In what is likely to be a part of Beijing’s strategic “Made in China 2025” policy, China is pushing automakers to focus on improving the technology in next generation cars rather than rely on its subsidies to meet sales targets. On Friday, as per a report by Bloomberg citing anonymous sources, Beijing is considering a…
3D printed parts are likely to be a game changer for the auto industry. In GM’s case, the adoption of AI to make parts has resulted in creating a part which is 40% lighter and 20% stronger and has significant drop in the number of components required for the part to function. Its a giant…
All of JLR’s vehicles, after 2020, will sport BlackBerry’s infotainment software from its QNX unit. On Thursday, Tata Motors Ltd and BlackBerry Ltd stated they have reached a licensing agreement whereby Tata Motors can use BlackBerry’s software in its next-generation electric vehicles. BlackBerry will provide its security and infotainment software to Tata Motors’ JLR unit…
Brexit related issues, including increased tariffs and the customs checks could have widespread ramifications across JLR’s supply chain and significantly increase it costs. The CEO of Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has disclosed it requires more clarity on Britain’s terms of exit from the European Union before it can decide whether it can produce…
Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG and China’s SAIC Motor Corp are to collaborate on making power modules for this booming electric vehicle market. On Friday, German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG and China’s SAIC Motor Corp, a carmaker, agreed to set up a joint venture, SAIC Infineon Automotive Power Modules, to make power modules for the Chinese…
Petroleum giants, whose business model earlier revolved around fossil fuels, are increasingly diversifying into cleaner technologies with consumers preferring electric vehicles to their dirty polluting gas guzzling cousins. BP Plc disclosed it has invested $5 million in FreeWire, a U.S. mobile electric vehicle charging company. Demand for cleaner vehicles are expected to soar in the…
Holding a dominant market share in India’s fierce ride-hailing market, Ola plans on launching itself in Australia by inviting driving partners and private vehicle owners in the cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. On Tuesday, Ola, an Indian ride-hailing company announced plans on entering the Australian market intensifying its effort to win market share embattled…
While automakers are racing to place electric vehicles by 2020, there is also a race to develop smarter, safer and cheaper battery technology that will power them. Honda Motor Co is weighing the idea of developing solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (Evs), with a growing number of automakers looking for ways to power next generation…
The move could extend Panasonic’s lead as the world’s biggest producer of lithium-ion batteries, a key component for tomorrow’s electric vehicles. On Wednesday, a joint statement by Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp said, the duo are considering a joint development of batteries for electric vehicles. The strategic move could potentially aid Panasonic maintain and…
Toyota believes hydrogen powered fuel cells technology is cleaner than its current alternative electric battery powered technology. Toyota Motor Corp has stated despite its “game changer” solid-state battery technology, currently under development, it will not give up on its hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles. Toyota has invested for fuel-cell battery technology vehicles and plug-in hybrids since many…
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