LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program

February 11, 2022 LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program Open share list Share this content. Entrepreneurs in Connected Health, Energizing Mobility, Smart Lifestyle, Metaverseand Innovation for Impact Sectors Bring Futuristic Concepts to Mainstream in 2022 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 — LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Center,… Continue reading LG NOVA Program Announces “First 50” Startups Advancing to Next Phase of Incubation Program

Augmented reality finds a foothold in cars via safety features

The technology needed to electrify and automate cars is coming of age in tandem with the technology that powers augmented reality. Automakers keen on capturing the attention of their customers, and even attracting alternate forms of revenue, are considering the potential use cases of AR, now and in the future. The integrations that are coming… Continue reading Augmented reality finds a foothold in cars via safety features

Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader

Alan Clarke, a top engineer at Tesla for the past 12 years, is now working at Ford Motor Co., the automaker confirmed Thursday. He is a key player in the advanced electric vehicle development department and reporting to Doug Field, a former Tesla engineer who joined Ford in September and now runs its advanced technology and embedded systems. “I’m happy to share that… Continue reading Top Tesla engineer hired by Ford after 12 years with EV industry leader

Ford’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking features

Ford’s remote vehicle app FordPass was updated a week ago, and Electrek reports that it contains a set of image files hinting at a possible driverless parking assistant feature. The images have filenames beginning with “freeDriveBehind” and “freeDriveForward,” which show stencil drawings of what looks like an overhead view of a Ford F-150 Lighting with… Continue reading Ford’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking features

Zoox robotaxis are already mingling with the public on semi-private test courses

Zoox has built dozens of custom-built electric robotaxis and is testing them in one or more “semi-private courses” in California, according to the company’s co-founder and CTO Jesse Levinson. “We have dozens of them — not hundreds yet, but it’s very far into the double digits, said Levinson, referring to the total number of robotaxis… Continue reading Zoox robotaxis are already mingling with the public on semi-private test courses

Chinese electric car maker Xpeng expands into Sweden and Netherlands, article with image

The logo on an XPeng Inc. P7 performance electric vehicle is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Chinese electric car maker Xpeng (9868.HK) said on Thursday it was expanding further to… Continue reading Chinese electric car maker Xpeng expands into Sweden and Netherlands, article with image

Fewer robot cars are driving more miles in California

California, you may have noticed more robot cars on your roads than usual over the past year. That’s because autonomous vehicle testing is booming in the state, with AV companies having driven more than 4 million miles in 2021, according to data released by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. This represents a sharp increase… Continue reading Fewer robot cars are driving more miles in California

RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in France

PRESS RELEASE Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacturea new-generation automotive electric motor in France Paris, February 10, 2022 – Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the design, co-development and manufacture in France… Continue reading RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in France

World NM: Automotive industry sounds alarm over expansion of e-charging stations001723

Germany has fallen far behind its targets for expanding e-car infrastructure and will likely miss its 2030 e-mobility target. Germany, France and the Netherlands together account for 70% of the charging stations, even though the three countries have only a third of the EU’s population. Instead of 60 kilometres, the VDA calls for charging stations… Continue reading World NM: Automotive industry sounds alarm over expansion of e-charging stations001723

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PRESS RELEASE Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacturea new-generation automotive electric motor in France Paris, February 10, 2022 – Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the design, co-development and manufacture in France… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in France000358