Category: Automotive

@Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development

TOKYO, Japan, January 20, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that, in December 2021, the company invested in U.S. (California)-based Helm.ai to strengthen its software technology development in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision*1 technologies. Helm.ai has key strengths in the area of AI-based image recognition technologies advanced through unsupervised… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development

Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future

– Integrated suite of solutions to support green urbanization, electric mobility and counter the causes and effects of climate change – New approach will create more modern, sustainable, efficient, resilient and inclusive urban infrastructure – accelerating global decarbonization and promoting a better quality of life for all RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Schneider Electric, the leader… Continue reading Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future

Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is raising concerns about Europe’s EV drive – Automotive News

Stellantis CEO says Europe’s EV drive comes with environmental, social risks January 19, 2022 06:32 AM Reuters {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> PARIS –The European Commission’s strategy to phase out combustion engines in favor of EVs is… Continue reading Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is raising concerns about Europe’s EV drive – Automotive News

07:00 ETDana Introduces New Planetary Drives with Improved Torque Density, Design Flexibility for Wide Range of Tracked, Wheeled, and Winch Applicatio…

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the introduction of three new planetary drives with wide ratio ranges, better power density, and modular designs that expand the company’s Spicer Torque-Hub™ support for tracked and wheeled vehicles, as well as Brevini™ winch applications. Available now, the new drives offer output… Continue reading 07:00 ETDana Introduces New Planetary Drives with Improved Torque Density, Design Flexibility for Wide Range of Tracked, Wheeled, and Winch Applicatio…

@GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

GM’s HYDROTEC-based mobile and fixed power systems designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power DETROIT – GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from… Continue reading @GM: GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles January 19, 2022

Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

A new collaboration between hypercar company Koenigsegg and Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance will lead to the former manufacturing aftermarket parts for Tesla vehicles. Unplugged Performance is one of the most popular Tesla tuners and aftermarket accessory makers. It’s also the one with the closest relationship with the automaker. Car tuners and modification companies are not… Continue reading Koenigsegg gets into Tesla tuning through a partnership with Unplugged Performance

Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

Berlin – Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sportscar along a public highway at speeds of up to 414 kilometers per hour (257 mph). A video posted online this month shows Radim Passer pushing his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds on a stretch of Germany’s A2… Continue reading Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

Detroit – Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers certain 2014 and 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars as well as some 2015 Mustangs. All were sold or registered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,… Continue reading Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on