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Skf India: Aligned with SKF’s carbon neutrality goals and commitment to fostering sustainability in automotive industry, the new tool will help understand bearing-related carbon emissions for ICE vehicles and energy loss in EVs, the company said.

At the Global Investors Meet Tamil Nadu 2024 (GIM 2024) on January 7 and 8, Valeo will exhibit the Four pillars of Valeo’s Move-Up Strategy i.e. Electrification Acceleration, ADAS Acceleration, Lighting Everywhere, and Interior Experience Reinvention. The aftermarket specialist Valeo Service will display a wide range of product portfolio for the aftermarket segment, the company said.

In todays fast-paced world, road safety is of paramount importance. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, there is a growing need for innovative solutions to mitigate accidents and ensure the well-being of drivers and passengers alike. AI-powered Driver Management system is an innovative technology that is revolutionizing the way we approach driver safety. By leveraging artificial intelligence, these technologies offer real-time insights into driver behaviour, automate coaching pra...

Electrification is the most visible megatrend on the roads now; but what is not that visible is the growing trend of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), a set of driver assistance/autonomous technology features that can also pave the way for autonomous driving, and possibly help the domestic ADAS market to reach the billion-dollar mark by FY28. It is to be noted, according to an industry expert,that some of the India-specific accident scenarios are yet to be covered by ADAS features.

BYD: In a similar move, BMW Group disclosed in December that it had obtained a test license for L3 self-driving on high-speed roads in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Mercedes Benz revealed its plans to conduct L3 tests on specified highways in Beijing.

In the case filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco, GM is seeking USD 108 million in back taxes over the course of seven years, as well as USD 13 million in penalties and interest, according to the complaint. The Detroit automaker said San Francisco-based Cruise is operated separately from GM, generates only a minimal amount of sales and should not be used to calculate GMs liabilities in the city where the parent company has a limited presence. GM said in the lawsuit that it sold on...

Tesla Recalls: "We write with extreme concern following recent reporting about Teslas knowledge of safety flaws in its vehicles and concealment of the causes of these flaws from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration," states the letter, which is signed by Senators Richard Blumenthal, of Connecticut, and Edward J. Markey, of Massachusetts.

Self-driving Cars: Cars with full self-driving technology are not currently permitted on Britains roads but the governments Automated Vehicles (AV) legislation is going through parliament, meaning that a legal framework for them should be in place by the end of 2024, said Harper.

Jeep India has launched the Jeep Expert, an AI chatbot integrated into the Jeep Life mobile app. The chatbot aims to enhance customer support by providing brand-specific answers and 24x7 expert assistance. Users can access information about Jeep products and services, eliminating the need for manuals and brochures. The Jeep Expert offers a user-friendly chat interface and is available to all registered users of the Jeeplife India App.

ClearMotion founder and chief technology officer Zack Anderson told Reuters that the companys ClearMotion1 suspension system uses a combination of hardware - a small unit containing a motor and power electronics sits in each wheel well of a vehicle - and software to read the road ahead and cut motion inside the car by "about 75% compared to the best technology in the market today".