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On July 26, Carbon Revolution announced that it would supply the carbon fiber wheels available on the just-revealed Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Carbon Revolution’s one-piece carbon fiber wheels are significantly lighter than the aluminum option, reducing the Corvette ZR1’s rotating, unsprung mass by 42.8 lbs. (19.4kg) across the vehicle. 

Faced with complex load paths in the wheel’s hub geometry and around the bolted joint, it has developed a unique internal fiber architecture, which, together with its Diamond Weave Technology, was essential to meet GM’s high targets for strength, weight, and durability.

The front wheels are 20 inches tall and 10 inches wide while the rear wheels are 21 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The rear wheels are the world’s widest carbon fiber wheels. Carbon Revolution has designed the wheel for production at scale on the Company’s Mega-line.

Based on Carbon Revolution press release 

Announced on July 22, 2024, Pure Hydrogen, Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), which will set out the framework for Pure Hydrogen to supply 5 buses from its leading fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger transport vehicles, along with associated hydrogen infrastructure. This project will also support Vietnam’s stated target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

These vehicles will be used as part of a demonstration of hydrogen vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City, which will be funded by the VAHC in conjunction with the Vietnam Tourism Partners and Industrial Partners.

The VAHC has expressed interest in up to 3 hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) minibuses, and 2 HFC Coaches, to be supplied by Pure Hydrogen and manufactured by Pure Hydrogen subsidiary Hdrive International.

The MOU also sets out a framework for the supply by Pure Hydrogen of a 1MW alkaline electrolyser for hydrogen production along with hydrogen refueling equipment. 

(From ASX Announcement dated July 22, 2024)

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced a partnership with Seeing Machines Limited to offer advanced driver and occupant monitoring systems (OMS) that enhance vehicle safety and occupant comfort.

Both companies aim to meet the growing and regulatory-driven demand in this market.

As part of the agreement, Seeing Machines will acquire Berlin-based Asaphus Vision GmbH, Valeo’s German start-up, for a fixed amount of USD 6 million. Valeo will also transfer its driver monitoring perception software activity to Seeing Machines. Seeing Machines will receive Asaphus’s unique Intellectual Property (IP) and data and a specialized development team with leading Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence capability for driving and sensing features.

The collaboration enables Valeo to integrate Seeing Machines’ expertise in interior monitoring perception software into its hardware and software for driver and occupant monitoring systems. This will enable Valeo to offer a best-in-class full system for interior sensing. Meanwhile, Seeing Machines will be able to strengthen its presence in Europe by leveraging Valeo’s existing infrastructure.

(From 1/2 press releases dated July 8, 2024)