Schaeffler has secured an order from a vehicle manufacturer in North America to supply dual inverters for its new plug-in hybrid platform, which will debut in a new pickup truck. This advanced technology will control the electric drive for auxiliary units and serve as a traction inverter, powering an electric drive motor with an output exceeding 200 kW. The dual inverter is specifically designed for electrified pickup trucks, a popular vehicle type in North America. Consequently, this order m...

Tesla is reportedly working on adding support for Apple's CarPlay system to its vehicles, according to sources familiar with the effort, reported Bloomberg. The company has begun internal testing, the sources said, asking not to be identified because the project remains confidential. CarPlay, widely available in most other automakers’ models, mirrors a customized version of the iPhone interface on the vehicle’s infotainment screen and is viewed by many drivers as essential. Tesl...

ChargePoint announced the launch of a new generation software platform designed to enhance electric vehicle charging operations. This advanced software solution, known as the ChargePoint Platform, is intended to optimize charging infrastructure on various scales, from single sites to global networks, while integrating smoothly with evolving energy systems. Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, highlighted the platform's role in accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility, emphasizing its r...

Ecarx Holdings has been awarded a contract by the Volkswagen Group to provide advanced digital cockpit solutions for Volkswagen brand vehicles in Latin America. This includes the Ecarx Antora 1000 computing platform, Ecarx Cloudpeak software architecture and integration of Google Automotive Services (GAS) ecosystem for models with Google built-in. For offline configurations, Volkswagen will use the Ecarx Antora 500 platform to offer a cost-effective solution for entry segments. This award marks ...

Microchip Technology has introduced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S end point devices featuring remote control protocol (RCP) for zonal architectures in automotive networking. With its offerings, the company aims to address the challenges in the automotive industry's shift to zonal architectures for in-vehicle networking. These devices aim to simplify network integration by extending Ethernet connectivity to the edges of in-vehicle networks, facilitating the creation of software-defined vehicle...

Parade Technologies has announced the launch of the TC1316V device, a fully integrated AEC-Q100 qualified embedded DisplayPort (eDP) Touch with Tcon Embedded Driver (TTED), designed for next-generation automotive cockpit LCD displays. This device is engineered to deliver high resolution and high refresh rates, combining Parade's extensive patented touchscreen technology and market-tested eDP Tcon, in-cell and high-speed signal technology. With Parade's TrueTouch patented design and expertise in ...

Raytron has collaborated with Geely-owned Zeekr to introduce the first thermal automatic emergency braking (AEB) system in the Zeekr 9X's G-Pilot H9. This advancement integrates thermal imaging as an active component in intelligent vehicles, enhancing decision-making and intervention capabilities. Traditional AEB systems utilize visible-light cameras and radar to determine obstacle distances, whereas thermal AEB systems include an infrared thermal camera that addresses the performance limitat...

SparkCharge has launched SparkAI, an AI-driven charging infrastructure planning platform designed for commercial electric vehicle fleet deployments. SparkAI combines real-world intelligence, project location-specific datasets, weather forecasts and a global EV database to optimize charging infrastructure plans for fleet operators. The platform is available in the US, Canada and Mexico, and aims to address grid capacity limitations that delay electrification projects by 18 to 24 months. Tradit...

STMicroelectronics has unveiled the VNF1248F, a new addition to its Sti2Fuse family, which is an automotive e-fuse metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) controller designed for enhanced protection, power efficiency and safety in modern vehicles. The VNF1248F offers a rapid response time of 100 microseconds, surpassing traditional wire fuses, to prevent fault propagation within vehicle electrical systems. It supports multiple boardnet voltages, including 12 V, 24 V and 4...

Harman has announced a significant achievement with its Ready Display product. It has become the first to secure the HDR10+ Automotive certification, setting a benchmark for in-vehicle display performance. This development aims to transform vehicle interiors into environments akin to a home theater, enhancing the visual experience for passengers. Harman's collaboration with Samsung and Panasonic led to the creation of HDR10+ Automotive technology specification, which outlines the standards for e...

