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Accelera by Cummins and Isuzu will Collaborate on Battery Packs for Light Duty Vehicles

Accelera by Cummins and Isuzu will Collaborate on Battery Packs for Light Duty Vehicles

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. , and Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. today announced plans to launch a battery electric powertrain for Isuzu’s F-series in North America. Availability of the medium-duty truck is expected in 2026 and will include Acce ... Continue reading

ADAS Market to Reach $122.86 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

ADAS Market to Reach $122.86 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

REDDING, Calif., May 13, 2024 -- Meticulous Research®—a leading global market research company, published a research report titled, "ADAS Market by Type (Blind Spot Detection Systems, Automatic Emergency Braking Systems), Automation (Level 1, 2, and 3), Component (Vision Camera Systems, Sensors), Vehicle, End Use (P ... Continue reading

American Battery Technology Company Ramps its Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility and Operates at Over 115% Design Rate

American Battery Technology Company Ramps its Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility and Operates at Over 115% Design Rate

Accomplishing a major commercialization milestone, the company continues to aggressively advance recycling operations to increase battery metals manufacturing for U.S.-based strategic customers Achievement marks capabilities of the company's internally-developed, first-of-kind, commercial-scale battery recycling techno ... Continue reading

Autonomous Driving Company Plus Launches PlusProtect, AI-based Technology to Help Enhance Next Generation Safety Systems

Autonomous Driving Company Plus Launches PlusProtect, AI-based Technology to Help Enhance Next Generation Safety Systems

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail PlusProtect, Plus’s AI-based technology to help enhance next generation safety systems (Graphic: Business Wire) PlusProtect, Plus’s AI-based technology to help enhance next generation safety systems (Graphic: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full S ... Continue reading

Continental Implements Pioneering Cross-Domain High-Performance Computer in a Car

Continental Implements Pioneering Cross-Domain High-Performance Computer in a Car

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail From concept to reality: Continental showcases first cross-domain HPC in production car (Photo: Business Wire) From concept to reality: Continental showcases first cross-domain HPC in production car (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Sm ... Continue reading

Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited Introduce New 6.7-Liter Engine for Japan, Southeast Asia and Other Global Markets

Cummins and Isuzu Motors Limited Introduce New 6.7-Liter Engine for Japan, Southeast Asia and Other Global Markets

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors Limited (hereinafter “Isuzu”), a leading global truck manufacturer headquartered in Japan, are launching a new 6.7-liter engine jointly developed by the two companies, designed for use in Isuzu’s new medium-duty truck lineup. The “Isuzu DB6A” will power on-highway ... Continue reading

E-bike Market size is set to grow by USD 16.48 bn from 2024-2028, increasing sustainability and environmental concerns to boost the market growth, Technavio

E-bike Market size is set to grow by USD 16.48 bn from 2024-2028, increasing sustainability and environmental concerns to boost the market growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 -- The global e-bike market  size is estimated to grow by USD 16.48 bn from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.95%  during the forecast period.  For more insights on the forecast market size and historic data (2018 - 2022) - Buy Report C ... Continue reading

Fisker Raises Additional Capital From Existing Investor; Funding Is $3.456 Million; Potential to Increase to $7.5 Million

Fisker Raises Additional Capital From Existing Investor; Funding Is $3.456 Million; Potential to Increase to $7.5 Million

LOS ANGELES--Fisker Inc. (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announced today the signing of a securities purchase agreement in connection with an offering (the “Offering”) of $3,456,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes du ... Continue reading

General Motors Names Alps Alpine North America, Inc. a 2023 Supplier of the Year

General Motors Names Alps Alpine North America, Inc. a 2023 Supplier of the Year

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 13, 2024 -- General Motors recognized Alps Alpine North America, Inc. as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 32nd annual Supplier of the Year event in Aventura, Florida earlier in April. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Storage Market to be Worth $38.3 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

Hydrogen Storage Market to be Worth $38.3 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

REDDING, Calif., May 13, 2024 -- According to a new market research report titled, 'Hydrogen Storage Market by Storage Solution (Tanks, Cylinders), Storage Type (Physical Storage, Material-based Storage), Application (Fuel Cell, Chemical Production, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas), and Geography—Global Forecast to 2031' th ... Continue reading

Icahn Enterprises L.P. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Senior Notes

Icahn Enterprises L.P. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Senior Notes

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2024 -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. – Icahn Enterprises L.P. ("Icahn Enterprises") announced today that it, together with Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. (together with Icahn Enterprises, the "Issuers"), upsized and priced their offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.000% ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Novelty Product for Cars (TRO-1093)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Novelty Product for Cars (TRO-1093)

PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2024 -- "I wanted to create a fun way to add personality and style to your vehicle," said an inventor, from Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the C A R P E E. My design would attract attention while traveling, and it would really make a vehicle stand out." The patent-pending invention provides ... Continue reading

