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Volvo Cars and Varjo Launch Mixed Reality Application For Car Development
Volvo Cars and Varjo, the maker of high-end augmented reality headsets, have created a world-first mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes, designs and active safety technologies. The collaboration will be further strengthened by the Volvo Cars Tech Fund's decision to invest in Varjo.
BMW To Introduce Curved Display On All Its Cars From 2021
May 29, 2019 07:01 PM
The curved display is positioned in such a way that vehicle occupants cannot see its connection to the instrument panel.
Maruti Suzuki To Harness Solar Power For Manufacturing Cars
May 29, 2019 06:00 PM
The 1st Solar Power plant was set up in 2014 at Manesar, with a capacity of 1 MW, which in 2018, was further expanded to 1.3 MW.
Spotify Testing First Hardware, Car Smart Assistant
May 19, 2019 09:28 PM
To help people enjoy audio while driving, Swedish music streaming giant Spotify is testing its first hardware - a voice-controlled smart assistant for cars called "Car Thing" - in the US. "While we know there has been some speculation about our future plans, 'Car Thing' was developed to help us learn more about how people listen to music and podcasts. Our focus remains on becoming the world's number one audio platform, not on creating hardware," Spotify said in a blog-post on Friday.
Citroen 19_19 Concept Makes Global Debut At Viva Tech 2019
May 18, 2019 11:46 PM
Marking its 100-year anniversary, French carmaker Citroen has unveiled an all-new concept model at the Viva Tech 2019.
Renault Zoe Autonomous Concept Car Showcased At Viva Tech 2019
May 18, 2019 07:50 PM
Renault has recently showcased its new self-driving concept car, Renault Zoe, at the Viva Technology Exhibition or Viva Tech 2019, in Paris.
GMC Trucks To Deploy Adaptive Cruise Control System
May 18, 2019 07:39 PM
Automaker General Motors Co's truck brand GMC said on Friday its 2020 Sierra large pickup trucks will have an adaptive cruise control system, in a push to catch up with its rivals.
Bosch Goes For Platinum-Light Fuel Cells
May 13, 2019 10:34 PM
Global automotive supplier Bosch expects platinum to play only a minor role in its new fuel cells, giving precious metal markets scant benefit even as the technology gains momentum for pollution-free transport. According to Reuters calculations, Bosch would only need a tenth of the platinum used in current fuel cell vehicles.
TVS Motor Company Invests $3.85 Million In Supply Chain Start-Up TagBox
May 9, 2019 10:49 PM
Hosur-based two-wheeler giant, TVS Motor Company has announced that it has invested $3.85 million (around Rs. 26.69 crore) in TagBox, a supply chain IIoT and Machine Learning platform company as part of its Series A funding round. The company further stated that this round was completely led by TVS and its Singapore-based subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Limited. The new investment in TagBox is part of the initial set of investments being made in strategically relevant digital start-ups, according to the company. Back in 2017, TVS announced purchased a 15 per cent stake in electric vehicle start-up Ultraviolette Automotive.
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