BEV

SIXT and Stellantis Reach Agreement for the Purchase of up to 250,000 Vehicles, Laying the Foundation for Further Global Expansion

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

First significant delivery volumes will take place as early as the first quarter of 2024 and will continue throughout the year.

Key Points: 
  • First significant delivery volumes will take place as early as the first quarter of 2024 and will continue throughout the year.
  • This will allow SIXT to streamline handling at branches benefiting customers with even faster processing and even better vehicle availability.
  • This agreement with a progressive, full-range partner underscores our promise to provide our customers with the best choice for all their mobility needs.
  • Stellantis is on track to become a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, all scopes included, with single-digit percentage compensation of remaining emissions.

Stellantis Ventures Invests in Tiamat and Affordable Sodium-Ion Battery Technology

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Investment in Tiamat supports Stellantis mission for clean, safe and affordable mobility with a wide portfolio of battery chemistries

Key Points: 
  • Investment in Tiamat supports Stellantis mission for clean, safe and affordable mobility with a wide portfolio of battery chemistries
    Sodium-ion battery chemistry holds promise of lower costs, increased sustainability, better low-temperature performances and faster charging capability
    AMSTERDAM, January 12, 2024 – Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis N.V., today announced its participation as a strategic investor in Tiamat, a France-based company that is developing and commercializing sodium-ion battery technology.
  • Tiamat was one of 11 top-performing technology start-ups honored with a Stellantis Ventures Award in 2023 , and is the first company in the world to have recently commercialized a sodium-ion technology in an electrified product.
  • The investment supports Stellantis’ mission to provide clean, safe and affordable mobility to customers around the world.
  • Sodium-ion technology holds the promise of a more cost-effective energy storage compared with today’s widely used lithium-ion battery technology.

Ambarella Expands Autonomous Driving AI Domain Controller Family With Two New Members; Provides Broadest Software-Compatible AI Performance Range

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Additionally, this is the automotive industry’s broadest performance range for any software-compatible AI domain control family, spanning an 18x AI performance increase from the CV72AQ to the CV3-AD685.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, this is the automotive industry’s broadest performance range for any software-compatible AI domain control family, spanning an 18x AI performance increase from the CV72AQ to the CV3-AD685.
  • All SoCs in the CV3-AD family feature Ambarella’s CVflow® 3.0 AI accelerator.
  • As with the rest of this family, the CV3-AD635 and CV3-AD655 are fabricated in Samsung’s advanced 5nm automotive process technology.
  • Continental and Ambarella have received their first order as a complete Level 4 fallback system, covering the full chain of effects.

RedoxBlox Receives $25M to Demonstrate Its Pioneering Long-Duration Thermochemical Energy Storage Technology

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

RedoxBlox , a leader in energy storage solutions, today announced it was awarded $8.9M from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and $6.7M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Key Points: 
  • RedoxBlox , a leader in energy storage solutions, today announced it was awarded $8.9M from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and $6.7M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
  • The company’s innovative high-temperature thermochemical battery boasts energy densities comparable to lithium-ion batteries at a fraction of the cost.
  • “The RedoxBlox TCES technology is a promising discovery in materials science and energy storage technology,” said Carmichael Roberts, BEV.
  • “Paired with renewable energy resources, this technology aims to be cost competitive with natural gas for industrial heat applications.