Tesla's Supercharger network, renowned for its reliability, has become easier to access with the integration of live availability data on Google Maps. This update enables users to view real-time information about Tesla Superchargers, including the number of available stalls at each location, directly in Google Maps. Previously, this feature was exclusive to Tesla owners, who could access it through their vehicle's navigation system or the Tesla app. However, it is now accessible to anyone using ...

Perrone Robotics has marked over a year of its CONNECT autonomous transit service operation in Detroit, establishing it as the longest-running public transit autonomous electric shuttle service in the US. The service, launched in August 2024, utilizes Ford E-Transit vans equipped with Perrone Robotics' patented TONY and MAX autonomous vehicle technology, making it the first deployment of its kind using the Ford E-Transit platform.  The CONNECT autonomous fleet operates along an over 10-m...

Waymo announced plans to expand its robo-taxi services to include freeway rides across San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. The company already operates in parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and is now extending its operations to San Jose, California, including servicing Mineta San Jose International Airport, which joins Phoenix Sky Harbor as part of Waymo's airport service area. In the backdrop of this expansion, Tesla is enhancing its robo-taxi service by incorporating safety monit...

Baidu announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, has established a strategic partnership with Autogo, an autonomous mobility company based in the United Arab Emirates and a subsidiary of Kintsugi Holding. This partnership aims to deploy the largest fully driverless fleet in Abu Dhabi, UAE, introducing next-generation mobility in the UAE capital. Initial trials involving dozens of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will occur in select areas of Abu Dhabi, with the goal of expanding...

BASF Coatings has inaugurated a production facility for automotive original equipment manufacturing coatings at its Muenster site in Germany. The new plant focuses on producing high-demand colors and aims to ensure consistent product quality and improved production efficiency. This investment marks a strategic milestone that strengthens BASF Coatings' competitiveness in high-volume coatings, leveraging advanced automation to support sustainable operations and enhance process reliability. This...

United Micro Technology and Ceva Inc. have announced the launch of the HyperMotion 5G RedCap Automotive IoT Platform, integrating Ceva-PentaG Lite 5G platform IP into United Micro's RedCap system-on-chip (SoC). This collaboration aims to deliver cost-efficient, secure and scalable connectivity solutions for next-generation vehicles. As automakers continue to expand connected vehicle offerings, the 5G RedCap platform is emerging as a cost-effective alternative to traditional 5G, facilitating mass...

Hesai Technology has been selected by Li Auto to supply lidars for its next-generation assisted driving platform, which includes the L Series, i Series and MEGA. Li Auto designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, having delivered over 1.46 million vehicles as of Oct. 31. Lidars have been a standard feature in all new Li Auto models since May. Since 2021, Hesai and Li Auto have maintained a close partnership focused on collaboration and innovation. This cooperation...

Stradvision has announced a multiyear collaboration with AMD to advance perception technology in autonomous driving. At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the companies will demonstrate Stradvision's MultiVision software running on the AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 VEK385 Evaluation Kit, showcasing multicamera perception capabilities in next-generation vehicles.  The partnership integrates Stradvision's SVNet and MultiVision software with AMD's automotive system-on-chips (...

GlobalFoundries (GF) has announced a technology licensing agreement with TSMC for 650-V and 80-V gallium nitride (GaN) technology. This strategic move is intended to accelerate GF's development of next-generation GaN products for applications in data centers and automotive power systems, thereby providing US-based GaN capacity for a global clientele. As traditional silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technologies approach their performance limits, GaN is being recogniz...

Autel has partnered with Zeekr, a premium electric vehicle brand by Geely, and Evolt, a prominent EV charging company in Thailand, to introduce a high-speed EV charging station named ZEEKR Powers @centralwOrld, located in Bangkok's central business and lifestyle district. This new station is equipped with Autel's advanced MaxiCharger DS480 (air-cooled) technology, capable of delivering a maximum output of 400 kW, allowing the Zeekr 7X model to achieve a full charge in just 15 minutes. The cha...

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS launched the DRYplatform on Nov. 3 at the Dry Coating Forum. This new infrastructure, funded with €3.7 million by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, focuses on battery research and features the DRYtraec process, which replaces traditional wet electrode coating. DRYtraec is a dry-coating method that removes solvents and energy-intensive drying steps, reducing costs and environmental impacts. DRYplatform in...

Beep has announced two new shared autonomous vehicle deployments utilizing Karsan Autonomous e-JEST vehicles. This initiative is facilitated through Damera Corp., and is part of an alliance with ADASTEC. The collaboration integrates ADASTEC's SAE Level 4 driving software with advanced sensors and Beep's remote management, alongside Karsan's reliable vehicle model, to ensure safe operations in diverse conditions and enhance connectivity. The new vehicle platform will be demonstrated at the Flo...

Foretellix and Parallel Domain have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a new simulation solution tailored for autonomous vehicle development. This collaboration merges Foretellix's scenario-based testing with Parallel Domain's photorealistic sensor simulation, integrating camera, radar and lidar data within digital twins derived from drive logs. The solution aims to address the complexity and AI-driven nature of modern autonomous vehicle systems by offering comprehensive closed-loop ...

Kia India is introducing a new Plant Remote OTA system designed to deliver software updates to vehicles before they are dispatched from the factory. This innovation is a first of its kind, focusing on ensuring that cars are equipped with the latest infotainment, navigation, connected services software and security patches upon leaving the manufacturing line. The system is integrated with Kia's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (CCNC) platform and is built around the Controller-OTA functionality, ...

Ams OSRAM and DP Patterning have jointly developed a demonstrator that highlights the future direction of automotive lighting networks, featuring single-layer flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) instead of complex multilayer designs. This innovation promises significant environmental benefits, notably reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 98% compared to chemical wet etching, according to the Fraunhofer Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The demonstrator combines DP Patterning's dry PCB manufacturing ...

Location technology specialist TomTom has announced a renewed partnership with GeoInt, one of Africa’s leading provider of location-based services for industries including telematics, fleet and logistics, retail, finance, and insurance. The expanded agreement builds on more than 20 years of collaboration and will see GeoInt integrating TomTom’s latest APIs and map data to deliver resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient geospatial solutions across the continent. By leveraging TomTom’s ma...

Smart device manufacturer OPPO has announced a global patent license agreement with a major mainland Chinese automaker. This agreement grants the automaker access to OPPO's cellular Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), enabling the integration of OPPO's cellular technologies into the automaker's connected vehicle products. The collaboration aims to enhance connectivity and user experience while aiding the automaker's strategic expansion into international markets. Vincent Lin, Head of Patent Licen...

Ams OSRAM has introduced a new 5-junction edge-emitting laser that enhances these systems significantly. This new laser provides higher optical peak power while using less electrical current compared to the previous 3-junction technology, which already extended the range by 50%. By employing five vertically stacked emitter layers, the 5-junction laser further extends the range and improves energy efficiency, reducing heat generation and simplifying thermal design. For developers, the laser's ...

Amazon has introduced its new Alexa Custom Assistant for vehicles — a comprehensive solution that lets automakers build their own branded, intelligent in-car assistants. Powered by the Alexa+ architecture, it brings together more than 70 large language models and advanced agent capabilities running on Amazon Bedrock and AWS.  “By bringing our Alexa+ architecture to Alexa Custom Assistant, we’re enabling partners to create uniquely branded experiences built on seamless interactions ...

Valeo’s sales increased 0.6% year over year to €5 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. Sales on a like-for-like basis, excluding currency impacts and scope of consolidation, increased by 3.5% over the third quarter of 2024. Original equipment (OE) sales, at €4.2 billion, were up by 3.7% on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong performance in the Power and Light divisions. In Europe, OE outperformed overall automotive production, while China's performance improv...

Volkswagen Group China announced the development of its first self-designed System-on-Chip (SoC) in mainland China. This chip, developed locally through CARIZON, a joint venture between CARIAD and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics, is intended for the next generation of smart, connected cars in China. It will power Volkswagen's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving functions, processing data from cameras and sensors to enhance driving safety and intelligence. ...

The UK government has announced £10 million in funding for new technology aimed at supporting the supply of electric vehicle charge points, allowing them to operate without relying heavily on large grid connections, or even off-grid entirely. This initiative is designed to accelerate the installation of EV charge points on England's motorways and major A-roads, making EVs more accessible as part of efforts to boost the country's charging infrastructure. The deadline for applications fro...

Novosense Microelectronics, an automotive analog company based in mainland China, has announced the release of its new range of high-performance LED driver integrated circuits (ICs) — NSL21912, NSL23716x and NSL2163x — designed for both exterior and interior vehicle lighting. These innovations comprise high-side and low-side linear drivers, as well as integrated microcontroller (MCU) solutions for ambient RGB and RGB control, providing precise current regulation, advanced diagnostics an...

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly becoming part of everyday life, as they navigate through cities, perform deliveries, and collect real-world data. Companies developing these vehicles are quietly shaping the future of mobility infrastructure. Avride, a US-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, Texas, has been focusing on developing autonomous cars and delivery robots. Their mission is to create scalable, efficient, and safe autonomous systems to tackle current logistics cha...

NTT Inc. has announced plans to establish NTT Mobility in December 2025, with the goal of creating a safer, more secure, and sustainable autonomous driving society. This comes as the Japanese Road Traffic Act, amended in 2023, allows for the operation of Level 4 autonomous driving under certain conditions, leading to demonstration experiments progressing across various locations. The government aims to implement autonomous mobility services in about 50 locations by fiscal year 2025, with the int...

STMicroelectronics has unveiled the L98GD8, an eight-channel gate driver tailored for 48V automotive power systems, supporting the move towards mild-hybrid vehicles and increased electrical efficiency. Operating from a 58V supply, it features configurable channels for MOSFET control in various configurations, including high-side and low-side switches and H-bridges for DC motor applications. The device also supports peak-and-hold control for electrically operated valves. The 48V powernet archi...

Bitsensing, a radar solution company, has announced a collaboration with Korea Wide Group, a South Korean transportation company, and its affiliates, Gyeongbuk Express and Jinan Express, to initiate a pilot project for an advanced driver assistance system in commercial vehicles. The project will involve the installation of Bitsensing's ADAS Kit in Korea Wide's buses to verify its performance on actual roads, starting in downtown Daegu, South Korea. This area, with a population of 120,000, is the...

Hubject has collaborated with Icelandic EV charging platform provider eONE to integrate Plug&Charge technology into eONE's charging management system. This partnership is Hubject's initial Plug&Charge implementation in Iceland. Initially, eONE will implement the technology across the charging network of one of its major partners, Orkan, which operates 19 charging sites, with plans for further expansion. The integration enables drivers to simply connect their vehicles and start chargin...

Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its MOTIX 32-bit motor control system-on-chip (SoC) family with the introduction of two new products — TLE994x and TLE995x — designed for both brushed (BDC) and brushless (BLDC) motor applications. These new solutions cater to small to medium-sized automotive motors, with applications ranging from battery cooling systems in electric vehicles to comfort features such as seat adjustments. As the number of motors in modern vehicles, especially electric o...

ZF Group has announced a collaboration with Horizon Robotics to introduce an advanced driver assistance system for the Chinese market, capable of supporting up to SAE Level 3 assisted driving, alongside China's urban Navigate on Autopilot (NOA). This system is set to be implemented in the electric vehicle platform of a Chinese automobile brand, with mass production and delivery planned for 2026. This venture marks a significant stride in ZF's localization strategy in China, particularly in ...

The new Geely EX5, set to launch in the UK, serves as a testament to how Arm technology seamlessly combines performance, safety and connectivity on a single platform. The SiEngine StarEagle (SE1000) system-on-chip (SoC), at the core of the EX5, is built on Arm's Automotive Enhanced technologies, showing the benefits of close silicon partnerships in automotive innovation. This SoC houses Arm Cortex-A CPUs for application processing, Arm Cortex-R CPUs for real-time control, Arm Mali GPUs for high-...

Google Maps introduced a live lane guidance feature, initially available in Polestar 4 vehicles in the US and Sweden. This new functionality utilizes the electric vehicle's front-facing camera to detect lane markings and road signs, then feeds this information into Google Maps' AI to provide real-time audio and visual cues to drivers about merging lanes. For example, drivers on a highway might glance at their dashboard display to determine the best lane for approaching exits, reducing the need f...

Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment for the battery and supercapacitor manufacturing industries, has announced groundbreaking performance data for its battery electrodes made via the Sakuu Kavian Manufacturing Platform. This platform utilizes a fully dry-processed cathode, achieving an unprecedented 83% charge retention after 4,000 cycles. The Kavian platform's high-quality, customizable, mass-scale dry electrode printing offers solutions to ongoing challenges faced by mainstream bat...

Andersen, a UK-based design-focused electric vehicle charge-point brand, has announced a partnership with Tap Electric, a platform that facilitates the sharing and monetization of EV chargers. Through this collaboration, owners of Andersen home charge points can earn money by allowing other EV drivers to use their chargers via Tap Electric's app. This integration transforms Andersen's aesthetically pleasing home chargers into smart, income-generating assets suitable for both residential and c...

Researchers at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, have developed a fluoride-based solid electrolyte (LiCl–4Li₂TiF₆) that enables all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) to operate beyond 5 V safely, overcoming a significant voltage stability barrier in battery technology. This development enhances ionic conductivity, prevents interfacial degradation and achieves record energy density, making it a promising candidate for next-generation electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The...

Electreon has achieved a breakthrough in the form of in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, at highway speeds on one of France's busiest highways, the A10. This advancement allows electric trucks, buses, and cars to charge wirelessly without the need for plugs or cables, and without stopping. The development is part of France's Electric Road System roadmap, representing arguably the first scalable model for on-the-go charging. This universal model accommo...

HERE Technologies and Amap have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing advanced navigation, digital cockpit, and assisted driving solutions for Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) as they expand into global markets. This collaboration brings together HERE's AI-driven mapmaking capabilities on a global scale with Amap's solutions, widely recognized within mainland China's automotive sector. Amap, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is mainland China's leading navigation provider and plays a...

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC), a cross-industry, nonprofit organization, has announced that Morgenrot, a provider of software solutions specializing in optimizing computing resources in high-performance computing (HPC) environments, is now a member. The AECC aims to enhance communication and computing infrastructure to improve the utilization of automotive big data and contribute to a more enriched mobility society. As a member, Morgenrot plans to leverage its expertise in H...

Hyundai Motor Group and Singapore's Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit Korea in Gyeongju, South Korea. The MOU was signed by significant officials from both parties, including HTX's Chan Tsan and Hyundai's Ilbum Kim and Hyun Sung Park. This collaboration will involve the introduction of Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) modular electric vehicle platform in Singapore, aiming t...

The Kreislauf.IN.NRW research project, led by the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, is focused on developing a holistic battery-cell recycling system. This initiative, supported by the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia, aims to create battery cells with over 80% recycled content, surpassing previous levels. The project involves selecting suppliers and process routes across the batte...

DeepRoute.ai has announced plans to launch robo-taxi operations using consumer-grade production vehicles by the end of 2025, aiming to commercialize autonomous driving technology by leveraging its production vehicle platform for large-scale deployment. The company, supported by over $500 million in investments from Alibaba and Great Wall Motor, intends to use the same platform that powers approximately 150,000 production vehicles in China, with expectations to exceed 200,000 by the year's end. T...

Germany has embarked on a significant step in electromobility with the launch of a test phase for dynamic wireless charging technology on the A6 motorway near Amberg. Spearheaded by the E|MPOWER project and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), this initiative marks the first time in Germany that wireless charging of electric vehicles while driving is being researched on a motorway. Professor Florian Risch of FAU highlights the project's potential to alleviate range anxiety...

Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria, in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL). This lab focuses on advancing UWB technology by exploring use cases and delivering real-world applications for the automotive and other markets. The UWB lab aims to accelerate innovation and customer value by integrating cutting-edge research with practical testing, serving as a hub for collaboration with international customers, research inst...

NXP Semiconductors has announced the release of its Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) battery management chipset, marking a significant advancement in battery management technology. The chipset features hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization across all devices, designed to enhance the safety, longevity and performance of electric vehicles and energy storage systems. By integrating EIS measurements directly into three battery management system (BMS) chipset units, NXP enables ...

