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 * 1
   
   FEV and ProLogium Sign MOU for the Development of Solid-State Battery Systems
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 2
   
   Rockwell Automation announces a partnership with Bravo Motor Company. By
   betting on innovation and ESG, the objective is to offer cutting-edge
   technological solutions for the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries in
   the Brazilian market
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 3
   
   City Transformer, EV tech disruptor from Israel, has selected SEGULA
   Technologies as its engineering development partner. The move will see the
   two companies use their expertise, know-how and innovation in further
   developing the pioneering all-electric foldable CT-1 microcar.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 4
   
   A Europe-based global automobile maker selected HCL Technologies as its
   largest IT services partner. The client expanded its engagement with HCL for
   executing the next phase of their digital transformation that includes
   setting up next-generation intelligent automation platform and an experience
   centric end-user support service to cover its global scale of business
   operations. Additionally, HCL will support the client with automotive
   manufacturing & logistics, online engineering related technology and domain
   competencies.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 5
   
   A global tier 1 supplier selected Tata Elxsi for its next generation
   e-powertrain development. This multi-million USD multi-year deal win
   underscores Tata Elxsi?s differentiated expertise in EV architecture, system
   and software development
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 6
   
   A multi-million-dollar deal win for Tata Elxsi from an automotive OEM in APAC
   region for development of a full vehicle simulator that will enable creation
   of a digital twin and accelerate new vehicle development
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 7
   
   A US based new-age EV OEM has awarded LTTS a multi-year engineering program
   encompassing energy storage systems, battery structures & BMS integration and
   design support to help the customer launch its new line-up of electric
   vehicles.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 8
   
   For an automotive mobility company, LTTS is setting up an engineering center
   of excellence for AutoSAR and functional safety based software development
   activities.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 9
   
   For an international auto components manufacturer, LTTS has been awarded 2
   deals where it will be undertaking end-to-end engineering work for their
   hardware, mechanical engineering programs, and support the application
   development.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 10
   
   Pankl and AVL Cooperate in the Field of Additive Manufacturing
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 11
   
   VinFast integrates Intelligent Speed Assistance from HERE Technologies into
   VF 8 and VF 9
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 12
   
   A leading Mobility Technology company has selected Wipro as an extension of
   their global engineering team to support them on the development of software
   defined vehicle applications.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 13
   
   Continental selected DXC Technology and Luxoft as key partners for
   Continental Automotive Edge (CAEdge), a cloud-based automotive services
   framework for creating transformative vehicle architectures and software. The
   CAEdge modular hardware and software framework, developed in conjunction with
   AWS, connects vehicles to the cloud.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 14
   
   DKV Mobility, a leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payments and
   solutions, signed a long-term agreement with Intellias to further digitalize
   mobility products and services
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 15
   
   A leading American Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer selected KPIT for a
   multiyear engagement in the Vehicle Engineering and Design domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 16
   
   A leading American Tier I awarded KPIT multiple programs in the powertrain
   domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 17
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer awarded KPIT multiple programs in the
   connected and middleware domains
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 18
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a multiyear engagement
   in the electric powertrain domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 19
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a strategic program in
   the middleware domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 20
   
   MVI Group?s Knowledge Engineering division partners up eccenca the leading
   solution provider for knowledge infused automation solutions.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 21
   
   Hero MotoCorp Selects Accenture for Supply Chain Transformation
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 22
   
   TCS has helped Stellantis to transform the customer experience journey with a
   more streamlined and personalized sales and service experience across
   channels in Brazil and Argentina.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 23
   
   Honda R&D Selects Latest Ansible Motion Delta S3 Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL)
   Simulator to Accelerate Efficient Road and Race Car Development
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 24
   
   Alpha Motor and Hinduja Tech have entered a MoU.The scope of cooperation
   includes the development and production of electric vehicles, postproduction
   support, joint research, and development of other mobility projects.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 25
   
   Bertrandt as a development partner for e-trucks. The company has played a key
   role in battery development for the eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 26
   
   Capgemini joins forces with Peugeot Sport to accelerate and optimize the
   development of its hybrid hypercar
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 27
   
   Cellnex and SEGULA Technologies enter a partnership to expand Private 5G
   Network capabilities into the Automotive Industry
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 28
   
   Tata Elxsi wins multi-year multi-million USD deal for EV system development
   from a global automotive leader
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 29
   
   Tata Elxsi selected to establish and set up a Virtual Reality Innovation
   Center by a leading European commercial vehicle manufacturer. Work includes
   Virtual Reality based simulation and collaborative design solution, Full
   technology integration along with immersive content development
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 30
   
   Tata Elxsi selected by a leading German Tier 1 supplier for establishing an
   Offshore Development Center for Autonomous Driving and ADAS technologies
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 31
   
   LTTS will be supporting the autonomous drive product development program for
   an American automotive company, by providing R&D and validation and
   verification services for its suite of robo-taxis. LTTS will also be setting
   up an offshore dedicated engineering center in India to support the
   customer?s global roadmap.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 32
   
   LTTS has won a multi-year deal from a European automotive supplier to support
   its next-gen In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) for multiple product lines
   encompassing cockpit electronics, display technologies and advanced driver
   assistance systems.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 33
   
   A global tier 1 automotive company has chosen LTTS as its technology partner
   in the areas of Power Electronics, Software Platform Development, Controls
   and Systems.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 34
   
   A leading American car manufacturer selected KPIT for an engagement in the
   powertrain virtualization domain
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 35
   
   A leading American commercial vehicles manufacturer selected KPIT for a
   program in the vehicle engineering domain
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 36
   
   A leading Asia-based multinational automotive electronics supplier has
   selected Wipro to develop the engineering blueprint for their next generation
   software defined vehicle platform using Wipro?s Cloud Car architecture.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 37
   
   A leading Asian car manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple programs in the
   connected vehicles and autonomous driving domains
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 38
   
   A leading European car manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple engagements in
   the AUTOSAR and vehicle diagnostics domains.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 39
   
   A leading European OEM selects KPIT as its key partner for next generation
   ECU Platforms Software with a TCV of Euro 70+ million.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 40
   
   AISIN selects Siemens? Capital VSTAR for AUTOSAR electronic control unit
   development
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 41
   
   Etteplan supports Epiroc to develop a battery-electric trolley truck for
   underground mining
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 42
   
   FEV has signed a development agreement with El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing
   Company (NASCO) in Egypt. The scope of services includes supplier
   negotiations, the establishment of a local supplier network, and vehicle
   development for the sedan with a purely battery-electric drive system.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 43
   
   HERE powers BMW Maps with Predictive Routing
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 44
   
   Isuzu Australia Limited drives forward with HERE Technologies for navigation
   services
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 45
   
   FEV partners with ORECA to develop hydrogen engine for Dakar Rally
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 46
   
   HiQ behind Yamaha Motor?s first-ever connected vehicle in Europe
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 47
   
   Marelli Uses JAGGAER for Procurement Worldwide
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 48
   
   Black Sesame Technologies Selects Elektrobit AUTOSAR Classic Platform for
   Developing High-Performance Autonomous Driving Solutions
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 49
   
   Hyundai Mobis works with German partner Vector to develop AUTOSAR-based
   standard software platform.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 50
   
   Renesas turns to AVL for functional safety. Renesas and AVL are collaborating
   to support for the development of ECUs that comply with ISO 26262.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 51
   
   Advik partners Spain?s Entecnia to make electric vacuum pumps for EVs and ICE
   braking systems in India
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 52
   
   Luxoft, a DXC Technology company, is working with CARIAD, the automotive
   software company of Volkswagen Group, to provide vehicle software
   development, testing, and integration services. Luxoft is supporting CARIAD
   in its strategic objective of creating a uniform, scalable software platform
   for all Volkswagen Group brands, including Volkswagen Group?s unified
   Embedded Software Platform VW.os.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 53
   
   Plex MES from Rockwell Automation chosen by REE Automotive for EV platform
   production in EMEA
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 54
   
   KAR Global Launches Enhanced Condition Reports for BacklotCars; Collaboration
   with Thoughtworks Expands Capabilities, Accuracy and Transparency
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 55
   
   Digital Transformation in Automobile Manufacturing Leveraging MES. ITC
   Infotech Engagement With One of The World?s Leading Two Wheeler
   Manufacturers.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 56
   
   Wipro helped Bosch in developing middleware of a reusable Android Automotive
   infotainment development platform.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 57
   
   Ansys and Innoviz Technologies Enable Autonomous Driving Revolution with
   Next-Gen LiDAR Design. Simulation accelerates high-performing LiDAR
   development resulting in an optimized design, satisfying strict industry
   requirements
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 58
   
   Applus+ IDIADA has been chosen by VinFast - Vietnam’s very first EV maker -
   as partner in EV safety testing.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 59
   
   EasyMile, an all-electric autonomous technology supplier headquartered in
   Toulouse, France looked to Ansys software for a single-source, turnkey
   solution to demonstrate the safety of their driverless vehicles.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 60
   
   EPAM Continuum Appointed Strategic Digital Partner For Launch of INEOS
   Automotive’s New Grenadier Vehicle
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 61
   
   A U.S. based Electric Vehicle (EV) battery maker has selected LTTS as its
   engineering services partner to support its platform and production programs
   in the areas of systems engineering, software, functional safety, ASPICE and
   V&V services.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 62
   
   Design Digital deal from a leading Japanese OEM for the development of a
   next-gen HMI for infotainment and incockpit interface for their range of
   vehicles. Design-led approach from consumer research to design strategy, HMI
   design and implementation. Modular design architecture to encompass range
   from entry-level to premium cars
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 63
   
   LTTS has been awarded a deal worth USD45 million from a U.S. based automotive
   Tier 1 company, to be its strategic engineering partner and provide
   engineering services for its Electric Vehicle (EV) product portfolio. As part
   of the program, LTTS is setting up an R&D center in Krakow, Poland.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 64
   
   Selected by a world-leading systems supplier for the development of an
   autonomous driving platform for commercialvehicles. Tata Elxsi will enable
   software development and integration for a new autonomous system. Multi-year
   foundation for delivery of production programs for various OEMs.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 65
   
   Tata Elxsi was selected by a North American new-age EV OEM for a strategic
   software development program
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 66
   
   Siemens and PROLIM help Simple Energy innovate and build India’s first
   premium affordable two-wheeler EV that has the longest range with
   user-centric design leveraging xcelerator Teamcenter X and digitaltwin.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 67
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a strategic program in
   the vehicle engineering domain
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 68
   
   A leading American Tier I selected KPIT for multiple engagements in the
   Autonomous Driving domain
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 69
   
   A leading American Truck Manufacturer selected KPIT for a strategic
   engagement in the Electric Powertrain domain
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 70
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the Autosar
   domain
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 71
   
   A leading European Tier I selected KPIT for a key engagement in the Body
   Electronics domain
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 72
   
   Daimler Truck adopts Siemens? Xcelerator to shape the future of CO2-neutral
   transport
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 73
   
   Tata Elxsi and Renesas Electronics announce their collaboration for a
   state-of-the-art design center in Bangalore that will develop targeted
   solutions for electric vehicles (EV). The new Next Generation EV Innovation
   Center (NEVIC) aims to support the acceleration of eMobility, particularly
   the two-wheel and light EV segments, assisting clients with reference designs
   and solution accelerators for critical EV subsystems like Battery Management
   Systems and Motor Control Units, among others. With the electric vehicle
   market, especially the Light EV segment, at an inflection point, the
   companies aim to provide key enablers for the market, starting with India and
   expanding globally to optimize development time and effort.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 74
   
   Finnish testing specialist Proventia is to equip a dedicated electric vehicle
   R&D and testing center for Jaguar Land Rover.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 75
   
   Grande West Transportation, a Canadian manufacturer of mid-sized
   multi-purpose transit vehicle, intends to design and develop a brand new bus
   manufacturing facility in the State of Washington, USA. Itchose to partner
   with Hinduja Tech Inc. to design a new manufacturing facility for the
   development of affordable, Buy-America compliant buses geared toward U.S.
   market.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 76
   
   hofer powertrain develops EV powertrain platform for MULLEN, the
   California-based emerging EV manufacturer, with the highest system
   efficiency.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 77
   
   HELLA improves cycle time, sees return on investment in under six months with
   Drishti. With Drishti cameras and streaming video analysis enabled on one of
   HELLA?s sensor product lines, the HELLA team made a series of previously
   concealed discoveries. First, the massive volume of cycle time data available
   from Drishti quickly revealed slowdowns in stations that were not originally
   the focus of improvement efforts. Second, by watching video footage from the
   identified station, the team understood that the physical station
   configuration was slowing down the line associates. In fact, the station
   setup was causing ergonomic concerns. Because the line associate was reaching
   with his right arm across to the left side of the station,
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 78
   
   P3?partners with Renault to develop one of the world’s first connected
   infotainment systems powered by Google’s Android Automotive OS
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 79
   
   Ricardo and Lightning eMotors sign strategic partnership to provide
   commercial electric vehicles to UK customers. Ricardo will provide supply
   chain and certification of roadworthiness support, as well as powertrain
   installation and integration services in the UK.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 80
   
    A leading automotive parts maker has named LTTS as its engineering partner
   for providing digital cybersecurity, functional safety and software and
   hardware development.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 81
   
   AVL and SuperTurbo Technologies announced that they will collaborate on a
   project to investigate the emission reduction possibilities of the hydrogen
   internal combustion engine (H2ICE) on commercial vehicles.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 82
   
   For an American automotive supplier, LTTS will be expanding its dedicated
   design center in India to strengthen capacity and capabilities which will be
   leveraged by the customer’s global technology teams. This center will act as
   the customer’s future technology hub.  
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 83
   
   Ford and Ansys Accelerate Development of Next-Generation Predictive Headlight
   Technology. Ford engineers use optical simulation solutions from Ansys for
   development of predictive smart headlights saving time and cost.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 84
   
   LTTS has been selected by a North American OEM to develop and enhance
   industry-unique surround camera Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) 
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 85
   
   Tata Elxsi was awarded a high-voltage EV system software development deal for
   a leading Japanese Tier1 supplier.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 86
   
   Tata Elxsi won a multi-million US$ Electric Vehicle software development
   program for a new-age EV OEM in APAC.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 87
   
   Tata Elxsi won a strategic software platform development deal for Level3
   autonomy and beyond,for a North American system supplier.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 88
   
   TCS has been engaged by ZF to address customer fulfillment disruption due to
   semiconductor shortages by analyzing material supply situation and developing
   insights for effective supply and demand balancing across product portfolios
   This optimizes the allocation of critical parts to meet the customer demand
   in the most optimal way to maximize value for ZF and its customers TCS has
   also been engaged by ZF to help in finding alternate supply sources for
   critical semiconductor parts and help in expediting the procurement
   activities This is expected to positively impact material availability
   towards customer order fulfillment
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 89
   
   TCS is selected by a European cloud-based location platform and technology
   company, to build navigational content management and a Geographic
   Information System for next generation technology powered features such as
   autonomous driving & 3-Dimensional maps. TCS will provide solutions for
   real-time map visualization, reliable routing, and robust geocoders as part
   of the platform.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 90
   
   TCS is selected by Element Fleet Management Inc. to deliver last phase of
   Ordering platform. TCS will integrate 5 New OEMs, create new and enhanced
   driver ordering interface, build advanced digital payment gateway and expand
   ordering capabilities to Canadian region. Post completion of this engagement
   1800+ Customers will be migrated to new Ordering platform and support ~125K+
   vehicle Orders.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 91
   
   The automotive company KGK has now turned to HiQ’s Frends as its new
   integration platform supplier for the group. Frends will help the
   organisation simplify and streamline by standardising integrations, with the
   ultimate goal of having Frends, in addition to APIs, as KGK’s sole solution
   for integrations.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 92
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple engagements in
   the electric and conventional powertrain areas.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 93
   
   A leading Asian Cab Aggregator selected KPIT for a program in the Digital
   Connected Solutions domain
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 94
   
   A leading Asian OEM selected KPIT for a key engagement in the Autonomous
   Driving domain
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 95
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a strategic program in
   the Autonomous Driving domain.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 96
   
   HERE announced that Autoliv is using HERE Speed Limits, Fleet Telematics and
   Weather APIs for its Connected Safety Services.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 97
   
   HERE powers SAIC Motor Overseas Intelligent Mobility Technology’s connected
   vehicle services
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 98
   
   KPIT wins a five year $52 million strategic engagement from a leading
   European Car Manufacturer in the Electric Powertrain domain. KPIT has been
   selected as a next gen software development and integration partner for the
   control unit of a new e-powertrain component, function development and
   software testing of all power electronics components of next gen Invertor,
   On-board Charger and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 99
   
