NVIDIA Showcases Novel AI Tools in DRIVE Sim to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

Autonomous vehicle development and validation require the ability to replicate real-world scenarios in simulation. At GTC, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang showcased new AI-based tools for NVIDIA DRIVE Sim that accurately reconstruct and modify actual driving scenarios. These tools are enabled by breakthroughs from NVIDIA Research that leverage technologies such as NVIDIA Omniverse platform… Continue reading NVIDIA Showcases Novel AI Tools in DRIVE Sim to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

UK Automotive invests £10.8 billion in first ‘electric decade’

New analysis reveals manufacturers have committed £10.8 billion in UK EV and battery R&D and production since 2011. More than 150 models of plug-in cars and vans now on sale, while British factories have produced a quarter of a million electric cars, vans, buses and trucks in the last decade. In new blueprint for electric… Continue reading UK Automotive invests £10.8 billion in first ‘electric decade’

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group and SEAT reveal electrification plan for Spain004795

Volkswagen Group aims to transform Spain into European E-Mobility Hub Total investment of more than 7 billion euro together with external suppliers envisaged New cell factory planned to be located in Valencia, creating more than 3.000 jobs Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group board member for Technology: “This project is highly important – for Volkswagen, for Spain… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group and SEAT reveal electrification plan for Spain004795

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Affirms Commitment to Italy with Automotive Cells Company’s (ACC) Planned Battery Plant Investment003463

AMSTERDAM, March 23, 2022 – Together with its partners, Stellantis supports Automotive Cells Company’s (ACC) growth plans as it intends to transform Stellantis’ existing Termoli plant in Italy to a new battery facility and finalizes the agreement to add Mercedes-Benz as a new, equal partner with TotalEnergies/Saft and Stellantis.The partners have also committed to increase… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Affirms Commitment to Italy with Automotive Cells Company’s (ACC) Planned Battery Plant Investment003463

Navistar Celebrates Grand Opening of its Benchmark San Antonio Manufacturing Plant

“The choices we make today will take Navistar to a new level of impact in the transportation industry. That’s why we are laying the foundation for the future in this plant, because the future begins with the decisions and investments we make today,” said Mark Hernandez, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain. “The… Continue reading Navistar Celebrates Grand Opening of its Benchmark San Antonio Manufacturing Plant

@FCA: Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Invest Over $5 Billion CAD in Joint Venture for First Large-scale Lithium-ion Battery Production Plant in Canada

March 23, 2022 , Windsor, Ontario – Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) today announced they have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish the first large-scale, domestic, electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Canada. The joint venture company will produce leading edge lithium-ion battery cells and modules to meet a significant portion of Stellantis’ vehicle production… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Invest Over $5 Billion CAD in Joint Venture for First Large-scale Lithium-ion Battery Production Plant in Canada

@Honda: HONDA MEETS ‘ELECTRIC VISION’ 2022 TARGET AND ANNOUNCES THREE ALL-NEW ELECTRIFIED MODELS

All-new hybrid-only Civic completes Honda’s commitment to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by the end of 2022 Honda confirms a trio of new electrified models for Europe in 2023 Charging solutions and energy services part of multi-pathway approach to zero emission technologies for Honda products and services Honda has committed to be Carbon… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA MEETS ‘ELECTRIC VISION’ 2022 TARGET AND ANNOUNCES THREE ALL-NEW ELECTRIFIED MODELS

Bridgestone Recognized with General Motors’ 30th Annual Supplier of the Year Award

“Strong partnerships are critical to the success of our business, and we are proud to be recognized by our longtime partner GM,” said David Colletti, president, consumer original equipment tires, North America, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “This award pays tribute to our teammates for their hard work and dedication to provide the best products and… Continue reading Bridgestone Recognized with General Motors’ 30th Annual Supplier of the Year Award

Yamaha Motor’s shared mobility platform enters into electric four-wheeler segment

The Government of India is also formulating new measures to achieve 100% electric vehicle mobility by 2030. Moto Business Service India (MBSI), the shared utility platform of Yamaha Motor has entered into the four-wheeler EV segment by partnering with an all-electric sustainable energy-powered vehicle service organization, Malbork Technologies. MBSI offers services to tech startups focusing… Continue reading Yamaha Motor’s shared mobility platform enters into electric four-wheeler segment

Hyzon Motors Inc. reports full year and fourth quarter 2021 results, delivers fuel cell vehicles, playing a pivotal role in the transition to hydrogen

“2021 was a transformative year for Hyzon.  We successfully completed our business combination in July and worked steadfastly to position Hyzon to be a key player in the energy transition, as the world increasingly turns to hydrogen to address climate and energy challenges.  In spite of widely recognized disruptions throughout the global supply chain, we… Continue reading Hyzon Motors Inc. reports full year and fourth quarter 2021 results, delivers fuel cell vehicles, playing a pivotal role in the transition to hydrogen