The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (Comité de Liaison Européen des Fabricants d'Equipements et de Pièces Automobiles [CLEPA]) has expressed concern that the EU Data Act might be diluted by the upcoming Digital Omnibus initiative expected in mid-November. The association emphasized that the Data Act contains essential provisions that promote investments in data-based services by enabling consumers to share data generated from connected products. The Data Act is pivotal to Europe'...

PACE Telematics has announced its expansion into three additional markets, thereby increasing its presence to 18 European countries. The company has connected partner gas stations in Slovenia, Lithuania and Latvia to its Connected Fueling platform, positioning itself as the operator of the largest mobile payment network for fueling in Europe. In Slovenia, EOC petrol stations are now part of PACE's network. The expansion in Lithuania and Latvia involves approximately 350 stations, with connection...

Autel Energy has unveiled its next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solutions at All Energy Australia 2025, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development and growth in the Asia-Pacific region. During a series of events, including the largest clean energy exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere, Autel Energy showcased its innovative technologies designed to enhance electric vehicle charging and energy management. The company unveiled its MaxiCharger D...

San Francisco has selected Bluedot to help streamline its electric vehicle operations by integrating the city's charging needs into a single platform. This initiative aims at simplifying the management of public fleets that operate across diverse departments and missions, each with different charging contexts throughout the day. Traditionally, managing these fleets separately has resulted in complications with payments, invoicing, oversight and reducing vehicle downtime. With Bluedot's integr...

Mobileye, a company specializing in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VVDN Technologies, an Indian engineering and manufacturing services firm. This collaboration aims to introduce Mobileye's ADAS technologies to automakers in India by leveraging Mobileye's global expertise and VVDN's local engineering, testing, and production capabilities. The goal is to advance localization and manufacturing readin...

Magna has completed its first full year of scaled global production of its driver monitoring system (DMS), which was initially launched in collaboration with a German original equipment manufacturer in China. The DMS is integrated into the vehicle's interior mirror, utilizing advanced cameras and sensors to monitor driver attention and behavior in real time. This system helps in detecting driver distraction and drowsiness, providing alerts to help prevent accidents. The discreet integration behi...

Smart has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid model, the smart #5 EHD, equipped with DeepRoute.ai's assisted driving technology. This technology was chosen for its safety, human-like driving behavior, and ability to be mass-produced. During a joint test drive conducted by Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute.ai, and Yang Jun, Global CTO of Smart, the vehicle successfully navigated 30.9 kilometers of complex urban driving without requiring any takeovers, proving the maturity of the technology and Sm...

Stellantis has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber Technologies, and Foxconn to explore the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles for global robo-taxi services. This collaboration aims to combine Stellantis' vehicle engineering, NVIDIA's AI computing capabilities, Foxconn's system integration expertise, and Uber's ride-hailing operations to create a new generation of driverless vehicles. This initiative follows Stellantis' recent agreement with Pony.ai for autonomous ...

Foretellix announced the integration of its Foretify Physical AI toolchain with the NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform, which aims to enhance training, testing, validation and safety evaluation in autonomous driving development, according to an Oct. 28 press release. This integration is designed to combine Foretellix's coverage-driven verification and validation capabilities with synthetic data generation technology, alongside NVIDIA's end-to-end AV software stack. The collaboration seeks to advance sa...

Aurora Innovation Inc. announced the expansion of its commercial operations with the launch of a second driverless route from Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas, according to an Oct. 28 press release. The development follows the company surpassing 100,000 driverless miles on public roads and reveals its plan to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks equipped with its next-generation Aurora Driver hardware by 2026. Six months after the debut of its Dallas to Houston route, the company is rapidly sc...

QCraft is preparing to debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, according to an Oct. 28 press release. The company plans to introduce its L4 Robobus and full-stack autonomous driving solutions to the Japanese market, marking the start of its commercial operations in Japan. The event, commencing Oct. 29, represents a significant milestone in QCraft's global expansion and the integration of autonomous driving technology into everyday life in Japan. QCraft aims to expand its ...