Black Sesame Technologies Unveils Innovative Autonomous Driving Solutions at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 9th, Black Sesame Technologies, a leading intelligent vehicle SoC and solution provider, revealed a range of innovative products and solutions at CES 2024. Notably, the company introduced its high-performance, automotive-grade autonomous driving chip, the Huashan Series A1000, and the intelligent vehicle cross-domain computing platform, the Wudang C1200 Series. The event also marked the announcement of numerous strategic partnerships, fostering the growth of robust, collaborative ecosystems in the automotive sector.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 9th, Black Sesame Technologies, a leading intelligent vehicle SoC and solution provider, revealed a range of innovative products and solutions at CES 2024.
  • At CES, Black Sesame Technologies highlighted the A1000's broad range of capabilities, showcasing features such as integrated driving and parking, urban navigation, valet parking, 3D surround-view parking assistance, vehicle-road cooperation, and driver monitoring systems.
  • Black Sesame Technologies Shanhai development toolchain, in conjunction with the Huashan series of autonomous driving computing chips, comes equipped with comprehensive development kits and software tools needed for algorithm development.
  • Black Sesame Technologies is dedicated to unlocking new opportunities for industry chain partners and the broader ecosystem through continuous chip innovation and technological advancement.

Deloitte: Electrification Momentum Slows Amid Economic Headwinds

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • Over half (51%) of U.S. consumers are likely to switch to a different brand for their next vehicle.
  • The automotive sector continues to face a challenging road amid evolving consumer expectations and economic headwinds.
  • In the U.S., intent to purchase ICE vehicles is up nine percentage points from 2023 (to 67%), signaling significant near-term challenges in the shift toward electrification.
  • However, economic conditions for consumers in several markets may open new opportunities for vehicle-as-service or similar programs, especially among younger demographics surveyed.

Global Electric Van Market and Electric Truck Market to Reach USD 104.29 Billion and USD 6460.9 Million by 2030, Respectively, Driven by Supportive Government Initiatives for EV Adoption, States Kings Research

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Friday, January 5, 2024

In terms of application, the commercial applications segment generated the highest revenue in the global electric van market in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In terms of application, the commercial applications segment generated the highest revenue in the global electric van market in 2022.
  • On the basis of propulsion, the hybrid electric truck segment is projected to showcase robust growth in the global electric truck market over the forecast period.
  • In terms of vehicle type, the light-duty trucks segment is at the forefront of the global electric truck market.
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    Leading participants in the global electric truck market are directing their efforts toward product innovation to secure a prominent position in the market.

Global Electric Van Market and Electric Truck Market to Reach USD 104.29 Billion and USD 6460.9 Million by 2030, Respectively, Driven by Supportive Government Initiatives for EV Adoption, States Kings Research

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Friday, January 5, 2024

In terms of application, the commercial applications segment generated the highest revenue in the global electric van market in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In terms of application, the commercial applications segment generated the highest revenue in the global electric van market in 2022.
  • On the basis of propulsion, the hybrid electric truck segment is projected to showcase robust growth in the global electric truck market over the forecast period.
  • In terms of vehicle type, the light-duty trucks segment is at the forefront of the global electric truck market.
  • Purchase This Comprehensive Research Report for Valuable Market Insights: https://www.kingsresearch.com/buy-now/338
    Leading participants in the global electric truck market are directing their efforts toward product innovation to secure a prominent position in the market.

IDTechEx Predicts Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to be 4% of the Zero Emission Solution

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Friday, January 5, 2024

However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.

Key Points: 
  • However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.
  • IDTechEx predicts that fuel cell electric vehicles will account for just 4% of zero-emission vehicles on the road in 2044, but the opportunity is greater in certain market segments.
  • BEV cars had another momentous year in 2023, with IDTechEx predicting over 10 million BEV car sales globally in 2023.
  • IDTechEx's report on " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044 " provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.

IDTechEx Predicts Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to be 4% of the Zero Emission Solution

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 5, 2024

However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.

Key Points: 
  • However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time getting to significant adoption.
  • IDTechEx predicts that fuel cell electric vehicles will account for just 4% of zero-emission vehicles on the road in 2044, but the opportunity is greater in certain market segments.
  • BEV cars had another momentous year in 2023, with IDTechEx predicting over 10 million BEV car sales globally in 2023.
  • IDTechEx's report on " Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2024-2044 " provides technology and market insights into the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles for the car, van, truck, and bus market with analysis of drivers, barriers, players, models, and market forecasts for 2024-2044.