Volume 5 Issue 24

Mercedes-Benz wows Shanghai Fashion Week with Vision Iconic


Revealed alongside a fashion collection and design book, the electric show car is inspired by the brand’s heritage but designed for its future with a stunning shape, a lit grille and hood ornament, and Art Deco-inspired interior supported by solar paint, Level 4 autonomy, neuromorphic computing, and steer-by-wire tech.

GM brings back upgraded Chevrolet Bolt for 2027


Upgrades for the “limited-run” under-$30k EUV-based model include an estimated 255-mi range and 2.5 times faster peak charging rates with new LFP batteries, a Chevrolet-first NACS charging port, a sporty RS trim variant, a revised interior with larger screens and more storage and Google built-in, and late-availability Super Cruise ADAS.

Vessev reveals hydrofoiling’s ‘coolest motor’


The startup says its VS-Drive electric propulsion system—that powers its VS-9 model and will scale to its larger commercial and first recreational models in development—features a cooling system that allows for class-exclusive tropical-climate performance and a modular design that supports longevity, reliability, and easy servicing.

Siemens’ Solid Edge joins Designcenter with AI and cloud-driven enhancements


The updated CAD offering features AI-powered enhancements to design workflows with intelligent assembly, drawing generation, and a built-in conversational assistant; productivity improvements in assembly; and a modern UX and cloud integration to deliver a more personalized experience.

Arm and SiEngine bring software-driven intelligence to Geely’s EX5 


As Geely’s first global model built on the Global Intelligent Electric architecture, the all-electric C-Segment SUV is introducing the brand to the UK market built on the Arm AE compute platform to deliver screen integration, intelligent park assist, and voice interaction for more intuitive driving experiences.

YASA smashes its own unofficial e-motor power-density world record


The latest testing of the company’s 12.7-kg axial-flux prototype motor has achieved 750 kW, resulting in a new unofficial power density record of 59 kW/kg and making the compact, scalable, and exotic-material-free electric motor a potential game-changing technology for the high-performance automotive sector.

QNX looks at SDV industry trends in research report


Among the key takeaways from the software-defined vehicle survey, 91% said AI will play a major role in automotive software development during the next three to five years, and nearly half of developers highlighted AI-driven personalization and full vehicle autonomy as the features most likely to define SDVs by 2030.

Top EV Stories

Precept concept becomes production Polestar 5 performance grand tourer

BMW starts Neue Klasse with electric iX3 crossover

Xpeng looks to lead in ‘AI mobility’ with Next P7 and P7+

Previous eNewletters

Vol 5 Issue 23


BMW iX3 | Polestar 5 | Mercedes-Benz electric GLC | Xpeng AI mobility | Synopsys & STEM Racing | Top AI Stories

Vol 5 Issue 22


IAA Mobility Special: Avatr Xpectra | Hyundai Concept Three | VW ID. Cross Concept | Caterham Project V | TomTom navigation | Bot Auto ‘humanless’ truck

Vol 5 Issue 21


Qualcomm, BMW AD system | Audi Concept C | Porsche Wireless Charging | Sonatus AI Director | Cerence AI, SiMa.ai conversational AI | Otter Explorer | Top Software & AI Stories

Events We Follow

Advanced Engineering | Oct 29-30 | Birmingham, England | Engineering

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show | Oct 29-Nov 02 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Boats

Japan Mobility Show | Oct 29-Nov 09 | Tokyo, Japan | Future Mobility

SEMA Show | Nov 04-07 | Las Vegas | Aftermarket

EICMA | Nov 04-09 | Milan, Italy | Motorcycles

Agritechnica | Nov 09-15 | Hannover, Germany | Agricultural Machinery

Metstrade | Nov 18-20 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Leisure Marine

Automobility LA/LA Auto Show | Nov 21-30 | Los Angeles, CA | Cars

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