It started a three-way war between South Korea, China and Japan as Chinese companies joined the cylindrical battery market led by South Korea and Japan. Cylindrical batteries were mainly used for power tools and home appliances, but as Tesla unveiled a strategy to increase the size of cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles, other finished electric… Continue reading China joins ‘4680 cylindrical battery.’ South Korea, China, Japan will be in a three-way war
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@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Group AG posts strong preliminary financial results for the year 2021
Stuttgart, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Group AG achieved strong financial results in the year 2021 based on preliminary unaudited figures. The Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans segment has exceeded the guidance range of 10 to 12% and now expects an adjusted Return on Sales of 12.7% in the full year. Despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages, the fourth… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Group AG posts strong preliminary financial results for the year 2021
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars reports all-time high revenue and profitability for the full year 2021
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The New Reality of Contactless Car Rental
Virtual keys, clear signup and pickup instructions, and 24/7 text support are expected by today’s car rental customer. Since our world won’t go back to pens and papers, it’s time to get on board with fully contactless experiences. Photo courtesy of Liigu Looks like the pandemic doesn’t want to let go and will stay with… Continue reading The New Reality of Contactless Car Rental
How used cars are driving Singapore’s transportation landscape (Infographic)
In a country where new private vehicles have six-figure price tags, used cars have emerged as a popular alternative. Go to Source
LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program
February 11, 2022 LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program Open share list Share this content. Entrepreneurs in Connected Health, Energizing Mobility, Smart Lifestyle, Metaverseand Innovation for Impact Sectors Bring Futuristic Concepts to Mainstream in 2022 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 — LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Center,… Continue reading LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program
Tesla delays more Model X deliveries as Elon Musk admits to problems in the production ramp
Tesla is delaying more Model X orders as Elon Musk admits that Tesla made a mistake in shutting down production of the previous version as the production ramp of the new version is having problems. The automaker didn’t produce the Model X for about eight months as it refreshed both the Model S and Model… Continue reading Tesla delays more Model X deliveries as Elon Musk admits to problems in the production ramp
Augmented reality finds a foothold in cars via safety features
The technology needed to electrify and automate cars is coming of age in tandem with the technology that powers augmented reality. Automakers keen on capturing the attention of their customers, and even attracting alternate forms of revenue, are considering the potential use cases of AR, now and in the future. The integrations that are coming… Continue reading Augmented reality finds a foothold in cars via safety features
Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader
Alan Clarke, a top engineer at Tesla for the past 12 years, is now working at Ford Motor Co., the automaker confirmed Thursday. He is a key player in the advanced electric vehicle development department and reporting to Doug Field, a former Tesla engineer who joined Ford in September and now runs its advanced technology and embedded systems. “I’m happy to share that… Continue reading Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader
Ford’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking features
Ford’s remote vehicle app FordPass was updated a week ago, and Electrek reports that it contains a set of image files hinting at a possible driverless parking assistant feature. The images have filenames beginning with “freeDriveBehind” and “freeDriveForward,” which show stencil drawings of what looks like an overhead view of a Ford F-150 Lighting with… Continue reading Ford’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking features