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Yanfeng, Trinseo Co-Develop Circular Interior Materials

Automotive supplier Yanfeng and specialty material solutions provider Trinseo have announced a collaboration to develop automotive interior materials that align with automakers’ circular economy targets and the 2030 end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements. The collaboration focuses on accelerating the market launch of circular materials for automotive interiors through mechanical recycling and dissolution process technology. Yanfeng and…

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GAC M8 ‘Space Diamond’ Design for Luxury

The GAC M8 has an electromagnetic suspension system that adjusts damping forces in real-time, which GAC claims provides a smooth ride over various road conditions to enhance handling and passenger comfort. 360° all around airbags (GAC image) The M8 comes with a ‘360° all-round airbag matrix’ that includes a rear windscreen airbag, a claimed first…

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Automatophobia: An AD Constraint?

Minimize traffic jams, reduce the number of accidents, save fuel and improve the CO2 footprint: automated driving could bring considerable benefits for road traffic. As a supplement to buses, trains and the like, automated vehicles would therefore be an important component of the traffic turnaround. But there is a catch: this perspective is largely based…

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Toyota, Nissan, Honda in SDV Pact

To keep pace with the huge upheavals in the automotive industry, major Japanese car makers Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are taking an unusual approach. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the companies want to jointly drive forward the development of software-defined vehicles (SDV). This should enable Japanese manufacturers to…

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Geneva Show ’25 Cancelled; Qatar GIMS in Active Planning

Since 1905, the Geneva International Motor Show has often been regarded as a springboard for the future of mobility. Time was, Geneva was the main innovative auto show, with 120,000 m2 of hall space, 120 exhibitors, and over 600,000 visitors. Now, it seems to have reached the end of its road. While the February 2024…

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Digital Cockpits All Around

A digital cockpit requires a CDC—a cockpit domain controller. A software-backbone operating system and high-performance computing are needed to make complex calculations fast enough for rapid and diverse innovation, so a CDC is now a crucial vehicle interior component. It integrates various functionalities within the vehicle’s cabin, providing a seamless and personalized experience for drivers…

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