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Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024
Hardware, Automotive Manufacturing, Data Management, Manufacturing, Technology, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Fleet Management, Artificial Intelligence, Transport, Other Technology, Automotive, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Transport, Vehicle Technology, Engineering, FSCJ, Regeneration, Multimedia, Beep, AV, T100, Public sector, Florida State College, JTA, Safety, NHTSA, City, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Machine learning, Science, Trust, Partnership, Road

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.

NPS Completes $17.5M Series B Funding for Software-Defined Radar Led by Cota Capital with Key Strategic Investment from GM Ventures and RTX Ventures

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024
General Motors, SDR, NPS, Radar, GM, RTX, Behrouz, Partner, NHTSA, AEB, Software, Pedestrian

The round is led by Cota Capital with contributions from GM Ventures , the venture capital arm of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and RTX Ventures , the venture capital arm of RTX (NYSE: RTX).

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  • The round is led by Cota Capital with contributions from GM Ventures , the venture capital arm of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and RTX Ventures , the venture capital arm of RTX (NYSE: RTX).
  • This collaboration marks a transformative step in enhancing roadway safety (benefiting pedestrians, drivers and all other traffic participants) and defense radar systems.
  • NPS will use the investment to further develop and apply its award-winning Atomic Sensing Platform to automotive radar technology.
  • "To protect against tomorrow's threats, RTX Ventures looks to invest in companies working to solve the most complex challenges today and the NPS automotive radar technology does just that."

E-Cite to Include Gas Powered Options for Both Its GT and C3 Sports Cars Along with Current Electric Versions

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화요일, 2월 13, 2024
EV, C3, Vins, WMI, OTC, ICE, Sale, CFR, Atmosphere of Earth, The Act, NHTSA, History, Certification, CARB, Engine, Fireworks

BOTHELL, WA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC:VAPR) reveals that it will offer gas powered versions of its “GT” and “C3” mid-engine sports car models previously only to be available as all electric. 

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  • BOTHELL, WA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC:VAPR) reveals that it will offer gas powered versions of its “GT” and “C3” mid-engine sports car models previously only to be available as all electric.
  • Both models will be available with gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE) and current electric (EV) options.
  • The petrol-powered version of the GT will bear the designation of “IC-GT” and the electric version the “EV-GT”, whereas the C3 model “IC-C3” and “EV-C3” respectively.
  • Note* E-Cite's vehicles are in no way categorized as "Kit Cars" as they are manufactured new vehicles.

Carbon Revolution Appoints Chris Recktenwald to Lead Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain

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목요일, 2월 8, 2024
Carbon, Growth, OEM, Corporate average fuel economy, Interior (topology), General Motors, Ford Motor Company, EV, Jaguar Land Rover, NHTSA, CAFE, PRTM, Original equipment manufacturer, Ford, PwC, Renewable energy

GEELONG, Australia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the “Company”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology carbon fiber automotive wheels, today announced the appointment of Chris Recktenwald as Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain, to lead strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives for Carbon Revolution globally.

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  • GEELONG, Australia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the “Company”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology carbon fiber automotive wheels, today announced the appointment of Chris Recktenwald as Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain, to lead strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives for Carbon Revolution globally.
  • Before joining Carbon Revolution, Recktenwald held multiple senior positions over his 10 years at Ford Motor Company, including, most recently, Global Director, Exterior and Structural Systems Purchasing.
  • Recktenwald also brings experience as the head of Purchasing and Supplier Quality for Ford of Mexico, where he was instrumental in establishing supply chain networks and purchasing organizations.
  • “Chris will play a critical leading role as we look to further expand our growing footprint among global auto OEMs,” said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution.

Automotive Lighting Market worth $30.4 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024
Transport, NHTSA, Halogen lamp, European, Headlamp, OLED, Lighting, Daimler, Hella, Traction, Volkswagen, OSRAM, Stanley Electric, Developed country, LED, Porsche, Government, BMW, Volvo, ADAS, BLADE, GLARE, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, CHMSL, Original equipment manufacturer, DRL, AUDI, SUV, Light-emitting diode, Fatality, Growth, Rail transport

The exterior lighting application is projected to lead the automotive lighting market during the review period.

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  • The exterior lighting application is projected to lead the automotive lighting market during the review period.
  • Thus, such advancement in exterior lighting is transforming the overall automotive lighting industry which will drive this market in upcoming years.
  • The LED lighting market will become a prominent technology in the automotive industry by the end of 2030 as it is more efficient than other technologies and is useful for adaptive lighting features.
  • On the other hand, mid-priced cars are getting installed with hybrid lighting, which combines halogen and LED lighting.

