Award-winning research, stunning demos, a sweeping vision for how NVIDIA Omniverse will accelerate the work of millions more professionals, and a new pro RTX GPU were the highlights at this week’s SIGGRAPH pro graphics conference. Kicking off the week, NVIDA’s SIGGRAPH special address featuring Richard Kerris, vice president, Omniverse, and Sanja Fidler, senior director, AI… Continue reading NVIDIA Brings Metaverse Momentum, Research Breakthroughs and New Pro GPU to SIGGRAPH
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Jack Ma-linked startup scours Greenland for EV battery materials
A mineral exploration startup linked to Alibaba founder Jack Ma will partner with a mining company to hunt for EV-battery raw materials in Greenland, as automakers barrel toward an all-electric future amid mounting climate concerns. Kobold Metals has signed a joint venture agreement with BlueJay Mining, in which Kobold will hold a 51% stake and… Continue reading Jack Ma-linked startup scours Greenland for EV battery materials
Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…
The logo of Samsung is seen on a building during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is considering building a battery plant in central Illinois, Senator Dick Durbin told reporters on Thursday. Durbin said Samsung is in… Continue reading Technology · 12:16 AM UTCSamsung SDI considering building battery plant in Illinois, says senatorSouth Korea’s Samsung SDI Co Ltd (006400.KS) is consi…
Volvo Trucks Delivers the First of Five VNR Electrics to New York Customer Manhattan Beer Distributors
“Volvo Trucks commends Manhattan Beer Distributors for continuing two decades of leadership in bringing the most advanced and sustainable commercial trucks to New York City,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “By working together with customers like Manhattan Beer Distributors that are dedicated to reducing their environmental impact, Volvo Trucks has been… Continue reading Volvo Trucks Delivers the First of Five VNR Electrics to New York Customer Manhattan Beer Distributors
Electric Trucks Market worth 1,413,694 units by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Electric Trucks Market by Propulsion(BEV, PHEV & FCEV), Type (Light, Medium & Heavy-duty Trucks), Range (upto 200 miles & above 200 miles), Battery Type, Battery Capacity, Level of Automation, End User, Payload Capacity & Region – Global Forecast to 2030″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Electric… Continue reading Electric Trucks Market worth 1,413,694 units by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
Autos & TransportationChip shortage prompts production halt at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg7:23 AM UTC
STOCKHOLM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL), will temporarily stop production at its Swedish plant in Gothenburg due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, it said on Wednesday. A global chip shortage has hit manufacturing, with automakers cutting down on production and electronic device makers struggling to keep up… Continue reading Autos & TransportationChip shortage prompts production halt at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg7:23 AM UTC
BMW Has Fallen Behind in the Electric Vehicle Race
MUNICH — Eight years ago, BMW was one of the first major automakers to sell a battery-powered car: The i3 broke ground with its lightweight carbon-fiber body and aluminum chassis. But lately, the German company, known for its sporty luxury cars and “ultimate driving machines,” has fallen behind in the global race to develop the… Continue reading BMW Has Fallen Behind in the Electric Vehicle Race
North American Class 6-8 Truck Market Report 2021: Heavy Truck Registrations in the U.S. Plummeted in 2020 with a 26% y-o-y Decline – Forecasts to 2026
DUBLIN, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “North American Class 6-8 Truck Market – 2021-2026 – Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape, OEM Strategies & Plans, Trends & Growth Opportunities and Market Outlook – Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR, Navistar-Traton” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The registration of heavy trucks in the U.S. plummeted in 2020 with… Continue reading North American Class 6-8 Truck Market Report 2021: Heavy Truck Registrations in the U.S. Plummeted in 2020 with a 26% y-o-y Decline – Forecasts to 2026
Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
A federal safety agency told automakers on Tuesday to begin reporting and tracking crashes involving cars and trucks that use advanced driver-assistance technology such as Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise, a sign that regulators are taking the safety implications of such systems more seriously. Automakers must report serious crashes within one day of… Continue reading Crashes involving Tesla Autopilot and other driver-assistance systems get new scrutiny.
Time to Embark: Autonomous Trucking Startup Develops Universal Platform on NVIDIA DRIVE
Autonomous trucking startup Embark is planning for universal autonomy of commercial semi-trucks, developing one AI platform that fits all. The company announced today that it will use NVIDIA DRIVE to develop its Embark Universal Interface (EUI), a manufacturer-agnostic platform that includes the compute and multimodal sensors necessary for autonomous trucks. This flexible approach, combined with… Continue reading Time to Embark: Autonomous Trucking Startup Develops Universal Platform on NVIDIA DRIVE