Automotive industry

JOYNEXT nDrive series and nCCU series unveiled at Tech AD Europe 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Recently, JOYNEXT participated in Tech AD Europe 2024, was held in Berlin from 10th-12th March, showcasing its comprehensive autonomous driving products to OEMs and peers in Europe.

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  • Recently, JOYNEXT participated in Tech AD Europe 2024, was held in Berlin from 10th-12th March, showcasing its comprehensive autonomous driving products to OEMs and peers in Europe.
  • Based on the different chip platforms, JOYNEXT offers different generation products to support different market requirements and diversified scenarios.
  • nDrive series products (ADAS Domain Control Units) are positioned as cost-optimal, high-performance solutions for L2-L4 scenarios.
  • Mr. Noby Mathew explained that JOYNEXT products maximize re-use through modular standards and improve resource efficiency with proprietary Middleware Toolset, which benefits from reducing redundancy.

Lenovo Vehicle Computing and WeRide Forge a Strategic Partnership, using NVIDIA DRIVE Thor Platform to Accelerate Autonomous Driving

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenovo Vehicle Computing and WeRide recently formed a strategic partnership to create Level 4 autonomous driving solutions for commercial applications.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenovo Vehicle Computing and WeRide recently formed a strategic partnership to create Level 4 autonomous driving solutions for commercial applications.
  • The cutting-edge intelligent-driving solution developed by Lenovo Vehicle Computing and WeRide is based on Lenovo's recently unveiled autonomous driving domain controller, AD1, built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Thor platform featuring the new Blackwell architecture designed for transformer and generative AI workloads.
  • The AD1 will be integrated on the WeRide One, a highly compatible autonomous driving solution platform, for use in a wide range of urban-centered target use cases.
  • As a leader in large-scale general computing, Lenovo Vehicle Computing is pleased to collaborate with WeRide and NVIDIA.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Tucson Recognized as 2024 Best Cars for Families by U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has been recognized with two vehicles in the 2024 Best Cars for Families awards by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has been recognized with two vehicles in the 2024 Best Cars for Families awards by U.S. News & World Report.
  • The 2024 Hyundai Tucson was named Best Compact SUV and the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 won Best Electric Vehicle for Families.
  • "We are honored to have the 2024 Hyundai Tucson and the IONIQ 5 recognized by U.S. News & World Report," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars awards, including Best Vehicle Brands , Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families .

Bickford Ford Brings Excitement to Snohomish, WA, with the Arrival of the 2024 Ford Explorer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a cornerstone of automotive excellence, Bickford Ford in Snohomish welcomes the 2024 Ford Explorer to its lineup. This latest addition caters to the discerning tastes of local drivers in Washington. Epitomizing a commitment to innovation, the new Explorer offers various features and benefits that elevate both on and off-road driving experience.

Key Points: 
  • Customers can now purchase the 2024 Ford Explorer at Bickford Ford in Snohomish, Washington.
  • SNOHOMISH, Wash., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a cornerstone of automotive excellence, Bickford Ford in Snohomish welcomes the 2024 Ford Explorer to its lineup.
  • With towing capabilities of up to 5,600 pounds, no adventure is out of reach with the 2024 Ford Explorer.
  • In addition to the 2024 Ford Explorer, Bickford Ford offers an extensive selection of new and used Ford vehicles.

Smart Sensors Market worth $136.3 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The microcontrollers segment in the smart sensors market is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The microcontrollers segment in the smart sensors market is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
  • Firstly, as sensors become more complex and collect richer data, they require more processing power and control capabilities offered by microcontrollers (MCUs).
  • France is expected to hold the second-largest market share in smart sensor market by 2029.
  • The French government is actively promoting the development and adoption of smart technologies, including smart sensors, through various initiatives and programs.

Smart Sensors Market worth $136.3 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The microcontrollers segment in the smart sensors market is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The microcontrollers segment in the smart sensors market is expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
  • Firstly, as sensors become more complex and collect richer data, they require more processing power and control capabilities offered by microcontrollers (MCUs).
  • France is expected to hold the second-largest market share in smart sensor market by 2029.
  • The French government is actively promoting the development and adoption of smart technologies, including smart sensors, through various initiatives and programs.

