Multinational automotive manufacturer Ford has begun using an autonomous robot within its production line to 3D print end-use parts for its vehicles. Leveraging an in-house-developed interface, Ford has managed to get the KUKA-built bot to ‘speak the same language’ as its other systems, and operate them without human interaction. So far, the firm’s patent-pending approach… Continue reading Ford rolls out autonomous robot-operated 3D printers in vehicle production
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@VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752
“With its Vorsprung 2030 strategy, Audi has a clear plan for the electric and digital future,” said Markus Duesmann, CEO of AUDI AG. “Last year, the company impressively showed that we’re on the right path with the transformation of our business model toward CO2-neutral, connected mobility.” Deliveries: Nearly same level as last year Despite the… Continue reading @VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752
@Toyota: Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Innovation Focused on the Factory of the Future
2022 call aims to find and fund promising early-stage startups from around the world that are developing innovative solutions for smarter, flexible, connected factories LOS ALTOS, Calif. (March 17, 2022) – Toyota Ventures launched its third global “call for innovation” today to search for early-stage companies that can help make the factory of the future… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Ventures Opens 2022 Call for Innovation Focused on the Factory of the Future
Volvo Group lays foundation of virtual laboratory
Volvo Group today laid the foundation for its Vehicle TechLab which is a part of its R&D operations in Bengaluru. In a press note the company said with this development, the Group’s R&D operations in the country become the largest development site outside of its headquarters in Sweden. “This Vehicle TechLab has been designed as… Continue reading Volvo Group lays foundation of virtual laboratory
Autonomous truck firm eyes $1b from selling China unit
Nasdaq-listed TuSimple will focus on the US market after the sale, according to a Reuters report. Go to Source
Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger
Audi could soon bring to market a premium-oriented pick-up truck to rival higher-spec versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, as it emerges such a model is being considered at a high level. The shock confirmation came courtesy of the German brand’s CEO Markus Duesmann, who, when asked if an Audi pick-up was a… Continue reading Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger
Autonomous driving: What the BMW cooperation with Qualcomm means
Together with Qualcomm, BMW wants to bring autonomous cars to the market by 2025. Other manufacturers should also benefit from this. (Autonomous driving, electric car) Go to Source
Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Mercedes-Benz will not cut spending on future electric vehicles even as it copes with supply-chain cost pressures exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, CEO Ola Kallenius said. Kallenius, speaking during the company’s opening of its first U.S. EV battery factory, also affirmed the company’s 2022 financial outlook remained in place despite the conflict.… Continue reading Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe
Here Is Everything We Know About the 2024 EQG, the EV G-Wagen – Edmunds.com
Mercedes-Benz is aggressively expanding its fully electric EQ vehicle lineup with the release of the upcoming EQS and EQE SUVs. The EQS SUV will be shown to the world for the first time on April 19, with the smaller EQE SUV debuting a few months later. But they aren’t the only big-body electric Benzes in… Continue reading Here Is Everything We Know About the 2024 EQG, the EV G-Wagen – Edmunds.com
@GM: GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada
GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new joint venture plant in Quebec 2022-03-07 DETROIT – Today, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and POSCO Chemical announced that they are working with the governments of Canada and Quebec to build a… Continue reading @GM: GM Expands its North America-focused EV Supply Chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada