Komatsu and Toyota test autonomous light vehicle for mining operations

Japan’s Komatsu Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the launch of a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). To realise further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS, Komatsu and Toyota are… Continue reading Komatsu and Toyota test autonomous light vehicle for mining operations

Volvo Group Mobility Transformation Forum calls for collaboration to speed up Europe’s fossil-free future

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group is calling for increased dialogue between policymakers and the industry around the future of mobility at its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels on May 23, which will be streamed live on LinkedIn. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s continued investment in fossil-free propulsion technologies, services, and… Continue reading Volvo Group Mobility Transformation Forum calls for collaboration to speed up Europe’s fossil-free future

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

Powerful: Thanks to all-wheel drive and torque, the Polestar 2 gets through mud and snow better than many SUVs. Image: Marcel Wogram If you put your foot down on the gas pedal, you need a good stomach – and plenty of space in front of you: How much future does a Swedish electric car from… Continue reading German FAZ: Thor’s electric hammer005926

All-electric Volvo EX30 hits public roads ahead of June reveal

Volvo said: “It’s a car that will be crucial to our strategic ambitions in shaping the future of mobility and becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030.” Autocar recently reported that the company will ensure monthly payments are set at a “reasonably low cost”. The new model will use a modified version of parent… Continue reading All-electric Volvo EX30 hits public roads ahead of June reveal

Volvo Group launches world’s first electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Building on its long heritage of safety innovations, Volvo Group is the first truck manufacturer to launch an Augmented Reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The app is developed to deliver instant, valuable information from the electric truck… Continue reading Volvo Group launches world’s first electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

Tech Talk: Volvo’s new interior lights that imitate sunshine

Volvo has drawn attention to the design possibilities of new-technology LEDs with the news that the EX90 has “near-sunlight” lighting. Time was when a bulb was a bulb, and as long as you could more or less find your way around a car interior in the dark, that was good enough. Now designers are seizing… Continue reading Tech Talk: Volvo’s new interior lights that imitate sunshine

Ashok Leyland CIO foresees AI tools like GPT revolutionising the auto sector

Ashok Leyland’s Chief Information Officer, Vinod G, believes that the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as generative pre trained transformers (GPT), have the potential to fundamentally transform the automotive sector. This will have an impact on every facet of the company’s operations, including production, sales, finances, the management of human resources, and safety, among… Continue reading Ashok Leyland CIO foresees AI tools like GPT revolutionising the auto sector

Europe’s Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers Annual Strategy Dossier 2023: Strong Freight & Construction Activity and Transition towards Electrification Boost Daimler, Volvo, Traton, DAF & Iveco

DUBLIN, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Europe’s Top 5 Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers – Annual Strategy Dossier – 2023 – Strategy Focus & Priorities, Key Strategies & Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Opportunities and Market Outlook – Daimler, Volvo, Traton, DAF, Iveco” company profile has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The European Medium… Continue reading Europe’s Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers Annual Strategy Dossier 2023: Strong Freight & Construction Activity and Transition towards Electrification Boost Daimler, Volvo, Traton, DAF & Iveco