Izzy Wood

United Kingdom

Web Editor at Autonomous Vehicle International

Web Editor at Automotive Interiors World

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Applied Intuition and Isuzu Motors form partnership to develop autonomous commercial trucks

Aug 30, 2024 | yolegroup.com | Izzy Wood |Clara Zirar

Written by Izzy Wood for Autonomous Vehicle InternationalApplied Intuition, a vehicle software provider based in Silicon Valley, and Isuzu Motors, a Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer, have entered a strategic partnership to develop autonomous trucking solutions. This collaboration is intended to support Isuzu’s efforts to enhance commercial logistics in Japan, amid ongoing concerns about a shortage of truck drivers.
Continental introduces tire for urban fleets

Aug 30, 2024 | tiretechnologyinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Continental has launched a tire designed specifically for urban transportation, known as the Conti Urban HA 5. The tire addresses needs such as varying road conditions, frequent stops, heavy traffic and the rising use of electric buses. The tire has a thick sidewall and robust compounds designed to provide durability following knocks against curbs and other obstacles. The tire’s design also supports retreading and recycling, extending its lifecycle and reducing environmental impact.
Subaru advances AV testing with 5G infrastructure

Aug 30, 2024 | autonomousvehicleinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Subaru’s Bifuka Proving Ground in Hokkaido, Japan, now utilizes a local sub-6 5G standalone (SA)network, which is an infrastructure that uses the spectrum below 6GHz and covers the entire circuit in the Subaru R&E Center. According to the company, the local 5G network across Subaru’s test course is the first to be used by a Japanese car maker. The network is trialling the use of cooperative driving automation.
Uber and Wayve collaborate to introduce AVs to the platform

Aug 29, 2024 | autonomousvehicleinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Self-driving technology company Wayve has entered a partnership with Uber, a mobility and delivery network. Following a Series C fundraising round, Wayve will also receive an investment from Uber. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said, “Uber and Wayve share a vision of reimagining mobility for the better.
Michael Lohscheller to become Polestar CEO

Aug 29, 2024 | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO. Thomas Ingenlath, who has served as CEO since Polestar’s inception, has resigned, with the change effective October 1, 2024. Lohscheller, who previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will be tasked with expanding Polestar’s global footprint in the premium EV market. He said, “I am honored to join Polestar at such an exciting time in the company’s history.
Siemens joins Global Battery Alliance

Aug 29, 2024 | automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a collaboration platform that brings together international organizations, NGOs, industry actors, academics and governments to promote sustainable battery production. The GBA says its vision is to achieve three fundamental outcomes, to which Siemens aims to contribute: establish a circular battery value chain, establish a low-carbon economy in the value chain, and safeguard human rights and economic development.
Inceptio deploys 400 autonomous trucks for delivery services in China

Aug 29, 2024 | autonomousvehicleinternational.com | Izzy Wood

Inceptio Technology, a developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, has delivered 400 of its autonomous trucks to ZTO Express, an express delivery company in China. The trucks were jointly developed with Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle and are pre-loaded with Inceptio’s AD system. The delivery service will use the heavy-duty vehicles to improve its logistics network, reduce operational costs and increase operations.
Mustang Advanced Engineering designs R&D test cell for development of power-sport vehicles

Aug 28, 2024 | pmw-magazine.com | Izzy Wood

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), a US-based manufacturer of testing equipment and dynamometers, has recently installed a custom-designed test cell for research and development purposes at a power-sport vehicle manufacturer. The test cell was specifically created to meet the needs of this manufacturer, which produces motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-side vehicles.
Hyundai and Kia unveil in-vehicle temperature control technologies

Aug 28, 2024 | automotiveinteriorsworld.com | Izzy Wood

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced three technologies aimed at improving temperature regulation within vehicles to enhance passenger comfort and energy efficiency. The technologies – first presented at the Heat Tech Day in Seoul, South Korea – are part of the companies’ ongoing research and development efforts focused on improving in-vehicle conditions, especially as cars increasingly serve as multifunctional spaces. The first solution introduced was a nano cooling film.
JLR survey reveals gaps in driver awareness of advanced driving assistance systems

Aug 28, 2024 | autonomousvehicleinternational.com | Izzy Wood

A recent survey conducted by UK car manufacturer JLR has highlighted that a significant portion of drivers are unfamiliar with how their advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) function. The survey found that 41% of UK drivers are unclear about the purpose of ADAS features, such as automatic braking, and are unable to locate the ADAS sensors on their vehicles.