Paul Henri Matha, Author at DVN

By 2028, Cars Will Be Built Around Software: VW

Volkswagen have planned the next stage of their industrial revolution: they will launch their first vehicle designed around software by 2028. This is a process that involves all the manufacturers to some extent, as a natural development of an increasingly massive digitisation that combines advances in connectivity with those on safety and autonomous driving, leading precisely to the…

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Automotive HUD and Display-Light Quality Design Forum

On March 9, the GVIC Automotive HUD and New Display Light Quality Design Forum, with IFAL as the main organizer, was successfully held in Shenzhen, with around 150 attendees from the automotive industry. Yandan Lin, Chairman of IFAL and Professor of Fudan University, delivered the opening speech. Professor Guo Gang from Chongqing University delivered a…

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New CEO for Hertz Rentcar

Following an EV dance with Tesla, which got that company’s crafty CEO Elon Musk out of a jam, but saddled Hertz with high write-downs, Hertz have installed a new CEO. Stephen Scherr is stepping down and will be replaced on 1 April by Gil West, who until recently was responsible for operations at GM’s robotaxi…

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Honda, Nissan Join Forces to Take On Chinese EV Rivals

Honda and Nissan have put aside their rivalry to join forces and work together on electric vehicle technology as Japan’s carmakers try to catch up with Chinese companies. The Japanese manufacturers will work together on technology for EVs, including components and software, after signing a memorandum of understanding. Honda and Nissan, respectively Japan’s second- and…

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DVN Munich Workshop 2024 – See Videos

KEYNOTE & SESSION 1 • DESIGN PART 1 Chairman: Paul-Henri Matha KEYNOTE SESSION 1 • DESIGN PART 1 ZKW: Udo Hornfeck , CTO“Design and Lighting in the Volvo EX90” BMW…

Report: Munich DVN Workshop 2024

The automotive industry is facing a lot of challenges and difficulties, especially the EV sector. It’s tough going! I am in contact with lighting engineers at the likes of Human Horizon, Rivian, VinFast, Fisker, and I see the really good job they are all doing. I wish success to all of these companies.

Porsche Cayenne by Night: Impressive MicroLED Tech!

More than 5,000 engineers are based at the Porsche R&D Centre in Weissach, including the lighting team. Most of our visit was in the lichtkanal, the 100- by 15-metre light tunnel. Directly adjacent to the design studio, it’s been in service for 15 months now. A photogoniometer is installed on the mezzanine to avoid disturbing…

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New Dodge Charger

The frontal design of the new Dodge Charger is a modern version of the original 1966 Charger also shown here: a full-width grille area with hidden headlamps. This time, though, there’s no actual grille, for there’s no engine to cool; the new car is electric. Also, the 1966 Charger had a pair of round sealed-beam…

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