Author: Central Desk

Global transport solutions leader, Scania, has recently launched its revolutionary digital dashboard, Smart Dash, setting the stage for a new era of intelligent, secure, and enjoyable truck driving experiences. This initiative underscores Scania’s steadfast dedication to revolutionizing the transport industry, making it more intelligent and sustainable. Designed with state-of-the-art digital solutions, Smart Dash offers a modular build that provides a secure, connected, and comforting environment for drivers. It enables optimal control over the truck and its surroundings, with subtle prompts from the truck’s intelligent companion whenever potential hazards are identified or specific actions are needed. This innovation allows limitless customization…

Previously, Tesla’s remarkable profit margins set it apart from rivals, serving as proof for its bull investors of the company’s unmatched potential in the EV sector. This bolstered Tesla’s stock to an astonishing $1 trillion valuation. Yet, 2023 sketches a divergent narrative. This year witnessed Tesla’s profit margins take a sharp descent, falling beneath the company’s benchmark. The primary trigger is significant price deductions initiated early in the year, which, despite pressuring profit margins, drove deliveries to record levels. To sustain sales velocity, Tesla found it necessary to continually adjust prices downward. This decision surfaces against the backdrop of escalating…

Audi unveils its groundbreaking electric charging hub at Munich’s Obersendling district, furthering a trajectory of innovation and sustainable mobility. The Munich hub, situated strategically at Zielstattstrasse, establishes itself as the brand’s fifth electric gem, following successful ventures across Nuremberg, Zurich, Berlin, and Salzburg. With the prowess to deliver up to 320 kW of charging power, this facility presents four rapid-charging stations primed for reservations. Bastian Geretshauser, steering the Munich project, sheds light on the unique facets of these hubs. “We ensure constant charging power by means of the power cubes. They consist of used lithium-ion batteries from decommissioned research vehicles…

Elevating sustainable e-mobility solutions, Henkel, the revered German industrial and consumer goods conglomerate, has forged a formidable alliance with AVL, the world’s premier mobility technology enterprise. The focus of this collaboration rests on harnessing AVL’s avant-garde simulation and testing apparatus for EV battery evolution. Nestled within Düsseldorf lies Henkel’s freshly launched Battery Test Center, where the intricate journey of battery enhancement commences with digital blueprints. Here, battery prototypes undergo rigorous virtual examinations and subsequent refinements, aiming to sculpt and assure impeccable processes for OEMs and suppliers during battery production. Henkel’s distinguished TISAX-certified Battery Engineering Center boasts a seamlessly attached Test…

The spotlight on automobile safety grows brighter as the US government intensifies its campaign to recall a staggering 52 million air bag inflators, manufactured by the Tennessee-based ARC Automotive Inc. The peril is the inflators, once activated, may eject deadly shrapnel, posing severe threats to passengers and drivers alike. This Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unambiguously classified these inflators as defective. This determination paves the way for a public hearing on October 5, an essential process before the agency can appeal for a court-mandated recall. The roots of this dispute trace back to May when the NHTSA…

World sustainability efforts received a boost as Stellantis and Aramco released results from their pioneering research on eFuel compatibility. This announcement from two industry giants offers insights into the evolution of internal combustion vehicles and their trajectory within the ecological transition. Stellantis, an automotive powerhouse, confirmed that 24 engine families from European vehicles manufactured since 2014 can operate using advanced eFuel. This revelation implies that 28 million vehicles traversing European roads can adopt this innovative fuel solution without powertrain alterations. Comprehensive tests, executed across Stellantis’ European technical centers, utilized surrogate eFuels crafted by Aramco, a titan of the energy and…

Mike Chen, an auto worker collaborating with the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture, grappling with drastically reduced wages – a sharp contrast from his hiring package in 2016. This June, as Shanghai experienced a sweltering heatwave, his factory switched to nocturnal operations and reduced air conditioning. This came after his overtime and cuts in bonuses. This seems like salt on the wounds. Chen’s narrative isn’t isolated. The electric vehicle (EV) price war rages, pushing countless Chinese auto workers and suppliers into tumultuous waters. Tesla, spearheading this aggressive pricing strategy, has drawn over 40 global brands into the fray. Due to this, Several…

Emphasizing its ambition of full electrification in car manufacturing by 2030, Volvo Cars Tech Fund invested in the Shanghai-based power electronics pioneer, Leadrive. Established in 2017, Leadrive has carved a distinctive niche with its expertise in power electronics and control units tailored for electric vehicles. Their prowess lies in creating power modules harnessing the groundbreaking silicon carbide (SiC) technology, a semiconductor that offers unmatched efficiency and adaptability for electric propulsion systems. Alexander Petrofski, CEO of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, remarked on this strategic move, “Leadrive’s technology demonstrates a lot of potential for the development of more efficient electric drivetrains.…

Demonstrating an economic uplift and burgeoning demand, premier Indian automakers charted an ascent in sales across both passenger and commercial vehicle sectors this August, fueled by dealer optimism in anticipation of the festive rush. Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra, titans of the passenger vehicles (PV) domain, announced sales growths of 16.4% and 25% compared to last year’s numbers. Tata Motors, on the other hand, saw a decline in its passenger vehicle sales by 3.5%. Highlighting this buoyancy, Maruti Suzuki’s shares achieved a record peak during the trading day. The company’s August sales touched an unprecedented 189,082 units, bolstered by…

Chongqing International Expo Center readies itself for the grandeur of the 2023 Smart China Expo (SCE 2023) set to commence on September 4th. This year’s extravaganza casts a spotlight on Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and the burgeoning Digital China landscape. The digitized world witnesses rapid strides in intelligent transportation. SCE 2023, with its myriad discussions and demonstrations, seeks to pioneer this domain with real-time traffic management, evolved parking systems, and the seamless digital administration of vehicles. Spanning 12 distinct sub-fields, from advanced power batteries to avant-garde intelligent cockpits, this event will congregate over 310 industry titans, welcoming stalwarts…