Vitesco Technologies Launches the World’s first Transmission Control System with Comprehensive Overmolding Technology

Lighter, more robust, more cost-effective – new process offers numerous advantages for automobile manufacturers Currently the flattest control unit with seven millimeters First serial production of innovative technology in several series of a German premium brand Regensburg, Nuremberg (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary). October 5, 2020. With a new, globally unique manufacturing process for a transmission control… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Launches the World’s first Transmission Control System with Comprehensive Overmolding Technology

Uber Freight Raises $500M in Funding

Uber Freight, the logistics arm of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), raised $500M in Series A preferred stock financing. An investor group led by Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., a New York-based investment firm, committed to invest in the unit valuing it at $3.3 billion on a post-money basis. In conjunction with the investment, Michael Weiss… Continue reading Uber Freight Raises $500M in Funding

Suzuki Spacia to use Hitachi camera with night-time pedestrian detection

Suzuki Motor Corporation has adopted Hitachi Automotive Systems’ stereo camera, with night-time pedestrian detection features, for its Spacia series of mini passenger vehicles launched in August 2020 with enhanced safety features. In recent years, automatic brake systems have been gaining recognition as an effective method to prevent traffic accidents. In 2021, automatic brakes will be… Continue reading Suzuki Spacia to use Hitachi camera with night-time pedestrian detection

@Hyundai: Hyundai launches pan-European public charging service

• Charge myHyundai offers convenience and peace-of-mind to Hyundai BEV and PHEV customers• New service provides access to the largest public charging network in Europe in partnership with Digital Charging Solutions (DCS)• 160,000 charging points available across Europe using a single account• Charge myHyundai customers need just one app and a single card to use… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai launches pan-European public charging service

Facebook leak hints at its defense against a government-ordered breakup

Sponsored Links Christoph Dernbach/picture alliance via Getty Images Facebook is under intense regulatory pressure, and it appears to be bracing itself for the worst. The Wall Street Journal says it has obtained a document outlining Facebook’s defense if the government orders a breakup that would unload Instagram and WhatsApp. The social media giant would reportedly… Continue reading Facebook leak hints at its defense against a government-ordered breakup

IndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023

Sponsored Links Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports You’ll have to wait a while longer before IndyCar embraces eco-friendly racing. The AP reports that IndyCar has delayed the adoption of hybrid engines by roughly a year, to 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The electric-assisted 2.4L twin-turbo V6 simply wasn’t going to be ready in time with… Continue reading IndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023

Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits

Sponsored Links Devindra Hardawar/Engadget As promised, the Apple TV is finally starting to play YouTube videos in 4K — with caveats. Users on Reddit and elsewhere (via FlatpanelsHD and 9to5Mac) are starting to see YouTube 4K support enabled on the media hub when it’s using at least tvOS 14. However, you can only watch in… Continue reading Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits