architecture is scalable to SAE Level 2 and engineered to support future automation requirements. The ADAS solution offers a comprehensive set of 16 advanced features, which include mainly GSR 184(E) features AEBS, LDWS, DDAW, MOIS, and BSIS. It is locally validated for India's conditions and ARAI certified for GSR 184(E) compliance. Based on press release from ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

mous ride service in Punggol, marking Singapore’s first deployment in a residential estate. The rollout follows trials since January 2026 involving over 1,000 passengers, with the fleet logging 30,000 km safely.During the initial phase, Safety Operators remain onboard; 14 Grab driver-partners are certified, with more in training alongside remote operator programs. The service runs on weekdays with two routes and a 20-minute mini route, and ride...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

h of a joint pilot operation for remotely operated on-demand shuttles at Düsseldorf Airport, with test operations expected to start in May 2026. The shuttles will connect the airport railway station, the EUREF Campus, and the airport terminal. They will be driven from a remote operations center by certified remote drivers, with a safety driver onboard during testing. The project aims to develop and systematically evaluate the technology under re...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Almac certified as supplier by leading German automotive group Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Almac Co. Ltd. has been registered as a supplier of a leading global automaker group in Germany. Headquartered in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Almac produces battery module cases, battery pack frames and other aluminum electric vehicle (EV) components at its plants in Changwon and Miryang. Separately, also in January 2026...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

stic production of core components such as batteries, and simultaneously aim for carbon neutrality (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero) in the supply chain and the automotive society. The new evaluation criteria will include initiatives for stable supply of automotive batteries certified under the “Economic Security Promotion Act,” as well as the Japan-U.S. framework for securing the supply of rare earth elements. While m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

items relating to the stability of supply, and additional evaluation items such as efforts for the stable supply of automotive batteries approved under the Economic Security Promotion Act, and the Japan-U.S. framework for stable supply of rare material. For stable supply, automakers that have been certified with their domestic battery production plan, as well as companies that supply batteries from certified battery suppliers will receive high e...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

PowerX’s battery-powered ultrafast charger adopted for first time by Porsche dealer; expansion to multiple Porsche dealers planned PowerX Inc. (PowerX), a provider of electric vehicle chargers, said on March 26 that it has delivered its battery-powered ultrafast charger “Hypercharger” to the Porsche Center Nagoya Certified Pre‑Owned Center operated by PCN Corporation (PCN) in Naka Ward, Nagoya. This marks the first adoption of the product...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

vironmental Check for the new electric GLC midsize SUV. It shows the EV version can cut lifecycle carbon emissions by about two-thirds compared with the gasoline GLC. This is achieved through measures such as low-carbon aluminium, cleaner battery production, more recycled materials, and an optional certified vegan interior. During vehicle production, Mercedes-Benz worked with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions, achieving about a 23% reduction f...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Lexus India’s launches its first all-electric sedan for INR 9 million On March 20, Lexus India launched the ES500e, its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the Indian market, for INR 9 million. It is powered by a 74.68 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 252 kW of output, all-wheel drive, and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

enes from driving logs with NVIDIA Omniverse NuRec and use Cosmos again to generate and augment data at scale. The system will leverage dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor processors and a multi-sensor architecture combining lidar, camera, and radar for robust perception and redundancy.  Running the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS, this system provides the high-performance compute required for real-time processing and level 4-ready autonomous capabilitie...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Lotus Technology, China secures UN R171 certification for Lotus Eletre On March 13, Lotus Technology Inc. announced that it has been certified under UN Regulation No. 171 (UN R171.01) issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, becoming the second global automaker to achieve this certification. UN R171 is the first global regulation for Level 2 Driver Control Assistance Systems. The Lotus Eletre has received UN R171.01 certificat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

5 robotaxi was created in partnership between Motional and the Hyundai Motor Group, and is built at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia. Custom-designed for ride hail, and engineered for reliable and durable driverless operations, the Ioniq 5 robotaxi is one of the first SAE Level 4-capable AVs to be certified under the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). (Uber release on March 13, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

As-A-Service (BaaS) across its EV portfolio. With BaaS, the Orbiter V1 starts at INR 49,999 (inclusive of PM E‑DRIVE), while customers opting to buy the scooter with the battery outright will pay INR 84,500. The Orbiter range now comprises the V1 (1.8 kWh) and V2 (3.1 kWh), with the V1 offering a certified IDC range of 86 km and 0–80% charging in about 2 hours 20 minutes. It comes with connected features such as a mobile app, colour LCD clust...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Infineon’s DRIVECORE software evaluation bundle portfolio and preview upcoming debug capabilities for Infineon’s AURIX RISC-V family at Embedded World 2026. In parallel with its DRIVECORE collaboration, IAR is expanding automotive support for RISC-V architectures. IAR provides professional, pre-certified development tools and workflows as part of DRIVECORE’s validated evaluation bundle. Recent DRIVECORE evaluation bundles reduce onboarding ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Flex expands operations in Aguascalientes, Mexico On March 3, Flex inaugurated the expansion of its manufacturing center in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The new facility integrates metal processing, plastic injection, tab production, certified laboratories, and electromechanical assemblies. The expansion is designed to enhance speed, precision and quality standards in line with global manufacturing requirements. According to company representatives, t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

d is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.4 L/100 km under the Malaysia Driving Cycle (MDC), allowing the vehicle to qualify for Malaysia’s Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certification. Interior highlights include TÜV-certified pet-friendly materials, a panoramic moonroof, and an in-car audio mixer with app connectivity that enables karaoke-style entertainment funct...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

hubs that will add 60 fast chargers (7.2 MW total capacity), capable of supporting 120 simultaneous charging sessions, scheduled to enter operation in 2026. An additional 270 charging points are planned for deployment between 2026 and early 2027. The investment also includes a 1,800 square-meter EV-certified workshop with maintenance capacity of up to 1,500 vehicles per month, as well as battery energy storage systems (BESS) integrated into charg...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

element of its SDV platform to help OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers meet functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 for connected, autonomous, and electrified vehicles.​ Tata Technologies added that the collaboration combines its automotive software development capabilities with WHIS’s safety‑certified solutions to support scalable Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) architectures for future vehicle programmes.  Based on Tata Technologies pres...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

proprietary Factored Embodied AI architecture, the system delivers human-like driving in city traffic without reliance on high-definition (HD) maps or lidar sensors. It enables automotive OEMs to deploy high-end Level 2+ systems immediately, while utilizing the same software architecture to unlock certified Level 3 "eyes-off" and Level 4 fully autonomous capabilities as both hardware and regulatory roadmaps evolve. As the automotive industry is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Genesis, equipped with eSIMs across strategic markets around the globe. Deployment has begun in 2025, starting in the Middle East, where vehicles will be equipped with worldwide out-of-the-box connectivity, enabling seamless updates tailored to destination countries. By leveraging cutting-edge GSMA-certified technologies and its Connectivity Manager hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud, IST ensures that vehicles equipped with its solution provide reli...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24