Rivian Automotive and AT&T have signed an agreement through which the telecoms company will purchase the OEM’s EVs for its fleet. Enabled through a pilot program aimed at reducing carbon emissions, AT&T will look to add the Rivian Commercial Van and R1 vehicles to its fleet in early 2024. After this time, the company will… Continue reading Rivian to develop commercial EVs for AT&T in new partnership
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LG unveils transparent antenna for vehicles with Saint-Gobain Sekurit
LG Electronics has revealed a transparent antenna for vehicles ahead of its exhibition at CES 2024. The film-type antenna is applied directly to vehicle glass, and was designed in partnership with Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a French glass manufacturer. Through its telecommunications technology, LG expects the solution to deliver a positive impact in the mobility sector, while… Continue reading LG unveils transparent antenna for vehicles with Saint-Gobain Sekurit
Hyundai Motor, Mubadala collaborate to develop hydrogen tech and explore investment opportunities in sustainable mobility solutions
Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala,” a global sovereign investor based in Abu Dhabi, have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively explore potential business opportunities and synergies in the realms of future mobility and technologies. Under this agreement, both entities will pool resources, jointly invest, and exchange expertise, capitalizing… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, Mubadala collaborate to develop hydrogen tech and explore investment opportunities in sustainable mobility solutions
Car Connectivity Consortium launches CCC Digital Key Certification
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has announced that its CCC Digital Key Certification is now available to its members for Near-Field Communication (NFC) implementation. The CCC is an industry group working to streamline the standardization and interoperability of digital key technologies, and includes both major automotive OEMs (such as BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, and… Continue reading Car Connectivity Consortium launches CCC Digital Key Certification
Panasonic to use Sila’s Titan Silicon in its future EV batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group Company, and Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, have signed a commercial agreement for Sila’s high-performance nano-composite silicon anode, Titan Silicon. The high energy density battery from Panasonic is expected to help OEMs deliver heightened EV performance, while increasing range and reducing charging times. Sila’s anode materials, which will be… Continue reading Panasonic to use Sila’s Titan Silicon in its future EV batteries
Continental partners with Synopsys to accelerate SDV feature development
Continental has announced a new collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). Through it, Synopsys’ virtual prototyping solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECU) will be integrated within Continental’s Automotive Edge (CAEdge) cloud-based development framework. This integration will enable digital twin capabilities for… Continue reading Continental partners with Synopsys to accelerate SDV feature development
LG reveals native Netflix app for its webOS IVI content platform
LG is extending its partnership with Netflix by integrating the entertainment company’s experience into webOS for Automotive, its automotive content platform. The announcement is the latest step in a broader partnership between the companies, which initially began in 2011 and focused on LG’s television business. Through its in-vehicle Netflix app, webOS for Automotive will provide… Continue reading LG reveals native Netflix app for its webOS IVI content platform
BYD selects AWS as its preferred cloud provider
BYD has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider in a new partnership that will support its connected vehicle platform and overall global business. Announced at AWS’ re:Invent conference, the partnership will offer BYD access to various AWS systems and technologies, including its Amazon Simple Storage Service for vehicle system data. The OEM had previously… Continue reading BYD selects AWS as its preferred cloud provider
Amazon to launch online vehicle sales in new strategic collaboration with Hyundai
Amazon has announced a broad strategic partnership with the Hyundai Motor Company aimed at offering new experiences to automotive customers. Revealed at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, the collaboration will see Amazon begin online sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. in 2024 while Hyundai will utilize AWS as its preferred cloud provider to… Continue reading Amazon to launch online vehicle sales in new strategic collaboration with Hyundai
Wallbox and Osprey announce UK-focused public charging partnership
Wallbox has announced a new strategic partnership with Osprey, a rapid EV charging network serving the UK. Initially, the companies will work to expand Osprey’s network in the country with 125 units of Wallbox’s Supernova DC rapid charger. The Supernova charger pairs a modular design with an accessible user-centric experience and payment process that work… Continue reading Wallbox and Osprey announce UK-focused public charging partnership