Technology

HERE it is – automated and enhanced mapping for vehicles

Unveiled at this year’s CES, HERE Technologies has announced the launch of ‘UniMap’, a new highly automated mapping technology –…

Ford establishes Latitude AI subsidiary for automated driving tech

Ford has established Latitude AI, a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on developing a hands-free, eyes-off-the-road automated driving system for millions of…

US Scout plant location announced

VW backed Scout Motors will build its first US manufacturing plant in Blythewood, near Columbia, South Carolina, the state governor…

BorgWarner completes acquisition of Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE)

BorgWarner Inc. has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hubei Surpass Sun Electric’s (SSE’s) Electric Vehicle Charging Solution,…

Can bidirectional smart charging apps optimise EV running costs?

Entering the EV world can be a daunting journey as you move from petrol pump fuelling to at-home plug-in. Managing…

BYD Auto starts building new battery plant in China

BYD Auto broke ground on a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, as the automaker targeted…

Honda inks US deal for recycled battery materials

Honda Motor announced a basic agreement with Ascend Elements, a US based company with expertise in recycling battery resources. The…

Kia adds OTA updates for selected models

Kia is adding over-the-air (OTA) functionality to 2022 model year onwards models equipped with Kia Connect. OTA capability ensures the…

EV powered by sodium ion battery shown in China

An electric vehicle (EV) powered by sodium ion batteries (NIBs) was unveiled last week at the Second Chinese National Conference…

Škoda develops AI-based camera system to detect maintenance needs

Škoda Auto says it is using AI-based image recognition to ensure timely identification of maintenance needs on the assembly line.…