Tag: sustainable mobility

QNX looks at SDV industry trends in research report

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 14, 2025 | Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Software

Among the key takeaways from the software-defined vehicle survey, 91% said AI will play a major role in automotive software development during the next three to five years, and nearly half of developers highlighted AI-driven personalization and full vehicle autonomy as the features most likely to define SDVs by 2030.

GM brings back upgraded Chevrolet Bolt for 2027

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 10, 2025 | Electrification, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

Upgrades for the “limited-run” under-$30k EUV-based model include an estimated 255-mi range and 2.5 times faster peak charging rates with new LFP batteries, a Chevrolet-first NACS charging port, a sporty RS trim variant, a revised interior with larger screens and more storage and Google built-in, and late-availability Super Cruise ADAS.

Xpeng looks to lead in ‘AI mobility’ with Next P7 and P7+

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 30, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

The company is expanding its global aspirations, led by the European premiere of its Next P7, preceded by the launch of the P7+ on the continent, as it opens its first R&D Center in Munich and plans for the global adaptation of its NGP smart driving and later mass-produced Level 4 autonomous vehicles.

Synopsys introduces digital-twin racetrack experience and Nvidia Omniverse to STEM Racing

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 29, 2025 | Education, Motorsports, Simulation

The company’s Ansys unit created a digital twin racetrack for STEM Racing that enables students to virtually test the aerodynamics of miniature F1 cars using advanced computational fluid dynamics methods, with the racetrack experience unveiled at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore.

Precept concept becomes production Polestar 5 performance grand tourer

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 25, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

The Polestar 5, available initially in Dual motor and Performance variants, features a new bonded aluminum Polestar Performance Architecture, an in-house rear electric motor, an 800 V electrical architecture, extensive sustainable materials, and Android Automotive OS with Google built-in.

Mercedes-Benz electrifies its GLC SUV

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 23, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Electrification, Lighting, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

The company is electrifying its most popular model with a new electric SUV called GLC with EQ Technology, with the midsize model shown at IAA Mobility 2025 getting “an elevated” design language, intelligence powered by the AI-driven MB.OS superbrain, and a vegan-certified interior.

BMW starts Neue Klasse with electric iX3 crossover

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 17, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

The model introduces a new design language and several cutting-edge technologies for the brand, including sixth-generation eDrive, an 800-V and four-superbrain architecture, an upgraded UX with Panoramic iDrive and Operating System X, and a product carbon footprint that is more than 30% lower.

Bot Auto achieves first ‘humanless’ hub-to-hub autonomous truck validation run

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 16, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Business Development, Commercial Vehicles, Startups, Testing

Executed in Houston at sunset to show successful day and night operations, the company says the milestone, reached at a much earlier stage than most of the competition within two years of founding, demonstrates its engineering velocity, safety discipline, and focus on profitable scaling.

Caterham Project V shows at IAA Mobility with Xing Mobility

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 15, 2025 | Batteries, Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

British sports car manufacturer’s first lightweight electric sports coupe concept made an appearance at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich thanks to a partnership with Taiwan battery technology pioneer Xing Mobility Inc. and its Immersio cell-to-pack immersion cooled battery technology.

Hyundai Motor envisions compact EV for Europe with Concept Three

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 11, 2025 | Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, User Experience, Vehicles

At IAA Mobility 2025, the automaker unveiled its first compact EV concept under the Ioniq sub-brand, marking its planned entry into the European compact EV market with an electrification roadmap that includes an electrified version of every model in Europe by 2027.

TOP PICS

: Motional last week launched Ioniq 5 robotaxi service on Uber’s network in Las Vegas.

: Teradar’s Summit is the “world’s first” terahertz vision sensor.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive design sketches.

: Hyundai Motor Group plans to integrate Nvidia AD technologies, supporting Level 2 and above systems.

: Kodiak’s Gen5 virtual driver combines advanced AI software with modular and vehicle-agnostic hardware.

: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder G2 lasers spinach in Yuma during daytime.

: Komatsu HD605-10 truck fitted with Smart Quarry Autonomous front closeup.

: Teleo-equipped Hitachi ZW310 wheel loader in action.

: Karma with Factorial battery cells.

: An operator of the future by Teleo, a winner of the inaugural Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge 2024.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive rear seating.

: Last week, Wayve, Uber, and Nissan announced a robotaxi collaboration.

: The Trinity has two rear drive wheels.

: With Synopsys, Honda is accelerating the migration of its CFD simulations from CPUs to GPUs.

: Astro Mechanica supersonic airframe design render.

: Tensor’s Robocar at Nvidia’s CES 2026 exhibit.

: Carbon Robotics’ autonomous tractor kit.

: Komatsu HD605-10 truck being loaded by WA700.

: Ferrari Luce driver view.

: Huang says that Nvidia is world’s largest contributor to open-source AI.

: Gatik’s Isuzu medium-duty trucks up close showing sensor array.

: McMurtry’s Spéirling Pure electric fan hypercar.

: The Trinity uses two YASA P400R motors with up to 400 hp each.

: Xiaomi Vision GT side.

: Carbon Robotics’ Plant Profiles, shown here for spinach, enables the model to adapt in minutes.

: NXP’s CoreRide Z248 eases 48-V E/E development.

: Nvidia Drive AV on the Mercedes-Benz CLA helped it earn top Euro NCAP Award.

: Cat autonomous construction machines include haul trucks, dozers, excavators, soil compactors, and loaders.

: A peek at the Trinity interior user interface.

: Xiaomi Vision GT rear.

: Zoox robotaxis will be deployed with Uber in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

: Red Bull Racing RB22 front.

: Carbon’s LaserWeeder G2 brings sub-millimeter weed control to more farms, crops, and soil types.

: Synopsys says its new eDT platform can aid software-defined product development that enables physical AI systems.

: CEO Ghazi announces agentic AI capabilities during Synopsys Converge 2026.

: Pronto introduced AHS Editions in February.

: Genesis X Skorpio Concept front side from above.

: Will.i.am at CES 2026 holding core GPU and showing the Trinity vehicle.

: Trinity rear wheel and suspension detail.

: The Trinity interior is accessed by a large, rear-hinged door.

: The i3 interior features interesting lighting effects.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive in new metallic M Le Castellet Blue.

: BMW i3 50 xDrive front trunk.

: Cadillac F1 test livery rear side view.

: Tensor Robocar at CES 2026.

: PlusAI’s latest SuperDrive 6.0 unlocks night driving and construction zone handling.

: Nvidia’s OpenShell provides tools for controlling autonomous agents in a trusted infrastructure policy layer, adding security in the environment.