NASA Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

NASA Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2024 -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named David Salvagnini as the agency's new chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer, effective immediately. The role is an expansion of Salvagnini's current role as chief data officer. ... Continue reading

NASA to Discuss New Polar Climate Mission During Media Teleconference

NASA to Discuss New Polar Climate Mission During Media Teleconference

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2024 -- NASA is hosting a media call at 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, May 15, to discuss the agency's PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, which aims to improve life on Earth by studying heat loss from Earth's polar regions and provide information on our changing climate. ... Continue reading

Taiga Motors Expands Deliveries of its Award-Winning Fully Electric Snowmobiles in Europe

Taiga Motors Expands Deliveries of its Award-Winning Fully Electric Snowmobiles in Europe

MONTREAL, May 13, 2024 - Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG) ("Taiga" or the "Company"), the leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, is thrilled to announce that it is expanding its footprint across Scandinavia with the delivery of additional NomadTM snowmobiles to its key customers SkiStar and Motorbutiken Kl ... Continue reading

Tianma and Rain Technology Showcase No-Driver-Distraction and Display Screen Branding for the Automotive Industry

Tianma and Rain Technology Showcase No-Driver-Distraction and Display Screen Branding for the Automotive Industry

BOULDER, Colo. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--Rain Technology, creator of the world’s most advanced directional display technologies, announced that partner Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

USAA to Gift Vehicle to Military Family in the Chicago Area

USAA to Gift Vehicle to Military Family in the Chicago Area

SAN ANTONIO--USAA, a leading provider of financial services to military members and their families, proudly announces the donation of four National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and their communities. USAA recognizes the importance of reliable transpo ... Continue reading

Farley to Discuss Progress of Customer-Focused Ford+ Plan At May 30 Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Farley to Discuss Progress of Customer-Focused Ford+ Plan At May 30 Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford President and CEO Jim Farley will discuss the company’s customer-centered Ford+ plan to grow, raise margins and increase capital efficiency while improving business durability at the upcoming Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City. The conference is scheduled for T ... Continue reading

i-Battery Joins LDES Council as the First Chinese Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Manufacturer Member

i-Battery Joins LDES Council as the First Chinese Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Manufacturer Member

SUZHOU, China, May 14, 2024 -- i-Battery Energy Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as i-Battery) joins the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (hereinafter referred to as LDES) as the First Chinese Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Manufacturer Member, solidifying i-Battery's positioning as a long-durati ... Continue reading

Investors in VinFast Auto Ltd. f/k/a Black Spade Acquisition Co. Should Contact The Gross Law Firm Before June 11, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - VFS

Investors in VinFast Auto Ltd. f/k/a Black Spade Acquisition Co. Should Contact The Gross Law Firm Before June 11, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - VFS

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of VinFast Auto Ltd. f/k/a Black Spade Acquisition Co. ... Continue reading

Isuzu Invests US$30 Million in Gatik to Develop Autonomous Driving Logistics Business

Isuzu Invests US$30 Million in Gatik to Develop Autonomous Driving Logistics Business

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Current Autonomous Vehicle developed by Gatik based on Isuzu F-Series (Photo: Business Wire) Current Autonomous Vehicle developed by Gatik based on Isuzu F-Series (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Siz ... Continue reading

Three-Michelin-Star Chef Corey Lee to Unveil New Restaurant 'Na Oh' at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore

Three-Michelin-Star Chef Corey Lee to Unveil New Restaurant 'Na Oh' at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore

Hyundai to collaborate with the world's first Korean chef to earn Three Michelin Stars to deliver contemporary Korean cuisine at Group's first global innovation hub New restaurant 'Na Oh,' due to open in June, will connect food and innovation as part of the customer experience at HMGICS SEOUL, South Korea and SINGAPORE ... Continue reading

Toyota Ranks 4th on Fair360's Top 50 Companies

Toyota Ranks 4th on Fair360's Top 50 Companies

PLANO, Texas, May 14, 2024 -- Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, has named Toyota North America* one of its 2024 Top 50 Companies, ranking fourth among the 160 companies participating in the survey. Toyota has maintained its position for the third year in a row and continues to be the only automotive manufacturer ranked i ... Continue reading

Voyager Space Awarded by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop New Airlock Concept

Voyager Space Awarded by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop New Airlock Concept

DENVER, May 14, 2024 -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the company has been awarded a Collaborative Announcement Notice (CAN) by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) for the joint development of an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle, also referred to as Deep Space ... Continue reading

EVgo Doubles Down on Commitment to Begin NACS Deployments in 2024

EVgo Doubles Down on Commitment to Begin NACS Deployments in 2024

North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors – currently in the process of being standardized as SAE J3400 – on its fast charging network later this year. As part of its commitment to serve all EVs, stations included in the roll-out will serve both CCS and NACS vehicles. ... Continue reading

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