Automotive Sensor Volkswagen and Bosch team up on automated driving software by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Volkswagen’s (VOWG p.DE) software company Cariad and auto supplier Bosch are collaborating to create automated driving software for use in Volkswagen vehicles, according to a joint statement released on Tuesday.…
AutomationNews Britishvolt signs agreement to develop high-nickel EV batteries by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 As it prepares for mass production, electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Britishvolt announced on Monday that it has inked an agreement with a UK government-backed research lab to produce batteries…
Connected CarNews Toyota claims that manufacturing at its Tianjin joint venture resumed on January 22. by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Toyota (7203.T) stated Saturday that activities at its joint venture complex in Tianjin, eastern China, restarted after measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 forced it to close the plant,…
Automotive aftermarketNews NHTSA evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated on Friday that it is talking to Tesla about heating issues with some of its vehicles and reviewing “possible safety concerns.” According to…
Uncategorized Honda China JV announces 120,000 units-a-year EV factory by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Honda Motor Co (7267.T) and its Chinese joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor (0489. HK) said on Thursday that starting in 2024, they will develop a new facility in Wuhan dedicated…
Automotive aftermarketNews Cabify risks losing fleet supremacy to Uber in home base Madrid by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Cabify, one of Spain’s few “unicorn” digital startups, is at risk of losing ground in its home base of Madrid to overseas rivals such as Uber (UBER.N) or Bolt due…
Uncategorized Electric cars take two-thirds of Norway car market, led by Tesla by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Last year, the sale of electric cars in Norway increased by 48 percent, resulting in nearly two out of every three new cars being battery-powered, with Texas-based Tesla Inc (TSLA.O)…
Uncategorized Hyundai, Kia expect auto sales jump in 2022 amid chip shortage by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Hyundai Motor Co (005380. KS) and its affiliate Kia Corp (000270. KS) anticipated a 12.1 percent increase in global sales in 2022, despite last year’s sales falling short of expectations…
Automotive aftermarketNews Ferrari signs deal with tech firm Velas to create digital products for fans by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Ferrari (RACE.MI) announced on Monday that it has signed a multi-year deal with Velas Network, a Swiss technology startup, to generate digital content for its fans. Velas, a developer of…
Uncategorized Enel, Eni join forces on electric car charging in Italy by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 by Engineers Outlook August 18, 2022 Enel (ENEI.MI) and Eni (ENI.MI), two Italian energy companies, have secured an agreement to allow electric car users to recharge their vehicles using the infrastructure networks of both companies. With…