   SEGULA Technologies joins PERRINN to develop the battery system for the
   Project 424 100% electric hypercar
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 100
   
   Stellantis, TIM and Accenture Collaborate on 5G Industrial Application in
   Brazil. Private 5G network pilot project combines 5G, cloud, artificial
   intelligence and IoT to enhance quality, compliance and efficiency at
   automotive plant
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 101
   
   Ansys Selected by Panasonic Automotive to Streamline Functional Safety
   Analysis for Future Mobility Technology
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 102
   
   GlobalLogic., Jungo and OpenSynergy announced an automotive virtual driver
   monitoring system (DMS) solution that integrates a standalone DMS currently
   provided on a separate engine control unit (ECU) with an existing automotive
   cockpit controller. As a result, the DMS provides input to both the
   instrument cluster (e.g., drowsiness trigger) and in-vehicle infotainment
   systems (IVIs) (e.g. gesture control) while safely and securely isolating
   personal data from other functionalities.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 103
   
   Using Ansys simulation solutions, Oculii is developing AI software and
   hardware for radar systems that will allow autonomous vehicles to more
   accurately perceive their surroundings
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 104
   
   KPIT partners with ZF for industry-leading middleware solution
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 105
   
   Kendrion Selects Aras Enterprise SaaS for Single Digital Backbone
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 106
   
   Ricardo and DS Performance extend their collaboration into third generation
   vehicle
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 107
   
   SEAT S.A. Technical Center and ESI Group set new car development standards
   towards 100% digital with the brand-new CUPRA Formentor
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 108
   
   Startup Circle chooses Capgemini Invent to design an urban mobility solution
   for the self-service car-sharing market
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 109
   
   QEV Technologies Uses the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform from Dassault Systèmes in
   Race to Deliver Cleaner, More Sustainable E-Mobility
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 110
   
   Ricardo wins contract with STX Engine to develop a new heavy duty engine for
   the defence sector. Ricardo will apply its high efficiency and low smoke
   combustion system experience to ensure that the new engine can meet the
   desired high power density, with desired fuel consumption and durability
   targets.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 111
   
   World-first hybrid battery-powered NAWA Racer e-motorbike to debut. Akka is
   engineering partner.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 112
   
   Hyzon and Ricardo to deliver hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial
   vehicles
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 113
   
   TietoEVRY supports the city of Gothenburg’s drive for greener and fossil-free
   operations with leasing and asset finance platform which will promote asset
   tracking and reusability.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 114
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a large program in the
   in-vehicle architecture domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 115
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   Vehicle Diagnostics area
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 116
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple strategic
   engagements in the Autonomous Driving domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 117
   
   A leading European headquartered innovator and systems supplier awarded Tata
   Elxsi their EV platform development program
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 118
   
   A leading European Tier I selected KPIT for a key engagement in the
   Autonomous Driving domain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 119
   
   A leading global automotive OEM selected Tata Elxsi as their strategic
   development partner for their next generation EV system development
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 120
   
   A North American Electric Vehicle OEM selected LTTS for a multi-year
   engagement to be its engineering design partner. The scope of work
   encompasses the entire value chain including vehicle design for all existing
   as well as new models.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 121
   
   An American automotive supplier has selected LTTS as a strategic partner to
   provide engineering services for their EV and Power Electronics
   productportfolio. LTTS will also be setting up a centre of engineering
   excellence which will be leveraged by the gl
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 122
   
   BatteryLoop, a company which gives electric car batteries a second life as
   energy storage systems, in collaboration with HiQ, is now developing a
   digital platform that enables an estimate as to how long a battery has left
   to live, thus its economic value
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 123
   
   FEV has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems
   start-up, Hyliion, to support design, development, integration, and
   validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender (ERX) for Class 8
   tractor-trailer applications. Also, FEV
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 124
   
   FEV Turkey’s engineers installed and calibrated hardware and software,
   providing TRAGGER vehicles with Level 4 automated driving features.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 125
   
   Free2Move eSolutions and Accenture Join Togetherto Accelerate Energy
   Transition Towards Net-Zero
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 126
   
   German Auto Tier1 manufacturer, ZF., has chosen TCS as the partner for their
   Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) project. TCS will be leveraging its
   expertise in AI/ML to develop “Autonomous Vehicle Data Annotation and
   Analysis Framework.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 127
   
   Hexagon has been selected by McLaren Racing to provide materials data
   management for its Formula 1 cars. MaterialCenter captures data from material
   testing to ensure full traceability throughout each component’s lifecycle
   with full knowledge of the perfo
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 128
   
   Volkswagen is using virtual testing of ECUs with containers from IBM Red Hat
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 129
   
   AKKA engaged by Nouvelle Aquitaine Mobilités to develop Integrated Mobility
   Service
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 130
   
   Data Anonymization Project between two Auto OEMs who are cooperating for
   joint R&D projects
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 131
   
   FEV has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems
   provider, Hyliion, to support design, development, integration, and
   production validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender (ERX) for
   Class 8 tractor-trailer applications.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 132
   
   Capgemini has been awarded a contract extension by Mercedes-Benz AG until
   2024 for the development and maintenance of the core Electric/Electronic
   Product Data Management application in a R&D environment. The EE-PDM
   application is used for the development and documentation of electronic
   vehicle components. Capgemini will now support in migrating the application
   to the cloud and further transforming it in a microservices environment with
   DevOps.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 133
   
   DXC Luxoft enters a new relationship with Scania for Digital Cockpit and
   In–Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 134
   
   Electric Highway Tests for Trucks Accelerate in Germany. Now there are three
   test tracks in Germany. Siemens Mobility is working with Continental
   Engineering Services in the development of pantographs for trucks.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 135
   
   An OEM awarded a large $60 Million deal in automotive engineering to Akka
   Technologies North America.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 136
   
   Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Quintiq applications were successfully deployed to
   optimize the production and assembly of E-Drive components at the BMW Group
   plants in Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 137
   
   Ricardo to engineer zero emission buses for UK’s first hydrogen transport hub
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 138
   
   Ricardo wins contract with LS Automotive Technologies to develop DC-DC
   converter for EVs. It converts direct current from high voltage battery to
   the low voltage direct current which powers vehicle lights, fans, pumps,
   wipers, and electronic control units
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 139
   
   Applus+ IDIADA and MHI Group to Develop Testing and Verification System for
   Highly Automated Vehicles -- Partner Has Abundant Track Record in Automotive
   Homologation in Europe --
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 140
   
   AKKA’s immersive maintenance training solution deployed at Renault Academy
   training centres worldwide
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 141
   
   A Europe-based global automobile company has extended their existing
   relationship with HCL to manage their production shop floor IT. This
   engagement will leverage HCL’s best practices and experience of supporting
   production IT to its global manufacturing clients. HCL will drive
   standardization and centralization of services, thereby enabling seamless
   onboarding of multiple shop floors with the ability to deliver the services
   from HCL’s global delivery centers in Europe.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 142
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   Autonomous Driving area
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 143
   
   A leading American Tier I selected KPIT for a program in the Powertrain
   domain
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 144
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a couple of programs in
   the Connected domain
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 145
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for multiple programs in the
   Autonomous Driving domain
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 146
   
   A leading European Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer selected KPIT for a
   program in the Vehicle Diagnostics area
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 147
   
   A leading European OEM has selected LTTS for its next generation telematics
   program. As part of this engagement, LTTS will set up a Telematics Lab for
   the customer in Germany.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 148
   
   A leading European Tier 1 automotive supplier selected Tata Elxsi as a
   strategic partner for next generation cybersecurity services
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 149
   
   A leading global automotive OEM selected Tata Elxsi for a multi year and
   multi million USD connected vehicle program for one of their key markets,
   that will leverage our IoT platform
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 150
   
   A leading global OEM awarded end-to-end Digital Product Management for all
   its automotive component design data across Chassis, Interior, Exteriors,
   Wire and Electrical systems.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 151
   
   Arrival selects HERE SDK for its Electric Vehicles
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 152
   
   FANUC to supply Ford plant in Cologne with 500 robots
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 153
   
   LTTS won an Infotainment Systems deal from a multinational electronics
   company. LTTS will support multiple OEM programs in a managed services
   engagement model.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 154
   
   SOLIZE and HP Enable Sustainable 3D Production of Replacement NISMO Heritage
   Parts for Nissan
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 155
   
   Texelis Deploys Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Digitally Develop
   Its Heavy-Duty Vehicles
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 156
   
   The Daimler automotive group and KUKA have signed a new framework contract
   for the coming years. The order encompasses a four-figure number of robots
   and linear units as well as other KUKA technologies such as software and
   controllers.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 157
   
   Under a multi-year EV program, the Electronic Powertrain unit of a European
   automotive components manufacturer has selected LTTS to build a real-time
   technology framework to simulate the controller design of the e-Powertrain
   systems.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 158
   
   Faurecia selects KPMG as its advisor for onsite renewable electricity
   production
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 159
   
   DENSO deploys Siemens’ software portfolio for digital transformation of
   automotive product design
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 160
   
   Formel D has been supporting Yamaha on the client’s premises in Manaus in
   northern Brazil with approximately 40 employees in the quality and supplier
   management divisions.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 161
   
   GeicoTaikisha chooses Software AG IoT platform to digitize automotive
   painting process
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 162
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   invehicle networking area
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 163
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   invehicle networking area
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 164
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   autonomous domain
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 165
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the connected
   domain
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 166
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   invehicle networking area
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 167
   
   AKKA renews its contract with Ford in the area of infotainment. This new
   contract covers the areas of Verification & Validation of features and
   functions in the infotainment environment. AKKA will be supporting Ford in
   the analysis of fault management and of tests up to protocol level in the
   infotainment environment, providing services such as radio, navigation,
   connectivity services, app services and Human Machine Interface (HMI).
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 168
   
   Brazilian Niobium Supplier CBMM Uses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
   to Develop Safer, More Energy Efficient Automotive Applications
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 169
   
   Faurecia expands collaboration with Microsoft to ramp up move to Cloud
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 170
   
   For an American industrial conglomerate, LTTS is leveraging its ITAR facility
   in North America to develop electrical and mechanical systems for military
   vehicles.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 171
   
   Ford and Google to Accelerate Auto Innovation, Reinvent Connected Vehicle
   Experience
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 172
   
   HERE Technologies is powering the Lynk& Co 01 SUV in Europe
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 173
   
   Safran engineering services divest its 81 people automotive engineering
   engagement of Renault in Spain to SEGULA Technologies. A different way of
   vendor consolidation in automotive engineering services.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 174
   
   TCS is selected by a leading European automotive OEM, as a strategic partner
   in the end-to-end design and development of a next generation Electric
   Vehicle.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 175
   
   Triumph Motorcycles and KPIT Technologies partner to bring ‘Distraction Free
   Digital Connected Experience’ to bikers. KPIT develops one of the earliest
   technology solutions for Turn-by-Turn navigation based on Google maps for
   Triumph’s premium bikes. KPIT software platform enables 15+ models of
   Triumph.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 176
   
   Wipro wins a 1000 people deal with FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles . It will
   help FCA setup digital hub in Hyderabad.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 177
   
   ZF chooses Microsoft and PwC Germany as their strategic partners to build
   ZF’s Digital Manufacturing Platform. ZF location Diepholz in northern Germany
   as pilot plant. The project enables ZF to reduce conversion costs, improve
   inventory, performance and quality, and to make their workforce more
   efficient.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021




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 * 1
   
   DMI and SoundHound, a global leader in voice artificial intelligence,
   announced their partnership for developing superior driver experiences
   through the integration of SoundHound?s advanced voice AI platform with DMI?s
   Edge-to-Cloud solutions. DMI?s collaboration with SoundHound will provide
   clients with an out-of-the-box solution to bring voice recognition and
   conversational AI into the vehicle.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 2
   
   Intellias and DMI announced a partnership to bring software-defined vehicles
   to life. While DMI is focusing on software-defined business strategies for
   connected vehicle program, Intellias supports customers with product
   engineering in embedded and cloud-based software solutions.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 3
   
   FEV India has established two new offices in Pune, Maharashtra. The Vehicle
   Development Center consolidates FEV?s development expertise in this field
   under one roof. The Smart Mobility Center follows the unveiling of the
   company?s new FEV.io global software brand, focusing on intelligent and
   electrified mobility.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 4
   
   Tata Technologies has initiated preliminary steps to evaluate an IPO
   according to news reports.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 5
   
   ITK Engineering unveils new campus in Holzkirchen, Germany
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 6
   
   Tata Elxsi could hire up to 5,000 people in FY23, increasing its
   10,000-strong workforce by 50%.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 7
   
   T-Systems continues to invest in the automotive industry, focusing on four
   areas: Vehicle software and connectivity, digital customer experiences, the
   digitization of the company, and secure cloud computing. To this end, the
   Telekom subsidiary plans to create around 600 jobs worldwide by 2023.
   Already, 4,000 experts are working on the digitization of the industry.
   T-Systems is recruiting around 200 new employees for the Wolfsburg site
   alone.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 8
   
   FEV has opened its fifth office in Turkey at. Teknopark ?zmir, The company
   today employs a team of 450 experts with campuses in ?stanbul, Kocaeli,
   Ankara, Bursa and now ?zmir.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 9
   
   BGSW will open a new center in North Vietnam at Hanoi and hire 400 people
   this year. Also, it is incubating a center in Poland.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 10
   
   Bosch Global Software Technologies to set up new centre in Pune's Balewadi.
   BGSW plans to ramp up capability in Pune to 1,500 professionals in the first
   year of its operations and will focus on global projects delivery.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 11
   
   ATESTEO starts operation of another Class 1 NVH test bench conforming to ISO
   3745
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 12
   
   Consat Telematics System expands to western Canada
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 13
   
   in-tech acquires data communications specialist Ruetz Systems Solutions. It
   specializes in in-vehicle data communications and is regarded as a competent
   technology partner for in-car networking.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 14
   
   KPIT and dSPACE have teamed up to offer a comprehensive solutions test suite
   for smart charging. Comprehensive solutions suite enables the development of
   next-generation onboard vehicle chargers that complies with international
   standards to perform conformance testing.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 15
   
   KPIT expanded its local tech center in China.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 16
   
   SEGULA Technologies antenna test laboratory is launched at the Engineering
   Campus in R?sselsheim covering the entire range of modern antenna tests for
   vehicles.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 17
   
   FEV Group is combining its long-standing expertise in intelligent mobility
   and software development with the establishment of their new FEV.io brand.
   This move is intended to accelerate and optimize innovative power and
   interdisciplinary collaboration in the areas of automated and autonomous
   driving, as well as connectivity of infrastructure, people, and vehicles.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 18
   
   Tata Elxsi expands presence in Kerala with a new state-of-the-art campus in
   Thiruvananthapuram. New green development center will foster technology and
   R&D for automotive, media and telecom industries
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 19
   
   HARMAN Announces Support for AWS for Automotive Initiative
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 20
   
   IAV opens a test center in Heimsheim. IAV now covers the complete range
   of?the required?EMC measurements?- all under one roof
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 21
   
   The BMW Group and Ansys Co-Developing Simulation Software for Automated and
   Autonomous Driving
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 22
   
   EDAG decides to cooperate with TRIWO Automotive Testing GmbH, another
   competent partner for manufacturer-independent automotive test tracks.
   Together they will offer extensive testing services covering everything from
   classic vehicle components to the future driving assistance systems
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 23
   
   KPIT announced the strengthening of its presence in the US with a new
   software excellence center in Michigan.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 24
   
   KPIT to create opportunities in cutting edge automotive software in Kochi
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 25
   
   KPIT Technologies announced the acquisition of cloud-based vehicle
   diagnostics specialist SOMIT solutions. SOMIT enables after-sales operations
   of high tech luxury and new age OEMs through a cloud-based vehicle
   diagnostics platform & expert consulting services.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 26
   
   L&T Technology Services inaugurates Engineering R&D Centre in Poland to
   provide Embedded and Digital Solutions to Clients.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 27
   
   Stratasys and NASCAR Collaborate to Bring First 3D Printed Production Parts
   to NASCAR Next Gen Racecars
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 28
   
   Tata Elxsi is expanding its presence in Kerala with the opening of a new
   centre in Kozhikode?s UL Cyber Park. The new centre will host teams and
   state-of-the-art technology and product development facilities in EV,
   Connected Car, OTT, 5G, and Digital technologies.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 29
   
   Claytex Launches AVSandbox Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Solution
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 30
   
   BlueBinaries opens a new development center in Bengaluru.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 31
   
   in-tech brings new private equity investor DBAG on board which will acquires
   70% of the shares, founders continue to hold 30%
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 32
   
   KPIT and dSPACE team up for smart charging solutions for electric vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 33
   
   Tech Mahindra has acquired 100% of German-based companies Lineas
   Informationstechnik (Lineas) and Beris Consulting (Beris). The service
   offering includes process and technology consulting, system integration and
   operation of standard software products, individual software development and
   embedded systems engineering. With over 125 consultants, Lineas and Beris
   mainly work with clients in the automotive sector.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 34
   
   With the new identity, Bosch Global Software BGSW has announced plans to
   expand its tech workforce and centres this year. It plans to hire over 5500
   engineers with a focus on niche skills like AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Blockchain
   and other new-age technologies in the areas of Automotive, IT and Digital. It
   will hire more than 5500 engineers in 2022 and will open centres in new
   locations within India and Asia region. The company will launch centres in
   Hyderabad, Pune in India and Hanoi in Vietnam later in the year.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 35
   
   Aptiv, Audi invest $285 million in software company TTTech Auto giving the
   Austrian firm a valuation of $1 billion
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 36
   
   Bertrandt now provides radar validation in the testing laboratory. With this
   Bertrandt is further expanding its testing expertise in the field of ADAS /
   AD.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 37
   
   Ricardo wins Government funding to develop sustainable motors for electric
   light commercial vehicles. Ricardo has been developing a rare-earth
   magnet-free sustainable electric motor concept with aluminium stator
   windings, which retains the key attributes of magnet-rich motors.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 38
   
   Anritsu and dSPACE Accelerate Simulation and Testing of 5G Automotive
   Applications
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 39
   
   Driving e-mobility forward: IAV expands test bench solutions for e-cars
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 40
   
   dSPACE is pooling its expertise for charging technologies in the Charging
   Competence Center in Munich
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 41
   
   FEV has acquired the Aachen site of Paragon electrodrive GmbH. The aim of the
   transaction is to expand the know-how and testing capacities in the field of
   power electronics, electric motors and complete e-drives.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 42
   
   Green Hills Software and NXP Deliver Production-Focused Imaging Radar
   Solution for Fast-Growing L2+ Automated Driving Markets
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 43
   
   Intellias Develops Software for Self-Stabilization of Two Wheelers
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 44
   
   Wipro unveils a new ?Cloud Car? platform; aims to accelerate the deployment
   of software-defined vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 45
   
   Dornier Consulting supports the German-Chinese cooperation network SGEC
   (Sino-German Electric Mobility Innovation and Support Center) in the area of
   battery electric mobility and charging infrastructure.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 46
   
   Hydrogen mobility startup Cryomotive, commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN
   Truck & Bus, truck and bus retrofitter Clean Logistics, testing expert IABG
   and the Technical University of Munich join forces to develop high-capacity
   cryogenic hydrogen gas storage systems with fast refueling technology for
   long-haul hydrogen trucks. The goal is to achieve a range of 1,000 km per
   tank fill and a refueling time of about 10 minutes.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 47
   
   Stellantis Ventures Launches with ?300 Million Fund to Propel Innovation
   Uptake
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 48
   
   HERE announced its partnership with Bridgestone for safe and sustainable
   mobility. As a first step, Bridgestone’s Mobility Solutions Unit is making
   anonymized connected vehicle data available on the HERE Marketplace.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 49
   
   IAV develops modular platform for battery-electric vehicles
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 50
   
   Synopsys and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Enable Industry’s First Holistic
   Lighting Design Platform for Automotive
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 51
   
   AKKA’s Project Flexmove supported by the Occitanie Region in France. Flexmove
   is a multimodal mobility service based on an electric vehicle that can be
   driven like a normal car on the road and can also travel autonomously on
   railways thanks to special road-to-rail technology developed by AKKA.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 52
   
   dSPACE Acquires Interests in Berlin Start-Up neurocat
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 53
   
   HERE announced the launch of the HERE ISA Map, delivering vehicle systems and
   drivers fresh and accurate speed limit information on any road. The HERE ISA
   Map was designed for automakers to comply with requirements under the
   European Union’s (EU) new Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) regulation aimed
   at road safety and reducing Co2 emissions.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 54
   
   Preh GmbH selects Critical Manufacturing MES to meet its needs for
   next-generation Automotive Electronics
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 55
   
   FEV France has invested in a test bench dedicated to fuel cell system tests
   of up to 200 kW. At the same time, the company has adapted two test benches
   for the development of hydrogen combustion engines. FEV France is one of the
   eight winners of the automotive sector selected as part of the “France
   Relance” plan. The objective is to support investments of leading companies
   through dedicated funds to drive the transformation of the automotive and
   aerospace sectors.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 56
   
   ALTEN acquires Expert Global Group and augments its presence in India. It has
   abou 1000 people and $14 million revenue in 2020
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 57
   
   dSPACE and NORDSYS are working together to accelerate the development of
   connected self-driving vehicles. A first result of the cooperation is the
   dSPACE V2X Interface for waveBEE communication systems.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 58
   
   Imagination’s HyperLane technology and Mobica’s application and design
   expertise to enhance automotive display performance and safety.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 59
   
   Ricardo has received Government funding to optimise in-car thermal and energy
   management systems to improve electric vehicle range and battery performance
   with the aim of increasing electric vehicle range by 5% while reducing
   overall cost by 10%. Ricardo will partner with Jaguar Land Rover and use a
   Jaguar I-PACE as a demonstrator vehicle.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 60
   
   Tata Elxsi and Green Hills Software Introduce the Latest in Production-Ready
   AUTOSAR-Compliant Platforms for Safe and Secure Driver Monitoring Systems
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 61
   
   Bosch pools development activities for universal vehicle software in one unit
   under ETAS. A total of 2,300 experts from different development areas of
   Bosch and ETAS are to be brought together
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 62
   
   dSPACE and Foretellix Deepen Cooperation to Enhance the Safety of Automated
   Driving
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 63
   
   Bertrandt strengthens its expertise in the mega trends of the automotive and
   aviation sectors with the acquisition of the Philotech Group with presence in
   Germany, France and Spain.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 64
   
   QuEST Global announced its partnership with NXP Semiconductors to deliver
   software support for NXP’s S32G Vehicle Network Processors. QuEST will be
   offering the following services for the S32G platform:Hardware System
   Designing and Prototyping, Automotive System Software Engineering including
   Design, Development and Maintenance, Integration of Connectivity Module and
   Features, Support NXP’s customers in achieving Functional Safety, System
   Validation and Automation, Product Realization
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 65
   
   dSPACE and BTC Expand Partnership: Using Simulation to Validate and
   Homologate ADAS/AD Is Becoming a Reality
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 66
   
   Nexyad and HERE improve vehicle safety with next generation, cognitive
   artificial intelligence. Recommendation of “maximum cautious speed” based on
   real-time data and context-specific to every single vehicle, driver and
   driving environment,
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 67
   
   dSPACE and Cepton Partner to Provide 3D Lidar Simulation for ADAS and
   Autonomous Applications
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 68
   
   Ansys and IPG Automotive are collaborating to fast-track the creation,
   integration and validation of ADAS features and autonomous vehicles.
   Combining Ansys VRXPERIENCE with IPG Automotive’s CarMaker will empower joint
   customers to virtually verify and va
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 69
   
   EDAG China opens new test center for E/E components and modules for EVs in
   Shanghai. The following tests and validations will be carried out: High
   Voltage system performance, High Voltage and Low Voltage function validation,
   as well as testing during char
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 70
   
   ITK Engineering opened an office in the Chinese mega-city of Wuxi near
   Shanghai.Initially focusing on the automotive sector, this branch office’s
   activities will first center on system development, electric vehicle
   verification and validation, and highly
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 71
   
   Wipro and HERE partner to provide location-based services and analytics for
   customers globally
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 72
   
   FERCHAU Automotive and M Plan merge and cosnolidate position in German
   automotive engineering market. M plan has about 600 employees and €55 Million
   revenue. Ferchau has about 6750 employees and near $680 Million revenue.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 73
   
   IAV is significantly expanding its presence in southern Germany with a new
   development center. In addition to the EMC test center, a building complex is
   being constructed with 370 workstations as well as a modern high-voltage
   testing infrastructure, test fields and workshops
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 74
   
   Air wellness in the car: IAV develops new measuring system for scenting
   vehicle interiors
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 75
   
   KPIT to acquire Future Mobility Solutions (Rev €5.1 mn, 50+ employees) for up
   to €15.6 mn. FMS is engaged in autonomous driving, ADAS and vehicle safety,
   and integration and validation.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 76
   
   Orange Spain, Applus+ IDIADA and Ericsson drive automotive connectivity
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 77
   
   SEGULA Technologies opens an engineering office in Poland
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 78
   
   Battery Recycling Made Easy: IAV’s New Battery Concept with lightweighting
   and less joints results in lower CO2 emissions
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 79
   
   DENSO and NTT DATA Complete Verification Test Using Vehicle and People Flow
   Data to Innovate the Mobility Experience. Based on the results, DENSO and NTT
   DATA will consider commercializing the joint service, and verify the business
   model together with mobility businesses (automakers, car-sharing companies,
   car rental companies, etc.) and service providers (retailers, tour agents,
   commercial complexes, etc.).
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 80
   
   dSPACE Strengthens Its Presence in China by Moving Closer to Its Customers
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 81
   
   FEV, Ibeo and LiangDao announced their cooperation to bundle competencies,
   providing OEM customers worldwide with access to a full-range of solutions
   for Level 3 and 4 automated driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance
   systems (ADAS).
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 82
   
   LTTS has signed a collaboration agreement with UK’s Coventry University to
   build and deliver new generation engineering solutions for the automotive and
   manufacturing sectors.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 83
   
   PathPartner Joins BlackBerry QNX Channel Partner Program to Deliver
   Safety-Critical and Secure Software Solutions for Automotive Industry
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 84
   
   The EDAG Group expands its footprint in Italy with the inauguration of its
   new branch office in Fiorano Modenese is located near the test track for
   Ferrari vehicles. In addition to vehicle development, the new site will work
   in the areas of HMI and infotainment.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 85
   
   dSPACE Moves Closer to its Customers in South Korea. The new company with
   headquarters in Seoul will bring expertise as a partner for simulation and
   validation directly to Korean automotive customers.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 86
   
   HERE to power global, real-time, location-based innovation for TCS DigiFleet
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 87
   
   KPIT acquires 60% stake in PathPartner
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 88
   
   Wipro collaborates with FEV to open Innovation Lab for developing Software
   Defined Vehicles
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 89
   
   IAV has joined forces with the University of Oldenburg to develop a digital
   assistant that monitors the driver’s health status, accurately detects
   changes ranging from shortness of breath to heart attack – and automatically
   initiates rescue measures in an emergency.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 90
   
   Accenture is acquiring ESR Labs AG to augment its automotive embedded
   engineering and Industry X.0 capabilities in Germany.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 91
   
   Akka is creating a new company SICEF, a new key stage in the development of
   the Flexmove project. The project has at its core an electric vehicle that
   can be driven like a normal car on the road, but which can also move on rail
   tracks thanks to a special tyre-to-tracks technology.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 92
   
   Bertrandt launches its own ball impact testing device. Regulation-compliant
   testing equipment for interior component testing.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 93
   
   Cognizant to acquire ESG Mobility, automotive engineering subsidiary of ESG
   Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH. It augments Cognizant’s presence in
   automotive engineering industry with 1000 people and top 8 out of top 10 OEMs
   as customer. Also it augments Cognizant’s engineering delivery presence in
   Germany and China along with US.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 94
   
   Components in electric vehicles are exposed to sudden changes in temperature
   when the vehicle drives through puddles or pools of water. Bertrandt is now
   able to simulate these requirements in a laboratory environment with its new
   splash water test chamber, which is designed for large and heavy components.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 95
   
   Continental Engineering Services is expanding with three new sites in
   England, Germany and Italy. Interesting point is engineering specialization
   of locations. England location is for ADAS, Germany for EV, and Italy for
   small batch production.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 96
   
   dSPACE expands its range of complete turnkey solutions for the development
   and testing of smart charging technologies with the Smart Charging Station
   Emulator. The new solution allows for the emulation of charging stations with
   a power of up to 85 kW. This enables manufacturers of electric vehicles and
   suppliers of battery systems to realistically test their new developments
   with different technical charging standards and protocols, simulate a large
   number of faults, and develop them quickly and efficiently in line with the
   requirements of international markets.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 97
   
   EDAG and Elise start generative engineering cooperation.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 98
   
   ESI Group to collaborate on R&D French project for sustainable automotive
   aluminum solutions
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 99
   
   Faurecia announced the construction of a new industry 4.0 platform in the
   Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France for a total cost of €165 million.
   Employing over 1,000 people in the long term, the new site will produce
   seats, innovative solutions for reducing vehicle emissions, and hydrogen
   storage systems. The new site will be equipped with the latest digital
   manufacturing technologies and will be a benchmark for CO2 emissions
   reduction.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 100
   
   FEV builds the world’s largest development and endurance test center for
   electric powertrain components. The facility is situated near Leipzig,
   Germany, and provides around 70 test systems dedicated to performance,
   durability, abuse testing, and more on a total area of 42,000 square meter.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 101
   
   Green Hills Software Expands Advanced Development Tools for Leading Global
   Automotive Tier 1 Suppliers Using Infineon TRAVEO II.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 102
   
   IAV presents mobile test bench for electric drives.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 103
   
   RBEI has created an independent unit to manage its business of non-Bosch
   customers. This entity, called Software and Digital Solutions or SDS, will
   focus on delivering software and digital services in the areas of digital
   enterprise, engineering R&D, new age technologies ( e.g. AI, AR/VR,
   Blockchain etc.). RBEI will also foray into non-traditional Bosch sectors
   like Healthcare and Energy with their products-Vivascope, Vivascreen and
   Phantom
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 104
   
   Ricardo has opened its new Electrified Propulsion Research Centre at its
   Shoreham Technical Centre in West Sussex. Designed to support the company’s
   existing work in powertrain optimization and electrification, it will enable
   the research and development of the next generation of electrified vehicles
   from component level subsystems to fully integrated powertrains.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 105
   
   Ricardo has unveiled its reference service-oriented architecture Elevate, a
   standards-based starting point for developing next generation embedded
   systems. Ricardo’s Elevate removes dependencies on the underlying operating
   environment and hardware, ensures interoperability between vendor solutions
   and reduces system and integration complexity across the stack.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 106
   
   Ricardo invests in a hydrogen testing facility leading the way in future
   sustainable transport.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 107
   
   Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions to hire 2,500 people in India
   this year
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 108
   
   TCS Launches Neural Automotive and Industrial Experience Center Outside
   Detroit.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 109
   
   Tech Mahindra partners with Sumitomo Corporation and establish SCTM
   Engineering Corporation to promote Automotive Engineering business in
   Japan.Japanese market needs local partnerships. Good move by Tech M for
   scaling its automotive engineering business in Japan.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 110
   
   Unity and HERE Collaborate On Real-Time 3D In-Vehicle Experiences
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 111
   
   Webasto and IAV Agree on Technology Collaboration for Electric Commercial
   Vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 112
   
   A Europe-based global automotive company expanded its association with HCL to
   ensure a dynamic security posture by providing security services for factory
   sites by leveraging HCL’s “360° SecureOT” solution to ensure protection to
   the plant environment.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 113
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   autonomous driving area
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 114
   
   A leading American Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   connected domain
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 115
   
   A leading Asian Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the connected
   domain
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 116
   
   A leading European Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the
   invehicle networking area
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 117
   
   A leading German Car Manufacturer selected KPIT for a program in the electric
   powertrain area
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 118
   
   Altrancollaborated with Groupe PSA to create the Citroën AMI, its new
   mobility solution, a light electric vehicle designed to meet the
   environmental challenges.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 119
   
   Autodesk Generative Design Helps Strengthen and Lighten Hyundai Motor’s
   Futuristic Walking Car.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 120
   
   BMW selects HERE and Cedar Electronics to deliver traffic camera information
   service.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 121
   
   Daimler and Infosys Announce Strategic Partnership for cloud in enterprise as
   well as factory.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 122
   
   DENSO Corporation Selects the Aras Platform to Modernize Infrastructure.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 123
   
   dSPACE and LeddarTech Join Forces to Deliver Key Tools Enabling Deployment of
   ADAS and AD Systems.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 124
   
   FEV and UTAC CERAM have joined forces to open the first automotive
   development and testing center in Africa in Morocco.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 125
   
   HEAT (Hamburg Electric Autonomous Transportation) begins passenger
   operations. IAV is engineering partner for this project.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 126
   
   HERE integrates what3words into in-car navigation feature
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 127
   
   Hexagon announces 100%EV initiative to accelerate electric vehicle
   development
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 128
   
   India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell fitted car demonstrated by CSIR KPIT.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 129
   
   KPIT announced deal with BMW Group for charging electronics program for EVs. 
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 130
   
   LTTS is awarded a product engineering services deal to develop autonomous
   solutions for a global provider of automotive technology and set up a CoE for
   the development and sustenance of legacy engineering software applications.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 131
   
   Magna Steyr to supply an EV platform to Fisker for the Ocean SUV, as well as
   a production site. As part of the deal, Magna Steyr will be issued warrants
   to purchase 6.2% of Fisker after the company goes public.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 132
   
   Ricardois partnering with Amey Consulting, a leading infrastructure, data and
   analytics provider, to bring new digital and data products and services to
   global vehicle manufacturers.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 133
   
   RimacAutomobili and IAV are cooperating on the final stages of development of
   the C_Two electric super sports car: At its test center in Stollberg, IAV is
   testing electric drive, alongside other components. IAV is also determining
   the components’ reaction to extreme temperatures and their electromagnetic
   compatibility.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 134
   
   Saskenhas partnered with Tunisia-based Primatec Engineering, to enable
   end-to-end product engineering services for automotive customers. Primate is
   a specialist in the testing and validation of automotive electronic control
   units (ECUs).
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 135
   
   Shebah partners with HERE to find the fastest and safest route as an
   all-women rideshare service in Australia.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 136
   
   Siemens announced Simcenter SCAPTOR software forADAS data collection, further
   expanding the Simcenter portfolio for autonomous vehicle performance
   engineering.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 137
   
   Tata Technologies wins deal with German firm GKN Automotive and is setting up
   a global e-mobility software engineering center in Bengaluru. It is starting
   with 42 engineers and it will be scaled gradually to 150.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 138
   
   TCS is selected by a leading global Automotive OEM headquartered in Asia
   Pacific, as a design partner for implementing infotainment systems for its
   electric and hybrid vehicles. TCS has also been selected for their connected
   car telematics operations and monitoring for multiple vehicles for North
   America and Europe.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 139
   
   Tech Mahindra to shut Pininfarina Engineering.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 140
   
   TECHNIA Leverage 3DEXPERIENCE PLM to Facilitate Growth.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 141
   
   The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing TTTech Auto with €30 million
   of funding for further growth.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 142
   
   The first stainless steel electric scooter made by STILRIDE with Semcon as
   its partner. The company is planningto challenge traditional manufacturing
   techniques and pave the way for new designby using robots to fold steel.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 143
   
   Umlaut and Velodyne establish a partnership. Clients in the automotive sector
   will benefit and obtain hardware, software and vehicle integrations for ADAS
   and autonomous driving – as of now, from a single source.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020




> EIIR BUYER GIC/R&D BEST PRACTICES/SOLUTIONS



 * 1
   
   Behr-Hella Thermocontrol (BHTC), a leading player in the field of automotive
   displays/HMI solutions and climate control and thermal management,
   inaugurates new manufacturing and R&D centre in Pune.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 2
   
   Fisker announces India HQ in Hyderabad in anticipation of entry into Indian
   EV market.This will work alongside the US HQ with a specific focus on
   software development and embedded electronics, virtual vehicle development
   support functions, data analytics, and machine learning.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 3
   
   Sailun Tires opening R&D center in Chattanooga, US.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 4
   
   US-based electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions provider EvGateway,
   which announced the roll out of its EV charging management solution in the
   Indian market, is planning to double its headcount in its Hyderabad R&D
   Center.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 5
   
   Great Wall Motors? India Operations End: Last Few Employees Asked To Leave.
   GWM planned billion dollar pls investment in India including manufacturing
   plant and R&D Center.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 6
   
   BRP Acquires Great Wall Motors EV R&D Centre In Austria.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 7
   
   Continental has signed a MoU with the Government of Karnataka for planned FDI
   investments to the tune of around ?1,000 crores in the state. The proposed
   investment is towards furthering the growth of its R&D center which is
   expected to employ about 6000 people.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 8
   
   MAHLE inaugurated a new research and development center at its location in
   Valencia, Spain. Approximately 250 employees will work on developing new
   products and solutions for sustainable mobility at this competence center for
   vehicle electronics.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 9
   
   Volkswagen announced the establishment of the new company PowerCo which will
   be responsible for the automaker's global battery activities along the entire
   battery value chain, including battery cell production at Salzgitter and
   other sites. PowerCo will invest more than 20 billion euros through 2030 and
   eventually expects to generate that amount in sales annually.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 10
   
   Mahindra & Mahindra has reportedly hired 900 engineers at its engineering and
   R&D center in Chennai, the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV). This number is in
   addition to the existing number of 2,400 engineers at the R&D center and will
   help expand the center to design and develop new electrical products.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 11
   
   Ola is building a state of the art Battery Innovation Center (BIC) in
   Bangalore. BIC will be one of worlds largest, most advanced cell R&D
   facility. 500+ engineers & PhDs, $500mn investment.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 12
   
   Triton Electric Vehicle, which plans to make electric cars in India, will
   also roll out hydrogen-run two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs from its plant
   in Gujarat. It has already established its R&D Center at Anand, Gujarat
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 13
   
   YASA, part of Mercedes-Benz to open a new R&D centre in Welshpool. The new
   R&D centre has opened following a ?1.98m investment from the Welsh
   Government.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 14
   
   Advance Auto Parts has opened its Global Capability Center in Hyderabad. It
   will help accelerate innovations related to supply chain optimization,
   competitive pricing,store operations and customer interface for its North
   American markets. The facility is the second largest office of the company
   outside the U.S.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 15
   
   CATL, Chengdu city team up on battery swapping, energy storage, R&D.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 16
   
   US-Chinese Automaker, Silk-FAW, To Build Electric Sports Cars In Italy.
   Silk-FAW confirm plans to invest more than $1.02 billion to build R&D center,
   Head Quarters and factory in Italy.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 17
   
   Continental ups bet on India. Set to make new invetsment in R&D in India to
   tap India as a market and talent. From 70 engineering ten years ago to 6000
   engineers now Indian is Continental's second largest R&D center in the world
   after Romania. About 20% of R&D engineers of Continental are in India and it
   will increase further.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 18
   
   China?s auto parts supplier Joyson Electronics? auto safety arm, Joyson
   Safety Systems, has started the construction of its new industrial base in
   Hefei, Anhui province. The base is Joyson Safety Systems' third R&D center
   and seventh smart factory in China.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 19
   
   Bosch intends to hire 250 employees with specialized profiles for the
   Research and Development (R&D) centre in Braga, Portugal. Bosch's R&D teams
   in Braga are working on connected and autonomous mobility.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 20
   
   Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is opening a technology and
   software development centre in Stuttgart, Germany to further its reach into
   autonomous truck development.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 21
   
   100-percent green power: BMW Group to use sustainably produced aluminium
   wheels from 2024
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 22
   
   Volkswagen and Porsche will launch their own constellation of satellites for
   self-driving cars.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 23
   
   Deciding to establish a second Homologation Department within the Global Bus
   Development Department, Daimler Truck established a new team at Mercedes-Benz
   T?rk Ho?dere Bus R&D Center after Germany.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 24
   
   Cisco and General Motors Combine Forces for the Future of Connectivity in
   Cars
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 25
   
   Hyundai Motor Issues First Community-Based NFT among the Automakers,
   Highlighting Its Mobility Solutions in the Metaverse
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 26
   
   IonQ and Hyundai Motor Expand Partnership to Use Quantum Computing for Object
   Detection. First usecase is road sign detection and classification.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 27
   
   Mercedes-Benz has invested more than ?200 million in the Electric Software
   Hub at the Mercedes Technology Centre (MTC) in Sindelfingen. Numerous
   software, hardware, system integration and testing functions are brought
   together under one roof. Around 1,000 new jobs are currently being created
   for software developers in Sindelfingen alone.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 28
   
   ZF?s Global Remanufacturing Supports Sustainability by Reducing CO2
   Emissions, Saving Energy
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 29
   
   Pirelli To Invest $15M into R&D Hub at Mexico Facility
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 30
   
   The US based Autonomous Cloud SRE Platform Sedai launched their Engineering &
   R&D centre in Trivandrum.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 31
   
   A new manufacturing facility in Dudelange, Luxembourg has officially been
   opened by Goodyear. Following a US$77m investment in the new facility and its
   Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing processes, manufacturing for large rim
   diameter passenger tires in small batches according to OEM reuirements will
   now be four times faster than previously used methods.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 32
   
   GM and INRIX Join Forces on SaaS-Based Road Safety Solution to Help
   Transportation Planners Achieve Vision Zero Goals for their Communities
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 33
   
   Hyundai Motor Launches First Exclusive Metamobility NFT Collection, ?Shooting
   Star?
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 34
   
   Hyundai New Horizons Studio (NHS), a unit focused on the development of
   Ultimate Mobility Vehicles (UMVs), will open a new R&D Center in Bozeman,
   Montana. With $20 million investment the all-new facility will serve as NHS
   headquarters and will support prototyping, field testing and application
   development for UMVs.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 35
   
   Faurecia is accelerating its strategy to become CO2 neutral by purchasing
   renewable electricity on site
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 36
   
   NIO will take advantage of Singapore?s international economic and
   technological center to carry out in-depth cooperation with local scientific
   research institutions, and establish an artificial intelligence and
   autonomous driving R&D center in the country.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 37
   
   Continental Launches New Sensors to Protect the Battery of Electrified
   Vehicles
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 38
   
   Ford wants to sell EVs online only and at a fixed price. And convert existing
   dealers to service centers.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 39
   
   Hankook Tire opens Asia's largest tire test track in Taean South Korea.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 40
   
   Volvo Trucks: First in the world to use fossil-free steel in its trucks
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 41
   
   Apple showed off a new car dashboard that it said would be able to display
   data from major instruments such as speed, fuel levels and gas mileage. Apple
   said it was in talks with automakers such as Ford, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, and
   Honda.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 42
   
   Britishvolt plots ?200m cell R&D centre in West Midlands
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 43
   
   Hyundai Motor to Expand Virtual Hyundai Motorstudio on ZEPETO Metaverse
   Platform
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 44
   
   Volvo Cars and Epic Games bring real-time photorealistic visualisation inside
   next-generation Volvo cars with Unreal Engine
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 45
   
   Volvo CE first in the world to deliver construction machine built using
   fossil-free steel to customer
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 46
   
   MBRDI is in hyper mode to recruit people with digital skills. It employs some
   9000 workers and is expected to hire 1000 more during the year. It is
   powering the company's some of the most cutting-edge systems and tech updates
   including MBU, MB OS.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 47
   
   VW Launches into the Metaverse with World?s First NFT Embedded Advertising
   Campaign
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 48
   
   Continental Tires with Polyester Made from Recycled PET Bottles Now Available
   throughout Europe
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 49
   
   Hyundai to develop a 'Meta-Factory' in Singapore with Singtel. It will enable
   customers to personalise their chosen vehicles and watch their cars being
   manufactured live via their smart devices. Once ready, customers can test
   drive them at factory test track.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 50
   
   Qualcomm Deepens Relationship with PATEO to Create Next-Generation Qinggan
   Intelligent Cockpit Platform Solution
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 51
   
   Stellantis Invests ?33 Million in Global Testing Hubs for Cutting-Edge
   Engineering in Italy and US.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 52
   
   ZF strengthens its technology footprint in India with the launch of an
   expanded facility in Hyderabad
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 53
   
   Magical exterior colour-change: The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 54
   
   Toyota's UK arm has prepared a program that involves remanufacturing vehicles
   after a use cycle.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 55
   
   SVOLT Establishes Shanghai R&D Center to Support Intelligent Manufacturing
   Development.The firm plans for the center to provide R&D support for BMS
   software and hardware, industrial software, controller hardware of
   intelligent equipment, AI algorithms, integrated design of lighthouse
   factories and more.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 56
   
   Bosch and Volkswagen want to industrialize factory equipment for battery-cell
   production
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 57
   
   GM is launching a new online parts marketplace, making its catalog of 45,000
   repair and maintenance parts more convenient for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and
   Cadillac owners. Customers can choose home delivery or in-store pickup at
   participating dealers.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 58
   
   Ola is opening & investing $100M into Ola Futurefoundry, advanced engineering
   & design center in U.K. It will work closely with team in Bangalore & focus
   on high performance automotive engineering, vehicle design & battery tech.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 59
   
   Commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO enhances its fleet management services
   with Continental’s VDO Fleet TIS-Web solution. It facilitates tachograph data
   management and provides insightful analyses and more efficiency to fleet
   managers to optimize their operations.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 60
   
   GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment
   in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 61
   
   Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive join forces to develop and
   manufacture a new-generation automotive electric motor in France
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 62
   
   Toyota files patent applications for manual transmissions for EVs.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 63
   
   A new wet handling track has been opened at Bridgestone?s European Proving
   Ground (EUPG) near Rome, Italy, enabling the tire maker to test in a range of
   weather conditions to optimize wet performance.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 64
   
   Ambarella and Autobrains Collaborate on Scalable Range of AI Solutions From
   Front ADAS to Higher Levels of Autonomy for the Automotive Mass Market
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 65
   
   Ambarella Launches AI Domain Controller SoC Family for Single-Chip
   Multi-Sensor Perception, Fusion and Path Planning in ADAS to L4 Autonomous
   Vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 66
   
   Anritsu announced development of the world?s first 5G OTA*1 RF test system in
   partnership with Toyota?s and their investment in MVG*2 OTA test environment
   using Anritsu's Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 67
   
   CDK Global, a leading automotive retail technology company, introduced CDK
   CarSource, an online wholesale marketplace that connects dealers to used
   vehicle inventories nationwide through a seamless integration with CDK Drive,
   the industry?s leading dealership management system (DMS) used at more than
   9,100 retail locations.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 68
   
   Daimler Truck sets up an innovation & development centre in Bengaluru. It wll
   serve as the backbone for all innovations and technology developments across
   all truck brands including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, Western Star,
   Thomas Built Buses, Fuso, BharatBenz, and EvoBus GmbH.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 69
   
   Seeing Machines and Ambarella collaborate on integrated forward-facing ADAS
   and in-cabin occupant and driver monitoring system solutions
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 70
   
   Sony, Honda team up to develop and sell electric vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 71
   
   Cloud-enabled smart-transit solutions company Optibus has announced the
   opening of a research and development (R&D) center in Berlin
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 72
   
   Hyundai is to establish a Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) at
   its Michigan R&D center. The new facility will augment existing safety
   testing and analysis operations already underway. A field crash investigation
   lab, high voltage battery lab, forensics lab, 500m track and a Vehicle
   Dynamics Area (VDA) pad is scheduled to be operational by autumn 2023.
   Investment in the facility will run to over US$50m.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 73
   
   IIT Hyderabad has joined hands with Mobis India. Under the agreement, IIT
   Hyderabad will leverage its expertise in the field of Mathematical Modeling,
   Machine Learning, and Hardware prototypes for ADAS to address India-specific
   challenges in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Hardware
   Resource Optimization techniques for Chassis Software.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 74
   
   QuantumScape, known for developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries for
   use in electric vehicles, announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific
   region with an office in Kyoto, Japan. The new property will feature a
   state-of-the-art laboratory for battery research and development.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 75
   
   Tesla is planning to build its new design center in Beijing later this year.
   It opened its new R&D center in Shanghai next to the factory last year.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 76
   
   The provincial government of Ontario and Flex-N-Gate are investing $1.5
   million and $18.5 million, respectively, to establish the Flex-Ion Battery
   Innovation Centre.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 77
   
   Autoliv to collaborate with Polestar on groundbreaking climate-neutral car.
   Autoliv and Polestar intend to research and develop technology aiming at
   finding climate neutral solutions and innovations related to automotive
   safety such as pyrotechnics, textiles, and new generations of materials for
   airbags and seatbelts.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 78
   
   Honda's HALO facility in Ohio with $124 million investment is the 'world's
   most advanced' wind tunnel where air moves through the testbed at speeds
   nearing 200 MPH. It offers three distinct testing capabilities ?
   aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, and racing.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 79
   
   Mercedes-Benz has opened a research and development (R&D) center in Shanghai.
   The center, its second R&D facility in China, will work in tech fields such
   as connectivity, automated driving and big data.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 80
   
   PG&E and General Motors Collaborate on Pilot to Reimagine Use of Electric
   Vehicles as Backup Power Sources for Customers
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 81
   
   Qualcomm, BMW Group and Arriver to Form Long-lasting Strategic Cooperation
   for Joint Development of Automated Driving Software Solutions.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 82
   
   Scania invests close to a billion SEK in new test track for autonomous and
   electrified vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 83
   
   Volvo Cars to open new 700-job tech hub in Stockholm creating a workforce
   skilled in software engineering, data science and analytics, product
   management, online business and user experience. The tech hub will build on
   the company?s established competence in online sales and software product
   development, which are key focus areas for the company in its ongoing
   transformation.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 84
   
   Volvo Group expands R&D operations in India, which has become its largest
   development site outside Sweden. It is setting up Vehicle TechLab that can
   house complete trucks, chassis and aggregates in virtual collaborative
   environment. It employs more than 1,600 engineers in India, and this number
   will significantly increase.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 85
   
   The BMW Group is publishing the world?s largest data set to streamline and
   significantly accelerate the training of artificial intelligence in
   production. The synthesised AI dataset ? known as SORDI (Synthetic Object
   Recognition Dataset for Industries) ? consists of more than 800,000
   photorealistic images.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 86
   
   Daimler strengthens R&D footprint in China with new Tech Center in Beijing
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 87
   
   Foxconn to set up R&D centre for EV software development. The planned R&D
   centre will work on software innovations around smart gateway, smart cockpit,
   smart autonomous driving and other software applications.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 88
   
   Hyundai opens new digital R&D centre in China. The new facility is expected
   to help increase collaboration with local Chinese technology companies.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 89
   
   StoreDot is to establish a new solid-state battery R&D center in California,
   USA, where it will design, build and test battery tech, working in
   cooperation with the company’s Israel-based R&D headquarters.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 90
   
   ZipCar is opening tech center in Bengaluru. It plans to hire 100 engineers
   this year.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 91
   
   Battery developer Northvolt to invest US$750m in R&D facilities in Sweden.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 92
   
   Britishvolt will build a 60 GWh factory destined to produce battery cells, as
   well as an R&D center and an anode and cathode processing set up in Canada.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 93
   
   Denso reorganises NA engineering and R&D. Product groups ditched,
   organisation restructured into three horizontals.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 94
   
   Fisker plans to open a new R&D center in the UK.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 95
   
   LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM) will establish a battery R&D
   center in Michigan.The R&D center will focus on cutting production costs for
   lithium-ion and all-solid-state batteries and increasing mileage for electric
   vehicles.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 96
   
   Mercedes doubles down on China with R&D push. New tech center in Beijing will
   have 1,000 engineers
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 97
   
   Tesla opens first overseas vehicle R&D centre in Shanghai. The enter will
   further promote Tesla's localisation process in China and will carry out R&D
   work for vehicles, charging equipment and energy products.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 98
   
   Ericsson and partners test new safety features on 5G self-driving bus
   remotely monitoring from constrol tower
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 99
   
   Canoo Selects Northwest Arkansas for its Headquarters, R&D Center and EV
   Industrialization Facility
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 100
   
   Car components manufacturer Sensata Technologies to build its new £16.5
   million technology centre in Newtownabbey. UK.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 101
   
   Chinese tire manufacturer Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) has announced the
   launch of its new Europe Technical Center (ETC) in Hannover, Germany
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 102
   
   Renault to create a ‘Refactory’ in Spain. In order to convert the potential
   value generated by the circular economy this will be structured around four
   areas of activity, from maintenance to recycling, in order to support the
   entire life of the vehicle: Re-Trofit, Re-Energy, Re-Cycle, Re-Start.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 103
   
   Vitesco Technologies has commissioned a new research and development centre
   in Tianjin, China. The focus of the new facility is on the development and
   testing of electrified drive systems – especially for the Asia-Pacific
   region.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 104
   
   Protecting Data by In-vehicle Edge Processing -DENSO’s “in-vehicle blockchain
   technology” surpasses conventional tampering detection techniques-
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 105
   
   SoftBank Corp. and Honda Start Use Case Verification of Technologies to
   Reduce Collisions Involving Pedestrians and Vehicles Using 5G SA and Cellular
   V2X
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 106
   
   ZF UK inaugurates modern, state-of-the-art engineering technical centre in
   the West Midlands
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 107
   
   Stellantis and  Foxconn have announced a partnership. The aim is to jointly
   develop a family of specially designed semiconductors for use in cars. The
   chips will not only be available to Stellantis, but will also be marketed to
   third-party customers.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 108
   
   Stellantis Targets ~€20 Billion in Incremental Annual Revenues by 2030 Driven
   by Software-Enabled Vehicles
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 109
   
   Volvo Cars and Northvolt will open a joint research and development (R&D)
   centre in Gothenburg as part of a SEK 30 billion investment in battery
   development and manufacturing.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 110
   
   Batteries from Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (EVs) are being repurposed for
   use at railway crossings in eastern Japan as an alternative to lead-acid
   batteries in emergency power supply units. At a railway crossing, the battery
   is susceptible to voltage surges from its connections to devices such as
   barriers, alarms and control equipment. To withstand these, modifications
   have been made to the battery control infrastructure.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 111
   
   Bentley Motors’ new, state-of-the-art Engineering Test Centre in Crewe,
   England, has commenced operations after receiving official approval from the
   UK’s Vehicle Certification Agency. It will allow Bentley to carry out
   in-house emissions, fuel economy and electric range testing to the highest
   global standards.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 112
   
   BMW plans to source steel produced with up to 95% less CO2 emissions from the
   Swedish startup H2 Green Steel, which uses hydrogen and only green power from
   renewable energies for steel production. BMW Group and H2 Green Steel have
   also agreed to create a closed-loop material cycle. H2 Green Steel will take
   back sheet metal remnants, such as those produced at press plants when doors
   are punched out, and will process them in such a way that they can be shipped
   back to the plants as new steel rolls, also known as steel coils.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 113
   
   bp and Mercedes-Benz trial pioneering digital in-truck fuel ?payments in UK.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 114
   
   BSA Motorcycles has showcased their new motorcycle under the leadership of
   Mahindra owned Classic Legends
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 115
   
   Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced the official opening of its European
   headquarters in Munich which will cover R&D, sales and management. The R&D
   will focus on vehicle integration, component development, electronic
   powertrain platforms, intelligent driving and internet-connected vehicle
   systems.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 116
   
   India Global Competency Centre to become second largest for Volvo Global. It
   plans to hire 500 more professionals this year. It current strength is 2500.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 117
   
   Nissan today unveiled a production line at its Tochigi Plant featuring the
   Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative including use of robots and net zero
   production system.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 118
   
   Pirelli is researching the potential of virtual reality, materials (with the
   development of innovative solutions and modelling of mixing processes) and
   product and cyber ??development (with integrated static or dynamic simulation
   and innovative modelling) for next generation of tires.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 119
   
   Pony.ai, a global leading autonomous driving technology company, announced
   that it has established a research and development center in Shenzhen, its
   fifth R&D site globally.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 120
   
   Spanish carmaker SEAT tests drone deliveries of parts to factory
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 121
   
   Travel through time with AudiStream: new online guided tour turns automotive
   history into an immersive experience
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 122
   
   BMW Group Korea s has signed an initial pact with a provincial government to
   build a R&D center to provide advanced mobility services to local customers.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 123
   
   Continental is investing EUR 8 mln to expand its research and development
   centre in Iasi, in north-east Romania.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 124
   
   DENSO Contributes to a Decarbonized Society by Providing SiC Power
   Semiconductors — Downsizing electrification products and improving vehicle
   fuel efficiency by using proprietary SiC technologies in comparison to Si
   technology.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 125
   
   For a carbon-neutral mobility - Volkswagen enters into a strategic
   partnership with EIT InnoEnergy
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 126
   
   General Motors announced the immediate restructuring of its Information
   Technology function into two groups – the Digital Business Software team and
   the Global IT organization
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 127
   
   GM Opens Broad Application of EV Component Sets, Advancing the ‘Everybody In’
   Electrification Approach. Electrification components applied to EV conversion
   projects, commercial equipment, marine applications and more. Expanding GM’s
   technology platforms beyond its core portfolio will drive growth beyond
   vehicle sales and enable new business models
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 128
   
   Hyundai Reportedly Halts Development Of Hydrogen Tech. Technical issues, lack
   of marketability, and the underdeveloped charging infrastructure are to
   blame.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 129
   
   Nissan will sell electricity generated from virtually 100% renewable energy
   to its employees in Japan as parts of its carbon-neutrality efforts. The
   program will first be made available to employees living in the Kanto region
   at the start of fiscal year 2022.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 130
   
   Scania and SCA develop first 80 tonne electric timber truck
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 131
   
   The Hyundai Motor Group has shutdown its engine development division at its
   Namyang R&D Center in South Korea and the entire team that worked on
   conventional powertrain systems will now develop electric vehicle (EV)
   drivetrains.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 132
   
   WardWizard Mobility signed a MOU)with the Gujarat government to invest Rs.
   500 crore on research and development of electric 2 & 3 wheelers, setting up
   the motor assembly at Vadodara’s facility, and developing ancillaries to
   manufacture raw materials.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 133
   
   ZF Serbia to open R&D centre in Novi Sad Science and Technology Park
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 134
   
   Shell is supplying renewable energy to T-Systems sister company, T-Mobile US.
   In turn, subsidiaries of Shell have awarded T-Systems a contract to install
   more than 10,000 EV chargers in Germany
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 135
   
   R&D Priorities of Tyre Industry are: performance, safety, quality,
   processability, recyclability, regulatory compliance, supply chain adequacy,
   localization of the supply source, carbon footprint, social responsibility,
   all while reducing time to market
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 136
   
   Vinfast exits Australia, closes R&D center. Targets the US and Europe for
   expansion
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 137
   
   Volkswagen takes quantum computing from the lab to the factory
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 138
   
   BMW is supported by a grant of £ 26.2 million from the British government for
   battery R&D in UK.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 139
   
   Bosch establishes R&D centre for automotive electronics in Limerick. Initial
   focus will include IC for 77GHz radar sensors, which has applications for
   ADAS such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Collision Avoidance and Adaptive
   Cruise Control as well as radar technologies for automated driving.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 140
   
   Brembo to open software and data lab in Silicon Valley
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 141
   
   Continental works with manufacturers on EV-specific commercial tires. The
   tires must not only have a low rolling resistance but also withstand heavier
   loads than tires for comparable ICE vehicles and they should last just as
   long and meet the same safety requirements as ICE truck tires.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 142
   
   Ford is starting a pilot R&D project called Ford Ion Park where it hopes
   eventually to build enough battery cells to supply its growing lineup of
   electric vehicles. It will spend $185 million on a lab to develop new
   manufacturing techniques for lithium-ion and solid-state battery packs for
   EVs. The project will also involve work on improving the full production
   cycle, including research into the mining of needed resources and battery
   recycling.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 143
   
   Porsche is expanding its presence in Asia with a research and development
   center in Shanghai, China, and a production site in Malaysia.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 144
   
   Raythink, a provider of in-vehicle AR display products and solutions, sets up
   software R&D center in Bengaluru, India to develop AR-HUD AR Generator SDK.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 145
   
   Subaru is planning to build a $272 million e-mobility research and
   development centre near Tokyo.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 146
   
   The General Motors Technical Center in Israel is significantly expanding its
   activities.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 147
   
   Volkswagen to create research center for biofuel engines in Brazil
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 148
   
   BMW Group and Telekom launch in-car 5G and Personal eSIM networking options
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 149
   
   Valeo, NTT DATA and Embotech collaborate for Automated Valet Parking
   Solution.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 150
   
   Continental AG, NXP and GAC join hands to create intelligent connected
   products for China market.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 151
   
   Ford exits manufacturing in India but will continue to invest in its R&D
   center in Chennai. It has 12,000 people and will add 5,000 more by next year
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 152
   
   HELLA is now building a state-of-the-art testing laboratory in the Ostrava,
   Czech where advanced machines will be simulating the real-life operating
   environment of HELLA products throughout their entire life cycle and
   compliance with applicable legislation.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 153
   
   Prometeon Tyre Group has opened its largest global dedicated R&D Centre at
   its plant in Kocaeli, Turkey.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 154
   
   Schaeffler and Mobileye to Industrialize Self-Driving Shuttles
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 155
   
   Volkswagen Group opened an R&D center for the large-scale production of its
   own battery cells in Salzgitter, Germany. The automaker is investing 70
   million euro in the unit.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 156
   
   ZF Group to hire 5000 more engineers in India for global R&D.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 157
   
   Bosch and ITK Engineering launch new platform “freelancernetwork”
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 158
   
   ŠKODA AUTO has developed a sustainable, ecological material from sugar beet
   pulp and applied for a patent. It is also researching another material based
   on the reed plant miscanthus. Both could be used in the interior for example
   for the door trim and de
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 159
   
   The research project EMPHYSIS led by Bosch has delivered the new “eFMI
   standard” for model exchange to accelerate the model-based development of
   embedded software.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 160
   
   The Shyft Group, the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing
   and assembly for the commercial and fleet vehicle industries announced the
   opening of a dedicated R&D center at Michigan. It will be used for product
   development, prototyping, a
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 161
   
   Hyundai Motor to Pilot Autonomous Demand-Responsive ‘RoboShuttle’ Service
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 162
   
   Secondary First’: BMW Group aims to increase significantly the percentage of
   secondary materials in its vehicles. On average, current vehicles are
   manufactured using almost 30 percent recycled and reusable materials. With
   the ‘ Secondary First’ approach, BMW Group plans to successively raise this
   figure to 50 percent.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 163
   
   General Motors Invests $71 Million in New Advanced Design and Technology
   Campus in Southern California
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 164
   
   Transport for London (TfL) and a team led by Urban Mobility Solutions (UMS)
   division at Mercedes-Benz AG, the Mercedes-Benz Road Safety Dashboard has
   been developed. The digital tool has the potential to identify higher risk
   locations prior to an incident taking place.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 165
   
   Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles
   overseas using low-emission LNG ships (LNG – liquefied natural gas). It will
   cut the ships’ CO2 emissions by up to 25 %.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 166
   
   Foxconn and Stellantis Establish Joint Venture to Deliver Disruptive, Smart
   Cockpit Solutions for the Automotive Industry
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 167
   
   Continental “sensIC” project: Integrated sensor technology based on printed
   electronics is used in hose lines for electric vehicles for thermal
   management. If succesful can also work in air springs, belts, conveyor belts
   and tires.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 168
   
   Future Volvo cars to run on Volvo operating system as company takes software
   development in-house. VolvoCars.OS will act as an umbrella system for
   electric Volvo cars. It incorporates the company’s various operating systems
   across the car and the cloud, creating one coherent software OS environment.
   The underlying operating systems include Android Automotive OS, QNX, AUTOSAR
   and Linux.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 169
   
   Local Motors partners with on-demand software provider, Liftango. The
   partnership brings leading on-demand software onboard Olli 2.0 to route
   vehicles using individual rider demand through mobile applications.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 170
   
   BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo bike and e-scooter
   for city center travel.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 171
   
   Continental Enables Use of Recycled PET Bottles in Tire Production as of 2022
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 172
   
   Magna’s Camera-Based Technology Helps Take the “Distracted” Out of Driving
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 173
   
   Audi launches initiative for digital factory transformation in Heilbronn,
   Germany. Initiative by Audi, TU Munich, Fraunhofer IAO, XL2, Capgemini, AWS
   and SAP
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 174
   
   Bosch opens chip factory of the future in Dresden
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 175
   
   Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20 percent lower
   CO2 emissions
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 176
   
   Ericsson-powered 5G will deliver for UK vehicle battery manufacturer Hyperbat
   in a proof-of-concept virtual reality digital twin partnership with
   communications service provider BT and other technology leaders.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 177
   
   Ford to open new EV battery research centre in southeastern Michigan with
   US$185-million-dollar investment
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 178
   
   Logistics go greener at Automobili Lamborghini. Rail transport of Urus body
   shells with 85% reduction in CO? emissions.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 179
   
   MAHLE launches its new Electronics and Mechatronics Development Center in the
   city of Changshu in China
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 180
   
   Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent.
   When design meets convenience, engineering, and sustainability!
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 181
   
   Continental and the Chinese hydrogen specialist Censtar H2-Electricity
   Science & Technology intend to expand their strategic cooperation for the
   Chinese market aimed at developing dispensing hose solutions for hydrogen
   refueling stations.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 182
   
   Moog Inc. Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 183
   
   Nidec revs up EV motor growth with Chinese R&D center near Shanghai. It plans
   to boost R&D workforce from 170 to 250 to meet China demand.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 184
   
   HERE, Vodafone and Porsche partner on real-time warning system. The aim of
   the study is to improve road safety with the help of 5G technology and highly
   precise, real-time identification and localization of hazardous traffic
   situations.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 185
   
   Porsche Engineering to open R&D Centre in Timisoara with 200 people
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 186
   
   A new R&D center is to be commissioned by Continental in Querétaro, Mexico
   this year. This will focus primarily on electronic systems relating to
   solutions for autonomous driving in the future. It already has 160 engineers
   working there. That number is planned to rise to more than 1,000 in four
   years.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 187
   
   Baidu Introduces World’s First Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving MaaS Platform
   in Guangzhou. Utilizing a fleet of Robotaxis and Robobuses along with three
   other model types of autonomous vehicles, this initiative will allow local
   users to order smart transport services on demand.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 188
   
   Berlin-Marienfelde site to become competence center for the digitalization of
   the global Mercedes-Benz production network. Focus is set on the development
   and implementation of MO360, the digital Mercedes-Benz production ecosystem.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 189
   
   BMW becomes the latest automaker to shut down its subscription service. Many
   auto OEMs launched vehicle subscription as a service with monthly fees. Guess
   it is not working as expected.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 190
   
   BOSAL, a leading European supplier of emission control system for automotive,
   is opening a new plant and R&D center in Shanghai, China.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 191
   
   Bosch is spending ?800cr to upgrade Bengaluru campus. The campus, when ready,
   will host around 10,000 engineers, the second-highest number of its employees
   in the world. Currently, the Bengaluru campus accommodates 3,000 software
   engineers.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 192
   
   Bosch teams up with Microsoft to develop software-defined vehicle platform
   for seamless integration between cars and cloud
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 193
   
   bp and Oxbotica complete industry-first autonomous vehicle trial at German
   refinery. Autonomous vehicle trial at Lingen refinery was a first for the
   energy sector.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 194
   
   Bugatti is expanding its technological leadership with the development of
   highly accurate 3D-printed components used to make the Bugatti Bolide.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 195
   
   Electric battery maker Microvast plans Orlando R&D center.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 196
   
   Envision Digital partners with Deutsche Telekom to deliver a charging
   solution for electric vehicles in Germany
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 197
   
   Faurecia and Immersion partner for haptic automotive technologies.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 198
   
   First Refrigerated Vehicle for Vaccine in the World to Obtain WHO’s
   Performance, Quality and Safety Prequalification by Toyota.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 199
   
   Fossil-free steel a giant step in Scania’s decarbonisation. Scania to invest
   in and enter into a partnership with the company H2 Green Steel (H2GS).
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 200
   
   Germany based Marquardt Group has operationalized its global R&D center in
   Pune to develop battery management-related solutions for electric vehicles. A
   pool of more than 300 highly-skilled engineers in the automotive domain is
   committed to serving global and local automotive customers for the Marquardt
   Group.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 201
   
   Groundbreaking for state-of-the-art test centre of Mercedes-AMG in
   Affalterbach, Germany. New “Technikum” technology centre for the development
   of electrified high-performance powertrains and electrical components.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 202
   
   Groupe Renault, top automotive player, with Veolia, global leader in
   optimized resource management, and Solvay, leading science-based company,
   announced their partnership to enable the circular economy of EV battery
   metals in Europe through closed-loop recycling.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 203
   
   Harnessing the power of the desert sun: BMW Group sources aluminum produced
   using solar energy
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 204
   
   HERE and game engine developer Unity have teamed up on a platform for
   next-gen infotainment systems, promising to streamline the creation of
   high-tech 3D interfaces for new cars.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 205
   
   Honda Signs a Letter of Intent with KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha Motor for the
   Creation of a Swappable Batteries Consortium for Motorcycles and Light
   Electric.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 206
   
   Hyundai and Shell Sign New Agreement to Expand Collaborations on Clean Energy
   Solutions. Partners plan to establish new type of service channels overseas
   and start to cooperate on energy supply business expansion into EV and FCEV
   charging services.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 207
   
   Hyundai Mobis vows to evolve into software platform leader in future mobility
   market
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 208
   
   Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution team up to lease, recycle EV batteries.
   Battery As-a-Service.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 209
   
   In a challenge to conventional tyre setups, Volvo Cars will equip its fully
   electric cars with Recharge tyres for use all year round as standard in
   Northern and Central Europe. With a single set of tyres capable of safely
   handling a wider range of weather and road conditions than summer or winter
   tyres, Volvo Cars aims to simplify customers’ lives by avoiding the bi-annual
   hassle of tyre changes, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 210
   
   Li Auto also announced the establishment of a new research and development
   center in Shanghai, which will be dedicated to developing cutting-edge
   electric vehicle technologies, including high-voltage platforms, ultra-fast
   charging technologies, autonomous driving technologies, next-generation
   intelligent cockpits. The new center has already started recruiting, and
   expects to ultimately house over 2,000 staff in the future.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 211
   
   Mercedes-Benz and Siemens launch strategic partnership for sustainable
   automotive production
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 212
   
   Northvolt to expand Polish battery capacity.A $200m factory along with a R&D
   center is be constructed in Gda?sk.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 213
   
   Panasonic and McAfee agree to jointly start building Vehicle SOC for
   commercialization of Vehicle Security Monitoring Services
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 214
   
   Qualcomm and Amazon Deepen Strategic Engagement with the Pre-Integration of
   Alexa Custom Assistant with Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 215
   
   Rimac is opening its first R&D office in the UK as it gears up for the launch
   of the production version of its C_Two electric hypercar.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 216
   
   Singtel and Hyundai intend to collaborate on a range of ventures to support
   smart manufacturing and connectivity for electric vehicle batteries.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 217
   
   Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford announced an exclusive partnership with
   Drover AI to incorporate their PathPilot technology into the next generation
   of the company’s best-in-class Spin Insight e-scooter monitoring platform.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 218
   
   Sustainable solutions for vehicle interiors are developed by Faurecia based
   on 3 pillars: use less, incorporate recyclable and recycled materials, and
   create alternatives to petrol solutions, with no impact on cost. By 2030, we
   aim to reduce the CO2 footprint of materials by 87%.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 219
   
   The BMW Group is systematically implementing its sustainability goals. As
   announced today, the company is investing in an innovative method for
   CO2-free steel production developed by American startup Boston Metal, through
   its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 220
   
   The new Mercedes me “Fuel & Pay” service for digital payment at the pump has
   launched – no need at all to go into the filling station or to pay by card at
   the pump. This service can be controlled via the Mercedes me App as well as
   conveniently from inside the vehicle via the MBUX infotainment system.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 221
   
   TI revolutionizes EV battery management with the industry’s best-performing
   wireless BMS solution, the first concept assessed for enabling ASIL D systems
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 222
   
   Vattenfall and Deutsche Telekom collaborating on charging infrastructure
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 223
   
   Visteon and ECARX to Develop Intelligent Cockpits for Global Automotive
   Industry Using Qualcomm Solutions
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 224
   
   Volkswagen AG: Five plants in Germany Czech and China now produce MEB-Based
   EVs with total capacity of 900,000 cars per year. In 2022 three more plants
   will come up in Germany and US.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 225
   
   Volkswagen presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 226
   
   Volvo Cars and ECARX plan to establish joint venture for infotainment
   development
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 227
   
   Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Driivz, a leading global EV
   charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large
   charging networks for electric vehicles from end-to-end.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 228
   
   Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous
   transport solutions
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 229
   
   The world’s first ‘intelligent’ electric vehicle battery bas been unveiled
   by, InoBat Auto. The battery has been developed through a combination of
   Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Throughput (HTP) technology. The new
   batteries will deliver an increase in operational range for current
   best-in-class electric vehicles of almost 20%. This technology also enables
   InoBat to reduce its dependence on cobalt and boost energy density.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 230
   
   ABB has unveiled its new R&D innovation center in the Netherlands. ABB’s
   e-mobility innovation lab will house 120 specialists working on next
   generation EV charging solutions. Designed to spur further innovations in
   e-mobility, the $10 million, 3,600 m2 facility is based on the Delft
   University of Technology campus, in the Netherlands.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 231
   
   ABB has unveiled its new R&D innovation center in the Netherlands. ABB’s
   e-mobility innovation lab will house 120 specialists working on next
   generation EV charging solutions. Designed to spur further innovations in
   e-mobility, the $10 million, 3,600 m2 facility is based on the Delft
   University of Technology campus, in the Netherlands.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 232
   
   Amazon revealed its first custom electric delivery vehicle, designed and
   built in partnership with Rivian. It is optimized for package delivery with
   many improved features. The trend isac customized electric vehicles by
   enterprises in partnership with startups/ OEMs for different use cases.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 233
   
   Apcoa, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz are working to provide the world’s first
   commercial automated valet parking (AVP) service (SAE Level 4)
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 234
   
   Bajaj will open a R&D center in Thailand, its first outside India.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 235
   
   Continental and SHARE NOW Denmark Master Real Time Tread Depth Monitoring of
   Tires
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 236
   
   Continental Develops Sensor-based Inspection Service for Conveyor Belt
   Systems
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 237
   
   Continental Increases Efficiency with Mobile, Autonomous Transport Robots
   From Its Own Production
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 238
   
   Continental Expands LiDAR Technology Portfolio by Investing in Robotic Vision
   and Sensing Pioneer AEye. The R&D priority in LiDAR is increasing the range
   and accuracy of object and human identification.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 239
   
   Continental Vision 2030.: Smart digital tire solutions and sustainability
   goals are major focus areas.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 240
   
   DENSO Developed New Generation Battery-Monitoring Integrated Circuit for
   Lithium-ion Batteries, a Key component of Battery ECUs
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 241
   
   DENSO has developed a Factory-IoT Platform that connects 130 production
   factories worldwide on a single cloud. This is the first in-house development
   of a cloud-native platform using open-source-software in the automotive
   supplier industry.?
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 242
   
   DENSO has developed a Factory-IoT Platform that connects 130 production
   factories worldwide on a single cloud. This is the first in-house development
   of a cloud-native platform using open-source-software in the automotive
   supplier industry.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 243
   
   Digital tire monitoring in the cloud: Continental launches ContiConnect Live.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 244
   
   Dubai develops smart universal charger for electric vehicles. The research
   team of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has registered a patent
   for the innovation.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 245
   
   Electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors is creating an automotive R&D
   center in Farmington Hills Michigan. The center will have offices, space for
   vehicle inspection and benchmarking, and labs for testing, validation and
   prototyping. The project comes with $3.6 million in private investment and
   creates 141 jobs, resulting in a $1 million Michigan Business Program
   performance-based grant.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 246
   
   Faurecia inaugurates its global center of expertise dedicated to hydrogen
   storage systems. Located in Bavans, France, and representing a total
   investment of €25 million, this center of expertise aims to develop
   lightweight and cost-competitive hydrogen storage systems to accelerate
   hydrogen mobility.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 247
   
   FCA expanding its R&D center in Tofas, Turkey.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 248
   
   FCA will open R&D center in Hyderabad with an investment of $150 M and will
   create 2400 jobs.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 249
   
   Great Wall Motors aims to set Thailand as a hub for right-hand-drive vehicle
   production and export in Asean, especially for the new energy and electric
   vehicles. GWM also plans to set up an R&D centre in Thailand.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 250
   
   GuardKnox, NXP, and Green Hills Software Partner to Develop Advanced, Secure
   Automotive Platform for the Next Generation of Vehicle Architecture.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 251
   
   Harley-Davidson officially spins off new electric bicycle company Serial 1
   Cycle Company and launches its first model.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 252
   
   JR East, Hitachi and Toyota to Develop Hybrid (Fuel Cell) Railway Vehicles
   Powered by Hydrogen.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 253
   
   LG to set up R&D center for vehicle component solutions in Da Nang, Vietnam.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 254
   
   New Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore to Transform Customer
   Experience through Future Mobility R&D.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 255
   
   Nokian Tyres says it has invested in a new test center for its heavy tires
   division in Finland.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 256
   
   Panasonic Announces UBMC Service – A Cloud-based Battery Management Service
   to Ascertain Battery State in Electric Mobility Vehicles.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 257
   
   Panasonic commercializes an Anti-Glare type Anti-Reflection Film. Engineering
   and R&D priorities of automotive display films: 1. Good anti-reflection
   characteristics. 2 High durability during actual use 3. Excellent cost
   performance 4. Short production lead time.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 258
   
   Porsche Digital develops artificial intelligence for noise detection that can
   reliably and precisely detect noise during endurance tests. This takes the
   strain off development engineers in particular, who normally have to be
   personally present throughout such tests.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 259
   
   Scania will develop a solar cell clad trailer to power a plug-in hybrid
   truck. Initial tests indicate possible fuel savings of 5–10 percent in Sweden
   and twice that amount in sun-rich southern Spain.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 260
   
   SEAT begins construction on a pioneering, one-of-a-kind battery laboratory in
   Spain. With an investment of more than 7 million euros, the new center will
   develop and test various energy systems for electric and hybrid vehicles.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 261
   
   Simple refueling at filling stations: Linde and Daimler Truck AG to
   collaborate on liquid-hydrogen refueling technology for trucks. Together, the
   companies will focus on a new process for handling liquid hydrogen
   (“subcooled” liquid hydrogen, “sLH2 technology”). This innovative approach
   allows for higher storage density, greater range, faster refueling and
   superior energy efficiency.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 262
   
   Sunlight makes €105 million R&D investment in Greece into sustainability of
   Lithium batteries to help accelerate the race to Net Zero
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 263
   
   The carbon nanotube producer Ocsial has opened a new research center in Foetz
   Luxembourg. The aim is to make cars more intelligent.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 264
   
   The new Mercedes me Logbook App: The digital solution that saves time when
   recording business trips
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 265
   
   The Volkswagen brand is significantly expanding the charging infrastructure
   at its German sites. Some 750 new charging points are planned for next year.
   Some 2,000 charging points in total are expected to be in operation by the
   end of 2021 – over 50 percent more than at present.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 266
   
   The BMW Group and AWS Team Up to Accelerate Data-Driven Innovation in the
   Automotive Industry.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 267
   
   To strengthen abilities and expand areas utilizing software, DENSO will
   establish the Software Innovation Department. The department will lead the
   company’s software reformation activities.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 268
   
   Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck for North
   America
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 269
   
   Twice the steering power: ZF launches next generation AKC active rear axle
   steering system in volume production.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 270
   
   Vitesco Technologies Launches the World’s first Transmission Control System
   with Comprehensive Overmolding Technology
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 271
   
   Volkswagen inaugurates R&D center for e-mobility in China. It plans for a
   step-by-step expansion of local R&D competence in the localization of
   MEB-based derivatives.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 272
   
   Volvo moves electric motor development in-house with opening for powertrain
   center in China.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 273
   
   World’s first fully integrated split screen for motorcycles rolls out on the
   road by Bosch.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 274
   
   ZF adapts to software challenges by setting up a Global Software Center
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 275
   
   Zoox, a self-driving startup backed by Amazon, unveiled a fully autonomous,
   bidirectional EV with no steering wheel.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020




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   Electric cargo and passenger vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM)
   inaugurated a new manufacturing unit in Faridabad, Haryana. This facility is
   the company's third in the state
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 11
   
   Stellantis Implements Asset-light Approach to Grow Jeep Brand in China and
   Negotiates Termination of Local Joint Venture with GAC Group
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 12
   
   Vitesco Technologies, a leading manufacturer of modern drive technologies and
   electrification solutions, inaugurated its plant of the future at Talegaon,
   Pune. The plant is climate-neutral in operation and is strongly pursuing
   automation, digitization, and Industry 4.0.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 13
   
   Hero Electric to open second manufacturing plant in Punjab.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 14
   
   KPIT Q1FY23 Results: $89.9 M revenue, USD QoQ and YoY growth is 3.2%, 16.4%
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 15
   
   LG Chem and General Motors Reach Agreement for Long-Term Supply of Cathode
   Active Material to Support EV Growth
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 16
   
   NIO?s First European Power Plant to Commence Operation in Hungary. It will
   serve as the manufacturing, service and R&D centre for its power products in
   Europe.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 17
   
   Ola Electric signed the PLI scheme linked agreement with the Ministry of
   Heavy Industries, Government of India. It has been awarded the full 20GWh
   capacity under the scheme. Company to put indigenously developed battery
   cells into mass production in 2023.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

 * 18
   
   Automotive energy storage solutions provider Plastic Omnium (?le-de-France,
   France) has announced a proposed acquisition of electrification company ACTIA
   Power, and purchase of an equity stake in battery manufacturer Verkor
   (Grenoble, France).
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 19
   
   Magna has added more than 120 employees of Optimus Ride, a provider of
   autonomous vehicle and mobility solutions located in Boston, to enhance
   Magna?s capabilities in the field of advanced driver assistance systems
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 20
   
   Bosch has acquired Five AI, a British automated driving company. It is
   focused particularly on a cloud-based development and testing platform for
   the software used in self-driving cars.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 21
   
   Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing
   extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars, through the Volvo
   Cars Tech Fund.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 22
   
