Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Mon, 29 May 2023 17:37:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://media.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2018/10/21102153/cropped-aw-favicon-18.png Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/ 32 32 Valeo and DiDi Autonomous Driving have reached a strategic cooperation and investment agreement to jointly develop safety solutions for robotaxis https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/valeo-and-didi-autonomous-driving-have-reached-a-strategic-cooperation-and-investment-agreement-to-jointly-develop-safety-solutions-for-robotaxis/ Mon, 29 May 2023 17:37:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=401075 On May 29th, Valeo and DiDi Autonomous Driving announced a new strategic cooperation and investment agreement. Valeo intends to invest in DiDi Autonomous Driving and the two partners will develop intelligent safety solutions for L4 robotaxis together

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]]> Comau is developing a fully automated system for sustainable battery recycling and second-life repurposing https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/comau-is-developing-a-fully-automated-system-for-sustainable-battery-recycling-and-second-life-repurposing/ Mon, 29 May 2023 17:15:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=401072 Comau continues its participation in the renewed EU project “Flex-BD” for which it is developing a robotized electric battery dismantling cell as part of its on-going commitment to advancing sustainable electric mobility solutions

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]]> Global light vehicle sales forecast – May 2023 edition https://www.automotiveworld.com/research/global-light-vehicle-sales-forecast-may-2023-edition/ Mon, 29 May 2023 10:47:56 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400802 Automotive World's monthly global light vehicle sales forecast provides a snapshot of past and future sales volumes broken down by region

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]]> Up to 280 electric buses for Italian public transport. Rampini wins the Consip tender https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/up-to-280-electric-buses-for-italian-public-transport-rampini-wins-the-consip-tender/ Mon, 29 May 2023 10:47:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=401011 Rampini, the market leader in zero-emission buses, has won the tender organized by Consip for the supply of 8-meter electric buses

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]]> Volkswagen’s Cariad woes—is there a clear way forward? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volkswagens-cariad-woes-is-there-a-clear-way-forward/ Mon, 29 May 2023 07:38:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400595 Volkswagen’s EV push has been stymied by problems at Cariad, the in-house unit charged with developing the software underpinning these new models. By Ian Henry

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]]> Map-free AV operations poised to revolutionise market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/map-free-av-operations-poised-to-revolutionise-market/ Mon, 29 May 2023 07:38:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=399934 Removing HD 3D mapping from the equation could bring Level 4 functionality to the mass market at a fraction of the standard cost. By Will Girling

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]]> Honda Q4 and full-year 2022/23 results https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/honda-q4-full-year-2022-23-results/ Mon, 29 May 2023 07:31:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400992 The automotive division's revenue is up but operating margin remains markedly low. Jonathan Storey reports

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]]> Hyundai Motor Company Q1 2023 results https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-motor-company-q1-2023-results/ Mon, 29 May 2023 07:30:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400994 The automotive division's operating profit surged by 112% in the latest quarter, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Teleoperation is only as good as its connectivity platform https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/teleoperation-is-only-as-good-as-its-connectivity-platform/ Mon, 29 May 2023 06:42:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=394480 Monitoring autonomous fleets requires a top-notch connection. DriveU.auto thinks it has the answer, writes Megan Lampinen 

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]]> Toyota: Development and verification of stationary storage battery system using electric vehicle storage batteries https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/toyota-development-and-verification-of-stationary-storage-battery-system-using-electric-vehicle-storage-batteries/ Mon, 29 May 2023 05:58:27 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=401003 Aiming to build a stable energy supply system and realizing a recycling-oriented society with storage batteries

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]]> Liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla to participate in the Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours Race https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/liquid-hydrogen-powered-corolla-to-participate-in-the-super-taikyu-fuji-24-hours-race/ Sat, 27 May 2023 08:54:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=401004 Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will enter the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 Round 2 NAPAC Fuji SUPER TEC 24 Hours Race, to be held from May 26 to 28, with the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept (hydrogen-powered Corolla) running on liquid hydrogen. It is the first time in the world that a vehicle will race with liquid hydrogen fuel

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]]> The new eCanter makes its first appearance in Australia at the Brisbane Truck Show https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/the-new-ecanter-makes-its-first-appearance-in-australia-at-the-brisbane-truck-show/ Fri, 26 May 2023 16:44:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400984 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is pleased to announce that the remodeled eCanter truck was presented in Australia for the first time at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show (May 18th-21st)

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]]> Michelin is selling its activities in Russia to Power International Tires LLC https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/michelin-is-selling-its-activities-in-russia-to-power-international-tires-llc/ Fri, 26 May 2023 15:39:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400967 After suspending its industrial activities in Russia on March 15, 2022, following the start of the conflict in the Ukraine, Michelin is today announcing the signature of an agreement with Power International Tires LLC for the purchase of its two local companies, Michelin Russia Tyre Manufacturing Company (MRTMC) LLC and Camso CIS LLC.

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]]> Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution to establish battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-group-and-lg-energy-solution-to-establish-battery-cell-manufacturing-joint-venture-in-the-u-s/ Fri, 26 May 2023 15:19:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400959 The new battery cell JV will be located in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia where Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is currently being built

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]]> Dott wins three year e-scooter contract in Rome https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/dott-wins-three-year-e-scooter-contract-in-rome/ Fri, 26 May 2023 13:55:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400956 Dott, the responsible micromobility operator, has been awarded a three year contract for up to 4,500 shared e-scooters in Rome

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]]> Bentley Motors appoints Robin Page as new Director of Design https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/bentley-motors-appoints-robin-page-as-new-director-of-design/ Fri, 26 May 2023 12:52:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400941 Robin Page joins Bentley Motors for the second time

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]]> Opel With three world premieres at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/opel-with-three-world-premieres-at-iaa-mobility-2023-in-munich/ Fri, 26 May 2023 08:39:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400940 Innovative, emotional, pioneering: Outlook on the future of brand and design

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]]> Results of a collision test conducted on the driver’s side of a Toyota RAIZE https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/results-of-a-collision-test-conducted-on-the-drivers-side-of-a-toyota-raize/ Fri, 26 May 2023 08:29:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400937 On Friday, May 19, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced that it had found wrongdoing in the certification procedures for the side impact collision tests (UN-R135) of Daihatsu ROCKY HEVs and Toyota RAIZE HEVs for the domestic market

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]]> New BMW 5 Series launches with AirConsole gaming platform https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/new-bmw-5-series-launches-with-airconsole-gaming-platform/ Fri, 26 May 2023 08:24:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=400936 BMW Group and AirConsole bring unique gaming experience into the vehicle

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]]> Where next for supply chain management? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/where-next-for-supply-chain-management/ Fri, 26 May 2023 07:46:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=399597 Author Yossi Sheffi offers some key takeaways from his book, The Magic Conveyor Belt. By Megan Lampinen

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