Arrival to build its first US EV microfactory in South Carolina

Arrival is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2021, with the start of production in Q4 2021. Arrival, a global electric vehicle company based in London, England, has announced plans to set up its first U.S. Microfactory in York County, South Carolina. The $46 million (Rs 340 crore) investment into the region… Continue reading Arrival to build its first US EV microfactory in South Carolina

Audi and FAW to set up new company to produce EVs in China

Audi is expanding its presence in China. The German carmaker and FAW today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that defines the framework for the joint production of electric vehicles based on the PPE platform. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Germany-China Automobile Conference, which is currently taking place in Changchun, northern China.… Continue reading Audi and FAW to set up new company to produce EVs in China

Rochling Automotive’s new bioplastic uses 90% renewable raw materials

New Rochling-BioBoom claimed to be an ecological and economical alternative to most conventional materials such as polyester but also polystyrene (ABS), polyolefins (such as PP) and polyamides (PA6). Green materials ensure sustainable mobility: The automotive industry is increasingly working on aligning vehicle production with the principles of sustainability. The development of appropriate materials plays a… Continue reading Rochling Automotive’s new bioplastic uses 90% renewable raw materials

Hyundai Mobis to jointly develop AD specialised AR HUD with Envisics

developed a patent-protected, dynamic holographic platform that enables true holography across multiple mobility applications. Global Tier 1 automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis has made a significant investment in Envisics, a UK-based global leader in  Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD). AR HUD is a next-generation safety convenience feature that matches driving information with the road ahead… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to jointly develop AD specialised AR HUD with Envisics

Andy Palmer joins Inobat’s AI battery project

Former Aston Martin CEO and ex-Nissan chief planning officer Andy Palmer has joined a Slovakian-based venture to develop the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) battery production centre. The facility uses AI to commercialise battery cells up to 10 times faster than today’s most common processes. The company, called Inobat and financed by a private equity consortium led… Continue reading Andy Palmer joins Inobat’s AI battery project

ZF and Sioen win award for telematics innovation that combats trailer cargo theft

An alarm is automatically triggered when the tarpaulin is tampered with, alerting the driver and the fleet back-office in real time. ZF and Sioen Industries have won the trailer telematics category in Telematik Markt’s highly covered awards in Germany with a new innovation that addresses the increasing burden of cargo theft. The award reflects the… Continue reading ZF and Sioen win award for telematics innovation that combats trailer cargo theft

Siemens and Transport for London launch new adaptive traffic control solution

Change is underway in London in terms of traffic management. FUSION is a key part of London’s Real Time Optimiser (RTO) system, which will provide a completely new way of managing roads across the city, revolutionising the system that has been keeping London moving for over 30 years. Until now, traffic lights across the capital… Continue reading Siemens and Transport for London launch new adaptive traffic control solution

Inobat Auto unveils world’s first intelligent EV battery

The world’s first ‘intelligent’ electric vehicle battery was today launched by European EV battery producer, InoBat Auto. Speaking at the GLOBSEC Tatra Summit 2020, InoBat Auto’s co-founder and CEO, Marian Bocek. announced that after only a year of R&D, InoBat can now unveil the world’s first battery developed through a combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and… Continue reading Inobat Auto unveils world’s first intelligent EV battery

Pope Francis gifted a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai

His Holiness Pope Francis has received a gift from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) – a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai adapted for his mobility needs. Present at the delivery ceremony near the Pope’s residence in the Vatican City were Rev. Father Domenico Makoto Wada, representing the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan and His Excellency Seiji… Continue reading Pope Francis gifted a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai