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SUV follows sedan concept on BMW’s ‘road to Neue Klasse’ At the BMW Group Annual Conference 2024, Board Chairman Oliver Zipse revealed the Vision Neue Klasse X, an raised derivative of its company-changing electric architecture with drive and chassis control super-brains, new user experience updates iDrive, and better batteries on an 800-V network. #BMW #BMWNeueKlasse #BMWVisionNeueKlasseX #ElectricVehicle #EV #Futurride #NeueKlasse #sustainablemobility https://futurride.com/2024/03/29/suv-follows-sedan-concept-on-bmws-road-to-neue-klasse/

Nvidia goes deep into generative AI with new Blackwell GPU platform At its GTC event in San Jose last week, the CEO Jensen Huang discussed how the new platform will power a new era of computing, with the new Blackwell GPU and NVLink enabling trillion-parameter-scale AI models and new Tensor core and compiler reducing LLM inference operating cost and energy by up to 25 times. #Ansys #artificialintelligence #AWS #BlackwellGPU #Cadence #DellTechnologies #Futurride #GB200GraceBlackwell #GB200NVL72 #generativeAI #GoogleCloud #GPU #largelanguagemodels #LLMs #Meta #MicrosoftAzure #NIMs #Nvidia #NvidiaBlackwell #NvidiaGTC #NvidiaInferenceMicroservices #NVLink #OpenAI #OracleCloudInfrastructure #sustainablemobility #Synopsys #Tesla #TSMC #xAI https://futurride.com/2024/03/26/nvidia-goes-deep-into-generative-ai-with-new-blackwell-gpu-platform/

Ample, ENEOS bring modular battery swapping to Japan The partners aim to take competitive advantage of Ample’s technology that enables swapping stations to be used by any EV from any automaker without requiring changes to the car’s design and breaks down EV battery packs into shoebox-sized modular ones that are easy to move around and charge. #Ample #AsahiETIC #batteryswappingstation #Blackstone #DaimlerTruck #ENEOS #Fiat #Free2Move #Futurride #Japan #Kyoto #KyotoCity #KyotoPrefecture #KyotoProtocol #MitsubishiFuso #MKTaxi #MooreStrategicVentures #NipponCarSolutions #NipponLifeInsurance #NTTAnodeEnergy #OmronFieldEngineering #Sally #ShellVentures #Stellantis #SumitomoMitsuiBanking #sustainablemobility #TokyoCentury #TokyoR&D #Uber https://futurride.com/2024/03/28/ample-eneos-bring-modular-battery-swapping-to-japan/

Lola Cars returning to top-tier motorsport with Yamaha for Formula E Lola’s agreement with Yamaha to develop and supply high-performance electric powertrains for the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the first project in its bid to re-establish itself as a leading motorsport group with a focus on electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels and materials. #2025 #ABB #ABBFIAFormulaE #electricmotorsport #FIA #FormulaE #FormulaEGEN3Evo #Futurride #LolaCars #Silverstone #sustainablemobility #UK #YamahaMotor https://futurride.com/2024/03/27/lola-cars-returning-to-top-tier-motorsport-with-yamaha-for-formula-e/

NXP debuts open S32 CoreRide platform to ease software-defined-vehicle development At an event this week, the chipmaker revealed what it says is an “industry-first” platform to address the complexity, scalability, cost-efficiency, and development efforts required for next-generation SDVs and a S32N family of vehicle super-integration processors to support its efforts. #2027 #AccentureESRLabs #ArcherMind #BlackberryQNX #Elektrobit #ETAS #Futurride #GreenHillsSoftware #NXPS32CoreRide #NXPS32Nprocessor #NXPSemiconductors #S32CoreRideplatform #SDV #softwaredefinedvehicle #Sonatus #sustainablemobility #Synopsys #TTTechAuto #Valeo #VectorInformatik #WindRiver https://futurride.com/?p=9393

Lola Cars returning to top-tier motorsport with Yamaha for Formula E Lola’s agreement with Yamaha to develop and supply high-performance electric powertrains for the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the first project in its bid to re-establish itself as a leading motorsport group with a focus on electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels and materials. #2025 #ABB #ABBFIAFormulaE #electricmotorsport #FIA #FormulaE #FormulaEGEN3Evo #Futurride #LolaCars #Silverstone #sustainablemobility #UK #YamahaMotor https://futurride.com/?p=9385

Nvidia previews new GPU and generative AI advancements for transportation at GTC In his keynote at the company’s conference, CEO Jensen Huang discussed how his company is advancing AI for a variety of industries including for next-generation vehicles supported by the Drive Thor system-on-chip and new generative AI capabilities of Blackwell GPU architecture. #AionHyper #BYD #California #carcomputer #Cerence #ChatGPT #Futurride #GAC #Geely #generativeAI #GPU #Lenovo #LiAuto #LLM #MediaTek #Nio #Nuro #Nvidia #NvidiaBlackwell #NvidiaDriveThor #NvidiaGTC #NvidiaOmniverse #Plus #SanJose #SoC #SoundHoundAI #sustainablemobility #systemonchip #TataConsultingServices #Waabi #Wayve #WeRide #Xpeng #Zeekr https://futurride.com/2024/03/18/nvidia-previews-new-gpu-and-generative-ai-advancements-for-transportation-at-gtc/

