Author: Todd Gilbert

Guident Corp., a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle teleoperation company, has partnered with Florida Atlantic University’s Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) to develop advanced urban mapping technologies aimed at improving infrastructure planning and transportation systems. The project will use data collected from AVs equipped with lidar, radar, high-resolution video cameras and other sensors to create “digital twins” — virtual models of physical urban structures and dynamic conditions. These digital replicas will offer real-time insights for public and private stakeholders, enabling advanced analysis, simulation, and management of infrastructure. “This collaboration exemplifies the power of combining academic innovation with industry expertise to chart new pathways for…

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is in talks with multiple component suppliers to increase sourcing from India, its Asia chief said on Monday, as the company opened its first plant in the country. Pham Sanh Chau, VinFast’s Asia CEO, told Reuters the discussions include several existing partners, with some considering relocating part of their production to the company’s industrial park in India. “We also have an inquiry from (a manufacturer in) Vietnam who would love to shift their plastic production to support our car,” Chau said. The move comes as automakers look to diversify production beyond China in response to…

Joby Aviation, best known for developing electric air taxis, said on Thursday it has signed an agreement with defense contractor L3Harris Technologies (LHX.N) to explore the development of a gas-turbine hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of autonomous flight for U.S. defense applications. The proposed aircraft will be based on Joby’s existing S4 platform, which the company has been developing as an all-electric model. Under a U.S. government contract last year, Joby demonstrated a hydrogen-electric hybrid version that flew 521 miles — more than double the range of its battery-electric prototype. The partnership aims to advance the aircraft’s…

Suzuki has named Ohme as its exclusive home EV charging partner in the UK as the automaker prepares to roll out its first all-electric model, the e Vitara, across dealerships. The collaboration aims to enhance the ownership experience by offering customers an integrated charging solution for home use. Under the agreement, Suzuki will recommend Ohme’s chargers to new e Vitara buyers, providing access to home charging hardware, installation services, and after-sales support. Dealerships will feature Ohme products on display, with Ohme also offering dealer training to streamline the process. “As Suzuki’s first ever electric car, the introduction of e Vitara…

Nio reported a modest 2.5% year-on-year increase in vehicle deliveries for July, ahead of an anticipated boost in August from its newly launched Onvo L90 SUV. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer delivered 21,017 vehicles last month, maintaining its run of over 20,000 monthly units for the fourth consecutive time. However, the figure marked a 15.7% decrease from the 24,925 vehicles delivered in June. See also: Nio’s Firefly Brand Delivers 10,000th Vehicle in China Nio’s core brand delivered 12,675 units in July, reflecting a 38.2% year-on-year drop and a 13.1% decline from June. Onvo, Nio’s sub-brand, contributed 5,976 units to the…

BorgWarner increased its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday, supported by improved global vehicle production and advantageous exchange rates. The company continues to benefit from solid demand for hybrid systems and turbochargers, despite cost pressures from tariffs across the automotive supply chain. The Michigan-based auto parts supplier now expects revenue in the range of $14 billion to $14.4 billion for the full year, up from a prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $14.2 billion. The revised outlook contributed to a rise in the company’s shares, which were up more than 2% in premarket trading. For the second quarter ending in June,…

Geely Auto plans to launch five new hybrid models in the second half of 2025 as part of its strategy to meet an upgraded annual sales target of 3 million vehicles, the company said at its mid-year business conference on Tuesday. The new lineup includes the Zeekr 9X SUV, Lynk & Co’s Lynk 10 EM-P sedan, Geely Galaxy A7 sedan, and the Galaxy M9 SUV. One additional model has not yet been confirmed, though it is expected to be Zeekr’s 8X SUV. All five vehicles will feature hybrid powertrains, underlining the automaker’s continued investment in electrified models. Earlier this month,…

Subaru has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence for its next-generation EyeSight driver-assistance system. The move supports Subaru’s goal of eliminating fatal traffic accidents and reinforces its long-standing focus on safety through advanced driver-assistance technologies. The Japanese automaker will deploy HPE Cray XD670 servers as part of an on-premises AI infrastructure designed to support the development of real-time image recognition capabilities. The system, powered by eight NVIDIA H200 GPUs and optimized with energy-efficient direct liquid cooling, is expected to enhance the speed and scale of AI model training and inferencing. “With the energy-efficient…

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates worldwide, the question of how to handle batteries once they reach the end of their automotive use has gained new urgency. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Münster, the Fraunhofer Research Facility for Battery Cell Production (FFB), and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found that repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can offer greater environmental benefits than immediate recycling. The analysis compares two primary options for used EV batteries: recycling them to recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, or giving them a second life as stationary power storage for applications…

Panasonic reported a 47% increase in first-quarter operating profit at its energy unit on Wednesday, driven by rising demand for data centre storage systems, as the company contends with a challenging outlook for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in North America. Operating profit at the unit, which supplies batteries to Tesla (TSLA.O) and other automakers, rose to 31.9 billion yen ($215.6 million) in the April–June quarter. While EV demand faces pressure from U.S. trade policies and the winding down of tax credits, growth in energy storage systems helped offset those challenges. “Demand for energy storage systems for data centres is growing…

Mercedes-Benz will debut its electric GLC SUV at the IAA Mobility show in Munich this September, positioning the new model as a cornerstone of its electrification strategy. The launch will be accompanied by three additional electric vehicles built on an 800-volt architecture, the automaker said on Monday. Calling the electric GLC “the highlight of this year’s show,” Mercedes-Benz emphasized the SUV’s role in extending the legacy of its top-selling mid-size model into the fully electric era. The vehicle, which the company refers to as “the new face of the brand,” will be presented at both the B3 hall and the…

Asian private equity firm FountainVest has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Italian electric motor component manufacturer EuroGroup Laminations (EGLA.MI), with plans to take the company private in a deal that values it at €626 million ($730 million), the firms said on Monday. FountainVest will purchase a 45.7% stake from EMS Euro Management Services at €3.85 per share, representing a 64% premium to EuroGroup’s closing price on Friday. As part of the transaction, EMS will reinvest 50% of its proceeds into a newly formed holding company that will co-own the business with FountainVest. In addition, FountainVest has agreed to…