Ballard Power Systems announced that it has signed definitive agreements – in the form of Amendments to the existing Technology Development Agreement and a Patent License Agreement – with AUDI AG related to the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding previously announced in a press release on September 14, 2020, thereby expanding Ballard's right to use the FCgen®-HPS product, a high-performance, zero-emission, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack in all applicati

As the first major electric vehicle charging bundle developed through its recently established Partner Program, EV Connect and EVOCHARGE announced the release of the LADWP Bundle, an EV charging solution designed specifically for customers of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Participants in the LADWP Charge Up LA! program now have a full-service option to deploy EV charging stations specifically designed by EV Connect and EVOCHARGE to meet the program's requirements

As communities across North America drive toward 100% clean transportation, Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, today unveiled its new, high-powered charging solution that is designed to enable the electrification of large-scale vehicle fleets. With more fleet operators transitioning to full battery-electric vehicles, charging solutions that can efficiently and cost-effectively power large fleets of vehicles will play a critical role in transportatio

Hillwood announced that TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company with a focus on heavy-duty trucks, has secured property in AllianceTexas’ Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) in north Fort Worth. The MIZ was launched last year as a first-of-its-kind “do tank” in collaboration with Deloitte, leading the nation in smart infrastructure deployment to create a digital and physical commercialization environment for partner companies. The Hillwood-developed truck ter

Technology company Continental is further strengthening its LiDAR sensor portfolio through a minority investment in LiDAR pioneer AEye, Inc. LiDAR sensors belong, besides camera and radar, to the key technologies for Automated Driving. Continental has accumulated over 20 years of expertise in LiDAR sensors alone. AEye, located in Dublin, California (USA), has developed a long-range LiDAR technology combining an amplifiable 1550nm laser with patented feedback-controlled Microelectromechanical

Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo's industry-leading automated driver technology with a unique version of Daimler's Freightliner Cascadia, to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the World's Most Experienced Driver™, having driven over 20 million miles on public roads across 25 U.S. cities and 15 billion m

Penske Logistics announced it was awarded a new contract with BMW Manufacturing Co., for Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) services at the South Carolina plant. "BMW is a long-time and valued partner within the Penske organization," said Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics. "We're pleased to collaborate with the BMW team on designing and implementing a new element of their supply chain and logistics strategy. We have a strong track record of providing LLP service

Fisker Inc. (Fisker) – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced that it has chosen Munich as the location for its European headquarters. Named ‘Matrix,’ Munich offers convenient access to key European EV markets and close proximity to Magna’s Graz facility in Austria. Earlier this month, Fisker revealed details surrounding its new global HQ, named ‘

Families in the Albany area in search of a brand-new crossover may find what they are looking for at Hyundai of Albany. With more and more 2021 Hyundai cars and crossovers available at the dealership each day that can be paired with affordable Hyundai lease and finance incentives, Hyundai of Albany will help make automotive dreams come true. To qualify for Hyundai sales incentives, potential owners must be approved by Hyundai Financial Services. Built for the family on the go, the e

SmartSens announced the launch of its SC133GS CMOS 130W pixel CMOS sensor with global shutter and fan-out package to further enhance performance in automotive settings. The solution delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio, ultra-high sensitivity, and excellent dynamic range to address growing demand for intelligent in-vehicle technology and smart car applications such as driver monitoring systems (DMS). DMS systems equipped with the SC133GS can monitor driver attentiveness by tracki

In addition to the definitive entry into the extra-heavy segment, the production of the VW Meteor represents another milestone in the history of VW Trucks and Buses: the millionth vehicle produced by the automaker is a unit of the 29,520 model . Of this total, more than 850 thousand units were manufactured by the VWCO industrial complex in Resende (RJ), which celebrates 25 years since its first installations in the city and houses the brand's worldwide development center, in addition to t

EV Charge Holding Ltd., an electric charging solutions company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom with its registered office at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England (N1 7GU), has announced that it has signed an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS ("GEM"), the Luxembourg- based non-traditional private investment group , which stipulates that the latter will have to invest up to 15 million euros in EV Charge over three years following the date of listing of the compa

Inapal Plásticos, the Portuguese division of Continental Structural Plastics, will produce a series of lightweight, low-density composite components made by sheet molded compound (SMC) for the first SUV from a prestigious luxury car manufacturer. These 11 components, ranging from elements for the engine compartment to parts for the underbody and Class A components, will reduce the complexity of the parts and the overall weight of the vehicle. The molding of the complex radiat

Nexteer Automotive launches High-Output Electric Power Steering (EPS) that delivers advanced safety and comfort features as well as enhanced fuel efficiency for heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit from savings at the gas pump and from advanced features such as lane keep assist, crosswind compensation, trailer assist and more.  High-Output

General Motors Co. announced that its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company's third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles, joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, and Orion Assembly in Orion Township, Michigan. In addition, the company is confirming investments in five Michigan plants, including the Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Flint Assembly for future crossover and full-size pickup production.