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BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards

Customers inspect new BYD models in Beijing earlier this year. [Photo provided to China Daily] BEIJING — Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced a recall of close to 10,000 cars to replace the potentially faulty battery pack, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, which started on April 29, covers 9,663 Tang… Continue reading BYD recalls cars over battery pack safety hazards

Electrify America delivers 1.45 million charging sessions in 2021—up from 268,000 in 2020

Charging network Electrify America provided 1.45 million customer charging sessions in 2021—a colossal increase from the 268,000 it recorded in 2020. The company dispensed 41 GWh of energy in 2021, and estimates that this represents more than 145 million EV miles driven, and 5.7 million gallons of gas saved. Electrify America currently has 800 EV… Continue reading Electrify America delivers 1.45 million charging sessions in 2021—up from 268,000 in 2020

VW wants to offer Level 4 vehicles from 2026

Carmaker Volkswagen announced that it would launch a Level 4 vehicle by 2026. The CEO of Volkswagen, Herbert Diess, has an autonomous vehicle on level 4 announced. The vehicle should be on the market by 2026. This is apparently related to a new partner: Qualcomm. VW will source its hardware from the company. Autonomous driving… Continue reading VW wants to offer Level 4 vehicles from 2026

Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for V12 engine

“I’m convinced on this car and the technical concept,” Ferrari’s then chief technical officer, Michael Leiters, told Autocar in 2019. “I think we’ve found a concept and a package which is on one side a real SUV and will convince SUV customers to buy it, but on the other side there’s a huge differentiation of… Continue reading Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for V12 engine

Bridge the Gaps in Your ADAS Test Strategy

Achieving the next level in vehicle autonomy demands robust algorithms trained to interpret radar reflections from automotive radar sensors. Overcome the gaps between software simulation and roadway testing to train the ADAS / AV algorithms with real-world conditions. Sharpen your ADAS’ radar vision with full-scene emulation that allows you to lab test complex real-world scenario,… Continue reading Bridge the Gaps in Your ADAS Test Strategy

Carsome acquires auto websites WapCar, AutoFun  WapCar …

Malaysia-based used car marketplace Carsome has acquired Malaysian digital automotive content producer WapCar and its sister website Autofun for an undisclosed sum. WapCar and AutoFun will become a subsidiary named WapCar AutoFun under Carsome after the acquisition is complete. The vehicle content platform was set up in 2019 and runs several websites and social media… Continue reading Carsome acquires auto websites WapCar, AutoFun  WapCar …

Hella makes components for automated EV charging

Hella has developed an intelligent system components for the automated charging of electric vehicles. The electronic charging lid actuator (eLA) makes the tank cap intelligent and thus supports robot-assisted charging processes. Innovative light components intuitively visualise the status of the battery and charging mode and set additional design accents. The company claims that customer-specific functions… Continue reading Hella makes components for automated EV charging

German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264

Autonomous driving The digitization of cars, such as assistance systems or self-driving technology, requires operating software that, similar to computers or smartphones, enables functions and applications to be carried out quickly, efficiently and safely. (Photo: BOSCH) Daimler Truck takes a “strategic minority stake” in Apex AI. This was announced by the German-American start-up, which already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Software: Operating systems for cars: Daimler Truck joins Apex AI004264