Autonomous Driving

The single most important factor driving our autonomous future is data – how to process, manage, move, share, store, analyze and learn from it. This challenge is not confined to the car; tackling it will require the full depth and breadth of Intel’s portfolio, spanning the car, connectivity, and the cloud. The Intel advantage is a… Continue reading Autonomous Driving

Tesla’s data confirms Model S that crashed into fire truck had Autopilot engaged (TSLA)

Tesla has confirmed that the Model S which crashed into a fire department vehicle in Utah on Friday had Autopilot engaged at the time of the collision, according to a report from the South Jordan Police Department. The South Jordan Police Department released the report, which provides new details about the events that led to… Continue reading Tesla’s data confirms Model S that crashed into fire truck had Autopilot engaged (TSLA)

Mahindra And LG Chem Collaborate On Li-ion Battery Technology

18 M BY MARK KANE Mahindra & Mahindra and LG Chem announced a collaboration in the field of advanced lithium-ion batteries for EVs in India. LG Chem is set to develop a unique cell exclusively for Indian application and will design battery modules, too. Those batteries will be used in Mahindra and SsangYong electric vehicles.… Continue reading Mahindra And LG Chem Collaborate On Li-ion Battery Technology

Faraday Future Appoints New VP Of Finance, North America

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faraday Future (FF) announced today that Michael Agosta, former CFO of Ford Motor Company Middle East and Africa, has been appointed the position of Vice President of Finance in North America. Vice President of Finance, North America, Michael Agosta Prior to joining FF, Agosta was CFO Middle East and… Continue reading Faraday Future Appoints New VP Of Finance, North America

Continental Increases Investment in DigiLens

Continental increases its investment in Silicon Valley-based DigiLens to close to 18 percent Promising results of joint development for automotive waveguide head-up displays are paving the way for augmented reality Thorsten-Alexander Kern (Continental) joins DigiLens’ Board of Directors Auburn Hills, Mich., May 17, 2018 – The technology company Continental is increasing its investment in DigiLens… Continue reading Continental Increases Investment in DigiLens

Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Panasonic North America Exhibited Smart Cities New York

New York, NY, U.S. – Smart Cities New York was held at Pier 36 in New York City, from May 8 to 10, 2018, with approximately 3,000 attendees. The event offered 30 workshops, 40 keynote speeches and panel discussions, and exhibitions of government and company pavilions, for visitors to explore future technologies for smart city,… Continue reading Panasonic North America Exhibited Smart Cities New York

Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios

The future of mobility is electric. That seems to be clear to almost every OEM. But what is not clear is how India will progress in that direction. Japanese major Honda has embarked on preparing its strategy for a future of electric mobility in India. That strategy would include plug-in, hybrid, full electric and fuel-cell… Continue reading Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios

New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030

Cutting-edge technology will create an additional 320,000 jobs in the UK’s automotive industry by 2030, despite fears increasing automation could reduce the nation’s workforce. Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash said at the London motor show that rapidly growing demand for newly created jobs such as analytic engineers, 3D printing technicians… Continue reading New car tech to create 320,000 UK jobs by 2030

(LEAD) Hyundai Motor CEO defends group’s overhaul plan amid growing opposition

(ATTN: ADDS Truston Asset Management’s view in paras 12-13) SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Lee Won-hee on Thursday came forward to defend the parent conglomerate’s governance overhaul plan amid an escalating campaign of opposition by foreign investors. “We strongly urge our shareholders to give full their support to… Continue reading (LEAD) Hyundai Motor CEO defends group’s overhaul plan amid growing opposition