Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

Hyundai has released a version of its Sonata hybrid that has solar panels to help charge its battery. The Korean car maker said up to 60% of the power for the car’s battery could be supplied if the solar roof was used for six hours a day. The panels would provide enough power to propel… Continue reading Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Cinemo, a provider in automotive grade multimedia playback, streaming, media management, connectivity and cloud middleware, and HUMAX Automotive, a global In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) provider focusing on Audio/Video, Navigation Head Unit and Accessory development in advanced performance-related automotive entertainment, collaborated at CES Asia 2019 on a cockpit solution that energizes the in-car experience. HUMAX connected head… Continue reading HUMAX Automotive and Cinemo accelerate on-the-road entertainment

Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Keysight Technologies, a technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, delivers broad cybersecurity portfolio, including hardware, software and services, to address the growing concern of cyber-attacks on connected vehicles. The cyber-world is growing more embedded in everyone’s lives, not only enabling entertainment and comfort but… Continue reading Keysight’s Automotive Cybersecurity test portfolio helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Schaeffler “Aggressive measures” should not exist at the supplier for the time being. (Photo: AP) Munich The supplier shaken by the car crisis Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time working and layoffs with punctual plant holidays. “It starts with a few closing days,” said CEO Klaus Rosenfeld on Tuesday in a conference call to explain the… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: This is how Schaeffler wants to avoid short-time work

Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

picture alliance / dpa Cylindrical roller bearings from Schaeffler: Not only Schaeffler is suffering from the radical change in the automotive industry. Bosch, Leoni, Conti, Aumann, Infineon and BASF are also preparing for difficult times Trade war, weak demand, farewell to internal combustion engine: The German auto industry is in its most difficult phase for… Continue reading Crisis of the German automotive industry: Schaeffler, Bosch, Aumann – German automotive suppliers in need

Demands for higher taxation: Front against SUV in Germany is growing

In view of the ongoing SUV boom, the Federal Environment Agency has pleaded for more expensive vehicles with high CO2 emissions for more climate protection. “We have to find measures to promote climate-friendly mobility,” said the President of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, the German Press Agency. A proposal of the Federal Environmental Agency… Continue reading Demands for higher taxation: Front against SUV in Germany is growing

Automotive: the Bosch workforce under pressure

Bosch will not escape the bitter potion. The current, more violent reversal of the global automotive market, coupled with the drop in diesel sales, puts the German automotive giant under pressure, he who still signed the best results in his history two years ago. “Of course, we must react to the decline in demand,” enthused… Continue reading Automotive: the Bosch workforce under pressure

Hyundai’s first car with a solar roof is available in Korea

Sponsored Links Hyundai Last fall, Hyundai revealed plans to outfit its cars with solar panels. Now, its first car equipped with a solar roof is ready. The New Sonata Hybrid is available now in Korea, and it should arrive in North America soon. Hyundai hopes that by supporting the vehicle’s electric power source, the rooftop… Continue reading Hyundai’s first car with a solar roof is available in Korea

Fast charging for autonomous electric vehicles

The two companies, Electrify America and Stable, want to provide a robot for fast charging of autonomous e-vehicles. The subsidiary of Volkswagen, Electrify America, together with California-based Stable, plans to launch a robot-assisted charging solution for autonomous e-vehicles. The basis for this was Volkswagen CarLa already developed. Automatic fast charging station The system was in… Continue reading Fast charging for autonomous electric vehicles