   TVS Announces Investment Of GBP 100 Million In Norton Motorcycle. Norton
   Motorcycles also recently inaugurated its new global headquarters at Solar
   Park, in Solihull, UK, which houses a manufacturing facility, a new global
   design, and an R&D centre.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 23
   
   LG Magna e-Powertrain Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Facility in Mexico
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 24
   
   Ford cuts 580 U.S. salaried and contract employees mostly in ICE engineering
   as it restructures to focus on EVs.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 25
   
   Process automation for highest demands: BMW Group acquires stake in
   Munich-based technology provider Kinexon GmbH
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 26
   
   Ricardo receives Supplier Award from Toyota
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 27
   
   Stellantis plans $2.8 billion overhaul of two Canadian factories to build
   EVs.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 28
   
   Varroc sells its four wheeler lighting biz to Plastic Omnium for Euro 600
   million.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 29
   
   BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility intend to sell their car-sharing joint
   venture SHARE NOW to Stellantis
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 30
   
   Mahindra to partner with Volkswagen for new electric vehicles. Mahindra plans
   to use components, from Volkswagen MEB Platform, such as: electric motors,
   battery system components and battery cells for its ?Born Electric Platform?.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 31
   
   Maruti Suzuki India to set up its third facility with an outlay of ?18,000
   crore in Haryana
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 32
   
   ?KODA AUTO launches production of MEB battery systems at Mlad? Boleslav
   headquarters
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 33
   
   Volvo Trucks opens battery plant in Belgium
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 34
   
   Hyundai Motor Group to Establish First dedicated EV Plant and Battery
   Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 35
   
   Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for
   Lithium-Ion Battery Production Plant in United States
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 36
   
   Bajaj Auto's wholly-owned subsidiary Chetak Technology inaugurates EV
   manufacturing unit at Akurdi, rolls out first electric scooter.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 37
   
   Ferrari Will Add a Third Production Line in Maranello, Dedicated to
   Electrified Vehicles
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 38
   
   Chinese EV maker Nio To Manufacture Battery Swap Stations in Europe. The key
   reason is to avoid exporting cost from China.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 39
   
   Renault Group acquires start-up Fixter (which digitalize vehicle maintenance)
   to develop its multi-brand activities within its network in the independent
   after-market in Europe
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 40
   
   Sony and Honda agree to joint venture to sell electric cars by 2025
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 41
   
   Aptiv agrees to buy Wind River in $4.3 billion deal. Windriver makes software
   cloud systems including OTA features. It had $400 M in revenue and 1300
   employees.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 42
   
   City of Montpellier cancels the order of 50 hydrogen buses after realizing
   the Opex in a hydrogen bus is 6X more than in an electric bus.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 43
   
   Local Motors, startup set out to disrupt autonomous shuttles with 3D printing
   micro factory based production system is shutting down.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 44
   
   Mahindra & Hero Electric enter into strategic partnership for e-mobility.
   Mahindra will do contract manufacturing for hero electric bikes at their
   Pitampur plant.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 45
   
   Reliance buys UK based sodium-ion battery start-up Faradion for $135 million.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 46
   
   StoreDot, the Israeli pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery
   technology for electric vehicles, has announced the first close of its Series
   D funding round of up to $80 million. The lead investor is the fast-growing
   flagship Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast, which plans to
   scale up manufacturing and deploy StoreDot's Extreme Fast Charging in future
   EV architectures.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 47
   
   GM Investing Nearly $154 Million in Western New York for Production of
   Electric Motor Components
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 48
   
   Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology
   Development. Helm.ai has key strengths in the area of AI-based image
   recognition technologies advanced through unsupervised learning.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 49
   
   TVS acquires Switzerland’s largest electric-personal-mobility solution
   provider SEMG, with revenue up to $100 million
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 50
   
   Building on Commitment to Equitable Climate Action, General Motors Announces
   Doubling of its Climate Equity Fund
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 51
   
   Faurecia and HELLA announce the name of the world's seventh largest
   automotive supplier. Group will be known as Forvia.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 52
   
   GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.6 Billion to Build 3rd Ultium Cells
   Manufacturing Plant in Lansing
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 53
   
   Hyundai Motor Group and JTC to Develop Smart Transport and Logistics Models
   for Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 54
   
   Stellantis Plans to Take Majority Share in Joint Venture with GAC in China
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 55
   
   Valeo strengthens its leadership in the very fast-growing electrification
   market. Agreement signed for Valeo to hold 100% of Valeo Siemens eAutomotive
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 56
   
   Volvo Cars to invest SEK 10bn in Torslanda plant for next generation fully
   electric car production
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 57
   
   Allison Transmission Delivers First Next-Generation Hydraulic Fracturing
   Transmissions to Multiple Industry Partners
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 58
   
   Allison Transmission Invests in Autotech Ventures, Obtaining Unique Access to
   Global Mobility Startups
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 59
   
   Allison Transmission Strengthens Commitment to Fuel Consumption Savings and
   Electrification
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 60
   
   Completion of 25% stake disposal.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 61
   
   Cummins will acquire Meritor for $3.7 Billion. In 2021 Meritor did $3.8
   Billion in sales. This is another tier 1 auto consolidation.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 62
   
   Toyota Boshoku and Aisin has begun to consider the transfer of commercial
   rights* for automotive seat frame mechanism parts
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 63
   
   Ambarella to Acquire Oculii; Radar Perception AI Algorithm Global Leader
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 64
   
   Ford to run EV, internal combustion divisions separately. Two divisions:Ford
   Blue to focus on traditional combustion engines. Ford Model e will develop
   electric vehicles.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 65
   
   General Motors is shutting down its in-car shopping app, Marketplace, which
   allowed customers to buy coffee, pay for gas, or make restaurant reservations
   from the infotainment screen of their vehicles.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 66
   
   The new Northvolt factory in Torslanda will use recycled wastewater for
   cooling.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 67
   
   BorgWarner to Acquire Santroll?s Light Vehicle eMotor Business
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 68
   
   BYD and Bakrie & Brothers Group Cooperate with Local Indonesian Body Builder
   Group, Tri Sakti, to Initiate Electric Bus Industrialization
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 69
   
   Hyundai Motor Company Inaugurates Its First Manufacturing Plant in Southeast
   Asia in Indonesia.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 70
   
   Panasonic to Establish Production Facility for New Lithium-Ion Batteries for
   EVs at Wakayama Factory in Japan
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 71
   
   Suzuki to invest $1.4 bn for EVs at India factory.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 72
   
   BlackBerry and Marelli Expand Collaboration in China Region to Power Next
   Generation Cockpit Technology
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 73
   
   Navistar cuts ribbon on advanced manufacturing truck plant in Texas. San
   Antonio plant designed with natural light and energy-efficient wall paneling
   with sustainability and Industry 4.0.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 74
   
   Scania Growth Capital invests in carrier agnostic logis?tics tech platform
   Parcelly
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 75
   
   Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to build battery manufacturing plant in
   Canada.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 76
   
   Swedish tech company Anodox Energy Systems has announced plans to produce
   electric vehicle batteries in Latvia, with the first factory in the Port of
   R?ga expected to be operational by December 2022.
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 77
   
   ZF Acquires Stake in StradVision to Expand its Automated Driving Perception
   Software Portfolio
   
   Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

 * 78
   
   Foxconn unveiled first three EV prototypes. The prototype vehicles were made
   by Foxtron, a joint venture established last year between Foxconn and
   Taiwanese car manufacturer Yulon Motor.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 79
   
   Tesla could get revenue boost by helping Jaguar Land Rover with emissions
   pact. Tesla earned an estimated total revenue of $1.15 billion in the first
   nine months of this year by helping other automakers comply with EU's
   stricter emissions regulations.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 80
   
   Elon Musk announces Tesla to move headquarters to Austin
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 81
   
   Ford and GM are getting into chip development partnerships to help deal with
   the chip shortage.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 82
   
   GM is retooling its US plants for EVs. Its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center
   will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle
   assembly plant.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 83
   
   Ola has acquired geo-analytics technology platform GeoSpoc as it looks to
   enhance geospatial services and capabilities.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 84
   
   Proton, Maxis to jointly deploy 5G solutions in Tg Malim plant, Malaysia.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 85
   
   Qualcomm and SSW Partners acquiring Veoneer for $4.5 Billion. SSW Partners
   will sell the Arriver business to Qualcomm and retain Veoneer’s Tier-1
   supplier businesses. Qualcomm will incorporate Arriver’s Computer Vision,
   Drive Policy and Driver Assistance assets into its Snapdragon Ride ADAS
   solution.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 86
   
   Stellantis to turn Turin factory into an electric vehicle hub
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 87
   
   TPG to invest Rs 7,500 cr in Tata Motors EV arm at $9.1 bn valuation. A
   factory less model.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 88
   
   Adient ends Yanfeng Adient Seating joint venture with partner Yanfeng
   Automotive Trim Systems. The completed transactions will enable Adient to
   drive its strategy in China independently.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 89
   
   Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 90
   
   ZF and CATL Join Forces for an Optimal Aftermarket Service in E-Mobility and
   Energy Storage
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 91
   
   Ford invests $900 mln to modernise Thai auto plants
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 92
   
   General Motors and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) Announce Plans to Build a New Magnet
   Factory in the U.S. to Support EV Growth
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 93
   
   GM and POSCO Chemical Will Build a New North America Factory to Process
   Cathode Active Material for Ultium Batteries
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 94
   
   SEAT S.A. and Volkswagen Autoeuropa connect Martorell and Palmela factories
   by train to boost sustainability
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 95
   
   Stellantis and Factorial Energy to Jointly Develop Solid-State Batteries for
   Electric Vehicles
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 96
   
   Toyota Selects North Carolina for New U.S. Automotive Battery Plant
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 97
   
   Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in optical and imaging technology start-up
   Spectralics. Israel-based Spectralics creates state-of-the-art imaging and
   optical infrastructure spanning materials, hardware and software, enabling a
   wide variety of advanced optical capabilities. In a windshield configuration,
   the technology could create a wide field of view ‘heads-up display’ that can
   instill a sense of distance as virtual objects are superimposed onto the
   real-world environment for a safe and immersive experience.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 98
   
   Audi is establishing a high-voltage battery development at the Neckarsulm
   site
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 99
   
   BorgWarner Breaks Ground for New Electrification Plant in Portugal
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 100
   
   bp leads $25m Series A round in EV ride-hailing and charging start-up
   BluSmart
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 101
   
   Magna is continuing its growth in Eastern Europe through the expansion of its
   seating production capabilities in Serbia. The company celebrated the grand
   opening of the new plant in the southern Serbian city of Aleksinac. The new
   plant will produce seat trim covers and leather kits for a European
   automaker.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 102
   
   Porsche Ventures has invested in the technology company iMaker, China's
   leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 103
   
   Schaeffler is the consortium lead for the sub-project “Stack Scale up –
   Industrializing PEM Electrolysis” of the H2Giga hydrogen flagship project.
   The sub-project aims to develop new, scalable technologies and production
   processes for PEM-low-temperature electrolysis stacks
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 104
   
   Simple Energy backed by UiPath upstages Ola, to invest INR 2500 crore in
   India's largest electric scooter factory for 12.5 million production
   capacity. Ola's factory is 10 million capacity.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 105
   
   Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion
   Battery Production in North America
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 106
   
   Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery
   Production in North America
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 107
   
   The Hydrogen Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry Group – comprised of hydrogen
   industry leaders Air Liquide, Hyundai, Nel Hydrogen, Nikola Corporation,
   Shell and Toyota, has signed agreements with Tatsuno Corporation and Transfer
   Oil S.p.A. to industrialize globally-standard 70 MPa hydrogen heavy-duty
   vehicle high-flow (H70HF) fueling hardware components.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 108
   
   ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy Autonomous Passenger Shuttles in major
   cities
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 109
   
   Autoliv investing in Japan to optimize footprint for future growth
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 110
   
   Bajaj Auto to set up Rs 300 crore-EV facility: First EV roll out by June 2022
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 111
   
   Canoo, a publicly-listed America-based electric vehicle startup, will shift
   its production from Europe to the US to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities
   and accelerate the speed to market.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 112
   
   Daimler Truck stock market listing on December 10th as an independent firm.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 113
   
   Exeed, a SUV brand under Chinese automaker Chery, is set to debut in the
   Middle East region. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain will
   be the first among many to welcome the new addition.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 114
   
   Ford is announcing plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American
   customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced
   campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of
   electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and
   Lincoln vehicles. Ford plans to make the largest ever U.S. investment in
   electric vehicles at one time by any automotive manufacturer and, together
   with its partner, SK Innovation, plans to invest $11.4 billion and create
   nearly 11,000 new jobs.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 115
   
   Schaeffler to buy green steel from Swedish start-up company H2greensteel
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 116
   
   Toyota Boshoku and Aisin has begun to consider the transfer of commercial
   rights for automotive seat frame mechanism parts so that Toyota Boshoku can
   sell it to other auto firms.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 117
   
   ZF Acquires Bestmile’s Technology to Lead the Digital Transformation of
   Transportation Services. Bestmile’s Orchestration technology is an industry
   leading digital solution that automatically optimizes the routing,
   dispatching, and matching of large fleets of vehicles in real time.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 118
   
   ZF has strengthened its automotive software business by acquiring a five
   percent stake in the software company Apex.AI. ZF will also develop ZF
   middleware software based on the Apex.OS meta-operating system. This solution
   is certified to the highest standards of functional safety for passenger cars
   and commercial vehicles as an alternative to Autosar Adaptive.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

 * 119
   
   Faurecia buys a majority stake in HELLA for the enterprise value of $7.9
   Billion. Hella had $5.5 Billion in sales in 2020. Faurecia and Hella will
   have combined sales of $23 Billion and will be the seventh-largest automotive
   supplier in the world.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 120
   
   Qualcomm Bids $4.6 Billion for Veoneer in Battle With Magna
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 121
   
   Abu Dhabi-based micromobility company Fenix has acquired Palm, a shared
   e-scooter company in Turkey, for $5 million
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 122
   
   Faurecia to create sustainable, smart materials division, targets EUR 3 b
   sales by 2030.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 123
   
   Nuro to Build a Robot-Car Factory in Nevada. The autonomous driving startup
   says it’s ready to launch tens of thousands of driverless delivery pods.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 124
   
   Volvo Cars is planning to buy out parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding and
   free itself of its Chinese joint venture.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 125
   
   Ericsson and Unikie optimize factory parking with a 5G private network and
   automation
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 126
   
   Mercedes To Stop Developing Plug-In Hybrid Tech, Go All In On EVs.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 127
   
   Geely Auto Invests in Leading Automotive Intelligence Technology Solutions
   Provider ECARX
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 128
   
   Mobileye and SIXT Plan New Robotaxi Service in Germany
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 129
   
   Qualcomm Works with Google to Bring Premium and Intelligent In-Vehicle
   Experiences to Renault Group’s Mégane E-TECH Electric
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 130
   
   Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Begin Construction of EV Battery
   Cell Plant in Indonesia
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 131
   
   LG acquiring Israeli vehicle cybersecurity startup Cybellum for at least $140
   million. Cybellum provides automotive OEMs and suppliers with a solution to
   identify and remediate security risks at scale, throughout the entire vehicle
   life cycle. Cybellum’s
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 132
   
   PTT and Foxconn Establish EV Manufacturing JV in Thailand
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 133
   
   Renault Group acquire a stake in heycar Group an used car sales platform.
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 134
   
   Schaeffler opens new e-mobility plant built to the very latest standards of
   sustainability
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 135
   
   Stellantis and TotalEnergies Welcome Mercedes-Benz as a New Partner of
   Automotive Cells Company (ACC) and Raise Its Capacity Plan to at Least 120
   GWh by 2030
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 136
   
   Honda and Google Collaborate on In-vehicle Connected Services. Key fucntions
   of Google Builtin are voice assistance, Google maps, in vehicle apps from
   Google Play
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 137
   
   Volkswagen Group China builds battery system factory in Anhui to strengthen
   BEV value chain
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 138
   
   Continental Strengthens Software Expertise with New Development Center in
   China
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 139
   
   GM Invests $300 Million in Momenta to Deliver Next-Generation Self-Driving
   Technologies in China
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 140
   
   BASF and Porsche partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for
   electric vehicles
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 141
   
   Toyota buys software firm Renovo to accelerate self-driving tech development
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 142
   
   Continental Acquires Stake in Kopernikus Automotive, Artificial Intelligence
   Specialist for Automated Parking
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 143
   
   Volvo Group Venture Capital welcomes Foretellix, a pioneer in automated
   vehicle verification and validation
   
   Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

 * 144
   
   A.P. Honda, Thai Honda Manufacturing and HPD have merged to form a new
   company named “Thai Honda Manufacturing” combining their sales and production
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 145
   
