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Posted by Charles Johnson | Jan 16, 2024 | Analysis, Design, Electrification, Vehicles

Futurride Design & Experience Contributor, Charles Johnson, looks at two exercises in minimalist mobility from CES 2024.

Kia launches Platform Beyond Vehicle line of modular concept vehicles

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 13, 2024 | Commercial Vehicles, Design, Electrification, Vehicles

At CES, Kia unveiled a new customizable EV concept lineup of purpose-built vehicles for commercial and fleet applications featuring interchangeable bodies and intelligent software.

Honda launches electric 0 Series concepts at CES 2024

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 12, 2024 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The first two EV concepts—the Saloon and Space-Hub—preview a series set to go into production starting in 2026 under a new Honda approach to EV development called “thin, light, and wise” as the company works to achieve full automobile electrification globally by 2040.

Caterpillar amps up electrification and energy solutions

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 11, 2024 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Off-Highway, Vehicles

At CES 2024, the off-highway vehicle powerhouse brought electric machines from opposite ends of the size spectrum—the 301.9 mini-excavator and XE LHD underground loader for mining—and emphasized energy solutions to help customers more easily electrify their job sites.

Hailo shows latest edge AI vision technologies at CES

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 11, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy

CES Brief: The company’s Hailo-15 and Hailo-8 AI processors bring cloud processing capabilities to the edge for partners like Tier IV, Renesas, iMotion, TT Control, and Velo.ai.

Verge updates Verge TS Ultra e-motorcycle with Starmatter platform

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 10, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Design, Education, User Experience, Vehicles

The Verge TS Ultra electric motorcycle has been upgraded with artificial intelligence and machine learning, with displays that the company says will guarantee riders a clear and informative view.

Marelli evolves digital cockpit into a software-defined interior experience

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 10, 2024 | Design, Interiors, User Experience

At CES 2024, the automotive supplier is showing an experience built on a central computing unit powered by the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon cockpit platform and features innovative displays and key technology contributions from BOE, Eyeris, and Sibros.

Ansys launches streamlined ADAS/AV simulation software

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 9, 2024 | Autonomy, Simulation, Software

Co-developed with the BMW Group, the cloud-native, end-to-end Ansys AVxcelerate Autonomy solution revealed at CES 2024 is said to be capable of reducing development cost and validation timelines by 100,000 times by simulating the majority of driving scenarios for Level 2+ and above compliance.

ZF shows Goodyear driving dynamics collaboration and parking ECU at CES

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 9, 2024 | Autonomy, Chassis

The integration of Goodyear Sightline and ZF cubiX, a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree, explores new safety features and enhanced driving dynamics, and the parking ECU debuting with Zeekr makes automated parking functions more affordable.

Bosch combines infotainment and driver assistance on one chip

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 8, 2024 | Autonomy, Hardware, User Experience

Premiered at CES 2024, the top automotive supplier demonstrates integrated functions from previously separate vehicle domains on an SoC, as it sees great market potential for more centralized vehicle computers at the heart of software-defined cars.