Nvidia previews new GPU and generative AI advancements for transportation at GTC In his keynote at the company’s conference, CEO Jensen Wong discussed how his company is advancing AI for a variety of industries including for next-generation vehicles supported by the Drive Thor system-on-chip and new generative AI capabilities of Blackwell GPU architecture. #AionHyper #BYD #California #carcomputer #Cerence #ChatGPT #Futurride #GAC #Geely #generativeAI #GPU #Lenovo #LiAuto #LLM #MediaTek #Nio #Nuro #Nvidia #NvidiaBlackwell #NvidiaDriveThor #NvidiaGTC #NvidiaOmniverse #Plus #SanJose #SoC #SoundHoundAI #sustainablemobility #systemonchip #TataConsultingServices #Waabi #Wayve #WeRide #Xpeng #Zeekr https://futurride.com/2024/03/18/nvidia-previews-new-gpu-and-generative-ai-advancements-for-transportation-at-gtc/

Candela electric hydrofoil to help cut carbon emissions for New Zealand electricity provider The P-12 electric ferry from Sweden-based Candela will provide staff transport for New Zealand energy company Meridian at the country’s largest hydroelectric power station on Lake Manapōuri, widely known as the most beautiful lake in New Zealand. #Candela #CandelaP12 #electrichydrofoil #electrichydrofoilship #electricutilitycompany #EuropeanCommission #FactMR #Futurride #hydroelectricpower #LakeManapōuri #ManapōuriPowerStation #Meridian #NewZealand #NewZealandSouthIsland #sustainablemobility #UNESCO #UNESCOWorldHeritageArea https://futurride.com/2024/03/15/candela-electric-hydrofoil-to-help-cut-carbon-emissions-for-new-zealand-electricity-provider/

Searider explores the dynamic world of watersports with electric Searacer The French startup has introduced what it says is a breakthrough personal watercraft with the Searacer dual-motor electric water bike to be followed by a more leisurely Seacruiser e-scooter for the seas and a third model called the Seacross slated for release later this year. #electricpersonalwatercraft #electricPWC #electricwaterbike #Frenchemobilitystartup #Futurride #Renault #Seacross #Seacruiser #Searacer #Searider #sustainablemobility https://futurride.com/2024/03/10/searider-explores-the-dynamic-world-of-watersports-with-electric-searacer/

Enautic reveals two electric hydrofoil personal watercraft based on WaveDrive Following the launch of the WaveFlyer Volaré last year, the Australia-based startup is now showing two new Rogue concept models demonstrating how its WaveDrive technology features a patented anhedral-shaped hydrofoil combined with a flight control system designed for high maneuverability. #Australia #electricfoilingPWC #electricpersonalwatercraft #electricPWC #Enautic #EnauticWaveFlyer #Futurride #IBEX #Perth #PWCs #sustainablemobility #WaveDrive #WaveFlyerRogue #WaveFlyerRogueX #WaveFlyerVolaré https://futurride.com/2024/03/13/enautic-reveals-two-electric-hydrofoil-personal-watercraft-based-on-wavedrive/

Applied Intuition secures Series E to advance vehicle software and AI capabilities Briefs: The company grows to a $6 billion valuation, securing $250 million in funding to advance vehicle software and AI capabilities to accelerate the adoption of safe and intelligent machines via an advanced driving assistance system and automated driving toolchain. #ADAS #AndreessenHorowitz #AppliedIntuition #automateddriving #BOND #California #Futurride #GeneralCatalyst #HumanCapital #largelanguagemodels #LLMs #LuxCapital #MountainView #PorscheInvestmentsManagement #SeriesEfinancing #sustainablemobility #vehiclesoftware https://futurride.com/2024/03/13/applied-intuition-secures-series-e-to-advance-vehicle-software-and-ai-capabilities/

Volvo’s electrification integration continues with Breathe investment for software-defined batteries Breathe Battery Technologies' software uses adaptive charging to dynamically control the battery in real-time, resulting in significantly shorter charging times, and the investment adds to Volvo’s others in electrification like Leadrive in power electronics in January. #BreatheBatteryTechnologies #chargingsoftware #ElectricVehicle #electrification #EV #Futurride #Leadrive #London #Northvolt #NovoEnergy #powerelectronics #Shanghai #siliconcarbide #softwaredefinedbatteries #sustainablemobility #verticalintegration #Volvo #VolvoCars #VolvoCarsTechFund https://futurride.com/?p=9305

