Press Releases

SmartSens announced the launch of its SC133GS CMOS 130W pixel CMOS sensor with global shutter and fan-out package to further enhance performance in automotive settings. The solution delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio, ultra-high sensitivity, and excellent dynamic range to address growing demand for intelligent in-vehicle technology and smart car applications such as driver monitoring systems (DMS). DMS systems equipped with the SC133GS can monitor driver attentiveness by tracki

In addition to the definitive entry into the extra-heavy segment, the production of the VW Meteor represents another milestone in the history of VW Trucks and Buses: the millionth vehicle produced by the automaker is a unit of the 29,520 model . Of this total, more than 850 thousand units were manufactured by the VWCO industrial complex in Resende (RJ), which celebrates 25 years since its first installations in the city and houses the brand's worldwide development center, in addition to t

EV Charge Holding Ltd., an electric charging solutions company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom with its registered office at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England (N1 7GU), has announced that it has signed an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS ("GEM"), the Luxembourg- based non-traditional private investment group , which stipulates that the latter will have to invest up to 15 million euros in EV Charge over three years following the date of listing of the compa

Inapal Plásticos, the Portuguese division of Continental Structural Plastics, will produce a series of lightweight, low-density composite components made by sheet molded compound (SMC) for the first SUV from a prestigious luxury car manufacturer. These 11 components, ranging from elements for the engine compartment to parts for the underbody and Class A components, will reduce the complexity of the parts and the overall weight of the vehicle. The molding of the complex radiat

Nexteer Automotive launches High-Output Electric Power Steering (EPS) that delivers advanced safety and comfort features as well as enhanced fuel efficiency for heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit from savings at the gas pump and from advanced features such as lane keep assist, crosswind compensation, trailer assist and more.  High-Output

General Motors Co. announced that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company's third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan. In addition, the company is confirming investments in five Michigan plants, including the Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Flint Assembly for future crossover and full-size pickup production.

Senmiao Technology Limited, a provider of automobile transaction and related services targeting the online ride-hailing industry in China, announced the signing of a Framework Agreement with BYD Auto Sales Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BYD Company Limited ("BYD",(HK:1211)), for the sale of BYD manufactured electric vehicles ("EVs") to Senmiao and joint promotion of EV vehicles for utilization in China's ride-sharing or ride-hailing market. Under the

Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Targeted Air Shed Grant Program is providing $20 million in funding, supplemented by $1.7 million from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) for charging infrastructure, to improve air quality in the region.    Volvo Trucks w

Cepton Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of high performance lidars headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, will be showcasing its latest market-leading lidar solutions for smart mobility at Automotive World 2020, to be held in Portmesse Nagoya, Japan, from October 21st to Oct 23rd, 2020. Visitors to the event can find Cepton at Booth 3-6 in the Autonomous Driving Technology Expo section (located in Exhibition Hall 3). Cepton’s booth will feature the company’s

Cepton Technologies, Inc. (“Septon”), headquartered in Silicon Valley, a leading provider of cutting-edge high-performance lidar products, recently announced October 2020. Announced that it will exhibit cutting-edge Lidar solutions for smart mobility at Nagoya Automotive World, which will be held at Port Messe Nagoya from Wednesday, 21st to Friday, 23rd. Septon will be exhibiting at booths 3-6 in the Autonomous Driving EXPO, Exhibition Hall 3, featuring the latest Vista

The SuperDuty truck world is about to change with the introduction of the first all-electric Supertruck. The 2021 GMC HUMMER EV lives up to its historic nameplate by claiming the highest power ratings in the class. The Earnhardt HUMMER EV Reservation Center expects to log its first reservations as soon as GMC gives the go-ahead on Oct. 20. "As the world's first all-electric Supertruck, the GMC HUMMER EV represents a huge leap in capability as well as a crowning achievement:

Global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is launching its innovative CONCEPT1 single-point automatic lubricator to the North American market. Engineered to ensure optimal lubrication in a broad range of industrial machines and devices – including electric motors, bearing housings, fans, blowers and pumps – CONCEPT1 from Schaeffler eliminates the need for time-consuming manual lubrication procedures, while preventing lubrication mistakes such as over- or under

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. announced the schedule for the third annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology (WSS), which will focus on vehicle autonomy and driver assistance , on the roads and in communities. The show aims to foster a better understanding of how autonomous technologies and automated safety systems can improve vehicle navigation and help build smarter transportation infrastructure. By networking and sharing diverse perspectives, Velodyne seeks to accelerate safety solutions

Fisker Inc. (Fisker) – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions –  announced details surrounding its new global headquarters, to be located in Los Angeles County, Calif. Founded in 2016 in Southern California, Fisker will be establishing its new headquarters, named ‘Inception,’ within Continental Park at 1888 Rosecrans Avenue in the city of Manhattan Beach. With m

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) revealed the restyled 2022 Eclipse Cross, offering a sleek, sporty SUV appearance and improved driving confidence and comfort. The new Eclipse Cross will first launch in Australia and New Zealand in November, and in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021. While there will be a plug-in hybrid variant of the vehicle available in select markets, there are no plans at this time to add the PHEV model for the U.S. "From the day we started