of 2026. Close cooperation with regional partners and advanced digital tools helped speed up planning and construction. The digital system also continues to support the plant after completion through data platforms, AI processes, and tools that improve facility and energy management throughout its lifecycle. For the first time, BMW applied a “One Model” approach, creating a cloud-based digital twin used during the entire development of the p...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/06

Mercedes Benz reveals environmental impact for new electric GLC SUV On March 23, Mercedes-Benz released its 360° Environmental 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 v...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ncluding achieving highly reliable and scalable data communication in complex vehicle architectures. OEMs and partner companies are advancing AI-driven development. Vector will leverage MCP servers to facilitate the development and integration of Software-Defined Systems (SDS) throughout the entire lifecycle. Q3. What are your company's strengths in next-generation mobility development, including SDV ? How will you capitalize on the business oppo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ing Business Operations Group that was created in 2025, is comprised of five divisions: Battery Manufacturing Engineering; Environmental Facilities Engineering; Unit and Core Engineering; Engineering Excellence and Strategy; and Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering.   •  PE is also responsible for lifecycle management and looks to combine new and existing tech to improve manufacturing and engineering processes.   •  The PEMC is home to PE’...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Chery Auto releases energy strategy On March 19, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery Auto) held a battery event in Wuhu, Anhui to release an energy strategy. To address common battery charging, lifespan, and safety issues, Chery Auto launched the Rhino battery solution with a 500km range on an 8-minute charge and a lifecycle of up to 5,000 cycles. To date, the Rhino battery solution has developed into three lineups spanning two systems and three ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

hardware changes.​ Matter mentioned that the move shifts its architecture from fixed, software-defined protection to AI-governed, self-optimising energy behaviour, with batteries treated as “intelligent, self-aware systems” that sense their state, adapt to usage, and optimise over the vehicle lifecycle. The AIDV energy stack will combine this battery intelligence with Matter’s propulsion, thermal, and control systems as it rolls the platf...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

McLaren Automotive adopts NVIDIA-powered agentic AI to accelerate engineering and product development On March 16, McLaren Automotive announced that it is transforming its future product development by integrating end-to-end agentic AI across its entire engineering lifecycle. This initiative is supported by Rescale’s platform, powered by NVIDIA, which delivers a tailored AI stack to enhance speed and scalability in the design and engineering pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

before customers had even experienced the vehicle, and the i3 will further strengthen BMW’s electric portfolio. Regarding EU regulation, BMW believes the current debate around the 2030 and 2035 CO₂ targets risks becoming overly complex and restrictive. We argues that regulation should focus on lifecycle emissions rather than only tailpipe emissions and should avoid requirements that undermine global supply chains or technology openness?. Q2....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

TAI, GWM partner on ADAS development and EV lifecycle management in Thailand Announced on March 10, 2026, the Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) and Great Wall Motor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (GWM) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the development and technology transfer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), aiming to align the technology with international standards while adapting it for use in Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Tata Elxsi, India launches DevStudio.ai GenAI co-engineer platform for automotive software On March 5, Tata Elxsi launched DevStudio.ai, a multi‑agent, ASPICE‑aligned generative AI platform designed to act as an AI co‑engineer across the automotive software development lifecycle for OEMs, Tier‑1s, and semiconductor firms. The solution supports all key stages of the ASPICE V‑cycle, i.e., requirements, architecture, implementation, testin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

he stringent reliability standards of global OEMs in real-world conditions. By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance in real-time, while unlocking the residual value of the battery throughout its lifecycle. Hyundai Motor and Kia's investment marks a pivotal shift in how OEMs view battery management as a strategic differentiator. "Partnering wit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ETAS contributes to release of Eclipse S-CORE v0.6.0 ETAS GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, has contributed significantly to the latest release of S-CORE v0.6.0, the open-source automotive middleware platform developed by the Eclipse SDV Working Group. ETAS delivered essential code for Lifecycle and Health Management capabilities and supported multiple critical areas including project management, process definition, infrastruc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

signed to handle increasingly complex software-defined system environments. It enhances the management of historical artifacts, supports baseline creation, and improves documentation transparency throughout development states. PREEvision 26.0 is designed to strengthen traceability across the entire lifecycle of the systems. It also serves as the foundation for the broader 26.x product series with nine-week release cycles. (From a press release da...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

hardware and software in the loop (HIL/SIL) simulation, sensor and scenario simulation, AI-supported test automation, and cloud-based validation solutions more easily discoverable to automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.   dSPACE provides tools and solutions for the entire development lifecycle, from model-based design and SIL testing to HIL validation, sensor simulation, and scenario-based testing for advanced driver assistance sys...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

of IGNITE is a revised portfolio structure comprising two clusters: (i) a Growth cluster, centered on Electronics and Seating, where the company intends to build on existing competitive strengths to drive expansion and margin improvement; and (ii) a Value cluster, including Clarion, Clean Mobility, Lifecycle Solutions, and Lighting, which will prioritize operational performance, cash generation, and value optimization. By 2028, FORVIA targets tot...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

wcase technologies for edge AI transformation at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany from March 10-12. Demonstrations include technologies that empower organizations with a reliable, end‑to‑end foundation for edge AI use cases that preserve security, safety, and reliability throughout the lifecycle.  Featured demonstrations will include:   •  Consolidated Edge AI that allows mixing safety-critical workloads with non-safety applicat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

rvices architecture, WATTSync integrates with battery management systems to enable high-volume, real-time capture of parameters such as State of Health, cycles, and thermal events, and supports secure API-based data exchange with authorized central servers to meet Indian reporting requirements. Its lifecycle manager and role-based access controls are designed to serve manufacturers, operators, recyclers, and regulators, enabling circular-economy ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

away from distributed computing, in which separate computers manage individual features, toward centralized systems where computing hubs handle multiple functions, enabling up to a 20% reduction in internal vehicle wiring for lighter vehicles that are easier to update via software throughout their lifecycle. Arrow’s portfolio includes design engineering services with expertise in semiconductors and interconnect, passive and electromechanical (...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

cific solutions? A3. The vCANdrive improves the efficiency of in-vehicle CAN network management and software update simulations, supporting the testing of complex automotive software.MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) is a methodology that uses digital models throughout the system development lifecycle to enhance processes from requirements definition to design and verification. It includes an explorer feature that enables users to visualiz...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

on the integration of public transportation and energy and will create pragmatic solutions to regional green transportation development.Going forward, the two companies will integrate Suqian’s public transportation resources with CATL’s technical service capabilities to establish a bus battery lifecycle management system spanning vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance services, energy interaction, and resource recycling, so as to promote...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03