Vodafone's new precision positioning technology to remotely track a vehicle to within just 10 centimetres of its location.
This is an improvement of more than three metres compared with current standard satellite based systems.
The telecom major has done this in partnership with leading global positioning provider Sapcorda, using Vodafone's global Internet of Things (IoT) platform – the largest in the...
Auburn University has inaugurated a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility.
Located at Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology test track, it is said to be one of the few facilities of its kind in the nation attached to a test track.
The new facility is expected to help researchers in Auburn University's GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory, whose work is...
Cybersecurity major Trend Micro Incorporated has announced a major new study into connected car security.
The study describes multiple scenarios in which drivers could encounter attacks that threaten the safety of themselves and others.
As per the report, the scope of the cybersecurity risks examined. Researchers evaluated 29 real-world attack scenarios according to the DREAD1 threat model for qualitative risk analysis.
These...
Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced the development of processor technologies for automotive systems-on-chip (SoCs).
These are to be used in applications like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) systems that aim to optimise both performance and power efficiency while supporting a high level of functional safety.
The three successful developments of Renesas that have been announced include:
A convolutional...
MAN has said its Lion’s Coach has emerged successful despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic. The model is being hailed as 'Coach of the Year 2020'.
According to Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus, "2020 was certainly one of the most challenging years for all bus companies – whether they are suppliers, travel...
BMW X3 xDrive30i SportX has been launched in India. Made at BMW Group Plant in Chennai, the new ‘SportX’ petrol variant is now available at dealerships.
The new model, with versatile model lines, offers a presence to match every aspiration. The new SportX variant reflects the perfect combination of sporty and ‘X’ elements.
According to Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India,...
Epsilon Advanced Material has received an initial order for its Anode precursor material from top leading anode makers in China and Japan.
The company, a leading manufacturer in India of advanced cell chemistry materials and a subsidiary of Epsilon Carbon, is targeting sales volumes 10,000 metric tonnes of anode precursor material in FY22 with exports being a significant contributor of...
Ampere Electric has announced phased investment potential of Rs 700 crore over 10 years to set up a world class e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.
The company, which is the wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard with the Government of Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.
To come up...
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the launch of the Turbo edition of its Polo and Vento models.
The special editions are now available in a Comfortline variant, backed by Volkswagen’s 1.0l Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) technology mated to a 6-speed manual
transmission, which, according to the company is, compact, powerful and efficient.
The Turbo edition of Polo and Vento has been...
BorgWarner Inc and AKASOL AG have signed a Business Combination Agreement to position BorgWarner to significantly expand its commercial vehicle electrification capabilities.
As per the agreement, a fully-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner will launch a voluntary public takeover offer at €120.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of AKASOL.
Holders of around 59 per cent of AKASOL's outstanding shares have...
