The chairman of Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn says the electronics giant is considering making electric vehicles at its mostly empty worksite in Wisconsin, where the company originally planned to make LCD panels. Either that, or Foxconn may make EVs in Mexico. The decision will be made by July 1st, chairman Young Liu said at a press… Continue reading Foxconn says it might build EVs at empty Wisconsin site, or in Mexico
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Ford expands robotics research with $75 million U-M facility
Ford Motor Company will be embedding 100 of its researchers and engineers in a new $75 million robotics and mobility facility on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. This is not the first collaboration between the automaker and the university. Ford is UM’s single largest corporate donor and the two entities have previously teamed… Continue reading Ford expands robotics research with $75 million U-M facility
REE Unveils New REEcorners™ and EV Platforms Designed to Support the Broadest Range of Commercial Electric Vehicles
The REEcorners™ revealed today show the breadth and depth of versatility that can be afforded to customers when it comes to designing vehicles based on their requirements. REE intends to provide a comprehensive range of technical configurations to fulfill specific B2B customer needs, including EV platform size selection based on preferred length, width and vehicle… Continue reading REE Unveils New REEcorners™ and EV Platforms Designed to Support the Broadest Range of Commercial Electric Vehicles
Supervisory Board Agrees to Next Phase of Strategic Realignment
Systems for advanced driver assistance and automated driving: independent “Autonomous Mobility” business area from January 1, 2022 CEO Nikolai Setzer: “We are implementing our strategy with determination. Accordingly, we are investing in our growth areas and future technologies, seizing market opportunities, enhancing our capacity to respond and providing for greater transparency.” Vitesco Technologies: green light… Continue reading Supervisory Board Agrees to Next Phase of Strategic Realignment
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group set to use platform model for issues of the future002638
The Volkswagen Group is stepping up the pace of its transformation into the leading provider of individual mobility in the electric and fully connected age. To this end, the Group will systematically enhance its successful platform strategy. In future, vehicles and services of all Group brands are to be based on largely standardized technical foundations.… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group set to use platform model for issues of the future002638
@VW Group: Reimold: “A fascinating car at the right time”002631
Mr. Reimold, will combustion engines still be made in 2050? Abrecht Reimold: Based on everything I’ve seen thus far, the answer is a clear yes. Here at Porsche we adopted a clear and sustainable product strategy years ago. It’s based on the three pillars of fuel-efficient combustion engines, low-emission hybrid models and all-electric vehicles. Low-emission technologies… Continue reading @VW Group: Reimold: “A fascinating car at the right time”002631
AEye Appoints Automotive and LiDAR Veteran Rick Tewell as Chief Operating Officer
“I look forward to playing a key role in helping AEye bring the world’s best LiDAR sensors and technologies to the masses.” Rick Tewell, Chief Operating Officer, AEye Former Velodyne COO to Oversee Operations as AEye Accelerates Volume Production at Scale Dublin, CA – March 15, 2021 – AEye, Inc., (“AEye”) the global leader in… Continue reading AEye Appoints Automotive and LiDAR Veteran Rick Tewell as Chief Operating Officer
AEye iDAR: Sensor Performance Validation Report 2021 (VSI Labs)
On February 3, 2021, VSI Labs, one of the nation’s leading active safety and automated vehicle technology experts, oversaw the performance testing of AEye’s iDAR system with emphasis on applications for safety and autonomy. The four performance specifications tested were: Detections at 1K Range at 10Hz; Resolution as measured by Points per Degree Squared, Speed… Continue reading AEye iDAR: Sensor Performance Validation Report 2021 (VSI Labs)
Elon Musk crowns himself ‘Technoking’ of Tesla
Elon Musk has a new title at Tesla: “Technoking.” The electric automaker announced the head-scratching sobriquet in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, along with chief financial officer Zach Kirkhorn’s new position as “Master of Coin.” “Elon and Zach will also maintain their respective positions as Chief Executive Officer and… Continue reading Elon Musk crowns himself ‘Technoking’ of Tesla
Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse will this week unveil a plan for the Mini brand to go all-electric from 2030, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (ANE). Citing an unnamed source “familiar with the matter”, the site claims Mini will introduce its final combustion-engined model in 2025, and is aiming for half its global sales… Continue reading Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030