Press Releases
21 August 2020
As people around the world start driving more again, Ford and INRIX will soon help them find cheaper options for fuel and that allusive open parking spot. INRIX, Inc., a leading provider of connected car services and transportation analytics, today announced that its parking and fuel services will be soon available in Ford vehicles around the world. Available in the all new SYNC 4 connected vehicle system with navigation, drivers will be able to easily find, compare and navigate to
Read more...Xilinx, Inc. announced that its technology is powering the new version of Subaru’s vision-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), EyeSight. Integrated into the all-new Subaru Levorg, the new EyeSight system will provide advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and pre-collision braking, putting best-in-class safety technology into the hands of consumers. “At Subaru, we continuously strive to make the Subaru brand prominent in our
Read more...20 August 2020
Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that China FAW Group Co, Ltd (FAW) has selected the company’s connected car test solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of in-vehicle and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications across Ethernet, eCall, cellular V2X (C-V2X), 4G, and 5G. FAW designs and manufactures passenger cars and com
Read more...The electric vehicle (EV) charging experience is now even closer to the speed of a gas station visit with the new DC fast charger from leading provider, Tritium. The RT175-S smart charging system powers EVs to an 80 percent charge in 15 minutes on average and is the first charger on the U.S. market capable of Plug and Charge, a communications protocol enabling electric vehicles and charging equipment to communicate, authenticate and bill customers via the charging cable. No longer will driver
Read more...The Shyft Group, Inc., the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today announced its go-to-market Utilimaster brand is producing its first production order of electric vehicles (EV) for two leading parcel delivery companies on its new flexible body assembly line. Utilimaster has proven EV walk-in vans on the road today with linen and uniform delivery customers, but these new orders repre
Read more...18 August 2020
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will supply 1,350 trucks to the Vamos Group - Simpar's arm focused on leasing and selling heavy commercial vehicles -, designed to meet the new demands of its customers. This is the largest heavy industry agreement in the country this year and also a milestone for both companies. This is a historic record, both for sales by the automaker to a customer, and by the rental company in the acquisition of new units in a single lot. Behind the
Read more...The "Global Battery Monitoring System Market, by Component (Hardware and Software), by Type (Wired Battery Monitoring System and Wireless Battery Monitoring System), by Battery Type, by End-User, by Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Battery Monitoring System Market was valued at $ 2,490 million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 5,331 million by 2025. A Battery Mo
Read more...17 August 2020
Power management company Eaton introduced a new and improved product line for its eMobility business. This is the Eaton OMNEX Trusted Wireless™ mobile operating solution for heavy equipment and field operations. This 900 MHz interactive remote control unit allows you to wirelessly operate high value equipment in harsh environments such as mining, construction, agriculture, locomotives and marine markets. “Our next-generation, robust, weatherproof OMNEX wireless controlle
Read more...17 August 2020
Delamination, which is an inherent problem of windshield protective films, refers to a problem in the laminated material of the film due to cracking or falling off of a synthetic resin or adhesive. In other words, it is a phenomenon where the top coating on the film surface interferes with the driver's vision, reduces the vehicle aesthetics, and leaves the film adhesive to damage the windshield of the car. To solve this problem, ULTRAFIT, a manufacturer specializing in automotiv
Read more...Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, (MTM), the new joint-venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, announced an additional $830 million investment to incorporate more cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines and provide enhanced training to its workforce of up to 4,000 employees. Total funding contributed to the development of the state-of-the-art facility is now $2.311 billion, up from the $1.6 billion originally announced in 2018. The inv
Read more...Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Market Outlook, 2020, finds that global sales of LCVs are projected to reach 9.49 million units in 2020, with pickups contributing to 4.62 million units. The global economic impact of COVID-19 caused the market to decline by 19% in global LCV sales from 11.72 million units in 2019. The European market is experiencing the worst hit as countries such as Italy and Spain are facing an average decline in LCV sales of
Read more...13 August 2020
Valvoline Inc., a U.S.-based, leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced the launch of Valvoline™ Premium Blue One Solution™ Gen2 — the brand's second iteration of its heavy duty engine oil first released in 2018. The new Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 was developed in partnership with Cummins Spark-Ignited (SI) Engineering and with the end-user in mind. Approved for use in multiple heavy duty, medium-duty, and light-duty
Read more...13 August 2020
ClipperCreek, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), just announced a 40 Amp dual electric vehicle (EV) charging station, available with either hardwired or plug-in options. The HCS-D50 is a 40 Amp level 2 station, installed onto a single dedicated 50A circuit, and can charge two vehicles simultaneously. The HCS-D50 automatically splits power between two vehicles based on the vehicles' requests for power, with up to 20 Amps of electr
Read more...The autonomous driving joint venture of Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC unveiled its official name and brand identity: Motional . Launched virtually to its employees around the world, the autonomous driving pioneer is making driverless vehicles a safe, reliable and accessible reality. Formed by Hyundai Motor Group , one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv , one of the industry's most innovative technology providers, the
Read more...12 August 2020
On August 11, Human Horizons under its HiPhi brand is excited to announce that its premium all-electric vehicle, known initially by its prototype name, HiPhi 1, will be named the HiPhi X (pronounced 'Hi-Fi-Ex') and will be launched at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. HiPhi X is a new generation of intelligent all-electric vehicles. Based on the Human Oriented Architecture (HOA), which is OTA (over-the-air) upgradable, HiPhi X features a secure software-developer platform to enabl
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