Press Releases
12 October 2021
Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, will be launching a set of software features to integrate its powertrains with Automated Driving System (ADS) technologies. Cummins is a market leader in delivering powertrains that provide leading performance and fuel economy through the integration of hardware and software. With these new software features, Cummins will extend these core capabilities into the ADS space as well. Cummins is positioned to be a leader in its ADS technolo
Read more...12 October 2021
Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts (“Fenix Parts”), a leading recycler and reseller of original equipment manufacturer automotive parts, announced today the closing of the acquisition of the assets of University Auto Recyclers (“University”) in Pensacola, Florida. University is a full-service automotive recycling facility servicing the Florida panhandle, along with Alabama and Mississippi. This acquisition represents Fenix Parts' third location in
Read more...8 October 2021
Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has launched two aftermarket ELocker differentials for the 2018 and newer Jeep® Wrangler JL and 2020 and newer Jeep Gladiator® JT equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions. The electric locking differentials are a dependable option for the off-road enthusiast, needing just one wire to actuate and requiring no additional components such as air lines and compressors. The Eaton ELocker® differentia
Read more...7 October 2021
SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (SES), a global leader in the development and initial production of high-performance hybrid lithium-metal rechargeable (Li-Metal) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications, has established the world’s first pilot production line capable of scaling up high-concentration, solvent-in-salt electrolyte production. The pilot production line is capable of synthesizing SES’s proprietary solvent and manufacturing a high-concentration solv
Read more...6 October 2021
BYD, the world leader in electric vehicles, and Levo Mobility LLC (“Levo”), a joint venture of Nuvve Holding Corp., affiliates of Stonepeak Partners LP (“Stonepeak”), and Evolve Transition Infrastructure LP that provides Fleet-as-a-Service (“FaaS”) solutions enabling fleets to switch to electric vehicles (“EVs”) rapidly, today announced a collaboration to integrate Nuvve’s leading vehicle-to-grid (“V2G”) technology with a mix o
Read more...5 October 2021
General Motors and Wolfspeed, Inc. announced a strategic supplier agreement to develop and provide silicon carbide power device solutions for GM’s future electric vehicle programs. Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide devices will enable GM to install more efficient EV propulsion systems that will extend the range of its rapidly expanding EV portfolio. The silicon carbide will specifically be used in the integrated power electronics contained within GM’s Ultium Drive units
Read more...Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has a new tire in its commercial long-haul lineup – the Roadmaster RM832+ EM™ steer tire. The new tire is SmartWay Verified and features 18/32nds of tread depth, along with a wide footprint, to help distribute weight more efficiently and ultimately improve treadwear. In addition, it features a patent-pending decoupling rib, which promotes even wear on long-haul journeys and helps give the tire added durability against curbing when driving in ur
Read more...1 October 2021
Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, in collaboration with SAIC Hongyan Automotive Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as SAIC Hongyan, formerly known as SIH Truck), a premium Chinese brand in the manufacturing, service and support of heavy-duty vehicles is pleased to announce a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two companies will integrate the Allison eGen Power&trade
Read more...GAUSSIN , pioneer of clean and smart freight transport, and Hydrogen-Refueling-Solutions (HRS) (EURONEXT GROWTH ALHRS FR0014001PM5), European designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, announced the signing today of a term sheet to implement an exclusive partnership. As part of this partnership, HRS will supply 36 hydrogen stations between 2021 and 2026 in the European Union. The agreement is intended to support the rollout of GAUSSIN’s turnkey hydrogen mobility solutions
Read more...1 October 2021
Experts in the automotive industry are pushing for a circular battery economy to save the end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles from ending up in landfills. The environmental benefits of recycling these batteries are undeniable - but what about the economic costs? It Matters To You Car Recycling, leading providers of auto recycling and car removal Melbourne-wide, explains. Australian mixed battery recycling company Envirostream has developed the technology to proper
Read more...30 September 2021
Keysight Technologies, Inc. a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that NIO, a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (EVs), has selected Keysight solutions to verify 5G and cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X) connectivity. NIO, one of China’s top EV automakers, selected Keysight’s 5G and C-V2X network emulation solutions to advance de
Read more...30 September 2021
Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced a series of innovative opportunities for advertisers to reach their audiences through Xfinity X1, Comcast’s flagship entertainment offering that gives Xfinity TV customers the most choices via the best aggregation platform in the industry. By creating unique destinations for brands within the X1 experience, Effectv’s advertisers will have the ability to reach millions of TV viewers across the U.S. with video
Read more...29 September 2021
NI and Foretellix, a leading automated driving systems product development, verification, and validation solution provider, today announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the safety and reliability of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Together, the companies will deliver new integrated solutions to help engineers get high-quality autonomous driving systems to market faster and at lower development costs, while seamlessly integrating test data and t
Read more...29 September 2021
The upcoming 5th Edition of Commercial Vehicle Forum (CVF), with over 60 speakers joining the virtual stage, will be the largest event in the nation focussed on the Commercial Vehicle and Road Transport industry. The Covid-19 pandemic meant holding CVF 2021 physically in Pune was impossible. Team CVF decided to embrace the challenge and use a virtual event platform to move the whole conference and exhibition online. Since 2016, CVF has grown to welcome over 2,000 attendees
Read more...28 September 2021
KGC Korea (www.ikgc.com), an automotive parts supplier specializing in brakes, announced that it has officially launched a high-performance front-wheel brake kit with M4s, the new 4P calipers. KGC 4POT Brake Kit is a big brake kit that is applied to the front wheel of a passenger automobile or SUV with a wheel size of 18 inches or larger to upgrade the braking performance. According to the target vehicle model and its driving characteristics, KGC 4POT Brake Kit, which is a
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