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BMW’s electric M Concept Neue Klasse design premieres at the 24 Hours of Le Mans The concept previews the new design language for high-performance BMW M models to go along with a new electrified interpretation of the performance sedan with M-specific aerodynamics, four-motor M eDrive, Heart of Joy control software, and M Dynamic Performance Control.

Kosmera reveals electric powertrain and future product roadmap It is targeting more than 3000 hp from a four-motor distributed-drive architecture and a 1200-V electrical system, and provided product roadmap details including high-performance GT prototypes, a “collection-grade” hypercar, a future luxury SUV program, and the technologies backing them up.

Software République unveils new approach to territorial intelligence serving public action Five years after its creation, the collective and its members—Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales—present the CleveR Insights solution to provide local authorities with a detailed understanding of their territory to improve residents' quality of life.

Factorial reaches latest solid-state-battery milestone with Stellantis development program The inclusion of Factorial’s FEST cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle marks the first auto integration of the technology in North America, and it follows the company’s IPO earlier this week, a Karma production win announced in February, and last year’s long-range test with Mercedes-Benz.

Rivian delivers on its second, more accessible model Futurride goes deep on the long-awaited and smaller-sized R2, which is built on a new mid-size platform and uses an evolved vertically integrated hardware and software approach with a streamlined electrical architecture for more capability with less complexity while providing ample headroom for the future.

Rivian delivers on its second, more accessible model Futurride goes deep on the long-awaited and smaller-sized R2, which is built on a new mid-size platform and uses an evolved vertically integrated hardware and software approach with a streamlined electrical architecture for more capability with less complexity while providing ample headroom for the future.

TI reveals industry's highest-cell-count EIS-enabled battery monitor The chip company’s BQ79826Z-Q1 features the industry’s first support for up to 26 cells per device, delivering best-in-class sensing accuracy and reduced system costs, and its smart EIS engine enables early warning of thermal runaway in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

AEye and MDOT to showcase physical AI for real-time traffic intelligence Next week at ITS America in Detroit, the software-defined lidar provider will show its OPTIS solution, combining its Apollo lidar with Flasheye’s lidar perception software and Blue Band’s Integrator-AI to transform sensor data into traffic intelligence to improve safety, traffic, and awareness on urban streets and highways.

Audi applies new design philosophy to low-volume Nuvolari hybrid supercar The fastest and most powerful production vehicle in the brand’s history coming in 2027 features a range of innovations inspired by Formula 1, including the high-performance hybrid powertrain, Quattro predictive ride, active aerodynamics, and the new Audi Space Frame structure with carbon exterior.

Qualcomm to power Trackhouse Racing NASCAR team with AI in San Diego The chipmaker’s Dragonwing AI on-prem appliance will provide the team with insights into real-time data, enabling faster and more strategic in-race decision-making. The technology will analyze and distribute complex data and radio communications to engineers at the track and the team’s NC shop. 

Qualcomm to power Trackhouse Racing NASCAR team with AI in San Diego The chipmaker’s Dragonwing AI on-prem appliance will provide the team with insights into real-time data, enabling faster and more strategic in-race decision-making. The technology will analyze and distribute complex data and radio communications to engineers at the track and the team’s NC shop. 

Qualcomm to power Trackhouse Racing NASCAR team with AI in San Diego The chipmaker’s Dragonwing AI on-prem appliance will provide the team with insights into real-time data, enabling faster and more strategic in-race decision-making. The technology will analyze and distribute complex data and radio communications to engineers at the track and the team’s NC shop. 

Nvidia continues global push for Level 4 AV tech dominance This week the AI powerhouse is showing at CVPR, GTC, and Computex SAE Level 4 targeted applications with physical AI research with agent skills for autonomous vehicles, Drive Hyperion for more robotaxi applications, and a new and more powerful Alpamayo 2 Super open reasoning model for robotaxis.

Helm.ai sets new full HD standard for generative ADAS/autonomy simulation The AI software provider for high-end ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics, today announced what it says is a breakthrough in AI-generated synthetic data, with its new GenSim-3 and VidGen-3 foundation models being the first to achieve native full HD resolution across a full surround-view suite.

Ferrari reveals its highly anticipated Luce electric ‘sports car’ Futurride goes deep on the new car, designed with partner LoveFrom, on a dedicated platform defined by a ‘glass house’ with floating front and rear aerodynamic wings, four electric motors, advanced vehicle dynamics, ‘authentic’ sound amplification, and a unique mix of physical and digital controls.

Mazda joins Drive Sustainability to reinforce a more sustainable vehicle-design approach Mazda Motor Europe is the newest supporter of the collective of automotive companies focused on developing and reinforcing sustainability across the global automotive supply chain, reinforcing its global parent’s broader vision of sustainability embodied in recent vehicle concepts.

Stellantis unveils STLA One architecture and E-Car project The STLA One modular platform launching in 2027 is designed to consolidate five platforms into one scalable architecture, targeting more than 2 million units by 2035, and it follows an earlier announcement of a small, and affordable E-Car project first hitting the market in 2028.