The successful test marks the beginning of the next chapter in the development programme of the most powerful Italian sports car ever produced. This will see nine test and validation versions of the pure-electric Battista driven on public roads and in private test facilities to fine-tune, validate and homologate its bespoke chassis settings, advanced torque… Continue reading On Track: Battista Hypercar Completes High Speed Test Programme In Nardò
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Valmet Automotive further expands battery testing for electric vehicles
New Battery Test Center in Weihenbronn, Germany, put into operation VA significantly expands test capacities and test expertise New employees to be recruited for battery testing In addition and close to the company’s battery test center hub in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany, the company has now put the battery test center in Weihenbronn into operation. At… Continue reading Valmet Automotive further expands battery testing for electric vehicles
Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup
Nissan Motor Co. is looking to breathe new life into its wheezing full-size pickup truck by electrifying it with the help of a Detroit-based startup, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese automaker is considering buying a battery-electric powertrain from Hercules Electric Vehicles for its Titan pickup and sharing parts for the startup’s… Continue reading Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW withdraws engine production for combustion engines from Germany000813
BMW headquarters in Munich In future, the group will no longer build internal combustion engines at its headquarters. (Photo: AP) Munich The BMW Group is reorganizing its production network. The production of diesel and combustion engines is to be withdrawn from the Munich headquarters by 2024. Large engines will be relocated to the British plant… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW withdraws engine production for combustion engines from Germany000813
Valmet Automotive successfully completes the sale of its Engineering Services business
Valmet Automotive now has successfully completed the sale of its Engineering Services business to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, after having received the approval of the antitrust authorities. Valmet Automotive is now focusing its engineering efforts on Electric Vehicles battery systems, on roof and kinematic systems, as well as the manufacturing engineering for its products,… Continue reading Valmet Automotive successfully completes the sale of its Engineering Services business
Automobili Pininfarina And Deutsche Telekom Create The World’s First Globally- Connected Hypercar
Every Battista will receive an embedded SIM and roaming technology for optimised connectivity worldwide. Using these components, Deutsche Telekom’s roaming partner network and roaming traffic steering logic enables the vehicle to search for the strongest network, ensuring owners don’t find themselves in communication blackspots even as they cross international borders. This unrivalled connectivity also delivers… Continue reading Automobili Pininfarina And Deutsche Telekom Create The World’s First Globally- Connected Hypercar
Magna’s advanced Clearview camera monitoring system to debut in 2022
The Clearview interior mirror displays a customisable live video feed from multiple rear-facing cameras mounted on the exterior of the vehicle. Magna’s Clearview technology, which is going to be deployed across multiple vehicle models for a global automaker, is to enter the market in 2022. Using a unique combination of camera and mirror technology to… Continue reading Magna’s advanced Clearview camera monitoring system to debut in 2022
Magna Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
Sales of $9.1 billion decreased 2%, compared to 4% lower global light vehicle productionRecorded non-cash impairment charges of $200 million after income taxes and loss attributable to non-controlling interests related to our investment in an equity accounted transmissions joint ventureDiluted earnings per share of $1.35, compared to diluted loss per share of $0.75 in the… Continue reading Magna Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
Valmet Automotive expands production capacity of battery packs in Salo
Valmet Automotive is extending the battery plant in Salo, Finland after less than 12 months of operation to meet the needs of increased production volumes of battery packs. The extension will increase the production capacity of battery packs and double the number of employees in the next few years. The construction work has already started and will… Continue reading Valmet Automotive expands production capacity of battery packs in Salo
Data Makes It Beta: Roborace Returns for Second Season with Updateable Self-Driving Vehicles Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, live sporting events are mostly being held without fans in the stands. At Roborace, they’re removing humans from the field as well, without sacrificing any of the action. Roborace is envisioning autonomous racing for the future. Teams compete using standardized cars powered by their own AI algorithms in a series of… Continue reading Data Makes It Beta: Roborace Returns for Second Season with Updateable Self-Driving Vehicles Powered by NVIDIA DRIVE