A consortium of 11 automotive OEMs and suppliers (including BMW, Continental, Eclipse Foundation, ETAS, HELLA, Mercedes-Benz, Qorix, Bosch, Valeo and Vector Informatik), with the support of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), have agreed on pre-competitive cooperation in open-source software development. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this agreement was signed at… Continue reading BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Continental and more sign MoU for joint software development on open source
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QNX and Vector sign MoU to launch Foundational Vehicle Software Platform
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited and Vector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and deliver what the companies refer to as a ‘Foundational Vehicle Software Platform’. This new product represents a next-generation solution designed to help accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), while reducing the complexity of automotive software… Continue reading QNX and Vector sign MoU to launch Foundational Vehicle Software Platform
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck launch Coretura JV to advance commercial SDVs
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, two key players in the commercial vehicle industry, have launched Coretura AB, their new commercial SDV joint venture. Through the JV, the OEMs are aiming to disrupt the commercial vehicle industry through the introduction of a new software-defined vehicle platform and by, ultimately, establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will… Continue reading Volvo Group, Daimler Truck launch Coretura JV to advance commercial SDVs
Gireve, Hubject & Irdeto partner to expand Plug&Charge network access
Gireve, Hubject and Irdeto have announced a new strategic partnership through which they are jointly aiming to expand Plug&Charge accessibility on a global scale. Officially called the ‘Gireve-Hubject-Irdeto Plug&Charge Interoperability Partnership’, the collaboration will more closely look to pair technological advancements with seamless customer experiences in order to address a key barrier to mass EV… Continue reading Gireve, Hubject & Irdeto partner to expand Plug&Charge network access
OpenAI and Applied Intuition partner to scale intelligent vehicles
Applied Intuition, a company developing vehicle intelligence technologies, has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to advance next-generation, AI-powered, experiences in vehicles worldwide. Through their collaboration, the companies are looking to transform and elevate the driving experience for consumers globally by scaling the role intelligence plays in every machine. Applied Intuition and OpenAI cited the… Continue reading OpenAI and Applied Intuition partner to scale intelligent vehicles
LG Innotek unveils automotive 5G broadband satellite communication module
LG Innotek has unveiled its all-new Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity, through which it aims to enable high-speed communication for users at any location, at any time of the day. The module itself supports satellite communication over 5G broadband (NR-NTN, with a bandwidth of approximately 30 MHz) that is installed in the vehicle… Continue reading LG Innotek unveils automotive 5G broadband satellite communication module
OpenGMSL Association launches to form open standard for enhancing in-vehicle connectivity
A leading automotive OEM, alongside a range of Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners have formed the OpenGMSL Association. The association’s key aim is to unite industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. In detailing the initiative, the association highlighted… Continue reading OpenGMSL Association launches to form open standard for enhancing in-vehicle connectivity
North of Scotland Councils announce multimillion-pound EV charging infrastructure partnership
The Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils have awarded a 20-year contract to EasyGo to develop EV charging infrastructure for the north of Scotland. The councils together highlighted that the contract is estimated to be worth £300 million ($406.5 million / €355.5 million), with the Highland Council acting as the lead authority. This large-scale… Continue reading North of Scotland Councils announce multimillion-pound EV charging infrastructure partnership
Renault 4 e-tech electric to start from £26,995
The UK pricing for the upcoming Renault 4 E-Tech electric has been announced, with the crossover set to be priced from £26,995 ($36,350 / €32,181) when order books open in July. At launch, the EV will be available in three trim levels: evolution, techno, and iconic. Alongside the initial vehicle price, a VIP access R… Continue reading Renault 4 e-tech electric to start from £26,995
Volvo to integrate Gemini AI system in expanded partnership with Google
Volvo Cars has expanded its partnership with Google to deliver some of the latest advancements offered with the tech giant’s Android Automotive OS to its models with Google built-in. At the height of this offering will be Gemini, Google’s AI voice assistant that the companies together demonstrated being used in a Volvo EX90. Through the… Continue reading Volvo to integrate Gemini AI system in expanded partnership with Google