Ford has taken a significant step towards embracing electric mobility in Europe with the opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. This state-of-the-art production facility, located in Germany, will be responsible for manufacturing Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles exclusively for the European market. With a hefty investment of $2 billion, Ford has transformed […]
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with H2 Green Steel (H2GS), a Swedish start-up, to secure a supply deal for approximately 50,000 tonnes of nearly CO₂-free steel per year. This agreement allows Mercedes-Benz to introduce eco-friendly steel into their European press shops, enabling them to accelerate the creation of a decarbonized and resilient steel supply chain. In addition, […]
TuSimple Holdings, Inc., a renowned global autonomous driving technology company, has recently commenced Level 4 autonomous test runs on the expressway connecting the major Japanese cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. This significant development comes after the successful completion of a series of safety validation and testing work conducted by TuSimple Japan, a subsidiary of […]
Valeo, a leading technological and industrial company based in France, has recently announced a strategic partnership with DiDi Autonomous Driving, a prominent player in China’s autonomous driving sector. The collaboration aims to jointly develop advanced safety solutions for Level 4 (L4) robotaxis, while also involving Valeo’s investment in DiDi Autonomous Driving. By combining their expertise, […]
Nvidia and MediaTek have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing the way motorists interact with their vehicles. The collaboration revealed at the Computex technology conference in Taipei, will see the two computing powerhouses join forces to develop a cutting-edge platform that transforms automotive infotainment and cockpit features. The financial terms of the partnership were […]
Under a newly announced collaboration, Renault Group and Valeo have joined forces to revolutionize the development of electrical and electronic architecture for the next generation of Renault vehicles. This innovative partnership aims to leverage a software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, which will enable Renault vehicles to receive continuous updates and incorporate new features and functionalities throughout […]
Dynamic Research Inc (DRI), a testing services provider based in California, has announced the addition of two updated draft protocols to its suite of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) verification tests. The new protocols cover Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking (PAEB) and the vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test, including motorcycles […]
NIO Inc., a prominent Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, and Autoliv China, a subsidiary of Autoliv, Inc. renowned for automotive safety systems, have recently entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement. The objective of this partnership is to create and apply cutting-edge safety technologies for electric vehicles, placing significant emphasis on sustainable solutions. One of […]
ADAS sensor testing has reached a new milestone at the Digitrans proving ground with the introduction of the outdoor rain plant. This state-of-the-art facility, which became operational in late 2022, has allowed researchers to conduct tests on ADAS sensors in artificially reproduced rain. The project, named InVade (Integrated Vehicle-in-the-Loop for Automated Driving and E-mobility), is […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans has recently announced a groundbreaking development in its vehicle lineup. Starting in 2026, all newly developed vans from the renowned automobile manufacturer will be based on a singular innovative, modular, and scalable architecture known as VAN.EA, which stands for Van Electric Architecture. This move represents a significant shift towards electric mobility and highlights […]