Automotive Lighting Market worth $30.4 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024
Transport, NHTSA, Halogen lamp, European, Headlamp, OLED, Lighting, Daimler, Hella, Traction, Volkswagen, OSRAM, Stanley Electric, Developed country, LED, Porsche, Government, BMW, Volvo, ADAS, BLADE, GLARE, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, CHMSL, Original equipment manufacturer, DRL, AUDI, SUV, Light-emitting diode, Fatality, Growth, Rail transport

The exterior lighting application is projected to lead the automotive lighting market during the review period.

Key Points: 
  • The exterior lighting application is projected to lead the automotive lighting market during the review period.
  • Thus, such advancement in exterior lighting is transforming the overall automotive lighting industry which will drive this market in upcoming years.
  • The LED lighting market will become a prominent technology in the automotive industry by the end of 2030 as it is more efficient than other technologies and is useful for adaptive lighting features.
  • On the other hand, mid-priced cars are getting installed with hybrid lighting, which combines halogen and LED lighting.

E-Cite Solidifies Design and Rights to Produce the “EV-C3”, a New American EV Sports Car Resembling One of the Most Iconic Vehicles in History, Registers With NHTSA for Use on Public Roads in the US

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024
WMI, NHTSA, Glass, Car, History, Sport, Sale, CARB, OTC, The Act, EV, Certification, CFR, Engine, Vins, Pedigree, Rail transport

The new sports car utilizes more than 90% of the existing engineered E-Cite “EV-GT” sports car currently working on receiving final approval from CARB.

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  • The new sports car utilizes more than 90% of the existing engineered E-Cite “EV-GT” sports car currently working on receiving final approval from CARB.
  • Some of these shared components are a lengthened version of the modular chassis, batteries, drive train, suspension, glass, and more than 50% of the body panels.
  • This allows E-Cite to produce its own VINs for the production of new vehicles.
  • Note* E-Cite's vehicles are in no way categorized as "Kit Cars" as they are manufactured new vehicles.

Fisker Provides Update on Recent Business Activities

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화요일, 1월 23, 2024
Vehicle Technology, EV, Electric Vehicles, Mobile, Wireless, IOT (Internet of Things), Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Apps, Applications, Technology, Automotive, Environment, Green Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, NHTSA, Head, National Automobile Dealers Association, OEM, Accounting, Multimedia, Inc., Sale, ODI, NADA, Control, Fisker Inc., Marketing, EVP, Car dealership

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today is providing an update on recent business activities.

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today is providing an update on recent business activities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123692325/en/
    Fisker Inc. provided an update on recent business activities.
  • Since this announcement, Fisker has seen substantial interest from potential partner dealers across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
  • Fisker is scheduled to host dealers at its headquarters in Manhattan Beach during the week of January 29.

Cellphone Use Is Biggest Cause of Distracted Driving, Triple-I Report Finds

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월요일, 1월 22, 2024
General Automotive, Professional Services, Insurance, Automotive, Death, Injury, Insurance Information Institute, NHTSA, Accident, John Carbone Porfilio, Distracted driving, UBI, Information International, Inc., Risk, Telematics

“As drivers returned to the roads following the pandemic, distracted driving surged, causing higher rates of accidents, injuries, and deaths.

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  • “As drivers returned to the roads following the pandemic, distracted driving surged, causing higher rates of accidents, injuries, and deaths.
  • This high-risk behavior has worsened in the years since, having huge implications for the insurance industry and their policyholders,” stated Dale Porfilio, chief insurance officer, Triple-I.
  • Triple-I’s just-released report, Distracted Driving: State of the Risk, examines the effects of distracted driving and how it is contributing to more hazardous roadways and a higher combined ratio for personal auto insurers.
  • Cellphone use–which includes dialing, texting, and browsing–were among the most prevalent and highest-risk behaviors found in governmental and private sector studies, Triple-I’s report explained.

Fisker Issues Statement on NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation

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금요일, 1월 19, 2024
Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Inc., Fisker Inc., ODI, NHTSA, Fisker

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) has issued the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation’s (ODI) Preliminary Evaluation of reported braking issues with the 2023 Fisker Ocean:

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  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) has issued the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation’s (ODI) Preliminary Evaluation of reported braking issues with the 2023 Fisker Ocean:
    The Fisker Ocean brake system uses both friction braking and regenerative braking.
  • In December 2023, Fisker responded to customer feedback and issued an Over-the-Air update (Version 1.10) to the regenerative system that improved the customer experience when traveling over bumps and uneven surfaces, resolving the issue.
  • The Fisker Ocean brake system meets or exceeds all US and international performance requirements.