version features silicon-oxide-enhanced anodes, offering 20% higher energy density and 85 kWh usable energy. Batteries for MMA platform models will be produced in Mercedes-Benz's global network, starting with the Kamenz factory. Development of the CLA's electric models is supported by the Electric Software Hub at the Mercedes-Benz Technology Centre in Sindelfingen. On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Ra...

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drive (HEV), which combines a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery, and an automatic multimode transmission. All drive types will be available from autumn 2023. On May 12, Renault Group announced that the group is studying the creation of an Electric Vehicles and Software entity in France in order to accelerate this transition and support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The scope of the study includes...

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plore the optimal lifecycle operation strategy for Robotaxis and boost the innovative development of Robotaxis. The Bedrock Chassis adopts a product logic of decoupled upper and lower vehicle bodies, a design concept of high mechanical integration, a comprehensive energy management system, and open software interfaces and application ecosystem. It provides a standardized hardware platform and adaptable interfaces for intelligent driving systems a...

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ombined range of 866km. The CLA EV contains a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a 14-inch center console display, and a 14-inch front passenger display. As the first model to employ the Mercedes-Benz in-house developed MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System) architecture, the CLA EV enables decoupling of software and hardware and custom development of software features, while supporting OTA updates. The model is available with intelligent driver assist...

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VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On September 23, it was disclosed by Changchun Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment that FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (F...

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nt suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.   The topics of the lectures ranged from the latest passenger car and commercial vehicle drive concepts to the application and evaluation of non-fossil fuels, sustainability concepts and modern software-defined vehicles.   The full agenda of lectures can be viewed on the official website (https://wiener-motorensymposium.at/en/programme/techn...

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ens partnership with FAW FAW announces 13th five-year period achievements and 14th five-year plan targets FAW-VW establishes FAW Audi Sales as its subsidiary in Hangzhou FAW to locate ICV R&D, manufacturing and operation project in Chengdu, Sichuan FAW releases L4 valet parking system full-featured software FAW strengthens strategic partnership with ZTE respecting automotive electronics FAW to transfer 49% of FAW Haima shares to Hainan Holdings F...

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san will provide an update on the resumption of orders. On August 30, Siemens announced that it is cooperating with Nissan to build production lines for the new all-electric crossover Nissan Ariya at the company's plant in Tochigi, Japan. Nissan had already been using the Siemens Digital Industries software portfolio to optimize design and production. The system architecture of Nissan's newly developed electric powertrain aims to standardize the ...

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sional E-Ducato Hydrogen plug-in FCV (Production suspended), Opel Movano e Hydrogen plug-in FCV (Production suspended); Toyota: Proace Max EV (2024-); Buick/Holden Cascada (2015-2019); Holden Astra (2015-2019); Suzuki Wagon R+ (2005-2007); Battery housings; Vans' assembly plant of Stellantis, has a software development center - Number of employees: 2,300 (as of Sept. 2024). - In February 2023, the company announced the establishment of a software...

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August 13, Nissan announced, in line with its Nissan Intelligent Mobility brand vision, the implementation of drones its manufacturing complex in Resende, Brazil to develop inventory information. The system works by identifying the manufacturing area for the drone to cover, and then configuring the software and drone to perform overlapping photography to generate maps in 3D and 2D format, thus identifying the locations of different models and col...

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SUVs will be built with necessary hardware for BlueCruise capability. On July 13, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced BlueCruise 1.3, which will initially begin rolling out in Mustang Mach-E crossovers built in Cuautitlan, Mexico. Later in the summer, existing BlueCruise-equipped Mach-E's will receive a software update as well. On August 25, Ford said it will idle production of the F-150 at the Kansas City Assembly Plant the weeks of August 28 and Sep...

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es. On September 28, Dürr announced that it has commissioned a new paint shop for new energy vehicle manufacturer SERES for its plant in Liangjiang in southwestern China. Just nine months after receiving the contract, Dürr installed the plant and exhaust air purification technology as well as the software. The new paint shop in the Liangjiang plant in Chongqing can complete 60 jobs per hour. Dürr uses RoDip M mechanical rotational process whic...

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for various types of vehicle and can draw on many years of successful R&D work in this field. (From a press release on September 21, 2018) German mobility provider Sono Motors announced its partnership with Bosch. The technology and service company will provide the Sion's central control unit and a software-based solution for its intelligent networking. The Sion's data connection with the cloud will be managed by a connectivity control unit (CCU)...

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ssions Polestar announces 7,200 global deliveries for Q1 2024 Volvo Cars secures supply of climate-neutral electricity in Malaysia and US Volvo Cars starts production of EX90, SUV at Ridgeville plant, USA Volvo ending S60 sedan production in Ridgeville, South Carolina Volvo launching 2025 EX90 with software and battery drain issues, missing features Polestar 3 production begins in Ridgeville, South Carolina Polestar begins deliveries of U.S.-buil...

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em 12 speaker audio system Radio & display receiver assembly Radio receiver Car audio 13 speaker audio system 10 speaker audio system 8 speaker audio system 6 speaker audio system Speaker Speaker bracket 18 speaker audio system Infotainment system 11 speaker audio system Intelligent cockpit system (Software) Multi media interface Audio amplifier 23 speaker audio system 22 speaker audio system 25 speaker audio system 17 speaker audio system Audio ...

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ay 16-inch center information display 14.6-inch center information display (LTPS) 14.6-inch center information display 17.2-inch center information display (LTPS) 8-inch center console rear display (LTPS) 12-inch center information display 6-inch touch screen display Smart touch display Touch panel software Glass panel Intelligent cockpit Rear seat display (48 inch) 8-inch single view display 10-inch single & dual view display Compact organic lig...

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e extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and New Sportage.  The automotive-optimized webOS offers drivers and passengers instant access to a wide array of content and services, tailored specifically for the in-car environment. It is a core component of “LG AlphaWare,” the company’s comprehensive software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution suite.  Kia’s European model lineup will offer a diverse in-car entertainment experience, featuring popular...

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) will be able to receive Google POIs as a free update this summer and all upcoming Kia models with ccNC will come with Google POIs preinstalled. Additionally, Hyundai has also integrated Google Places into its navigation system for vehicles equipped with the ccNC infotainment system and the latest software update. This includes models like the KONA, new SANTA FE, new TUCSON, new IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and IONIQ 9. The rollout began in June 2025. Go...

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utonomous driving technology incorporated into it. The new Serena is able to handle driving in a single lane on an expressway through the technology, and is the first Nissan vehicle with this capability. When driving on traffic or on long trips, a monocular camera with cutting-edge image processing software installed determines the condition of the road, and automatically controls the axel, brakes, and steering based on that information. Followin...

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