U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Awards Battelle New Contract to Provide Specialized High Performance Armored Vehicles

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Battelle has been selected by SOCOM to continue providing Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs) under a new seven-year contract with a $350 million ceiling. This sole-source overarching contract allows SOCOM to place armored vehicle orders to Battelle. “Battelle has provided armored vehicles to SOCOM for over 10 years now, and this new contract award […]
Toyota Boshoku America, Sol Systems, and Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. Announce New Illinois Solar Energy Project

Innovative Solar Initiative to Power Toyota Boshoku America’s Illinois Plant, Enhancing Sustainable Manufacturing LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (TBA), a pioneer in global automotive supply, alongside Sol Systems, a leader in national renewable energy solutions, and Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. (Onyx Renewables), an established provider of distributed clean energy solutions, unveiled their collaboration […]
Napleton Auto Group Ranked Highest in 2024 Auto Industry Study Measuring Response to Website Customers

Eighteen Auto Dealer Groups Measured: Berkshire Hathaway ranked second, Herb Chambers and Ken Garff tied for third MONTEREY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Napleton Auto Group dealerships were ranked highest out of eighteen of the largest auto dealer groups for the third year in a row according to the 2024 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE®) Study, which […]
Teijin Automotive Technologies Celebrates Opening of Huntington, Indiana, Facility Expansion

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The new 164,000 square-foot facility houses topcoat and assembly process to support the manufacturing of the Ford Bronco 4-Door modular painted roof program. The roofs themselves will be molded in advanced composites at Teijin Automotive’s 350,000 square-foot manufacturing facility located across Highway 9 in Huntington. Additional details: Topcoat facility sitting on […]
The Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 6, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will make a grand return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) “The Racing Capital of the World” on September 6th, 2024. The competition is set to be a landmark event, featuring a head-to-head race of the world’s fastest autonomous racecars piloted by AI driver software developed by 10 teams […]
Teledyne FLIR Commends NHTSA Ruling for Automatic Emergency Braking Requirement on Passenger Vehicles

Thermal Infrared Cameras Can Help Manufacturers Meet New Life-Saving PAEB Requirement by 2029 GOLETA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– More than three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities, and about half of pedestrian injuries, occur in darkness. The final rule places an upper bound on the requirement that a PAEB system operate at 73 km/h (45.4 mph) in daylight or darkness, […]
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America Funds Educational Initiatives in AI and Automated Driving at Stanford and University of California San Diego

Mercedes-Benz’s strategic funding for Stanford School of Engineering will enable a total of 15 graduate students to conduct hands-on, real-world research in the field of AI and its application in the automotive industry UC San Diego’s groundbreaking 3D imaging research led by professor Henrik I. Christensen allows Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) to […]
NMG Announces the Closing of Aggregate US$37.5 Million Private Placement by Mitsui and Pallinghurst

MONTRÉAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For further information regarding the Private Placements, please refer to NMG’s press releases dated May 1, 2024, and February 15, 2024, available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as on NMG’s website at: https://nmg.com/private-investment-offtake/ and https://nmg.com/approval-mitsui-pallinghurst-placements/ About Nouveau Monde Graphite Nouveau Monde Graphite is […]
10Gbps Automotive-Compliant Crossbar Switch from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies In-Vehicle USB-C Connectivity

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) brings extra convenience and performance to state-of-the-art in-car connectivity with the introduction of its 10Gbps automotive-compliant* crossbar switch. Designed for routing USB 3.2 and DisplayPort™ 2.1 signals through a USB Type-C® connector, Diodes’ new switch, the PI3USB31532Q, ensures high signal integrity and saves power compared to a conventional […]
Surf Air Mobility Participates in Chardan’s Virtual Transport Platform Tech Series

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”) Co-founder Sudhin Shahani and CFO Oliver Reeves participated in Chardan’s Transport Platform Tech Series virtual conference to discuss trends in advanced air mobility and electrified air travel. A full recording of Surf Air Mobility’s segment can be found on Chardan’s YouTube channel here. Surf […]