ARAI, India establishes BSR test facility On June 12, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), in a social media post, announced that it has recently established a BSR Test Facility (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle). It is housed within ARAI's Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Lab.  ARAI's new BSR facility creates a comprehensive simulation environment that can put vehicle components through realistic road conditions. The system feature...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Audi partners with Fraunhofer to test AI and robotics to improve car part picking process On June 2, Audi Sport collaborated with Fraunhofer’s Heilbronn Research and Innovation Centers to explore new ways to improve the picking process in car manufacturing. After identifying key areas for improvement, they are now testing advanced technologies such as AI and robotics at their Böllinger Höfe site through the end of the year. The project is uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Qualibat invests BRL 400 thousand in lab to test automotive batteries On May 19, it was reported that Qualibat, Brazil’s Battery Quality Association representing brands like Moura, Heliar, and Tudor, invested BRL 400,000 in its first independent testing lab located at the Sorocaba Technology Park. The facility will enhance Qualibat’s technical autonomy and its role in supporting industry self-regulation, prioritizing consumer protection and b...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

BIMS 2025: First BYD LAB outside of China held in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2025, the first-ever BYD LAB outside of China has been launched in Thailand at IMPACT Exhibition Center, Thailand, held in parallel with the ongoing 46th Bangkok International Motor Show. Highlights of the BYD LAB include the YANGWANG U8 boasting its capabilities firsthand, driving through a 1,200-ton water pool specially constructed for this event. Visitors can als...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

WeRide, China to support new autonomous driving pilot project in Switzerland On January 13, WeRide Inc. announced that it is the technology provider for an innovative new autonomous driving pilot project in Switzerland. This project is funded by the Canton of Zurich and the Swiss national railway Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) and managed by the Swiss Transit Lab (STL), with WeRide providing products and operational support.  During the test ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

WeRide, China deploys Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich, Switzerland Airport On January 9, WeRide Inc. announced the deployment of its Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport in partnership with Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab (STL). The WeRide Robobus, which accommodates nine passengers, will be the first commercial autonomous bus shuttle project at a European airport. The service will begin in the first quarte...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

CES 2025: Valeo, AWS collaborate to accelerate the revolution in software-defined vehicles On January 6, Valeo and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced their collaboration to revolutionize the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) by enabling faster and more efficient development, testing, and validation of distributed vehicle software stacks across vehicle domains like Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), infotainment systems, and Autonomou...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

GWM establishes joint testing lab for in-vehicle network with TSARI, Tsing Standard On December 5, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the recent establishment of a joint testing lab for in-vehicle network with the Suzhou Automotive Research Institute of Tsinghua University (TSARI) and Suzhou Tsing Standard Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (Tsing Standard). The lab will focus on testing the conformance and reliability of CAN, LIN, and Ethernet protoc...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

Mahindra, India conducts EV crash test of XEV 9e EV On November 27, Mahindra announced that it had conducted an EV crash test on its Electric Origin eSUV—the XEV 9e at its state-of-the-art Passive Safety Lab in Tamil Nadu. The XEV 9e equipped with advanced safety features underwent a frontal 40% offset deformable barrier crash test at 64 km/h. The airbags deployed as designed, and the occupant cage remained intact, confirming the vehicle's robu...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Ampere opens new Software Center in Sophia Antipolis, France to accelerate SDV development On November 29, Ampere announced that it has opened a new Software Center in Sophia Antipolis, France, to advance Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology. The facility includes 800 square meter of research labs and 2,200 square meter of office space, accommodating up to 340 people. With a team of nearly 200 engineers, Ampere focuses on AI, connectivity, O...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

Audi Hungaria enhances electric motor quality with advanced cleanliness testing at Győr plant On November 27, Audi Hungaria announced that the Győr plant develops and manufactures electric motors and also ensures their quality through a dedicated cleanliness testing laboratory. The lab focuses on maintaining technical cleanliness to prevent small particles or contaminants from affecting e-motor performance. Before testing, a blank value test en...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

JLR achieves closed-loop recycling of seat foam from used vehicles On November 27, JLR achieved the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from its used vehicles. The recycled material has been reintegrated into the production of new seats, in collaboration with Dow’s MobilityScience innovations and automotive seating manufacturer Adient. The company is now putting the material through its full production process aiming to test its use...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

uirements for Ford under the consent order include: •    Develop and implement safety data analytics infrastructure as well as an end-to-end information and document interface platform with information for internal and NHTSA-initiated safety investigations. •    Build a multi-modal imaging test lab that focuses on low-voltage electronics and invest in a vehicle identification number-based traceability system to track components at the VI...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

Euro NCAP expands testing network with Safety Labs Austria On November 6, Euro NCAP announced the addition of Safety Labs Austria (SLA) to its network of 10 testing centres across Europe, offering independent testing services to Euro NCAP and its members. TECCON, newly accredited for passive safety, joins ALP.Lab and DSD, which are already accredited for active safety, as part of SLA. With this addition, SLA becomes a fully accredited consortium ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

Mahindra, india inaugurates advanced crash and battery testing labs for SUV safety On October 23, Mahindra opened its Passive Safety Lab (PSL) and Battery and Cell Research Lab, designed to enhance SUV safety testing and battery research. Located 55 km from Mahindra Research Valley (MRV), the PSL can perform crash tests according to Bharat, Australian, and European NCAP standards. The facility includes two crash areas: a 100-ton octagonal filmin...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

ticipate in the Future Innovation Tech Expo 2024 (FIX 2024) to be held in the Daegu Metropolitan City from October 23 to 26, 2024. In 2024, the company developed a 4695 cylindrical battery (46mm in diameter and 95mm in height) for the first time as a South Korean company. After that, it completed a test run of a vehicle equipped with this battery. The company will exhibit a large-scale model of its second factory, under construction in the Busan ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

GM Canada closing Kapuskasing Cold Weather Development Center On October 18, General Motors notified that it has ceased operations at its Cold Weather Development Centre in Kapuskasing, Ontario, and that facility assets and property “will be disposed of.” “Our testing and validation processes prioritize continuous improvement, and we have evolved our testing capability to validate our technology at the component, system, and vehicle level,...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

XCharge Europe opens test facility for charging solutions in Hamburg, Germany On October 15, XCharge Europe GmbH (XCharge Europe) opened a new test facility at its Hamburg headquarters. The test lab offers comprehensive possibilities for testing the entire XCharge Europe’s product portfolio, including the C6, C7, and Net Zero Series charging stations.  The Hamburg test facility complements the test lab in Madrid, which opened in 2023. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

ZF opens new 800V Test & Validation Laboratory in UK for next-gen EVs ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has opened a new 800V Test & Validation Laboratory at its R&D Hub near Solihull in the UK, partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). This ZF’s first of its kind facility in the country supports the adoption of 800V architectures with improved efficiency, charging and vehicle performance advantages for EVs. It also provides essential ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

AVL launches AVL Cell Tester ECO to enhance battery cell R&D at Battery Show On October 8, AVL announced at The Battery Show in Detroit that it has launched the AVL Cell Tester ECO, a compact air-cooled, multi-channel battery cell cycler.  The AVL Cell Tester ECO is available in 12A, 50A, 100A, 300A or 600A power classes with 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 and 72-channel cabinet configurations, and can be easily integrated into existing labs or paired wi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09