Luxury carmaker Lexus has announced development and introduction of ‘Predictive Efficient Drive’, a new technology that helps improve the performance of its hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric systems, reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The system analyses driving habits and real-time traffic information to maximise energy recovery and electrified driving. With the help of… Continue reading Lexus uses intelligent navigation tech to improve fuel and emissions efficiency
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KPIT Technologies expects to grow by 27–30% in FY24 on back of robust business visibility for next 3-5 years
KPIT Technologies expects to grow by 27–30% in FY24 on back of robust business visibility for next 3-5 years KPIT Technologies, a software-driven solutions provider for car and truck manufacturers, reported revenue of US$418 million (Rs 3447.246 crore) during FY23, a 27.4% increase from the previous year. The company expects revenue growth to be between… Continue reading KPIT Technologies expects to grow by 27–30% in FY24 on back of robust business visibility for next 3-5 years
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Hyundai Motor Group has announced its plan to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America. The total investment amount for the joint… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Hyundai Motor Group has announced its plan to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America. The total investment amount for the joint… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Hyundai Motor Group has announced its plan to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America. The total investment amount for the joint… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to set up EV battery cell plant in the US
Infineon-Schweitzer develop chip embedding solution to increase EV range, cut system cost
Infineon-Schweitzer develop chip embedding solution to increase EV range, cut system cost Semiconductor major Infineon Technologies and Schweizer Electronic AG have collaborated to increase the efficiency of silicon carbide (SiC)-based chips. The two companies are developing a chip-embedding solution that embeds Infineon’s 1200V CoolSiC chips directly into the PCB, which will increase the driving range… Continue reading Infineon-Schweitzer develop chip embedding solution to increase EV range, cut system cost
Kia global sales rise 12% to 768,251 units in Q1 2023, India share 10%
Kia Corporation has announced global sales of 768,251 units in the 2023 first-quarter (January-March 2023), up 12% year on year (Q1 2022: 685,738 units). Quarterly revenue was KRW 23.69 trillion with an operating profit of KRW 2.87 trillion, an increase of 29.1% and 78.9% respectively. Kia also recorded a net profit of KRW 2.12 trillion,… Continue reading Kia global sales rise 12% to 768,251 units in Q1 2023, India share 10%
Lotus Eletre chases level four autonomy with integrated lidar sensors
The Lotus Eletre is packed with technical highlights, including one that is set to enable the brand’s pioneering move into autonomous operation. The new SUV will be one of the first cars in the UK to feature multiple lidar sensors – two of which will deploy out of the front wings when they are in… Continue reading Lotus Eletre chases level four autonomy with integrated lidar sensors
Electric Range Rover Classic gets 200-mile range for £225,000
British restomod firm Inverted has launched a £225,000 electrified Range Rover Classic, touting an overhauled drivetrain, fast-charging capability and extensive use of sustainable production techniques. Limited to a yearly production run of six cars, the “sensitively restored” classic 4×4 is the first to be converted to electric power using an 80kWh Tesla battery and restored… Continue reading Electric Range Rover Classic gets 200-mile range for £225,000
Jennifer Hudson surprises deaf family from Ford ad with new Mustang Mach-E
Jennifer Hudson saw the Ford ad and it captured her attention. Not so much the Mustang Mach-E but, instead, the people inside the electric SUV. The 30-second spot that first aired in February featured mom and son Arlene Ngalle and Darien Lopez of Austin, Texas, who are both deaf, signing to each other as the… Continue reading Jennifer Hudson surprises deaf family from Ford ad with new Mustang Mach-E