A. O. Smith Appoints Stephen Shafer President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • In this role, Shafer will lead the company's global business units, including operations, engineering and IT.
  • Shafer is an accomplished business leader with deep global experience in manufacturing and leading highly innovative businesses.
  • Shafer earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University.

Volvo receives order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DFDS has placed orders for a total of 225 electric trucks with Volvo. From left to right: Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks, Niklas Anderson, Executive Vice President, Logistic Division at DFDS.   DFDS, one of the largest shipping and logistics companies in Northern Europe, is seeing a growing demand for transport solutions with lower environmental impact. The company has now placed another order for 100 electric trucks from Volvo. Previously, DFDS has purchased a total of 125 heavy electric trucks from Volvo.95 Volvo electric trucks are currently operational in Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Belgium and the Netherlands with the remaining 30 due to be delivered during 2024. Thanks to its growing electric truck fleet, DFDS had reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1,516 tonnes by the end of 2023.* "I am very proud to continue our close partnership with DFDS. This order for an additional 100 Volvo electric trucks is proof of their trust in our company. The big increase of DFDS' electric truck fleet shows that zero-emissions transport is a viable solution here and now", says Roger Alm, President, Volvo Trucks.The new electric trucks will be deployed in nine markets across Europe, including UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden. The trucks will be of the updated and energy-efficient models of Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric.  DFDS currently has the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe and is well underway to reach its target of having at least 25 percent of the truck fleet electrified by 2030."We want to drive the transition to more sustainable road transport. Our expanding fleet of electric trucks will not only contribute to reducing the climate impact of our operations. It will also enable DFDS to support more companies that are looking to decarbonise their supply chains. The 100 new electric trucks underline our commitment to pushing the development forward", says Niklas Anderson, EVP, Logistic Division at DFDS. Some of the new electric trucks will be used to transport goods to and from the Volvo Trucks assembly plant in Gothenburg. Since 2019, Volvo Trucks has sold electric trucks to customers in 45 countries on six continents. Volvo currently offers the industry´s broadest product line-up with eight electric models, catering to a very wide variety of transport assignments in and between cities. 

Key Points: 
  • Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from logistics company DFDS.
  • With this latest order, DFDS has almost doubled its Volvo electric truck fleet to 225 trucks in total - the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe.
  • The company has now placed another order for 100 electric trucks from Volvo.
  • This order for an additional 100 Volvo electric trucks is proof of their trust in our company.

Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz Enter Commercial Agreement That Will Pilot Apptronik's Apollo Humanoid Robot in Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Facilities

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apptronik, a leader in next-generation general purpose humanoid robots designed to change the way we live and work, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mercedes-Benz. As part of the agreement Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for highly advanced robotics in Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the agreement Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for highly advanced robotics in Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing.
  • Mercedes-Benz is committed to empowering its staff with state-of-the-art technology that supports its commitment to excellence, and with Apollo , Mercedes-Benz brings one of the world's most advanced commercial humanoid robots into its manufacturing facilities.
  • Apollo will also be used to deliver the totes of kitted parts later in the manufacturing process.
  • "When we set out to build Apollo, an agreement like the one we're announcing today with Mercedes-Benz was a dream scenario," said Jeff Cardenas, co-founder & CEO of Apollo.

Discover the Future of Driving with the 2024 Nissan ARIYA near Palm Springs

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Are you ready to embrace a future without gas stations? Get ready, Palm Springs! The highly anticipated 2024 Nissan ARIYA is on the horizon, promising to redefine driving with groundbreaking technology and unmatched performance. At Palm Springs Nissan, we're excited to usher in this new era of driving.

Key Points: 
  • Palm Springs Nissan now offers detailed research on the exciting 2024 Nissan ARIYA, an EV crossover SUV with excellent range, fast charging, and beautiful design inside and out.
  • The highly anticipated 2024 Nissan ARIYA is on the horizon, promising to redefine driving with groundbreaking technology and unmatched performance.
  • At Palm Springs Nissan, we're excited to usher in this new era of driving.
  • Discover the future of driving at Palm Springs Nissan.