Luminar, a leading global automotive technology company, announced a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. to integrate LiDAR technology into Caterpillar’s next generation autonomous solution. LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is critical for navigation and obstacle detection in autonomous machines. LiDAR uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to continuously scan the surrounding environment and provide high-precision measurement of the shape and size of obj

Starting today, U.S. owners of the current Hyundai KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Current owners of Hyundai EVs who bought their vehicles on or before January 31, 2025, will begin receiving emails with instructions on how to redeem their adapters starting the week of April 7.

ADS-TEC Energy, a global leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, today announced that Elicom is further deploying the PowerBooster battery storage solution from ADS-TEC Energy following a successful pilot project. Elicom is one of Sweden's leading partners for electrification and automation for industry, water and wastewater as well as public services. Battery Storage Systems by ADS-TEC Energy for Elicom Elicom operates a seri

UltraSense Systems, a leader in innovative smart surfaces technology, is revolutionizing the automotive industry with the launch of UltraSwitch, the world's first solid-state Pillar Switch for doors. This groundbreaking product replaces traditional mechanical door switches, offering automotive manufacturers an opportunity to modernize their vehicle designs while enhancing user experience through sleek, handle-free interfaces. UltraSwitch is a cutting-edge, fully integrated touch

Wallbox, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, today announced that its Supernova DC fast charger has successfully obtained the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certification. This milestone ensures Wallbox's fast-charging technology meets California's rigorous standards for measurement accuracy and billing transparency, positioning the company for accelerated growth in North America's largest EV market. CTEP certific

Hyundai Motor Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suprema in Goyang, South Korea, to establish a total security solution based on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration aims to expand Robotics LAB’s robot-friendly building business model by integrating access control and physical security solutions, in partnership with Suprema, South Korea’s leading supplier of biometric access control systems. Under the agreement, Hyundai M

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a new industry-leading Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm® M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact SoC design. The DA14533, the first automotive-qualified device in the company’s Bluetooth® Low Energy system-on-chip (SoC) family, includes advanced power management features to simplify system integration and reduce pow

Silvaco Group, Inc. a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation, today announced that Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035) a leading provider of ASIC design services, has selected Silvaco’s FlexCAN IP to establish a robust networking backbone for its latest automotive ASIC design. Silvaco’s FlexCAN controller is compliant with ISO 11898-1 and supports t

The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, the region's only dedicated event for battery manufacturing, electric and hybrid vehicle tech industries, announces details for its 2025 edition. The event will introduce a new co-locate with Energy Storage Summit Germany, spo

Karma Automotive today unveils the Amaris, the company's first production 2-door coupe which will feature a more powerful, next-generation Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) powertrain and stunning design following in the footsteps of the Karma Kaveya super-coupe. Previewed today with its production-intent exterior, Amaris is anticipated to begin production in Q4/2026. The company also announces that the Gyesera 4-door, which was previously unveiled as an EV, will instead ar

Global IT company FPT has achieved ISO/SAE 21434 certification, an internationally recognized cybersecurity standard for road vehicles. This milestone makes FPT the first ASEAN company to achieve the certification, demonstrating its ability to meet the stringent security requirements of the global automotive market. The ISO/SAE 21434 standard specifies cybersecurity risk management requirements throughout the vehicle lifecycle, from initial concept and design to manufacturing, maint

Hyundai has been awarded five vehicles with TOP SAFETY PICK+ designations by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2025 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona (not EV), Tucson/Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid (built after Nov., 2024) have each received the highest-safety rating, TSP+ by IIHS. The TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within their vehicle categories by IIHS. The 2025 IIHS test criteria now has more stringen

Rohrman Automotive Group, one of the largest family-owned auto groups in the United States, is honored to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace Award winner. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.

FPT Corporation’s automotive subsidiary FPT Automotive and Subaru Corporation Japan recently renewed their two-year Basic Contract at the corporate level. Expanding on the 2024 agreement originally signed with Subaru’s IT department, this enhanced partnership reflects a shared commitment to technological innovation and long-term growth in the automotive industry. The agreement introduces new initiatives designed to foster collaboration and accelerate advancements in auto

ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the opening of five ultra-fast charging sites in upstate New York. The sites are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and are located in Cortland, Waterloo, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls, and Ripley. Drivers may find, use and pay for charging at these locations via the ChargePoint mobile app. ChargePoint today announced the opening