Articles by: Sumesh Soman

Visteon and Steradian announce ADAS-focused joint development agreement

Visteon and Steradian announce ADAS-focused joint development agreement

Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) and Steradian Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., an India-based high-tech imaging radar specialist, will collaborate on efforts that will produce enhanced Advance Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) for the global automotive market. As part of a joint development agreement, Steradian will provide Visteon with access to its advanced 4D image radar sensor hardware and perception software technology. Imaging radars are[Read More…]

by January 12, 2022 Newscast

BorgWarner completes investment in Qnovo Inc.

BorgWarner announced its investment in Qnovo, Inc., a privately held, Silicon Valley-based software and controls company. BorgWarner is the lead investor for Qnovo’s multi-million-dollar Series-C capital raise. With Qnovo’s focus on battery health measurement and fast charging, the investment deepens BorgWarner’s capacity to further its battery solutions portfolio by partnering with Qnovo. The intelligent software offers multiple benefits, including predictive[Read More…]

by January 12, 2022 Newscast
Actor Venkatesh Daggubati partners with BikeWo as strategic investor and brand ambassador

Actor Venkatesh Daggubati partners with BikeWo as strategic investor and brand ambassador

Hyderabad based BikeWo, an EV two-wheeler smart hub network in India, has announced a partnership with Tollywood actor Venkatesh Daggubati, as a part of the collaboration, Venkatesh Daggubati has now become a strategic investor in the company with an undisclosed amount of investment, and has also been appointed as BikeWo’s lead brand ambassador. Following this association, BikeWo will be looking[Read More…]

by January 10, 2022 Newscast
Goodyear extends airless tire technology to autonomous starship robots

Goodyear extends airless tire technology to autonomous starship robots

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it has developed and is testing a custom-engineered non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) to support Starship delivery robots. Starship Technologies, a Goodyear Ventures portfolio company, builds and operates a network of over 1,000 last-mile autonomous robots that carry and deliver packages, groceries and food directly to customers. To address Starship’s request related to tire[Read More…]

by January 6, 2022 Newscast
Marelli announces CEO succession plans

Marelli announces CEO succession plans

Marelli announced that following almost four years with the Company, Beda Bolzenius will stand down as CEO and President and he will be succeeded by David Slump, a 30-year industry veteran. These changes will be effective immediately. Dinesh Paliwal, Partner at KKR and Executive Chairman, Marelli, said, “I want to thank Beda for his dedication and his commitment to Marelli[Read More…]

by January 6, 2022 Newscast
Amp Energy India commissions solar power project for Bosch Limited

Amp Energy India commissions solar power project for Bosch Limited

Bosch Limited has partnered with Amp Energy India for its solar energy requirements. The solar project capacity is 30 MW and would be provided from Amp Energy India’s open access facility in Mallat Village, Raichur district in Karnataka. This is Amp’s third open access project in the state of Karnataka. Bosch Limited and Amp Energy India have signed a Power[Read More…]

by January 5, 2022 Newscast
LML appoints E-Mobility expert Partha Choudhary as COO

LML appoints E-Mobility expert Partha Choudhary as COO

LML announced the appointment of Partha Choudhary as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Choudhary holds a track record of driving transformative growth across geographies, joins the league with Yogesh Bhatia, the CEO and MD, LML, accompanying his strong vision to turn around the brand personality as well as the perception of EVs amongst users worldwide. In his previous stints, Partha[Read More…]

by January 5, 2022 Newscast
ETO Motors to set up over 2500 EV Charging Stations in Delhi-NCR

ETO Motors to set up over 2500 EV Charging Stations in Delhi-NCR

The Government’s intent to revamp the EV charging station network in Delhi was given a fillip with the entry of ETO Motors, the leading electric mobility solutions and services company. ETO Motors has joined hands with BSES and Tata Power DDL to set up around 2000-3000 EV charging stations in the next 2-3 years. ETO Motors has already set up[Read More…]

by January 5, 2022 Newscast
Goodyear develops 70 per cent sustainable-material tire with industry-leading innovations

Goodyear develops 70 per cent sustainable-material tire with industry-leading innovations

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the release of a demonstration tire with 70 per cent sustainable-material content, including industry-leading innovations. “We set an ambitious goal in 2020 to create a tire made 100% from sustainable materials in 10 years, and our scientists and engineers have made great progress toward that goal,” said Chris Helsel, senior vice president, global[Read More…]

by January 5, 2022 Newscast
TVS appoints prof. Venkat Viswanathan as technical advisor for electric mobility

TVS appoints prof. Venkat Viswanathan as technical advisor for electric mobility

TVS Motor Company announced the appointment of professor Venkat Viswanathan as technical advisor for electric mobility.  Prof. Viswanathan is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is a global leader in advanced batteries for electric mobility.   Prof. Viswanathan is a recipient of numerous awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award, Alfred P. Sloan Fellow,[Read More…]

by January 5, 2022 Newscast