Allison Transmission Recognized with ASE ATMC National Excellence in Training Award for Off-Highway Program

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission is proud to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious award for its Off-Highway Maintenance and Overhaul training program. The ASE Training Manager Council (ATMC), a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence dedicated to the advancement of training and professional development in the transportation service industry, recognized… Continue reading Allison Transmission Recognized with ASE ATMC National Excellence in Training Award for Off-Highway Program

Velodyne Lidar Launches Vella Family of Software Products

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced the beta launch of its Vella family of software products. Vella enables Velodyne’s customers to accelerate development of lidar-based vision solutions for autonomous applications. Using the online platform Vella Portal, Velodyne’s sensor customers can easily access Vella’s software offerings, which include Vella Go for… Continue reading Velodyne Lidar Launches Vella Family of Software Products

Allison Transmission Japan Celebrates 50th Anniversary

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission is honored to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of its business presence in Japan, an important milestone in the successful partnership between Allison and Japanese commercial vehicle equipment manufacturers. “We are proud of our established history of providing propulsion solutions uniquely suited to Japan’s road conditions and market needs, and are pleased to… Continue reading Allison Transmission Japan Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Valmet Automotive starts series production of the solar electric Lightyear 0

Valmet Automotive has today started the series production of the Lightyear 0, the first true solar electric vehicle, at the Uusikaupunki, Finland plant. The Start of Production event was honored by more than 100 invited guests, international media, and top management of both Lightyear and Valmet Automotive at the plant. Lightyear 0 is a vehicle… Continue reading Valmet Automotive starts series production of the solar electric Lightyear 0

Cummins closes on acquisition of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business

COLUMBUS, Ind. & NUREMBERG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global power and technology leader, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced that it, through its subsidiary Meritor, has completed its acquisition of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business, a leading global supplier of high-performance electric drive systems for commercial vehicles. In May 2022, Meritor, Inc. announced it had entered into an agreement… Continue reading Cummins closes on acquisition of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business

Valmet Automotive and Mapvision introduce a flexible welding robot cell pilot

Valmet Automotive and Mapvision introduce a flexible welding cell demonstration that takes automotive manufacturing a major step towards a self-adjusting production process. The pilot welding cell was taken into use today in Valmet Automotive’s new Innovation Center as a part of the company’s Intelligent Manufacturing program. Valmet Automotive’s Intelligent Manufacturing program responds to the change… Continue reading Valmet Automotive and Mapvision introduce a flexible welding robot cell pilot

Center Console from Grammer in the new smart #1: Seamless combination of minimalism and function

Clean, efficient, and modern: Interior in the new smart #1 E-SUV High, free-standing center console with innovative functionalities Grammer AG, November 24, 2022 – That’s smart: A center console that “flows” seamlessly from the cockpit into the interior, thus redefining the interior and taking on new functions. The first all-electric SUV smart #1 focuses on… Continue reading Center Console from Grammer in the new smart #1: Seamless combination of minimalism and function

Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with GreenValley International

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to GreenValley International for handheld, mobile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 3D mapping solutions, including in GPS-denied environments. Velodyne is already shipping sensors to GreenValley as part of this agreement. GreenValley uses Velodyne’s Puck lidar sensors… Continue reading Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with GreenValley International

Cummins, Inc. Makes Minority Investment in Exergy Energy, LLC.

COLUMBUS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has taken a minority stake in Exergy Energy, LLC. The Cummins – Exergy Energy partnership allows for the installation of Cummins power system solutions such as generator sets, energy storage systems, and switching equipment at the customer location to power the entire operation during grid outages or times of peak… Continue reading Cummins, Inc. Makes Minority Investment in Exergy Energy, LLC.

Valmet Automotive commits to Science Based Target Initiative in climate actions

Valmet Automotive has signed a public commitment letter to set science-based climate targets. The targets will be in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative, indicating how much and how quickly the company needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming from exceeding 1.5 °C aligned with the Paris Agreement. The automotive sector… Continue reading Valmet Automotive commits to Science Based Target Initiative in climate actions