It is reported that Hyundai Motor Group plans to use LiDAR sensors from Valeo, a French automotive supplier, rather than from Velodyne for its first “level 3” autonomous vehicle “Genesis G90” that will be released in 2022.This decision is likely based on the fact that Velodyne has yet to reach a level to mass-produce LiDAR… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Leaning Towards Using Valeo’s LiDAR Sensors for Its First Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle “Genesis G90”
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Taiwan asks TSMC and other chipmakers to help ease global crunch
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s Economic Ministry is asking domestic chip manufacturers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to help “like-minded” economies alleviate the global shortage of automotive-related chips. The ministry said it has received requests since the end of last year from several nations via diplomatic channels. The countries are asking Taiwan to help look into… Continue reading Taiwan asks TSMC and other chipmakers to help ease global crunch
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW is apparently examining damages from Bosch and Continental001168 due to lack of chips
Volkswagen The bottleneck in computer components has forced Volkswagen to cut production since December. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to a report, the car manufacturer Volkswagen, forced to cut production due to a lack of semiconductor components, is examining claims for damages against its suppliers Bosch and Continental. The industry newspaper “Automobilwoche” reported on Sunday that… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW is apparently examining damages from Bosch and Continental001168 due to lack of chips
Chinese EV startup Aiways said to seek funding ahead of IPO: Report
Aichi Automobile, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup better known as Aiways, is in the market raising a new funding round that could give it a valuation of over $2 billion before its potential initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is one of the investors mulling participating in the… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Aiways said to seek funding ahead of IPO: Report
World NM: Jaguar Land Rover stuck at a red light with its strategy on hold000769
There’s a saying in the West Midlands that when Jaguar Land Rover sneezes, the region catches a cold. Plans to build an electric version of the flagship XJ saloon at Castle Bromwich and make the plant a centre for electrification have been delayed by the pandemic and poor sales. JLR’s real problem remains scale, and… Continue reading World NM: Jaguar Land Rover stuck at a red light with its strategy on hold000769
German Manager Magazin: The auto industry lacks chips: Peter Altmaier appeals to Taiwan000510
The lack of semiconductor products such as microchips and sensors at the German car industry has called Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (62, CDU) on the scene. As the “Saarbrücker Zeitung” reported on Saturday, the minister wrote to the Taiwanese government and asked for help in solving the current supply problems. According to the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: The auto industry lacks chips: Peter Altmaier appeals to Taiwan000510
Toyota accepts staff from halted aircraft factories of Mitsubishi Heavy
TOKYO — Toyota Motor’s subsidiary Toyota Auto Body is taking several hundred employees from aircraft component makers including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, as auto demand recovers while aviation continues to struggle. Employees from companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy and Kawasaki are being transferred to Toyota’s Yoshiwara Plant in Aichi Prefecture, which makes… Continue reading Toyota accepts staff from halted aircraft factories of Mitsubishi Heavy
One of the first Tesla Roadsters ever made just auctioned for $182,000 — nearly double its original price
The original Tesla Roadster is the first car Tesla ever made. The first 100 Roadsters built were part of the limited-edition “Signature One Hundred” series. No. 38 just sold for $182,000 on car auction website Bring a Trailer. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. There’s no doubt Tesla is a big deal, and perhaps… Continue reading One of the first Tesla Roadsters ever made just auctioned for $182,000 — nearly double its original price
Tesla takes delivery of massive ‘Giga Press’ at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has taken delivery of a massive “Giga Press,” which is believed to be the world’s largest casting machine, at Gigafactory Texas. Tesla is literally going big on casing In recent years, Tesla has been focusing on casting technology to produce larger parts of its vehicles in bigger pieces. We recently reported that Tesla is… Continue reading Tesla takes delivery of massive ‘Giga Press’ at Gigafactory Texas
SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production
22 January 2021 #SMMT News SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production in the UK Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said The news that the UK will be home to additional battery production in the North East is hugely positive and an essential step in the transformation of the automotive sector to electric… Continue reading SMMT reaction to announcement on building additional battery production