Tarform unveils Vera electric motorcycle for urban and trail riders The Vera is an electric motorcycle aimed at higher production volumes than Tarform's hand-built Luna, helping to align with the company’s strategic vision to be a leader in the premium EV mobility space by transitioning from bespoke manufacturing to scalable production so it can reach a wider audience. #biobasedmaterial #Brembo #Brooklyn #electricmotorcycle #Futurride #Gates #luxuryelectricmotorcycle #NewYork #Ohlins #ScaysGroup #sustainablemobility #Tarform #TarformLuna #TarformRaye #TarformVera #teawaste #teawastematerial #Tenneco #Vera #Wastea https://futurride.com/2024/03/12/tarform-unveils-vera-electric-motorcycle-for-urban-and-trail-riders/

Volvo’s electrification integration continues with Breathe investment for software-defined batteries Breathe Battery Technologies' software uses adaptive charging to dynamically control the battery in real-time, resulting in significantly shorter charging times, and the investment adds to Volvo’s others in electrification like Leadrive in power electronics in January. #BreatheBatteryTechnologies #chargingsoftware #ElectricVehicle #electrification #EV #Futurride #Leadrive #London #Northvolt #NovoEnergy #powerelectronics #Shanghai #siliconcarbide #softwaredefinedbatteries #sustainablemobility #verticalintegration #Volvo #VolvoCars #VolvoCarsTechFund https://futurride.com/?p=9305

Rivian introduces R2, surprises with R3, built on a new mid-size platform Deliver similar performance, utility, and range at a significantly lower price point than the company’s flagship R1 line, the R2 is coming in the first half of 2026 starting at around $45,000 and the R3 follows at an even lower price, making the new vehicles more accessible to more people. #4695batterycell #California #ElectricVehicle #EV #Futurride #Illinois #LagunaBeach #Normal #Rivian #RivianR2 #RivianR3 #RivianR3X #sustainablemobility https://futurride.com/2024/03/07/rivian-introduces-r2-surprises-with-r3-built-on-a-new-mid-size-platform/

Vidde unveils 'world's first' electric snowmobile with 'circular ambition' last week on YouTube, Co-founder and CEO Christian Lystrup presented the pre-series “Alfa,” which the company says is a significant milestone in the pursuit of cleaner, more environmentally friendly snowmobiling experiences with the clean-sheet design enabling better sustainability and longevity. #AuroraeSled #AuroraPowertrains #circularambition #electricsnowmobile #Futurride #Icehotel #ISPOMunich2023 #LIGHTer #PaperShell #PaperTail #Pininfarina #ResearchInstituteofSweden #RISE #SkellefteåKraft #SkiStar #sustainablemobility #Sveaskog #Sweden #TaigaMotors #TaigaNomad #ViddeAlfa #ViddeSnowMobility #Vinnova https://futurride.com/2024/03/06/vidde-unveils-worlds-first-electric-snowmobile-with-circular-ambition/

Teleo adds snowplows to its remote-operated and autonomous use cases Customers can now order an industry-first retrofit kit demonstrated by Storm Equipment with support from RDO Equipment, adding to the growing number of Teleo Supervised Autonomy applications enabled by technology adaptable to any make or model and mixed fleets, according to Teleo CTO Romain Clement. #autonomous #autonomoustechnology #commercialsnowplowteleoperated #Constructionequipment #Futurride #industrialsnowplow #RDOEquipmentCotoretrofitaJohnDeere332Gskidsteerloader #snowplow #StormEquipment #sustainablemobility #Teleo #TeleoSupervisedAutonomy https://futurride.com/2024/03/06/teleo-adds-snowplows-to-its-remote-operated-and-autonomous-use-cases/

Ethernovia continues networking quest with world-first auto 7-nm transceivers The physical layer transceiver devices meet rising bandwidth demands of software-defined vehicles and follow the Ethernet connectivity and networking innovator's partnership with Continental to Develop a 7-nm automotive switch enabling higher-performance compute. #AMDVentures #automotivePHY #automotivephysicallayertransceiver #automotiveswitch #AutoTechDetroit #Continental #ENEACapital #Ethernovia #FallLineCapital #FutureMarketInsights #Futurride #MarvellTechnology #PorscheAutomobileHoldingSE #QualcommVentures #SDV #SiliconValley #softwaredefinedvehicle #sustainablemobility #TaiwaniaCapital #Tesla #VentureTechAlliance #VolkswagenGroup #WesternDigitalCapital https://futurride.com/2024/03/05/ethernovia-continues-networking-quest-with-world-first-auto-7-nm-transceivers/

Valeo debuts Racer extended reality in-car gaming experience at SXSW At South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, TX, next week, Valeo will present with partner Unity to use a vehicle’s real-time ADAS sensor data as well as AI perception algorithms to insert the car’s real-time environment data for creation of a first-of-its-kind XR video gaming experience. #ADAS #advanceddrivingassistancesystem #AI #artificialintelligence #Austin #ebike #extendedreality #Fuell #Futurride #incargaming #MercedesBenz #passengerexperience #SouthbySouthwest #sustainablemobility #Texas #Unity #UnityRuntime #Valeo #ValeoCyclee #ValeoINEEZ #ValeoRacer #ValeoSCALA3 #videogame #XR https://futurride.com/2024/03/04/valeo-debuts-racer-extended-reality-in-car-gaming-experience-at-sxsw/