has got its longest high-speed track for high-performance vehicle testing ranging from two-wheelers to heavy tractor-trailers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 11.3km long test track has been developed by NATRAX across 1,000 acres. The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash… Continue reading Asia’s longest high-speed test track opens in Indore
ZF’s renewed 4 point strategy sees 200 million euro investment for India
German Tier 1 supplier ZF is doubling down its focus in India through a significant investment of around 200 million Euro (Rs 1,653 crore) and strategic consolidation of its business domains with renewed impetus to drive growth over the next decade. Commenting on the strategic imperative for India, Dr. Holger Klein, ZF Member of the… Continue reading ZF’s renewed 4 point strategy sees 200 million euro investment for India
Pininfarina to design Gaussin’s new range of trucks
Gaussin released a teaser image for its new range of trucks designed by Pininfarina. Gaussin has announced that its new range of trucks for road application will be designed by Italian design house Pininfarina. Gaussin trucks have been developed around two major components: a modular ‘skateboard’ and a brand-new cab. The intelligent modular skateboard powered… Continue reading Pininfarina to design Gaussin’s new range of trucks
Marelli and 1NCE to develop telemetry solutions for motorsport
Marelli Motorsport, the motorsport business unit of global automotive supplier Marelli, and 1NCE, the world’s first full-fledged operator of IoT network services, are joining forces to develop new real-time tracking solutions in the world of motorsport. Marelli Motorsport develops electronic and electro-mechanical systems for two- and four-wheel racing vehicles, supplying all the top teams in… Continue reading Marelli and 1NCE to develop telemetry solutions for motorsport
Adient cuts C02 footprint with industry first PU foam solution
Adient, the automotive seating systems major, says it has achieved a sustainability milestone by integrating recycled carbon from mobility waste into seating systems. With polyol from development partner Dow, as an intermediate product which is partly based on recycled chemicals, the solution proposes the re-integration of waste products into polyurethane foams. A well-known OEM has… Continue reading Adient cuts C02 footprint with industry first PU foam solution
Reliance Industries to build four giga factories, one for fuel cells
Mukesh Ambani: “Four Giga Factories will manufacture and fully integrate all the critical components of the New Energy ecosystem.” Mukesh Ambani, chairman and MD of Reliance Industries today unveiled a mega vision for its New Energy Business. At the 44th annual general meeting, he said: “We have started work on developing the Dhirubhai Ambani Green… Continue reading Reliance Industries to build four giga factories, one for fuel cells