ed over 40,000 miles of prior test flights to validate aircraft capabilities, an analogue to extensive EV validation programs. The flight also tested ground operations and air traffic coordination, reflecting how future eVTOLs may complement multi-modal transportation. With FAA certification on the horizon and commercial service planned for Los Angeles and New York City, Joby’s progress mirrors automotive OEMs’ push toward electrified, softwa...

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signals a shift in global Truck market dynamics, as Asian players move from regional dominance to global consolidation. The implications are far-reaching: cross-continental technology transfer, access to EU markets, and potentially new alliances in alternative powertrains are now all firmly on the horizon. (GlobalData blog on August 5, 2025)...

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mm wide, and 1,725mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The model is powered by a 115kW engine and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 200km/h. It comes standard with a sunroof and supports external charging. The Sterra E05 is Chery’s first global strategic model to employ Horizon Robotics’ HSD (Horizon SuperDrive) all-scenario intelligent driving solution and Journey 6P chip. From Exeed press releases 1/2 and an MIIT ...

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to its line-up. The EX30 and EX90 were introduced in 2023 and 2024, respectively, while production of the EX60 is expected to commence in 2026. In the Non-Premium segment, SUVs are estimated to expand from 35% in 2020 to 61% in 2030, with many brands adding several electric SUVs across the forecast horizon. For example, Honda Group is set to roll out the 0 SUV, while Toyota Group is scheduled to launch a Large electric SUV in 2028. In addition, V...

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uit at Applus+ IDIADA, in Baix Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, which replicated real metropolitan scenarios. The tests successfully detected over 95% of vulnerable road users and more than 90% of security breaches. Coordinated by the Eurecat technology center and funded with EUR 6 million through the Horizon Europe program, the initiative developed new self-assessment and self-protection tools to enhance the resilience and cybersecurity of autonomo...

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GoFurther.AI launches Level 4 autonomous driving solution with Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6M chips Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd.  (Horizon Robotics) announced that GoFurther.AI, a supplier of intelligent logistics products, launched a Level 4 autonomous driving solution for urban last-mile logistics scenarios. Adopting a fully domestically produced hardware architecture, where dual Journey 6M chips with a computing power of...

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Virtual Vehicle Research, Austria coordinates Shift2SDV research project On July 17, Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH announced that it is coordinating Shift2SDV, an EU-funded research project under the Chips Joint Undertaking / Horizon Europe. The project is part of the “Vehicle of the Future” initiative of the European Commission. The project will create an SDV ecosystem around middleware and API framework, enabling collaboration across the au...

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Horizon Robotics successfully brings up Journey 6B chip Horizon Robotics successfully brought up the Journey 6B chip, a next-generation intelligent in-vehicle computing solution for entry-level active safety. The Journey 6B, with an AI computing power of 18 TOPS, efficiently supports mainstream algorithms such as Transformer to perform full-stack computing tasks with more than twofold computing performance. Compared with its predecessor, the high...

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High Commissioner to Ghana visited Springs and Bolts in Kumasi, where UK-backed investment is powering Ghana’s first fasteners manufacturing plant and a new automotive hub. With support from the UK-funded Ghana Jobs and Economic (JET) Program, over 200 skilled jobs and regional exports are on the horizon. Springs and Bolts is a manufacturing company that specializes in the production of U-bolts, leaf springs, and trailer suspensions. Based on s...

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Sintercom India signs MoU with Horizon Technology, USA for powder metal EV components On July 8, Sintercom India Limited announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pennsylvania-based Horizon Technology Inc. to jointly market and manufacture powder metal products under a contract manufacturing and licensing arrangement. As per the MoU, Sintercom will have exclusive manufacturing and supply rights for Soft Magnetic Compos...

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g every morning, it might suggest doing it automatically in the future. It can also learn preferences for climate settings, phone calls, and music—with user’s permission. Volkswagen’s upcoming ID. AURA sedan in China will launch a new AI-based driver assistance system. Developed by CARIAD and Horizon Robotics at their CARIZON joint venture, it’s built for busy Chinese roads. The system uses GAIA, a powerful AI platform, to process huge am...

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SparkCharge raises USD 30.5 million for mobile EV charging expansion On May 21, SparkCharge, the world’s largest off-grid EV fleet charging network and creator of the first mobile, off-grid EV charger, announced the close of a USD 15.5 million Series A-1 funding round led by Monte’s Fam and USD 15 million venture loan facility provided by Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, totaling USD 30.5 million. SparkCharge will use the funding to ex...

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EU to support automotive industry through Horizon Europe program On May 14, the European Commission announced that it is investing over EUR 7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work program for 2025 to strengthen Europe's research and innovation engine and global edge. For automotive research and innovation, the 2025 work program aims to support the transformation of the European automotive industry through research and innovation...

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MAS 2025: Perodua unveils half-cut EV prototype; partners with Emerald Horizon for clean energy Announced on May 8, 2025, the Malaysian automaker Perodua has unveiled a half-cut EV prototype at the Malaysian Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025), boasting its design and production capabilities.  The final display in its EV journey highlights the vehicle’s interior and inner workings, including a simulated driving experience.  Perodua also presented the X0...

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Horizon Robotics, Denso forge partnership for application of high-performance assisted driving At the Auto Shanghai 2025, Horizon Robotics announced that it will work with Denso to advance the development of a combined assisted driving system for road conditions in China. The system will be further enhanced in key features such as driving, steering, and braking to meet the requirements for application in urban and expressway scenarios and create...

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end capabilities in early 2025, employing a new human-machine co-driving strategy to guarantee comfortable and reassuring driving and riding experiences. Mass production of an Orin-Y chip-based variant will start in Q3 2025.  The upgraded version adheres to a platformized design concept and adopts Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6-series chips, delivering a computing power of 80 TOPS or 128 TOPS. It supports flexible sensor configurations from 3R7V1...

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and ID. AURA concept vehicles from Volkswagen brand, the Audi A6L e-tron and the first series model of the new AUDI brand, the AUDI E5 Sportback.  At the Group Night, it introduced its AI-driven, highly automated driving assistance system (ADAS), developed by CARIZON, a joint venture of CARIAD and Horizon Robotics in China. This system offers advanced Level 2++ functions for both urban and highway scenarios and will be available on compact vehic...

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Horizon Robotics provides Firefly hatchback with Journey computing solution Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd.  (Horizon Robotics) announced that the newly launched Firefly hatchback of NIO comes standard with its Journey computing solution. The Journey solution delivers a computing power of 128 TOPS and consists of 24 high-performance perception hardware units. It supports NOP (Navigate On Pilot), covering 99% of expressways and...

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y automation. By 2030, over 80% are expected to have Level 2+ systems, and around 75% will have Level 2++ automation that works in both city and highway traffic. To meet this demand, Volkswagen Group established CARIZON a joint venture between its software lighthouse CARIAD and Chinese tech company Horizon Robotics, in November 2023 as part of its “In China, for China” strategy. The joint venture specializes in highly advanced automated drivi...

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g, the team handles everything from software to systems. It has three main divisions: CARIZON for the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): By 2024, about 50% of new cars already have Level 2+ systems, and Level 3+ is expected to reach 35% by 2030. CARIZON, a joint venture with Horizon Robotics, was launched in 2023 to develop local AI-based ADAS solutions, with over 500 engineers. CARIATIVE, developing User Experience and Us...

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