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Embark uses Nvidia Drive to accelerate its autonomous truck SaaS

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 18, 2021 | Autonomy, Software, Startups, Technology, Vehicles

The high-performance computing technology will underpin Embark’s OEM-agnostic self-driving software-as-a-service stack for trucks from the biggest U.S. truckmakers.

KeepTruckin improves fleet driver safety with help from Ambarella

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 12, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Sensors, Startups, Technology

The fleet management technology company is using Ambarella’s edge AI vision SoC to expand capabilities for driver-monitoring and road-facing cameras with driver scoring and active warnings for accident prevention.

For Tesla, it’s all about the Y

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 29, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electrification, Technology, Vehicles

During its online Q2 2021 update, the electric vehicle and energy company gave an update on financials, but top execs also provided an inside look at a product roadmap focused on the rapidly expanding portfolio that includes a new Model Y and big plans related to production, vehicle technology, and battery advances.

CATL unveils breakthrough sodium-ion battery

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 29, 2021 | Electrification, Materials, Technology

At an online launch event, the company launched its first-generation sodium-ion battery and explained the technology behind it, including a proposal to mix it with lithium-ion batteries in a pack for broader application.

Audi aims to electrify Dakar Rally

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 27, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Motorsports, Technology, Vehicles

It bills the Audi Sport RS Q e-tron rally racer for the January 2022 competition as a test laboratory for future technologies, its innovative drive concept using an internal combustion engine to charge high-voltage batteries and feeding the electric drivetrain while racing.

Superpedestrian unlocks e-scooter safety breakthrough for Pedestrian Defense

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 22, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity, Electrification, Startups, Technology, User Experience, Vehicles

The company’s new system, enabled by the acquisition of Navmatic and its Super Fusion technology, can detect and correct sidewalk riding and other unsafe rider behaviors.

SES to go public with industry-leading lithium-metal batteries

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 13, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Startups, Technology, Testing

CEO and Founder Qichao Hu talks to Futurride about how his company is looking to improve EV battery technology with a “full-service solution” featuring advances in thin lithium-metal foil manufacturing, better electrolytes, less-porous separators, and software for smarter, higher performing, and safer cells.

BMW enters luxury EV crossover race with iX

Posted by Esther Rosenfelder | Jun 16, 2021 | Electrification, Technology, Vehicles

The first model based on a new, modular, scalable toolkit, the BMW Group’s new technology flagship brings together the company’s latest developments in design, automated driving, connectivity, electrification, and services.

Foxconn, Stellantis create Mobile Drive supplier for cockpit tech

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 19, 2021 | Business Development, Connectivity, Interiors, Technology, User Experience

The joint venture to develop digital cockpits and personalized connected services follows a number of other recent deals for the company also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. as it goes all-in for future mobility with Stellantis being the latest in a string of tie-ups including Geely, Byton, and Fisker.

Luminar looks to transform from lidar provider to software/systems company

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 12, 2021 | Autonomy, Sensors, Software, Technology

It aims to democratize autonomy and improve vehicle safety by accelerating its hardware and software development and partnering with the likes of Zenseac, SAIC Motor, Pony.ai.