   DENSO Has Begun Testing CO2 Circulation Plant at Anjo Electrification
   Innovation
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 146
   
   DENSO Transfers Its Aftermarket and Non-automotive Business to DENSO Solution
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 147
   
   Faurecia selects Schneider Electric as its exclusive advisor for offsite
   renewable electricity purchasing
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 148
   
   Delfast to transfer e-bike production from China to Ukraine
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 149
   
   Faurecia to enrich display technologies and immersive experiences offer with
   the acquisition of DesignLED
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 150
   
   Ford and SK Innovation announced a joint venture – to be called BlueOvalSK –
   to produce approximately 60 GWh annually in traction battery cells and array
   modules,
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 151
   
   Kevadia in Gujarat to become India’s first electric-vehicle-only city.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 152
   
   NVIDIA to Acquire DeepMap, Enhancing Mapping Solutions for the AV Industry
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 153
   
   CATL and GWM sign 10-year strategic cooperation agreement
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 154
   
   Foxconn and PTT are collaborating in setting up an open platform for
   producing electric vehicles (EV) and key components to serve the EV sector in
   Thailand.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 155
   
   Mobile Drive, the new 50/50 joint venture announced by Stellantis and
   Foxconn. The JV will be a tier-1 at arms length, focus on infotainment,
   telematics and cloud service platform development
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 156
   
   TotalEnergies expands the charging network of the municipality of Amsterdam
   with 2,200 new EV charging points
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 157
   
   Volvo announced its joint venture with the Swedish battery maker Northvolt,
   which entails their partnership on developing and manufacturing electric
   vehicle batteries specifically for the next generations of Volvo and Polestar
   EVs.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 158
   
   Nissan has unveiled plans for its EV36Zero, a £1 billion flagship electric
   vehicle hub, creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem that will
   create or safeguard 6,200 jobs. The transformational project has been
   launched with an initial £1bn investment by Nissan and its partners Envision
   AESC, a global player in battery technology, and Sunderland City Council.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 159
   
   Porsche investing in new battery cell factory in Germany in collaboration
   with Customcells. Proposed plant near Stuttgart could turn over up enough
   batteries for up to 1000 cars a year.
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 160
   
   Renault signs two major battery deals for production in France; Envision AESC
   and Verkor
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 161
   
   Tata Motors bags Indian Oil order for 15 hydrogen fuel cell buses
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

 * 162
   
   Arkessa and Ericsson provide global connectivity for Voi e-scooters
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 163
   
   Audi plans to cut water consumption in production in half by 2035
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 164
   
   Autoliv to set up airbag inflator manufacturing plant in India
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 165
   
   Average new car price crosses $40,000 first time ever in US.My PoV: So are
   people buying more higher price car models or more EVs? This looks aligned
   with trend of people buying more EVs.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 166
   
   BMW Group and Daimler Mobility intend to sell PARK NOW to EasyPark Group
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 167
   
   BorgWarner Agrees to Acquire AKASOL AG, Seeking to Expand Electrification
   Portfolio
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 168
   
   Bosch’s wrong-way driver warning system now a feature in ŠKODA vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 169
   
   Bridgestone is now using 100% renewable energy to power all of its European
   tyre plants, European R&D Centre and Proving Ground in Rome, Italy, PCT plant
   in Lanklaar, Belgium, textile plant in Usansolo, Spain, and Bridgestone EMIA
   headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 170
   
   Chip shortage halts car company output.Too much focus on inventory
   minimization is turning out to be penny wise pound foolish strategy for
   automakers when growth is coming back.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 171
   
   Continental has inaugurated a $166 million car electronics factory in Novi
   Sad, in northern Serbia. The manufacturing plant will employ around 500
   employees and is part of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) unit of
   Continental that is focusing on the production of car interiors.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 172
   
   Continental plans to open in March a 140 million euro ($171 million) car
   electronics factory in Novi Sad, in northern Serbia
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 173
   
   Cruise and GM team up with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 174
   
   Cummins and Isuzu announce global mid-range powertrain and advanced
   engineering collaboration
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 175
   
   Cyberattack at EDAG Engineering. All engineering service providers need to be
   careful.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 176
   
   Daimler Mobility and BMW significantly strengthen the customer offering of
   Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) by adding bp as the third shareholder
   with a stake of 33.3%. DCS is a leading developer of digital charging
   software for automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleet operators. Its in-car
   software integration provides EV drivers with seamless access to one of
   Europe’s largest charging networks. DCS already offers access to 228,000
   charging points in 32 countries. The addition of bp is expected to provide
   DCS customers access to an additional 8,700 charging points across Europe.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 177
   
   Daimler plans separation into two pure-play companies and majority listing of
   Daimler Truck
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 178
   
   Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announce global plan for medium-duty
   commercial vehicle engines
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 179
   
   Faurecia officially launches its new Seating joint venture with BAIC in China
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 180
   
   Faurecia supports Stellantis for hydrogen powered light commercial vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 181
   
   Faurecia to divest Acoustics & Soft Trim (AST) business to Adler Pelzer
   Group. AST had sales of €385 million in 2019.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 182
   
   FordMahindra JV is called off.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 183
   
   Foxconn invests in EV Startup Byton. Looks Foxconn is increasing its presence
   in auto sector and may aim to replicate its success of contract mobile
   manufacturing in auto manufacturing.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 184
   
   Geely Auto Forms New Premium Electric Car Company – Zeekr
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 185
   
   Geely Auto Group and Tencent Sign Cooperation Agreement on Intelligent
   Cockpits, Digitalization, Autonomous Drive, and Low Carbon Development
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 186
   
   General Motors Expands Commitment to Responsible Water Management
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 187
   
   Germany’s Bosch to open automotive chip factory in June.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 188
   
   GM Investing $75 Million in Toledo Transmission Plant
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 189
   
   Goodyear acquires Findlay-based Cooper in $2.5 billion deal
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 190
   
   Hero MotoCorp expands its footsteps in Central America; appoints new
   distributors
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 191
   
   Honda to appoint R&D chief Toshihiro Mibe as new CEO
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 192
   
   Hyundai Motor Group Advances Hydrogen Strategy with New Fuel Cell System
   Plant in Guangzhou
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 193
   
   Hyundai Motor Group Breaks Ground on First Overseas Fuel Cell System Plant in
   Guangzhou
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 194
   
   Hyundai has asked its vendors, including Continental ,Aptiv and others, to
   increase production in India and cut their dependence on China. Good news for
   automotive manufacturing ecosystem in India.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 195
   
   Hyundai Motor Group Advances Hydrogen Strategy with New Fuel Cell System
   Plant in Guangzhou
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 196
   
   Isuzu, Hino, Toyota to Accelerate CASE Response Through Commercial Vehicle
   Partnership
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 197
   
   Kia drops ‘Motors’ from name on path to rebrand
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 198
   
   Magna is collaborating with Fisker to develop an Advanced Driver Assistance
   System (ADAS), which will be applied to the Fisker Ocean SUV that is expected
   to launch in late 2022.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 199
   
   NIO Selects NVIDIA for Intelligent, Electric Vehicles
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 200
   
   Nissan announces plans for major expansion of renewable energy at Sunderland
   Plant
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 201
   
   Northvolt has acquired US lithium-metal battery start-up Cuberg. M&A in
   battery industry for geographical expansion.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 202
   
   Northvolt receives $14 billion battery cell order for Swedish gigafactory
   from Volkswagen.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 203
   
   Qualcomm and NIO Bring Immersive Driving Experiences with Intelligent Cockpit
   and 5G Technologies to NIO ET7
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 204
   
   Renault has developed transformation plan Renaulution which will target
   reduction in R&D and Cape from current 10% to 8%. Other aspects is reducing
   platforms, reducing design time and reducing manufacturing capacity apart
   from focusing on profitable segments.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 205
   
   Ricardo Defense awarded contract valued at over $89M to deliver ABS/ESC
   retrofit kits to US Army.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 206
   
   Shell agrees to buy ubitricity, a leading provider of on-street charging for
   electric vehicles (EVs)
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 207
   
   ŠKODA AUTO opens new manufacturing unit in Mladá Boleslav, Czech to build
   test vehicles and prototypes
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 208
   
   Tesla China’s Dedicated R&D Center Suggests $25K Car Will Become Reality.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 209
   
   The BMW Group will be accelerating its expansion of e-mobility in the coming
   years. This will also increase the need for lithium, an important raw
   material for production of battery cells. For this reason, the company will
   source lithium from a second leading supplier, US-based Livent. The value of
   the multi-year contract will total around 285 million euros. Livent will
   supply the lithium directly to the BMW Group’s battery cell manufacturers
   from 2022 on.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 210
   
   The U.S. Government’s Entire 645,000-Vehicle Fleet Will Go All-Electric.More
   Governments across countries will make similar move. This will add impetus to
   both EV adoption and creating supporting infrastructure.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 211
   
   Volkswagen Group and bp to join forces to expand ultra-fast electric vehicle
   charging across Europe.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 212
   
   Volkswagen will shed up to 5,000 jobs as part of cost-cutting to finance its
   transition to electric vehicles.
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 213
   
   Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2020
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 214
   
   Volvo Cars brings infotainment system with Google built in to more models
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 215
   
   WBTL China Investing $50 MUSD in Mexico to produce Aluminum Chassis
   Components to Support North American Car Manufacturers
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 216
   
   Xiaomi to invest $10bn in electric vehicle race
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 217
   
   ZF Announces $200 Million Investment in North American Commercial Vehicle
   Transmission Manufacturing
   
   Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

 * 218
   
   A new automotive technology unicorn ECARX is backed by Geely and has received
   $194 Million investment from Baidu.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 219
   
   Apple targets car production by 2024.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 220
   
   Bentley switches to waste-based renewable Fuels to drive greener in-house
   Logistics in Crewe.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 221
   
   BMW Group Purchasing steps up sustainability activities and paves the way for
   future e-mobility growth
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 222
   
   BYD Wins Another Order for 406 Electric Buses in Colombia.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 223
   
   California has given the go-ahead for a commercial driverless delivery
   service for the first time. Robotics start-up Nuro plans to start its
   driverless delivery operations as early as next year.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 224
   
   Deutsche Telekom is selling vehicle navigation patents via online auction.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 225
   
   Gaussin and Faurecia partner to develop a fleet of zero-emission logistics
   vehicles.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 226
   
   GM Following Tesla’s Lead, Launching Its Own Auto Insurance
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 227
   
   GM Investing $76 Million in Two U.S. Manufacturing Plants.GM continues to
   invest to strengthen its core business and respond to growing customer demand
   for its full-size pickups.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 228
   
   H2Accelerate – new collaboration for zero emission hydrogen trucking at
   mass-market scale.Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group
   today committed to work together to help create the conditions for the
   mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 229
   
   Harley Davidson makes India comeback, inks distribution agreement with Hero
   MotoCorp. Earlier there was news of Harley exiting India. Good they found a
   solution. More Auto OEMs will partner with local dominant players in
   different countries.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 230
   
   Hitachi Automotive Systems stereo camera with nighttime pedestrian detection
   adopted by Suzuki for their “Spacia” series with enhanced safety devices.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 231
   
   Honda closes its factory in Greater Noida, India. They have a larger facility
   in Alwar which will continue.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 232
   
   Honda Will Stop Selling Cars in Russia from 2022, Will Continue Two-Wheeler
   Sales.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 233
   
   LG and Magna Enter Joint Venture Agreement to Expand in Powertrain
   Electrification Market
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 234
   
   Marelli to open production facility for electric vehicle drivetrains in
   Cologne, Germany
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 235
   
   Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin to enhance partnership. The new agreement will
   see Mercedes-Benz grant access to a range of advanced Mercedes-Benz
   technologies in exchange for new shares in Aston Martin.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 236
   
   Mercedes-Benz sells passenger-car plant in Hambach, France to INEOS
   Automotive
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 237
   
   Mercedes-Benz strategy for growth. 1. Focus more on profitable segments of
   luxury segment. 2. Expand customer base by growing sub-brands. 3. Focus on
   electric and software. 4. Lower cost base including reducing R&D cost.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 238
   
   Renault Trucks and Carlsberg Grouptogether towards carbon neutral
   distribution with electric trucks.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 239
   
   Roads minister confirms old tyre ban law in UK. Growth driver for tyre
   manufacturers.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 240
   
   Scania is taking an important step in its strategy to grow in China by
   establishing a wholly-owned truck production facility in Rugao in Jiangsu
   Province.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 241
   
   Tesla invests $6.4m in new plant in China to build Electric Car Chargers.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 242
   
   Tirupati, India to get EV testing facility and autonomous driving testing
   tracks with an investment of Rs 250 crore.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 243
   
   To give a fillip to India’s push to usher in a hydrogen-based mobility
   solutions ecosystem, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to buy 15 buses that
   can run on hydrogen fuel.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 244
   
   Toyota and Hino Launch Initiative with Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson
   to Introduce Light-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Trucks
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 245
   
   Uber Sells Its Self Driving Unit ATG Group To Aurora.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 246
   
   UK’s largest ever EV infrastructure contract awarded by Police Scotland
   to Bp Chargemaster. More than 1,000 charging points are set to be installed
   at 265 locations over the length and breadth of Scotland.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 247
   
   Waymo and Daimler Trucks are partnering to build an autonomous version of the
   Freightliner Cascadia truck. This is Waymo’s first deal in the freight
   business.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

 * 248
   
   ZF Logistics Partners with Iveco Trucks for an Eco-friendly Natural Gas
   Drive.
   
   Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020




> JOBS



 * 1
   
   ABB-EV Service Engineer-Coleshill, England-UK-(ID-104025)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 2
   
   Atkins-Consultant-Manchester, England-UK-(ID-104026)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 3
   
   Atkins-Senior Consultant-Birmingham, England-UK-(ID-104028)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 4
   
   Atkins-Senior Consultant-London, England-UK-(ID-104027)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 5
   
   Bp-Product Owner - EV Back Office-London, England-UK-(ID-104029)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 6
   
   Capgemini-Solution Architect-Detroit, MI-US-(ID-104030)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 7
   
   Deloitte-Power, Utilities & Renewables - Digital Grid (ADMS/EMS/DERMS/EV)
   Consultant-Austin, TX-US-(ID-104032)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 8
   
   Deloitte-Power, Utilities & Renewables - Digital Grid (ADMS/EMS/DERMS/EV)
   Consultant-Tampa, FL-US-(ID-104031)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 9
   
   Ford-Software Design Lead-London, England-UK-(ID-104033)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 10
   
   General Motors-Energy - Sr Product Owner-Austin, TX-US-(ID-104035)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 11
   
   General Motors-Energy - Sr Product Owner-Roswell, GA-US-(ID-104034)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 12
   
   Hitachi-Product Manager-UK-(ID-104036)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 13
   
   hofer powertrain GmbH -Senior Project Manager-Warwick, England-UK-(ID-104037)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 14
   
   Hyundai Motor Company-Marketing Data Analyst-London, England-UK-(ID-104038)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 15
   
   JLR-Electrification Services Product Owner*-UK-(ID-104039)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 16
   
   JLR-EV Charging Compatibility Engineer-Gaydon, England-UK-(ID-104040)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 17
   
   Lucid Motors-Engineer, Seating Systems.-Newark, CA-US-(ID-104041)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 18
   
   Lucid Motors-Sr Technical Project Manager, Powertrain Data &
   Prognostics.-Newark, CA-US-(ID-104043)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 19
   
   Lucid Motors-Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering-Newark, CA-US-(ID-104042)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 20
   
   Mercedes-Development & Test Engineer, Telematics and EV-Long Beach,
   CA-US-(ID-104044)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 21
   
   Microsoft-Automotive & Mobility Solutions Lead-Redmond, WA-US-(ID-104045)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 22
   
   Microsoft-Automotive & Mobility Solutions Lead-Redmond, WA-US-(ID-104046)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 23
   
   Octopus Electric Vehicles-Graduate Operations Specialist-London,
   England-UK-(ID-104047)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 24
   
   OVO-Technical Manager - Electric Vehicle Charging-Bristol,
   England-UK-(ID-104048)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 25
   
   Polestar-Software Coordinator-Nuneaton, England-UK-(ID-104049)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 26
   
   Siemens-SW Product Owner for EV charging station technology (eMobility,
   renewable & green energy)-Norcross, GA-US-(ID-104050)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 27
   
   Teradyne-Engineering Project Manager-San Jose, CA-US-(ID-104051)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 28
   
   Tesla-Junior Project Developer Supercharging-London, England-UK-(ID-104052)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

 * 29
   
   Turntide Technologies-Team Lead, Test Technology-Gateshead,
   England-UK-(ID-104053)
   Link
   
   Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022






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