Automotive manufacturer Continental AG has installed a Stratasys Fortus 450mc FDM 3D printer at its Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) Competence Center in Karben, Germany. Although famous for its tyres, Continental also produces automotive parts and provides mobility services through its Continental Engineering Services (CES) division. The company cites cost effectiveness, high throughput, and electrical… Continue reading Continental invests in Stratasys FDM technology for ESD-compliant automotive parts
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A Tesla driver was caught sleeping on Autopilot at high speed, police are charging him criminally
A Tesla driver was caught sleeping on Autopilot with their seat “fully reclined” at high speed, according to police who criminally charged the driver. Alberta RCMP (Canada federal police) reported on a strange incident involving a Tesla vehicle on Autopilot. “Alberta RCMP received a complaint of a car speeding on Highway 2 near Ponoka. The… Continue reading A Tesla driver was caught sleeping on Autopilot at high speed, police are charging him criminally
Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility loyalty program as &Charge
Porsche Digital has spun off an e-mobility company called &Charge. The Frankfurt-based startup is offering what it calls the first loyalty program for e-mobility in Europe. It provides a digital platform through which users can obtain credit for their online purchases, which can be redeemed for electric mobility services. For purchases, bookings and other transactions… Continue reading Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility loyalty program as &Charge
LG Chem to spin off battery unit amid rising EV demand
SEOUL — LG Chem is to spin off its battery business in December, seeking to capitalize on rising interest in the sector as global demand for electric vehicles rises. The South Korean company said on Thursday that its board had approved the plan for a new subsidiary, tentatively named LG Energy Solution. The decision is subject to shareholder approval… Continue reading LG Chem to spin off battery unit amid rising EV demand
Human Horizons: Level 4 parking
The Chinese start-up Human Horizon developed an autonomous parking system on level 4. This week, the electric mobility start-up, Human Horizon, announced that it was developing an automated one Parking service has completed. The company prides itself on having the first networked level 4 system for parking. Indeed announced Baidu recently that this technology will… Continue reading Human Horizons: Level 4 parking
BMW and Tactile Mobility
The manufacturer BMW will in future be working with Tactile Mobility from Israel. BMW has entered into a cooperation with the Israeli company Tactile Mobility Software. This is about the software for tactile data and sensors. BMW will depend on his vehicles with their software 2021 equip. The software uses the sensor data to determine… Continue reading BMW and Tactile Mobility
German Handelsblatt: Luxury brand: Porsche stake in Rimac is said to be interested in Bugatti000348
Bugatti at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 The corona pandemic did not affect the luxury goods business as much as it did mass consumption, although there was also a decline in demand. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg, Molsheim, Düsseldorf According to a report, there should be sales plans for the luxury sports car brand Bugatti in the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Luxury brand: Porsche stake in Rimac is said to be interested in Bugatti000348
Brembo announces new transformational strategy to be system solutions provider
Tier 1 automotive braking systems supplier, Brembo has announced a new transformational strategy and plans to be a solution provider through smart, more sustainable and digital products and services. The new approach by the Italian component supplier, which has a global presence, is an attempt to increase its competitiveness and ensure long-term viability in an… Continue reading Brembo announces new transformational strategy to be system solutions provider
Amazon buying Aurora could be the next big move in the self-driving-car industry’s wave of consolidation, an expert says (AMZN, UBER)
The autonomous-vehicle industry has seen a number of big investments, partnerships, and acquisitions in recent years. Aurora Innovation and Uber ATG are the firms most likely to be bought next, according to analyst Sam Abuelsamid. Amazon could use Aurora’s tech to build self-driving heavy-duty trucks, while Toyota could add Uber ATG to its research division,… Continue reading Amazon buying Aurora could be the next big move in the self-driving-car industry’s wave of consolidation, an expert says (AMZN, UBER)
Bridgestone, Michelin’s Japanese rival, hermetic to Europe
Posted on Sep 17, 2020 at 4:32 PMUpdated Sep 17, 2020 at 4:43 PM The Italian scenario begins again. In early 2013, Bridgestone announced the closure of its Bari plant specializing in tires for entry-level cars within less than a year. He pointed to the stagnation of the European automobile market and competition from cheap… Continue reading Bridgestone, Michelin’s Japanese rival, hermetic to Europe