Addionics, a chemistry-agnostic battery technology company, today announced a partnership with the Centre of Process Innovation (CPI) and WMG, at the University of Warwick to achieve improvements in lithium-ion battery cell performance and manufacturing processes using Addionics’ Smart 3D Electrodes and proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The project, known as Project STELLAR (Smart Three-dimensional ELectrode Lithium-ion batteries with Automated Robotics), is supported

FreeWire Technologies, a category leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and power solutions, today announced a new partnership with cooperative purchasing provider, Sourcewell, to more readily supply Sourcewell clients across North America with access to its best-in-class ultrafast EV charger. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education, and nonprofi

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced the continued expansion of the EchoPark Automotive brand with the opening of its newest retail hub in the Las Vegas market, its first in the state of Nevada. “EchoPark Las Vegas is an important part of our growing omnichannel solution for consumers, and offers guests who visit in-store or shop online at EchoPark.com an entirely new way to buy cars,” s

Cooper Tire has launched its innovative, new PRO Series™ Long Haul Steer 2 tire to help drive down tire costs for fleets. The tire replaces its predecessor, the Cooper PRO Series Long Haul Steer tire, and is available now in size 295/75R22.5 (load range G and H), with additional sizes becoming available in October. The Cooper PRO Series Long Haul Steer 2 tire builds upon the solid foundation of its predecessor, and features a patent pending shoulder decoupling rib. This provid

Xperi Holding Corporation announced that HD Radio™ technology, the most successfully deployed commercial digital radio system worldwide, is expanding into the commercial truck category. Starting in the first quarter of 2022, HD Radio receivers will be available on the digital dash display of the Mercedes Benz Freightliner Cascadia commercial truck. Daimler Trucks North America is the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America. “Always a trail-blazer focused

Micro Bird Holdings, a Blue Bird and Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned). This strategic acquisition firmly positions Micro Bird for substantial growth in the light and medium duty EV market by bringing core electrification-expertise and value to both Micro Bird and the broader Blue Bird Corporation. “Over the ye

PPG today announced the startup of a facility in Tangier, Morocco, that will produce automotive sealants for local vehicle production. The plant, which marks the company’s first automotive coatings production facility in Africa, initially will supply materials for Renault Group’s Dacia brand vehicles that are produced in Tangier and Casablanca. “This facility’s startup is an important step in providing local supply for automotive original equipment (OEM) vehi

Immersion Corporation, the leading developer of haptic technologies, today announced that it has expanded its license with Stanley Electric Co., Ltd., (Stanley) for the use of haptics in the automotive market. Stanley is a leading global supplier of lighting products and electronic components, including automotive electronics products and control panels for printers. "Many new car models are adopting haptics across various interfaces throughout the cabin. This new wave of adopt

Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to systems that include 48-volt architecture. These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. “This development comes as global vehicle ma

Electrical Components International, Inc. (“ECI”), a leading global supplier of wire harnesses, electrical components, and sub-assemblies for the diversified industrial markets, today announced the acquisition of Rochester Industrial Control, Inc. (“RIC”) from its co-owners Tony Mastrodonato and Sam Messina. Founded in 1967, RIC is a manufacturer of high-voltage wire harnesses, cables, and electromechanical assemblies for the commercial electric vehicle, oil

Alternet Systems, Inc. today announced CEO Randell Torno is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to reconfirm a letter of intent (LOI) for an order of electric vehicles to be delivered by ALYI. The original LOI was executed last September. Last week, Dr. Torno was in Nairobi, Kenya in conjunction with an electric motorcycle pilot to advance a 2,000-vehicle order targeting the Kenyan motorcycle taxi market. ALYI anticipates the engagement in Ethiopia to run at a parallel pace to the en

UL, the global safety science leader, and Hyundai Motor Company, a global enterprise aiming to revolutionize the mobility value chain and sustainability, have entered into an agreement to help further the safe deployment and use of second life battery energy storage systems (SLBESS). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during a July 23 ceremony at UL's offices in Seoul, South Korea, formalized the relationship between the two companies. UL and Hyundai will collaborate on

Tobii today announces its entry into mass market automotive integrations with the release of its Driver Monitoring System, Tobii DMS, the acquisition of Phasya, and several new partnerships. Over the past 20 years, Tobii has built global leadership positions in eye tracking and attention computing across numerous markets, including Healthcare, Behavior Research, VR/AR, and gaming. Now, Tobii is adding another strategic high-growth focus area to its portfolio by announcing that it ha

Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0, which translates to “Workshop for the Future 4.0,” and Siemens Advanta, Siemens’ Business Unit for digital transformation consulting and implementation, are jointly exploring innovative technologies that span the customer journey in the field of automotive sales and after-sales. The aim is to develop new approaches for digital products and services in all areas related to connected electric vehicles and autonomous driving – and thus help shape th

LCI Industries announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Furrion Holdings Limited (“Furrion”), a leading distributor of a large range of appliances and other products to OE