Google has announced new features for its Maps and Search apps that will help EV owners access more useful information on charging stations. The tech giant has said that these updates will more readily provide users with details on the location of EV chargers, help them plan charging stops for road trips, and more. AI… Continue reading Google Maps to receive new EV-focused features driven by AI
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EV Connect, Flash, Qmerit partner to accelerate expansion of EV charging solutions
EV Connect, Flash Parking, and Qmerit have announced a partnership that will help accelerate the expansion of EV charging solutions by uniting EV Connect’s integrated charging management platform, Flash’s North American digital infrastructure, and Qmerit’s installation, integration, and maintenance services. The companies are combining these services to provide a seamless, reservable parking and charging experience… Continue reading EV Connect, Flash, Qmerit partner to accelerate expansion of EV charging solutions
Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group to jointly develop E/E architecture in new partnership
Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group have entered into a framework agreement on a new technical collaboration focused on Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture. Developed in-house, Xpeng’s proprietary E/E Architecture sits at the core of its vertically integrated full-stack software and hardware technologies. It allows software including the OEM’s ADAS and Connectivity OS to decouple from the underlying… Continue reading Xpeng and the Volkswagen Group to jointly develop E/E architecture in new partnership
ETAS and BlackBerry QNX to enable safe, secure, SDVs through new partnership
ETAS, a developer of automotive software and BlackBerry QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry specializing in vehicle software, have signed a contract to jointly sell and market software solutions designed to accelerate the development of safety-critical functions for next generation SDVs. Through this new streamlined re-selling partnership (extending a long running technical partnership between ETAS… Continue reading ETAS and BlackBerry QNX to enable safe, secure, SDVs through new partnership
Alfa Romeo reveals the Milano Elettrica, its first EV
Alfa Romeo has revealed its new Milano compact available with a fully electric powertrain, representing its first EV. The Stellantis brand also confirmed that the new compact, for which orders will open in early summer, will be offered in alternate powertrains, including a hybrid. The Milano’s EV form, called Elettrica, is available in two fully… Continue reading Alfa Romeo reveals the Milano Elettrica, its first EV
BMW Group and Rimac Technology announce long-term partnership
The BMW Group and Rimac Technology, have announced a new, long-term, partnership. Together, the OEMs will co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technologies for select EVs. Throughout their collaboration, the companies will utilize their mutual strengths and experiences. At the same time, the partnership will strengthen the BMW Group’s electrification strategy, through which it is aiming… Continue reading BMW Group and Rimac Technology announce long-term partnership
BMW Group and Tata Technologies partner to develop automotive software and business IT solutions
The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, will form a JV that will work to establish a software and IT development hub with locations in Pune, Bangalore and Chennai, India. The main development and operations activities shall be established in Bangalore and Pune. Meanwhile, in Chennai, the focus… Continue reading BMW Group and Tata Technologies partner to develop automotive software and business IT solutions
NXP launches new SDV-focused Open S32 CoreRide Platform
NXP has launched its new S32 CoreRide platform, through which it aims to simplify complex vehicle architecture development and reduce costs for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. The platform unites NXP’s S32 compute, networking, system power management and ready-to-deploy software from its software partner ecosystem. Alongside the reveal of the new platform, NXP also unveiled its… Continue reading NXP launches new SDV-focused Open S32 CoreRide Platform
Nissan and Honda announce new strategic partnership on EV technologies
Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding, under which the two automakers will begin a feasibility study of a strategic partnership focused on the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence. The agreement was confirmed to be non-binding, and does not involve any capital. Recognizing the need to accelerate carbon neutrality efforts, as well… Continue reading Nissan and Honda announce new strategic partnership on EV technologies
NIO enters long-term strategic partnership with CATL
NIO and CATL have signed a new framework agreement to carry out joint innovation in the research and development of long-life EV batteries. Through it, the companies will look to support both NIO’s battery swap stations and future NIO EVs. Shizhe Tzeng, NIO’s Vice President, and Huan Gao, CTO of CATL’s China E-Car Business Unit,… Continue reading NIO enters long-term strategic partnership with CATL