Rebecca Cook / Reuters Electric cars are considerably quieter than their gasoline-powered counterparts, but that’s not always a good thing. Pedestrians, especially those who have visually impairments, often rely on audible cues to signal an approaching vehicle. That’s why a law was proposed in 2013 to add noise to electric vehicles and hybrids traveling under… Continue reading US regulators delay noise mandate for EVs and hybrids (again)
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How BlackBerry QNX is Driving a Connected Future at Embedded World 2018
The Internet of Things brings with it some incredible developments – self-driving cars, surgical robots, connected homes, and autonomous manufacturing are only the beginning. Embedded and connected technology is helping drive a smarter, more convenient world. But exciting as these innovations are, they come with a major obstacle to adoption – security. Where embedded technology… Continue reading How BlackBerry QNX is Driving a Connected Future at Embedded World 2018
Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
Magna is to showcase its expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (Hall 6, Booth 6261). Magna is the only automotive contract manufacturer worldwide to produce vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains – in some cases, all on the same production line. According to Günther Apfalter, president, Magna Europe &… Continue reading Magna to showcase expertise in complete vehicle manufacturing at Geneva Motor Show
Waymo releases great comprehensive video showing what their self-driving van sees in real-time
Outside of the tech community, self-driving technology is still seeing a lot of pushback from people who don’t trust computers driving a car for them. A new video released by Alphabet’s Waymo does a great job to familiarize people with the technology. Home Solar Power Of course, there’s an argument to be made that self-driving… Continue reading Waymo releases great comprehensive video showing what their self-driving van sees in real-time
Volvo invests in startups
The Swedish carmaker Volvo is now launching an investment fund for startups. Autonomous drive technology – Complete system solution. Source: Volvo Almost all industry stakeholders see themselves at the startups after innovations around and so some idea is already in the models incorporated, Now Volvo goes the same way, advertising that the startups can realize… Continue reading Volvo invests in startups
Revealed: Williams Advanced Engineering’s new EV platform concept
Williams Advanced Engineering has revealed the technologies behind its innovative FW-EVX electric vehicle platform concept. Previewed at the Low Carbon Vehicle Show in the UK in 2017, the platform integrates innovations in battery pack design, impact absorption, cooling and other systems within a lightweight, compact chassis that is readily scalable for C, C-D and D-segment… Continue reading Revealed: Williams Advanced Engineering’s new EV platform concept
The Renault Flins plant will recruit 350 permanent contracts in 2018
The management of the Renault Flins plant in Aubergenville (Yvelines) announced Wednesday, February 28, the hiring of 350 new employees on permanent contracts during the year 2018. “These recruitments will mainly involve production agents , maintenance technicians and manufacturing managers, “said a statement from the institution. In 2018, the plant will also recruit 50 employees… Continue reading The Renault Flins plant will recruit 350 permanent contracts in 2018
Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups
Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such… Continue reading Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups
Toyota to build new-generation Auris car in Derbyshire
Toyota Japanese carmaker’s decision safeguards the jobs of 3,000 workers as Brexit fears continue A worker assembles a vehicle on the production line at Toyota’s factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Toyota has announced it will build the next generation of its Auris car at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. The Japanese carmaker said… Continue reading Toyota to build new-generation Auris car in Derbyshire
February 27 Suzuki January 2018 Automobile Production, Japan Sales, and Export Figures (Preliminary)
January 2018 (units) Year-on-Year Year-on-Year Trends Japan production 80,636 102.1% Up for the thirteenth consecutive month Overseas production 208,697 102.9% Up for the thirteenth consecutive month Global production 289,333 102.7% Up for the thirteenth consecutive month