Motional will be BlackBerry's first customer to use QNX Black Channel Communications for driverless systems, with BlackBerry announcing that its QNX Black Channel Communications Technology will be used in Motional's next-generation driverless vehicles.
Through this technology, Motional will provide safe data communication exchanges within the vehicle's safety systems.
John Wall, SVP and Co-Head, BlackBerry Technology Solutions, said, "It's a real privilege...
Essex Furukawa has selected Sight Machine Inc. as the manufacturing productivity platform for its plants in China, the US and Germany.
The former is the world's largest manufacturer of the magnet wire/winding wire that powers motors, including for electric vehicles (EVs), Sight Machine's manufacturing productivity platform delivers real outcomes in efficiency, sustainability and quality.
The pact between the two extends the...
CITGO and Xevo have entered a formal agreement to connect consumers with more than 4,500 CITGO-branded retail locations through an in-vehicle CITGO app.
While CITGO is a leading player in the refining industry with a well-known brand, Xevo is a part of Lear Corporation and a leader in connected car software.
Powered by the Xevo Market mobile commerce platform, the app...
Danlaw, Inc. has announced a partnership with NextDroid, Inc. to expand advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) development and validation activities.
While the rapid advancement and complexity of ADAS and AV features require data from numerous vehicle sensors, the existing validation methods tend to be expensive.
Also, they are not scalable and centered around final validation. The tie-up...
Visteon Corporation, ECARX and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have announced an initiative to develop intelligent cockpit solutions across conventional and electric vehicle applications.
The three are working together to develop these intelligent technologies and sharing research to commercialize an integrated cockpit project for a variety of vehicle platforms starting in 2021.
According to Sachin Lawande, president and CEO of Visteon, digital content...
Renesas Electronics Corporation has unveiled an update of its R-Car V3H system-on-chip (SoC).
This update from the supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions will to deliver significantly improved deep learning performance for smart camera applications.
The applications include driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS / OMS), automotive front cameras, surround view, and auto parking for high-volume vehicles up to Level 2+.
The updated...
SoCalGas (Southern California Gas) has said it will provide $1.3 million to fund the research and development of four hydrogen fuel technologies that could provide emissions-free transportation.
The research, if becomes successful, will provide fuel technologies for railways and at ports in California and around the world.
The funding will help bring to market innovative clean hydrogen technologies, such as hydrogen...
Momentum Dynamics has joined the ZETA – the Zero Emissions Transport Association as a founder member.
Expressing happipness on the joining, the company's CEO, Andy Daga has called for a global push toward cleaner air.
Writing a blog post on ZETA website, (www.zeta2030.org) Daga also batted for a clear-eyed perspective when planning for the future of EV charging, and for all...
MG Motor India has unveiled the new ZS EV 2021. The updated version, priced at INR 20.99 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi), comes with a 44.5 kWh Hi-Tech battery.
It has a certified range of 419 KM. Equipped with new 215/55/R17 tyres, the vehicle and battery-pack ground clearances have been increased to 177 mm and 205 mm respectively.
According to Rajeev Chaba,...
Techo Electra and CredR have forged a partnership to provide upgrade to electric bikes. While the former is a fast growing e-bike brand, the latter is an Omni-channel two-wheeler used consumer brand.
Through this collaboration, users can exchange any petrol-based two-wheeler for a Techo Electra electric bike.
While exchanging the old two-wheeler, CredR will provide instant quotes for old petrol scooters...
