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BMW Group makes AI algorithms for smart production public

German luxury carmaker, BMW Group has deployed a extensive number of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in production, for instance, AI relieves workers of monotonous tasks such as checking whether the warning triangle is placed in the right spot in the trunk. This task is now performed by a camera and self-learning software that compares the… Continue reading BMW Group makes AI algorithms for smart production public

Nio nets key Mobileye autonomous tech deal, but still needs cash

Chinese EV start-up Nio has secured a key deal to build an advanced self-driving car using technology developed by Intel’s Mobileye division – but the firm is still searching for new funding to meet its ambitious growth plans. Nio, which currently offers a range of electric SUVs in China, has agreed to construct a new… Continue reading Nio nets key Mobileye autonomous tech deal, but still needs cash

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s new solar-power rooftop installation to slash C02 emissions at Pune plant

25,770 photovoltaic panels covering 63,000 square metres of roof space produce 12.2 million kWh of energy a year and help reduce CO2 emissions resulting from car production at the Chakan, Pune plant. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has commissioned one of the largest solar-power rooftop systems in India at its plant in Chakan, Pune. Together with… Continue reading Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s new solar-power rooftop installation to slash C02 emissions at Pune plant

Ceratizit Group breaks ground on plant expansion in Bangalore

The Ceratizit Group of Luxembourg, which is a leading global manufacturer of hard material products for wear protection and cutting tools, has had the ground-breaking ceremony of Ceratizit India’s expanded plant in Bangalore. The move is in line with the company’s plan to cater to the steadily increasing demand for cutting tools in Asian markets. The expansion ceremony, held in end-November,… Continue reading Ceratizit Group breaks ground on plant expansion in Bangalore

Tata Motors partners Yes Bank for digital retail finance solutions for CV customers

Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors today announced that it has taken its relationship with Yes Bank to the next level by developing ‘digital synergies’ for offering financial products to its customers. The partners will jointly introduce digital retail finance solutions for the entire range of cargo and passenger carriers, facilitating easy purchase and offer better… Continue reading Tata Motors partners Yes Bank for digital retail finance solutions for CV customers

Vitesco Technologies presents affordable hybrid transmission solution

Vitesco Technologies, the powertrain business area of Continental, presented a cost-effective and compact hybrid transmission solution with integrated electric machines, designed for use in applications such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). In a further step-up to their systematic electrification strategy, it is now using its powertrain electrification expertise to make affordable hybrid vehicles a… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies presents affordable hybrid transmission solution

Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer says the new DBX SUV production plant in St Athan, Wales, which was officially opened on December 6, will be “hugely important” to the firm’s future growth. The facility, which occupies three converted ‘super-hangers’ that were formerly part of the Ministry of Defence St Athan site, will be the sole global… Continue reading Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory

Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Silicon Valley software firm for autonomous mobility

Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Apex.AI, a leading software company in autonomous mobility. The investment will fund the development of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems. Apex.AI, a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017, is building an automotive-grade version of ROS (Robot Operating System), an established open source software framework commonly used in… Continue reading Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Silicon Valley software firm for autonomous mobility