BEIJING — Chinese self-driving sweeping vehicle startup Yunchuang Zhixing has raised funds in a pre-Series A+ round led solely by Baidu Ventures, a unit of Chinese tech group Baidu. The company will use the capital for further research and development to expand its self-driving sweeper business more quickly. Go to Source
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Japanese materials maker sees AI cutting R&D time by 90%
NAGOYA, Japan — A major Japanese materials manufacturer has developed a new strategy to use artificial intelligence to analyze 100 years’ worth of its experiment data to speed up development of new materials. NGK Insulators, which manufactures ceramic-based products including car exhaust filtration parts, hopes to cut down development periods to one-tenth of current levels. Go… Continue reading Japanese materials maker sees AI cutting R&D time by 90%
China’s BYD accelerates drive into India’s electric car market
NEW DELHI — Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is revving up its focus on India, betting that a recent wave of car launches will tap nascent demand for battery-powered transport in the nation of 1.4 billion people. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, senior vice president for electric passenger cars in India at the Warren Buffett-backed company, told Nikkei… Continue reading China’s BYD accelerates drive into India’s electric car market
Thailand’s auto industry becomes a Japan-China battleground
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor commemorated the 60th anniversary of its operations in Thailand last month with a massive ceremony held at a renovated national convention center. The first Hilux truck, a 1970 Corolla and other Toyota models made in the country were on display for the 1,500 guests to see. “The future of Toyota and… Continue reading Thailand’s auto industry becomes a Japan-China battleground
India’s Tata Motors debuts 2 new electric SUVs at expo
NEW DELHI — Tata Motors unveiled two electric sport utility vehicles on Wednesday as India’s largest EV maker rushes to extend its lead in a hotly contested sector. A new electric SUV called Sierra and an electric variant of the auto major’s popular SUV Harrier were introduced on the first day of India’s biggest motor show. An electric… Continue reading India’s Tata Motors debuts 2 new electric SUVs at expo
Ford set to tap LG for Turkey EV battery plant, replacing SK
SEOUL/NEW YORK — Ford Motor is expected to replace South Korea’s SK On as its partner for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Turkey, teaming instead with LG Energy Solution, a supplier with more experience and deeper pockets. A plan announced in March called for SK On, Ford and Turkish industrial group Koc Holding… Continue reading Ford set to tap LG for Turkey EV battery plant, replacing SK
Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV
NEW DELHI — India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki, unveiled the concept version of its first electric vehicle on Wednesday, but said that the company’s shift to a more eco-friendly fleet would also include cars that run on compressed natural gas or fuels blended with ethanol. “Electric vehicles alone can’t be the solution for achieving carbon neutrality… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV
Powering homes with EVs: Panasonic, Omron set to enter Japan’s V2H market
KYOTO, Japan/OSAKA — The use of electric vehicles as home batteries is expected to pick up in Japan this year, as Panasonic and other companies jump into the market for power systems while existing players expand production. Panasonic, which leads Japan’s market for standard EV chargers and solar panels, starts sales of its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system in February. It… Continue reading Powering homes with EVs: Panasonic, Omron set to enter Japan’s V2H market
Suzuki boss expects rocky road to sub-$15,000 electric minicar
HAMAMATSU, Japan — Keeping the price tag on Suzuki Motor’s upcoming electric commercial minivehicle below 2 million yen ($15,000) with subsidies as originally planned will be “difficult,” the company’s president told reporters recently. “There are points where it’s conceivable if we compromise more” on the specifications, “but based on our current thinking, I feel it… Continue reading Suzuki boss expects rocky road to sub-$15,000 electric minicar
Getting a feel for Sony-Honda’s Afeela EV at CES 2023
LAS VEGAS — Electric and self-driving vehicles are one of the hottest offerings at this years CES 2023 consumer tech show, and on Friday I was able to get an up-close look at the evolution of cars from a means of transportation to something more like a living room on wheels. Sony Honda Mobility, a… Continue reading Getting a feel for Sony-Honda’s Afeela EV at CES 2023