Lola Cars returning to top-tier motorsport with Yamaha for Formula E
Lola Cars Ltd. announced today that it is returning to global motorsport in a multi-year technical partnership with Yamaha Motor Co. for entry into the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from Season 11. The storied motorsport brand is working with Yamaha to develop and supply a powertrain to compete in the all-electric, single-seater race series.“To be selected by one of the most innovative OEMs in the world to #2025 #ABB #ABBFIAFormulaE #electricmotorsport #FIA #FormulaE
VW ID. Buzz gets GTX bump in performance, hardware, and software
At last week’s annual media conference in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed a sportier “near-production” GTX version of the ID. Buzz, the recreated electric version of the VW Transporter, with an output of 250 kW. Lars Krause, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, called it “the most powerful Bulli of all time,” referring to #artificialintelligence #Cerence #CerenceChatPro #ChatGPT #Futurride
SUV follows sedan concept on BMW’s ‘road to Neue Klasse’
The roll-out of BMW's electric Neue Klasse continues with a first glimpse last week of a new “Group Vision Vehicle” taking the form of an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), the brand’s lingo for SUV. After showing the Vision Neue Klasse sedan at the IAA Mobility 2023 event in Munich, the Vision Neue Klasse X carries on the design theme but on a fully electric raised derivative of the new architecture that will go into #BMW #BMWNeueKlasse #BMWVisionNeueKlasseX #ElectricVehicle #EV #Futurride
Nvidia goes deep into generative AI with new Blackwell GPU platform
At Nvidia‘s GTC event last week, the biggest news from the GPU (graphics processing unit) and AI (artificial intelligence) powerhouse was the launch of the Blackwell GPU architecture that it says will enable organizations to build and run real-time generative AI on trillion-parameter LLMs (large language models) at up to 25 times less cost and energy consumption than its predecessor. #Ansys #artificialintelligence #AWS #BlackwellGPU #Cadence #DellTechnologies #Futurride
Ample, ENEOS bring modular battery swapping to Japan
Ample announced today that it is bringing the first battery-swapping stations for EVs to Japan. Together with partner ENEOS, the company is deploying Ample Modular Battery Swapping stations in Kyoto, Japan. Given the city’s pioneering role in driving the Kyoto Protocol that aims to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming, this makes for the perfect place to start. #Ample #AsahiETIC #batteryswappingstation #Blackstone #DaimlerTruck #ENEOS #Fiat #Free2Move #Futurride #Japan #Kyot
NXP debuts open S32 CoreRide platform to ease software-defined-vehicle development
NXP Semiconductors N.V. says it has broken through the integration barriers for next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) development with the introduction of its S32 CoreRide platform. The chipmaker NXP held an invite-only event in Detroit earlier this week announcing the SDV development aimed at simplifying vehicle architecture development featuring Henri Ardevol, EVP and GM of Automotive Processing, and Ray #2027 #AccentureESRLabs #ArcherMind #BlackberryQNX #Elektrobit #ETAS
Nvidia previews new GPU and generative AI advancements for transportation at GTC
Today at its GTC event in San Jose, CA, Nvidia announced the latest mobility companies that have adopted its Drive Thor centralized car computer to power their next-generation consumer and commercial fleets. Intended for “new energy” vehicles and trucks to robotaxis, robobuses, and last-mile autonomous delivery vehicles, the next-generation AV SOC (system-on-chip) will integrate the new Nvidia Blackwell GPU #AionHyper #BYD #California #carcomputer #Cerence #ChatGPT #Futurride #GAC #Geely
Candela electric hydrofoil to help cut carbon emissions for New Zealand electricity provider
Lake Manapōuri, widely known as the most beautiful lake in New Zealand, is also home to the Manapōuri Power Station, the country’s largest hydroelectric power station. The service staff and contractors at the station require daily transport across the 17.4 mi (28 km) long lake on New Zealand’s South Island. Until now, that passenger service has been performed using a diesel-powered ferry. #Candela #CandelaP12 #electrichydrofoil #electrichydrofoilship #electricutilitycompany
Searider explores the dynamic world of watersports with electric Searacer
French startup Searider has introduced what it says is a breakthrough PWC (personal watercraft) in the form of the Searacer dual-motor electric water bike. With the project, the company is seeking to fuse the “adrenaline-pumping maneuverability” of a motorcycle with the swift, electric-powered dynamics of a jet ski—pledging a harmonious blend of velocity, agility, and eco-consciousness. #electricpersonalwatercraft #electricPWC #electricwaterbike #Frenchemobilitystartup #Futurride #Renault
Enautic reveals two electric hydrofoil personal watercraft based on WaveDrive
Enautic, the Australia-based startup that made its debut with the launch of the WaveFlyer Volaré in July 2023, has launched two new electric foiling PWC (personal watercraft) concepts called the WaveFlyer Rogue and WaveFlyer Rogue-X. Featuring fully retractable hydrofoils and an electric propulsion system, the Volaré served as an applied technologyplatform to showcase the effectiveness of the company’s patented #Australia #electricfoilingPWC #electricpersonalwatercraft #electricPWC
Applied Intuition secures Series E to advance vehicle software and AI capabilities
Applied Intuition, Inc., the Mountain View, CA-based vehicle software supplier, has raised a $250 million Series E financing round at a $6 billion valuation. The round was led by Bilal Zuberi at Lux Capital, Elad Gil, and strategic investor Porsche Investments Management S.A. Among other new and existing investors in Applied Intuition are Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Mary Meeker at BOND, Human Capital, #ADAS #AndreessenHorowitz #AppliedIntuition #automateddriving #BOND
Volvo’s electrification integration continues with Breathe investment for software-defined batteries
For use on its new generation EVs (electric vehicles), Volvo Cars has partnered with London-based startup Breathe Battery Technologies for its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software to provide its EV customers with faster charging times and an enhanced overall driving and charging experience. With the investment and sourcing agreement, it will be the first car company to get access to the latest version of #BreatheBatteryTechnologies #chargingsoftware #ElectricVehicle
Tarform unveils Vera electric motorcycle for urban and trail riders
Brooklyn, NY-based Tarform today announced the launch of its second electric motorcycle (EV) called the Vera aimed at urban and trail riders. The new model follows the Luna luxury electric motorcycle celebrated for its unique design and sustainable construction methods. The Vera was developed in response to the strong demand for a higher volume production model. #biobasedmaterial #Brembo #Brooklyn #electricmotorcycle #Futurride #Gates #luxuryelectricmotorcycle #NewYork #Ohlins #ScaysGrou
Volvo’s electrification integration continues with Breathe investment for software-defined batteries
For use on its new generation EVs (electric vehicles), Volvo Cars has partnered with London-based startup Breathe Battery Technologies for its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software to provide its EV customers with faster charging times and an enhanced overall driving and charging experience. With the investment and sourcing agreement, it will be the first car company to get access to the latest version of #BreatheBatteryTechnologies #chargingsoftware #ElectricVehicle
Rivian introduces R2, surprises with R3, built on a new mid-size platform
In a presentation by Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe live-streamed from Laguna Beach, CA, and broadcast to its Spaces showrooms/stores, Rivian today unveiled its long-awaited R2 mid-sized SUV but also surprised the audience with a smaller R3 mid-sized crossover—both based on the company’s new midsize platform. The R2 features a five-seat package with first and second-row seating that folds completely flat for gear, #4695batterycell #California #ElectricVehicle #EV #Futurride #Illinois
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