OEMs

Qualcomm is reportedly working with telcos, OEMs to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone for the Indian market. Reliance Jio and Airtel have been quite aggressive with their 5G adoption. Both have almost completed the rollout of 5G technology in the country. However, there is a large population of 2G users in the country who are looking to switch to a 5G network. This is where Qualcomm is planning to work with telcos, and OEMs. The US-based chipmaker is said to introduce a new chipset to enable the launch of an entry-level 5G…

A collaborative commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a car is the cornerstone of the partnership between Harman Automotive and Ferrari. Harman, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on delivering consumer experiences at automotive grade, has confirme that it will continue as an Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for a second Formula One season.The on-track marketing partnership extends…

Image Source : PIXABAY Electronic vehicle charger Electric vehicle drivers who are unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stopgaps offered by European U.S. firms, which are based as an alternative to often expensive or inconvenient public charging points. The solutions include online platforms which enable people to rent out their chargers, 'pavement…

Representative image.New Delhi: L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), a digital engineering and R&D services company, has partnered with Blackberry, a security software and services company.The collaboration is set to leverage the BlackBerry QNX suite of automotive software solutions and enable the development of innovative Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the company said.The partnership sees LTTS integrating…

Star-crossed startup Lightyear has finally thrown in the towel on attempting to bring its long-promised solar EVs to market – at least one donning its own badge and design language. The startup’s founding CEO, Lex Hoefsfloot, has been replaced as the born-again startup pivots toward solar panel development to be implemented on other companies’ vehicles. That, frankly, is just not as sexy. It’s been an exciting yet disappointing seven-year journey for Lightyear. Like many startups, the solar EV…

In a recent research note, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sheds light on a transformative trend in smartphone camera technology, specifically focusing on the adoption of glass-plastic hybrid lenses from traditional plastic lenses. The iPhone 15 Pro Max from Apple and Huawei’s upcoming P70 Art flagship model are at the forefront of this innovation, utilizing a hybrid lens named 1G3P. This hybrid lens consists of one part glass and three parts plastic. Kuo anticipates (via PhoneArena) that this shift to a glass-plastic hybrid lens…

From Maruti Suzuki To Tata Motors, Carmakers Announce Price Hikes For 2024. (Photo: Reuters)The decision to raise prices comes amidst a trend where wholesale vehicle purchases outpace retail sales, leading to a buildup of inventory with dealers.As the year comes to a close, several prominent automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Audi, have declared price hikes set to take effect from January 1, 2024.Citing the escalating demand for commodities, particularly steel, these manufacturers point to the…

“The future of mobility is rapidly changing towards electrically powered, automated and software-defined vehicles,” said Stephan von Schuckmann, member of the ZF Board of Management.The technology company ZF presented its innovative technology portfolio to more than 600 representatives from around 40 Chinese automobile manufacturers at its “Next Generation Mobility Days” customer event in Shanghai. During driving demonstrations and technical discussions, customers were…

As the automotive/mobility industry climbs a new learning curve on at least a few fronts, the 4th ETAuto Tech Summit became a solid forum where industry stalwarts and professionals shared/exchanged knowledge and ideas, to get empowered to be able to steer the industry to a robust and sustainable future. With around 500 participants from all realms of the industry, technology and academic institutions, the 2-day Summit was an absolutely busy affair flooding minds with…

In a significant development, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles, has approached Niti Aayog, urging them to address the damaging consequences of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) 2 policy.SMEV argues that the policy’s series of adverse actions over the past year has severely hindered the nation’s ambitious E-Mobility charter, leading to a significant setback in achieving its…