Nissan future-ready with its intelligent factory
Nissan has recently unveiled its ‘intelligent factory’ initiative that will utilize AI, IoT and robotics for carbon neutral vehicle production. By Bakar Sadik Agwan
Future Volkswagen SUVs
This second of two features looking at what's likely to be ahead for Volkswagen's passenger...
Locking in EV raw materials, Hyundai hydrogen deal, JLR sales – the week
Deputy Editor Graeme Roberts reviews the week's most-read news and features.
Future Volkswagen cars & MPVs – what’s coming when
Even though the future is very much electric for Volkswagen, it will be many years before ICE-powered models finally disappear.
Rivian to offer some on-board features through subscription service
Rivian is not alone. Subscription services are tempting for automotive OEMs because they represent a continued source of income long after they build a vehicle in the first place.
The proportion of companies hiring for robotics roles rose in August
Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
ESG hiring trends in automotive across the world - the US tops the table by a huge margin (from GlobalData's Jobs Analytics database)
| Country | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 4035 |
| Germany | 285 |
| United Kingdom | 240 |
| India | 222 |
| Canada | 164 |
| China | 163 |
| Mexico | 110 |
| France | 107 |
| Thailand | 105 |
| Romania | 83 |
Latest News
Toyota US plant starts on new truck engines
Plant is sole source for two new petrol V6s - V8 Tundras are no more.
UK government to boost EV sector with GBP620m grants
The transport sector is one of the key sectors of the economy addressed by the UK government in its latest update of the carbon net zero strategy ahead of the COP26 gathering hosted by the UK next month.
Hankook updates sustainable natural rubber policy
Guidelines for human rights include protecting land tenure of indigenous people.
Stellantis and TheF Charging plan new public network in Europe
The partnership aims at creating a European public charging network accessible to all electric vehicles, with exclusive conditions for Stellantis customers. The two companies will collaborate on developing the network, primarily quick charge, in over 15,000 locations in Europe with 2m parking spaces, from 2021 until 2025.
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Automobili Lamborghini ‘goes green’
From 2023 the Sant’Agata facility will be powered by biomethane, alongside the arrival of hybrid models.
AIST, Toyota, and Toyota Central R&D Labs discuss joint research on energy tech
The three parties believe that providing a choice of energy forms and usage methods holds the key to achieving carbon neutrality.
Kapacity.io Leverages AI to Drive Energy and Emissions Savings for Real Estate
Concept: Czech Y Combinator-backed Kapacity.io has developed an ML-powered software automation layer to provide incentives...
Bedrock Launches RaaS Solution for Ocean Survey
Concept: US ocean bed surveying startup ‘Bedrock Ocean Exploration’ (Bedrock) has launched a marine robotics-as-a-service...
L3Harris Builds Prototype Satellite To Track Hypersonic Weapons
Concept: The US government’s Missile Defense Agency has assigned a contract to Florida’s technological company...
Medtronic Develops Tibial Neuromodulation Device to Treat Incontinence
Concept: Medtronic has developed implantable tibial neuromodulation (TNM) device that aims to offer a therapy...
United Colors of Benetton Opens Sustainable Concept Store
Concept: Italy-based global fashion brand United Colors of Benetton (UCB) has unveiled a sustainable store...
ABB Launches AI-Based Consumption Analytics Software
Concept: Swiss Automation company ABB has launched the ABB Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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As buyers in the world's number one market continue to mainly prefer cars over SUVs,...
GR Supra – are four cylinders enough?
Most versions of Toyota's Gazoo Racing Supra come with a straight-six engine but BMW also...
Robotics hiring levels in the automotive industry rose in August 2021
We take a look at GlobalData's job analytics database for hiring trends in robotics related...
Interior design and technology – Volvo XC60
Volvo’s XC60 remained its best-selling model in the January-to-September period, at 162,596 cars (2020: 131,091)....