TomTom and Microsoft introduce next-gen AI for in-vehicle experience

TomTom has announced that, together with Microsoft, it is bringing the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the global automotive industry.

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Global carsharing users to reach 269 million by 2027

According to a new research report by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 123.4 million people in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9% to reach 269.4 million people in 2027. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of vehicles used

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Connected Cars — Safety gained or safety lost?

Connected technology is everywhere and influences every part of our lives. On average, there are nine connected devices in every UK household, and according to the UK Department of Culture, Media, and Sport. This is estimated to grow to twenty-four billion connected devices by 2050.

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Silicon Labs accelerates adoption with Amazon Sidewalk SoCs, developer tools

Silicon Labs has announced a new family of systems on chips (SoCs) optimised for Amazon Sidewalk, SG23 and SG28 SoCs, as well as an developer journey that provides step-by-step direction and advice for Amazon Sidewalk development.

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Spark Connected, Infineon Technologies unveil 500 W wireless charging module

Spark Connected, a global provider in developing advanced, safe and wireless power technology, and Infineon Technologies AG, have announced the market release of a 500 W wireless charging solution named Yeti. The ready-to-integrate wireless charging module is intended for the powering and charging of industrial machinery, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, light electric vehicles,

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SoundHound collaborates with Togg to deliver voice AI experience to new smart vehicles

SoundHound AI, Inc., a global provider in voice artificial intelligence, announced its advanced AI technology, including Edge+Cloud connectivity, multiple language capabilities, and a custom-branded voice assistant, is live in a new line of smart vehicles from Turkish mobility provider, Togg. Launched in Q2 2023, Togg vehicles have been described as a ‘new living space’ that

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Innoviz to develop B-samples of new LiDAR platform for BMW automated vehicles

Innoviz Technologies and the BMW Group are expanding their collaboration by starting a B-sample development phase on a new generation of LiDAR. Under the new development agreement, following BMW requirements, Innoviz will develop these B-Samples based on its second generation InnovizTwo LiDAR sensor.

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Heavy vehicle charging points in Europe, North America to reach 768,000 by 2030, says Berg Insight

Berg Insight just released new findings about the market for heavy electric commercial vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America. The total number of connected charging points in Europe is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67% from 6,400 in 2022 to 390,000 by the end of 2030.

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MIH Consortium selects BlackBerry to advance next-generation electric vehicle development

BlackBerry Limited has announced that the Mobility in Harmony (MIH) Consortium, a Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd, (Foxconn)-initiated group, that seeks to create an open ecosystem to accelerate innovation within the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has selected BlackBerry to provide the foundation for its next-generation platform. MIH will use a range of BlackBerry software and services to

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Nordic-powered electric bike controller displays, transmits riding metrics

Taiwan-based company Foxconn Interconnect Technology has launched an electric bike (e-bike) computer that combines a traditional bike display with a controller, allowing the rider to both view riding metrics and shift between assistance levels, including a ‘walking mode’ for when the bicycle is being pushed.

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ABI Research reports 220mn network lighting control units set to brighten smart buildings by 2030

As building owners, energy companies, tenants, regulators, and others look to improve building performance and appeal, Network Lighting Control (NLC) will be at the vanguard of many smart building projects. According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, shipments of connected luminaires and related equipment into a new generation of smart buildings

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Auto Shanghai 2023 showcases EV models equipped with RoboSense LiDAR technology

Shenzhen, China – RoboSense, a provider of smart LiDAR sensor systems, announced its M series LiDAR products, which assisted more than 10 global automakers showcase nearly 20 intelligent vehicle models at the 20th Shanghai international automobile industry exhibition 2023 (referred to as the Auto Shanghai 2023), presenting the performance of their intelligent driving assistance systems

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Cavli Wireless to unveil C10QM cellular module at CAEV Expo 2023

Cavli Wireless is to exhibit at the CAEV Expo 2023 in Bengaluru, India, from April 13-14, 2023. The connected vehicle event series focuses on the convergence of IoT, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive telematics, where global industry providers meet up, learn and showcase the future of connected automotive technology.

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Volvo Group implements a new IoT network to make factories smarter

Volvo Group produces engines for different purposes, for instance for trucks , industrial power systems and boats, and the manufacturing process for these large, heavy engines relies on utilising autonomous guided vehicles (AGV).

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ResGreen’s PullBuddy AGV can move up, down slopes of five degrees or less

Shelby Township, United States – ResGreen Group International, Inc., a next-gen mobile robot and software solutions company, has announced that its PullBuddy automatic guided vehicle (AGV) can transport loads up to 450 pounds (including load handling frames) up and down inclines of five degrees or less. Slopes are a challenge for most AGVs due to

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VinFast chooses T-Mobile as global connectivity provider for electric vehicles

Bellevue, United States and Hanoi, Vietnam – T-Mobile and VinFast announced an agreement for the Un-carrier to be the provider of connectivity for VinFast’s smart electric vehicles in North America and Europe. This long-term, multi-million-dollar deal will deliver more personalised in-car experiences and the ability to leverage near real-time telemetry data for more informed and

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