Continental promotes lifelong learning

Today’s world is that of the software-defined car. As the global head of Software Academy, how does this all fit into Continental’s own vision and missionThe automotive sector globally is undergoing a software transformation and the car is nowadays perceived as a computer on wheels. We at Continental Software Academy aim to prepare Continental globally for the software transformation that is… Continue reading Continental promotes lifelong learning

@FCA: Stellantis’ Tipton Transmission Plant Builds 5 Millionth Transmission

August 17, 2022 , Tipton, Indiana – Stellantis’ Tipton Transmission Plant (TTP) reached a significant milestone recently, building the 5 millionth nine-speed transmission. Built at Tipton and its sister plant, Indiana Transmission (ITP), the nine-speed transmission is shipped globally to plants in North America, as well as in Italy, Turkey, India and Brazil. Formally named the 948TE… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis’ Tipton Transmission Plant Builds 5 Millionth Transmission

@BMW: Ultimate driving dynamics: BMW M GmbH begins concept testing for all-electric high-performance models.002198

Munich. BMW M GmbH is opening the next chapter in its transformation towards electric mobility. With the first test drives of a so-called concept test vehicle for innovative drive and chassis control systems, a multidisciplinary team of developers is now putting to test the hardware and software solutions designed for future fully electric high-performance cars.… Continue reading @BMW: Ultimate driving dynamics: BMW M GmbH begins concept testing for all-electric high-performance models.002198

Automotive-Industry Pioneer, NuVinAir, Expands Offerings With Proprietary Product To “ReTurn” Vehicles Faster To Rental-Ready

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NuVinAir, which offers a suite of patented and proprietary products that safely creates healthy vehicle interiors, today announced the expansion of its product portfolio. When rental-car companies utilize “NuVinAir ReTurn” after automobile returns, they can more effectively preserve their fleet and boost customer satisfaction. The new offering will be… Continue reading Automotive-Industry Pioneer, NuVinAir, Expands Offerings With Proprietary Product To “ReTurn” Vehicles Faster To Rental-Ready

DuPont Names 2022 Lavoisier and Pedersen Award Medalists

Six DuPont scientists and engineers recognized for extraordinary achievements  WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it has named six DuPont scientists and engineers as recipients of the company’s 2022 Lavoisier Medal for Lifetime Technical Achievement and the prestigious Pedersen Award Medal.  The two Lavoisier Medalists are Theresa Weston, DuPont Laureate (retired from DuPont Water & Protection), and Todd Buley, Global Application Director, DuPont Electronics &… Continue reading DuPont Names 2022 Lavoisier and Pedersen Award Medalists

The tech company OSR Enterprises AG, led by founder and CEO Orit Shifman, to double its R&D workforce

As the latest tsunami of hiring freezes and layoffs hits tech giants and startups worldwide, in what is described today as the most challenging time, OSR Enterprises AG announces mass hirings for expanding its R&D teams ROTKREUZ, Switzerland, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — OSR Enterprises AG, established in 2011 by the entrepreneur Orit Shifman, is recruiting… Continue reading The tech company OSR Enterprises AG, led by founder and CEO Orit Shifman, to double its R&D workforce

Lyft announces new battle plan in the autonomous vehicle race

Motional Lyft is planning to deploy a massive driverless car fleet beginning in 2023. In anticipation of that milestone the company, which has partnered with self-driving car developer Motional, is updating its existing robotaxi service in Las Vegas with brand new all-electric models. The IONIQ-5 vehicles, developed by Motional atop a Hyundai platform, provide L4… Continue reading Lyft announces new battle plan in the autonomous vehicle race

India: Stride Ventures hits final close of second debt fund at $200mThe fund — Stride Ventures India Fund II — reached its first close in August last …

Venture debt firm Stride Ventures, an investor in unicorns such as MyGlamm, Upstox, MensaBrands, and CredAvenue (now Yubi), on Wednesday announced that its second fund has secured a final close of $200 million. The fund — Stride Ventures India Fund II — secured its first close of Rs550 crore in August last year within two… Continue reading India: Stride Ventures hits final close of second debt fund at $200mThe fund — Stride Ventures India Fund II — reached its first close in August last …

Sona Comstar partners Israel’s Drive to accelerate high-tech innovation

India’s Sona Comstar has partnered with Drive TLV, an Israel-based innovation hub focused on smart mobility solutions. The partnership with DRIVE will give Sona Comstar access to Israel’s hi-tech mobility start-up ecosystem. With this move, Sona Comstar joins a select group of Drive TLV’s automotive partners, which includes Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, Honda Xcelerator and… Continue reading Sona Comstar partners Israel’s Drive to accelerate high-tech innovation

BMW walks the sustainability talk in packaging logistics

The BMW Group is pushing the envelope when it comes to sustainability. And the effort now includes several projects in its packaging logistics to further save resources. With these projects, the Group aims to work closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and realise the principles of the circular economy as best it can. As… Continue reading BMW walks the sustainability talk in packaging logistics