Lidar, which refers to light detection and ranging, is a technology that has been adopted in various applications such as mapping, surveying, military, archaeology, agriculture, geology, industry, etc. Many use scenarios are already quite mature. Lidar has been talked about with increasing interest, largely from the popularity of autonomous vehicles and its potential in emerging industrial applications and robotics. Just within the automotive sector, the lidar for the automotive market is exp

Valens Semiconductor a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the automotive and audio-video markets, today announced that the Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture organization has formally validated the MIPI A-PHY specification for its network of Japanese OEMs and Tier 1s, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, and DENSO. This came after the Valens Semiconductor VA7000 A-PHY-compliant chipsets passed JASPAR's rigorous testing for Electromagnetic Compati

Mullen Automotive, Inc.an emerging electric vehicle  manufacturer, closed on the acquisition of Electric Last Mile Solutions' assets on Nov. 30, 2022, in an all cash purchase valued at $105 million. The ELMS asset acquisition of all IP and inventory will allow Mullen to launch into the commercial market much earlier than previously planned. Upon the completion of final certification, it is anticipated that Mullen will be delivering Class 1 product in Q1 2023, followed by it

ATrack Technology Inc., a well-known global telematics brand, has launched two new products, their AK300 LTE vehicle tracker and AS500 long standby asset tracker. The AK300 vehicle tracker, with numerous interfaces, can support multiple vehicle applications suitable for various commercial vehicles assisting logistics operators to improve fleet management efficiency. The AS500 long standby asset tracker meets the IP69K standard for waterproof and dustproof housing design, and combined with hig

ADS-TEC Energy today announced ChargePost, one of the most compact, battery-based charging systems enabling ultra-fast electric vehicle charging, on existing power connections, without the need to extend existing grids. The system redefines ultra-fast charging with an all-in-one design that integrates the battery, power electronics, cooling system and charger in a compact package requiring less than two square meters  of ground space.Each ChargePost is equipped with two charging points f

Canoo a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle  to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfilment of the contract awarded in July 2022.The LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations. Designed to be durable with a focus on passenger and battery safety, the LTV incorporates Carbon Kevlar for strength without the added weight. As with all Canoo vehicles, the LTV is designed for pass

TRADE X, a B2B cross-border automotive trading platform based in Ontario, Canada, today announced that it has opened a new Kenyan trading corridor, which includes both a shared bonded warehouse in Mombasa and an office in Nairobi, as the company expands its reach across the African continent. TRADE X provides auto dealers, car rental companies, fleet owners and mobility solution providers with a seamless end-to-end process for the sourcing and distribution of cross-border vehicle in

Sensata Technologies today announced it has developed a new Tire Mounted Sensor for vehicle and tire OEMs to deliver enhanced safety, performance, and data insights.Sensata's Tire Mounted Sensor is the next step in the evolution of tire sensing, leveraging tires as the single point of contact with the road to deliver new insights, beyond just pressure and temperature. Sensata’s Tire Mounted Sensor includes TPMS functionality as well as an accelerometer to detect the force with which

Everspin Technologies, Inc, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory non-volatile solutions, has announced that Rimac Technology has selected its 256 Kilobit MRAM for use in the Everspin believes the adoption of its MRAM technology in the Nevera model is a strong endorsement of the value of persistent, non-volatile memory that does not have the traditional wear-out problems associated with alternative memory technologies. “We are very

Gogoro Inc.a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced a strategic partnership in the Philippines with Globe's 917Ventures and Ayala Corporation. The companies are initially focused on introducing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles for the last mile delivery industry."Gogoro is honored to have the support of the Philippine's Department of Energy and the Depart

Wanderport Corporation a holding company with a focus in the automotive, clean tech and manufacturing sectors is pleased to announce the execution of the definitive agreement with OZ Leather Joint Stock Company, accomplishing its first milestone after pivot. The execution of the definitive agreement represents an initial step whereby Wanderport agreed to acquire ten percent equity of OZ Leather JSC (https://ozleather.vn). Wanderport reserves the rights for additional equity acquisit

With an estimated 30 percent of Dallas-Fort Worth auto service bays unused for lack of service technicians, and nearly 2,000 area technician job openings posted on area job recruitment sites, an apprenticeship program to address that shortage is expanding to area. Automotive Apprentice Group matches auto dealership and truck center operations with area residents pursuing a path to a well-paying career.   Though AAG apprenticeships are for anyone with an interest, they have been

During Expo Moto 2022, Honda de México celebrated that the business strategy for its motorcycle division has been paying off, positioning it as the number one Japanese motorcycle brand of the Mexican market, with accumulated figures that add up to more than 100,000 units in the fiscal year  of Honda de México; in addition to beinHonda maintains its commitment to the Mexican market through its dealer network. Just this month, a new distributor was opened in Mexico City, and

On November 23, at Museu do Amanhã in Rio, GWM launched its brand and premiered its HAVAL H6 PHEV 4WD. GWM Brazil will offer cleaner and smarter solutions, as a pioneer in the field of New Energy Vehicles in the rapidly growing Latin American market. Symbolized by the phrase “  Tomorrow is ON  ”, GWM presented its brand vision, smart electric technology and business plan to hundreds of media and investors during the event.GWM 's 1st  HAVAL H6 PH

ATrack Technology Inc. , the renowned brand of GPS trackers has recently launched four new products targeting fleet management and asset tracking, including AK500 Telematics Gateway, tracking AK7V wired type vehicle satellite tracking, AX300 OBDII type vehicle satellite tracking, and AS500 long standby time waterproof asset tracking. Developing products based on customer's need, and also helps to reduce customer's operating cost and raise management efficiency. Drast