PathPartner, in collaboration with Quectel, has announced a reliable and cost-effective Driver Monitoring Solution that utilizes Quectel's SC600 smart module. Leveraging Quectel's SC600 smart module's power, the solution meets the need for computation, intelligence on the edge, connectivity, and other functional requirements for next-generation driver monitoring and in-cabin occupancy applications, all packed in an extremely small form factor. The DMS solution does more

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Stena Recycling Group, a leading recycler of industrial waste and end of life products, to develop an efficient value chain in Europe for recycling of lithium ion batteries and cell manufacturing materials. Sales of electric vehicles increased 43% globally in 2020 as battery costs have declined, helping to make EV cars more affordable1. Decarbonizing transportation is a cri

Global mobility supplier Continental and Iteris, Inc., the leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to explore intelligent infrastructure solutions for communities across North America. With the goal of readying cities for advancements in connected and automated vehicle technologies, the partnership is designed to help ensure safer and more efficient mobility. “Smart mobility is in our DNA at Continental and

Valvoline Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with its franchisee AWC Premium Automotive Service Ltd. to acquire 16 franchise-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) quick-lube service centers located in metro Dallas and east Texas. The acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Financial terms for the acquisition were not disclosed. &quo

Volvo Group has signed definitive agreements to acquire 60 percent of Designwerk Technologies AG, an engineering company in Switzerland, that develops and sells electromobility products and engineering services within electromobility eco-systems. By investing in Designwerk Technologies, the Volvo Group will complement its current capabilities when it comes to niche products and solutions. "Designwerk Technologies have strong competencies within electromobility, focused on devel

Scholar Rock, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious diseases in which protein growth factors play a fundamental role, today announced that the United States Patent Office (USPTO) issued U.S. Patent No. 10,981,981 with an expiry of May 2034. This patent broadly covers methods for making inhibitors of myostatin (GDF8) activation based on Scholar Rock’s proprietary platform approach of targeting the precursor forms of growth factors. &ldqu

GWM has launched three technology platforms: LEMON, TANK and COFIS, which laid the foundation for GWM to conquer the global market. On April 19, HAVAL JOLION, based on a flexible, high-performance, high-security and lightweight LEMON platform, was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2021, where GWM officially named this SUV model JOLION. HAVAL JOLION is the latest model for global drivers. The model has an elegant and dynamic design. Its smart and sharp front part highlights the classic chrom

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s subsidiary in China, Toyoda Gosei (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. (TGZH), has started production of millimeter wave compatible emblems and airbag inflators to meet the growing demands for these products in the world’s largest automotive market. Millimeter wave compatible emblems allow the passage of millimeter wave radar that senses the situation around vehicles. These emblems are used for autonomous driving, and so are increasingly being adopted. Deman

As California continues to lead the nation in clean air initiatives, Hyundai fuels the advancement of sustainable mobility and zero emissions solutions with its NEXO fuel cell SUV, now available at Hyundai Escondido in San Diego County. Hyundai Escondido is the first NEXO dealer in San Diego County and the fifth in California, with two dedicated dealerships in Northern California and three in Southern California. NEXO can be leased for $379 for 36 months, including complimentary hydrogen fuel

RoboSense ( https://www.robosense.ai/), the leading provider of intelligent LiDAR sensors, announces the formation of a strategic partnership with Banma Network Technology, a provider of intelligent vehicle operating systems and solutions that works with the Alibaba Group and SAIC Motor, and AutoX, the most advanced Chinese AI platform for self-driving vehicles. The aim of this cooperation is to develop a high-quality autonomous platform for intelligent vehicles through in-depth cooperation o

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Gogoro® Inc., announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the shift to sustainable electric mobility in India. The partnership brings together Hero, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and Gogoro, the global leader in urban battery-swapping and smart mobility innovation.  The companies will establish a battery swapping joint venture to bring Gogoro's industry leading battery swapping platform to India and will collaborate o

Quectel Wireless Solutions, the leading global supplier of IoT and automotive communication modules, has been collaborating with Marelli, one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, on a broad range of projects over the last five years. Quectel has supported Marelli's migration from its existing network access device (NAD) and this was followed by important business awarded to Marelli by two European automotive original equipment manufacturers (OE

Hyundai Motor Company today released a video themed 'For Tomorrow We Won't Wait,' featuring pop icon BTS for Earth Day 2021 (April 22). This is Hyundai Motor's second Earth Day video starring BTS, the first of which was released last year, generating over 100 million views on YouTube. Hyundai Motor has collaborated with BTS on its global hydrogen campaign since last year to spread awareness on the importance of sustainable practices and the future of hydrogen as a so

PPG announced that it has acquired Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel applications. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Cetelon develops and manufactures a wide range of coating systems for the wheel industry, including certain proprietary technologies. It operates production and sales offices in Ditzingen, Germany, from which it serves many leading wheel suppliers worldwide. Founded in 1948 in Stuttgart, Ger

Dana Incorporated announced that the company is now supporting an expanded roster of Ford Motor Company all-wheel-drive vehicle programs from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chongqing, China. Dana recently began producing its award-winning Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra™ axles with Spicer SmartConnect™ disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems for the Ford® Escape®, Lincoln® Nautilus®, and Lincoln® Corsair®.  Dana's operations in