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Accelerator Grand Prix ACF AutoTech Announces Finalists for 7th Annual Contest, Spotlighting Top Global Automotive Startup Companies

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, an accelerator encouraging innovation amongst startup companies in the automotive industry, announces today the finalists for their 7th annual contest that spotlights the top automotive startup companies globally.

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  • Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, an accelerator encouraging innovation amongst startup companies in the automotive industry, announces today the finalists for their 7th annual contest that spotlights the top automotive startup companies globally.
  • “The six finalists were chosen from an impressive list of applicants – all poised to make an impact in the automotive sector,” says Richard de Cabrol, Directeur Général at Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, powered by ESSEC Automobile Club.
  • The Grand Prix ACF Finalists include:
    Genomines recovers metals from plants in order to produce nickel without any mine facilities.
  • Each year, Grand Prix ACF AutoTech holds a contest to choose the top automotive startup companies that will be nurtured by the accelerator.

Global Automotive Lighting Market Analysis Report 2023-2028: LEDs, OLEDs, and Laser Lights - Technological Advancements Reshape Automotive Lighting - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The global automotive lighting market in 2022 stood at US$33.67 billion, and is likely to reach US$48.80 billion by 2028.

Key Points: 
  • The global automotive lighting market in 2022 stood at US$33.67 billion, and is likely to reach US$48.80 billion by 2028.
  • The global automotive lighting market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.38%, during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • Global Automotive lighting Market Dynamics:
    Growth Drivers: Increasing sales and production of automotive vehicles has the potential to boost the growth of the automotive lighting market.
  • Global automotive lighting market is competitive with the top six players controlling more than 75% of the global market.

Sonatus Launches New Software Solution to Help Automakers Realize the Full Potential of SDVs

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Sonatus , a leading automotive software company accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), today announced the Sonatus Software-Defined Component (SDC) Solution .

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  • Sonatus , a leading automotive software company accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), today announced the Sonatus Software-Defined Component (SDC) Solution .
  • Consisting of in-vehicle and cloud software, the Sonatus SDC Solution helps automakers turn any electronic component in a vehicle into a software-defined component.
  • The Sonatus SDC Solution is available for production usage in Q1 2024 and builds on the deployment of the Sonatus Vehicle Platform in over 1 million vehicles to date .
  • “Sonatus is at the forefront of accelerating vehicle software innovation, and with our SDC Solution, we are providing a holistic offering that lets automotive manufacturers and suppliers achieve the full promise of SDVs,” said Jeff Chou, CEO and co-founder, Sonatus.

Global Automotive Lighting Market Analysis Report 2023: A $48.8 Billion Industry by 2028 - Electrification and New Functions Pave the Way for Innovations

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The global automotive lighting market in 2022 stood at US$33.67 billion, and is likely to reach US$48.80 billion by 2028.

Key Points: 
  • The global automotive lighting market in 2022 stood at US$33.67 billion, and is likely to reach US$48.80 billion by 2028.
  • The global automotive lighting market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.38%, during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • Global Automotive lighting Market Dynamics:
    Growth Drivers: Increasing sales and production of automotive vehicles has the potential to boost the growth of the automotive lighting market.
  • Global automotive lighting market is competitive with the top six players controlling more than 75% of the global market.

Siemens revolutionizes engineering simulation with HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor and Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Digital Industries Software today set the benchmark for innovation in the field of engineering simulation with the launch of two groundbreaking solutions - HEEDS™ AI Simulation Predictor software and Simcenter™ Reduced Order Modeling software.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Digital Industries Software today set the benchmark for innovation in the field of engineering simulation with the launch of two groundbreaking solutions - HEEDS™ AI Simulation Predictor software and Simcenter™ Reduced Order Modeling software.
  • Siemens' HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor unlocks new possibilities for manufacturers by empowering engineering teams to harness the potential of advanced AI-driven predictive modeling.
  • Siemens today also introduces Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling, new software that harnesses high-fidelity simulation and test data to train and validate AI/ML models.
  • "HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor and Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling represent a true breakthrough in simulation technology.

IDTechEx Outlines the Future of Automotive Radar - Miniaturising Size and Maximising Performance

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Friday, November 17, 2023

With that in mind, here IDTechEx explores what a 4D imaging radar is, why it is needed, and what new technologies they are using.

Key Points: 
  • With that in mind, here IDTechEx explores what a 4D imaging radar is, why it is needed, and what new technologies they are using.
  • Firstly, a 4D radar is not automatically an imaging radar.
  • In the past, most radar have been limited to 3 dimensions, with these being azimuth (horizontal angle), distance, and velocity.
  • IDTechEx's " Automotive Radar 2024-2044: Forecasts, Technologies, Applications " report goes into even more detail about how these technologies work and improve radar performance.

IDTechEx Outlines the Future of Automotive Radar - Miniaturising Size and Maximising Performance

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Friday, November 17, 2023

With that in mind, here IDTechEx explores what a 4D imaging radar is, why it is needed, and what new technologies they are using.

Key Points: 
  • With that in mind, here IDTechEx explores what a 4D imaging radar is, why it is needed, and what new technologies they are using.
  • Firstly, a 4D radar is not automatically an imaging radar.
  • In the past, most radar have been limited to 3 dimensions, with these being azimuth (horizontal angle), distance, and velocity.
  • IDTechEx's " Automotive Radar 2024-2044: Forecasts, Technologies, Applications " report goes into even more detail about how these technologies work and improve radar performance.

EQS-News: EKPO: Carole Brinati appointed Managing Director

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Dettingen/Erms, May 11, 2023 +++ Carole Brinati has joined the executive team of EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), taking up her new role with effect from March 1, 2023.

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  • Dettingen/Erms, May 11, 2023 +++ Carole Brinati has joined the executive team of EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO), taking up her new role with effect from March 1, 2023.
  • She succeeds Julien Etienne, who decided to leave the company end of 2022.
  • Carole Brinati can draw on many years of managerial experience and has been with EKPO's French parent company, Plastic Omnium, since 2001.
  • In her most recent position as Director Sales and Programs at Plastic Omnium Automotive Exteriors in Munich, she oversaw business dealings with Mercedes-Benz.

Faraday Future Appoints Rich Schmidt as New Vice President of Manufacturing

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today its new Vice President of Manufacturing, Rich Schmidt.

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  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today its new Vice President of Manufacturing, Rich Schmidt.
  • Rich will be responsible for leading all facets of FF’s production and manufacturing, focusing on the Hanford, CA manufacturing plant, FF ieFactory California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230504005653/en/
    Faraday Future Appoints Rich Schmidt as New Vice President of Manufacturing (Photo: Business Wire)
    Rich succeeds Mathias Hofmann, FF’s Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain, who has been in the interim role for the past 8 months.
  • “I am thrilled to join the FF team and contribute my expertise of automotive manufacturing organizations to this distinctive and growing brand,” said Rich Schmidt, Vice President of Manufacturing.

EQS-News: EKPO to develop and supply fuel cell stacks for a European OEM

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Dettingen/Erms (Germany), February 02, 2023 +++ EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO) has secured a contract from a European car manufacturer for fuel cell stacks to be fitted to a future series production vehicle.

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  • Dettingen/Erms (Germany), February 02, 2023 +++ EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO) has secured a contract from a European car manufacturer for fuel cell stacks to be fitted to a future series production vehicle.
  • Achieving in excess of 6.0 kW/l in the cell block, the existing EKPO stack family is seen as a market benchmark.
  • Through its parent company ElringKlinger, EKPO has been actively pursuing fuel cell research and development for around 20 years.
  • For further information, please contact on behalf of EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies: