GaN and SiC Technologies on Spotlight at PowerUP Asia Conference

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Apr 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The power electronics landscape is changing. Wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, including gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), are gaining traction in replacing silicon devices, which are reaching their theoretical limits in performance, in applications including power modules and power inverters, motor drives, and chargers and adapters, to name a few.



According to Yole Developpement, the power GaN market will be worth $2 billion in 2027, with consumer applications, including power supplies and Class D audio amplifiers, representing about 48% of the total GaN industry.

In particular, the consumer power supply market for GaN is forecast to be worth over $915.6 million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52% between 2021 and 2027. For the datacom/telecom industry, Yole projects the power GaN market growth to be at 69% CAGR during the forecast period, while the GaN automotive market is expected to register a CAGR of 99%.

The SiC device market, on the other hand, is forecast to reach $6.3 billion in 2027, mainly driven by electric vehicles (EVs), their charging infrastructures, and photovoltaics, according to Yole.

WBG is one of the key focus topics at the upcoming PowerUP Asia conference and virtual exhibition on May 24-26, 2023. Organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, PowerUP Asia puts the spotlight on the key players and the latest technologies and trends in the power electronics industry in Asia.

PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News, a sister publication under AspenCore.

Focusing on this region, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition highlighting the latest technology developments and trends in power electronics, including WBG devices, power semiconductors, and related technologies.

With fairgrounds, an exhibition hall, and a conference space, PowerUP Asia functions similarly to a live exhibition and conference. This technical conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, and technical presentations on significant technical trends, market demands and new application areas. Along with the conference, there will be an exhibition hall with virtual booths from top power electronics businesses and a live chat that will allow attendees to communicate directly with booth staff.

Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Analog Devices Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE Group), Cambridge GaN Devices, Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC), GaN Systems Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors, Rohde & Schwarz, STMicroelectronics, and UTAC Group.

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/powerup2023.

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Inaugural PowerUP Asia Conference Highlights Latest Innovations in Asia’s Power Electronics Industry

TAIPEI, TW, Apr 21, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, increasing calls for renewable energy adoption, the automation trends in the industrial sector, and the rising demand for consumer electronics, are fueling the growth of the power electronics industry as manufacturers set their sights on power efficiency, carbon reduction, and ‘greener’ energy.

According to research firm Global Market Insights (GMI), the worldwide power electronics market reached over $22 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% to reach more than $40 billion in 2032.

The Asia Pacific (APAC) region accounted for more than half of the power electronics market, recording a total market share of 55% in 2022, according to GMI, mainly driven by the increasing penetration of EVs. On top of this, the expansion of the IT sector, the growing number of Internet users, and the continuous development and rollout of 5G networks are propelling the demand for data centers in the region, which in turn is driving the demand for more power-efficient devices with higher power densities and more and more compact packages. All these are expected to transform the APAC region into a major hub for power electronics manufacturing.

To put the spotlight on the key players and the latest technologies and trends in the power electronics industry in Asia, AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, will hold the inaugural PowerUP Asia conference and virtual exhibition on May 24-26, 2023.

PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News, a sister publication under AspenCore.

Focusing on this region, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition highlighting the latest technology developments and trends in power electronics, including wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, power semiconductors, and related technologies.

With fairgrounds, an exhibition hall, and a conference space, PowerUP Asia functions similarly to a live exhibition and conference. This technical conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, and technical presentations on significant technical trends, market demands and new application areas. Along with the conference, there will be an exhibition hall with virtual booths from top power electronics businesses and a live chat that will allow attendees to communicate directly with booth staff.

Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Analog Devices Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE Group), Cambridge GaN Devices, Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC), GaN Systems Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors STMicroelectronics, and UTAC Group.

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/EAC2022.

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Ev Dynamics Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Zhongguancun Technology and Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing, Jointly Promote Autonomous Driving Technologies

HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "Ev Dynamics" or the "Group"), a leading developer and manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary China Dynamics New Energy Technology Company Limited has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhongguancun Trust and Integrity Alliance for Technology and Innovation ("Zhongguancun Technology";) and Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing Technology Company Limited ("Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing";) to jointly promote the application of autonomous driving technologies and seize market opportunities brought by related technologies rapidly developing and heading for commercialization.


Chan Hoi Ying, Executive Director of Ev Dynamics (Center), Zhou Ruiqing, Executive Vice Chairman of Zhongguancun Trust and Integrity Alliance for Technology and Innovation (Left) and Liu Peng, Director of Shenzhen Intelligent Transportation Technology Laboratory, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen sign a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote the application of autonomous driving technologies.


Pursuant to the agreement, the partners will collaborate on R&D and industrialization of autonomous driving and related automatic parking technologies at airports and initiate setting up such organizations as Hong Kong Specialized and New Industry Promotion Association and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Innovation Technology and Industry Alliance to develop zero-carbon transport, smart transport and autonomous driving projects. Such efforts will allow the parties to improve overall operational efficiency and reduce operating costs, hence realize considerable commercial value.

Based on the agreement, Ev Dynamics will be authorized by Zhongguancun Technology and Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing to use and promote the technologies and products of their affiliates in Hong Kong, as such be able to actively partake in the city's technological development, as well as assist its partners and other allies in mounting promotion activities in Hong Kong. The partners can also jointly develop overseas markets.

Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman of Ev Dynamics, said, "We are pleased to be cooperating with two major scientific and technological institutions in Mainland China. Zhongguancun Technology has extensive experience in transfer of scientific and technological achievements and setting technological standards, whereas Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing is a smart transport research platform and incubator backed by a renowned university in China, whereas the Group has distinctive advantages in developing and producing new energy commercial vehicle technologies and promotion in international markets. Hence, working together on exploring industrialization of autonomous driving, we will be able to complement each other's strengths and achieve all-win and sustainable growth capitalizing on the development trend of the auto industry going forward."

About Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 476)
Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited is a pioneer and an emerging prominent player in the world's new energy commercial vehicles market. It is a component and whole-vehicle manufacturer of specialty passenger vehicles and new energy passenger vehicles. It provides integrated driving and logistics solutions backed by its solid technological foundation in areas including new energy platform power systems and key components. Its NEV R&D center is in Shenzhen and manufacturing base is in Wulong, Chongqing, China, and has a sales network covering Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia Pacific and South America.

About Zhongguancun Trust and Integrity Alliance for Technology and Innovation
Zhongguancun Trust and Integrity Alliance for Technology and Innovation is a non-profit organization established in 2016 with approval from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is a national technological association specializing in product traceability technology R&D, transfer of scientific and technological achievements, setting technological standards, evaluating integrity enterprises and products, building product transaction integrity systems, conducting and protecting intellectual property rights transactions, providing professional consultation, training, and convention and exhibition services, taking government projects, carrying out international exchange and cooperation, and focusing on innovative development of the emerging technology services sector.

About Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing Technology Company Limited
Shenzhen Qinghang Zhixing Technology Company Limited has the backing of technological expertise of the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen and, together with the university, established the "Tsinghua University Airport Autonomous Driving Joint Research Center" and the "Shenzhen Research Institute Smart Transport IoT Technology Laboratory", providing airports with the first-in-China-and-overseas "cloud-road-vehicle" integrated collaborative control technology and automatic parking technology.

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With Innovation-driven Quality, Sustainable Development, Wuling Motors(00305.HK)Returns to Profitability in 2022

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – As the global new energy automobile industry continues to experience rapid growth, there has been an acceleration in the R&D and application of new products and technologies. Technological innovation is driving the continuous upgrading of the industry. At the same time, the automotive industry is also ushering in a new round of disruptive changes amidst the wave of digitalization and intelligence.

Amidst changes in its internal and external environments, Wuling Motors Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "Wuling Motors",Stock Code:00305.HK) has shown remarkable innovation in leading the way toward high-quality development. Today, the Company delivered impressive results for 2022, with annual revenue hitting RMB 12.596 billion (UOM in RMB, same below), effectively transforming losses into profits.

Innovation-driven Wuling Motors charts a new growth curve for 2022

Technological innovation, industrial upgrading and the continued impact of the pandemic have brought profound and far-reaching systemic changes to the automotive industry. The implementation of the national "dual carbon" strategy has brought about widespread changes in production and consumption methods.

Faced with innovation and change in the global automotive industry, Wuling Motors actively seeks breakthroughs to achieve high-quality development. On one hand, it persevered in maintaining and advancing its conventional business, leveraging its strengths in existing parts and engines, while also fostering enduring relationships with customers such as GWM and Foton. Additionally, it proactively explored fresh markets, placing a special emphasis on seizing opportunities in promising large markets like BYD, Chery, and Hozon. Through these efforts, the Company was able to maintain consistent performance, culminating in an impressive annual sales revenue of RMB 12.596 billion. In terms of automotive power business, the coordination of whole vehicle project R&D upgrades has driven a significant increase in business volume. This is primarily due to the Atkinson engine with a high thermal efficiency and hybrid powertrain, which achieved mass production status in 2022 and surpassed sales expectations for the entire year. As a result, Wuling Motors has received valuable assistance in transition and upgrading efforts from conventional fuel-powered vehicles to new energy alternatives. The vehicles' power supply system division achieved mild growth with a revenue of RMB 2.896 billion and successfully turned from loss to profit.

On the other hand, technological innovation is vital to sustainable development. Wuling Motors is creating a brand new growth curve and striving to capitalize on the golden age of development for China's independent auto parts companies while also restructuring the industry's new model. In 2022, the revenue of the automotive components division reached RMB 6.048 billion. In particular, Wuling Motors continues to upgrade its new energy electric rear axle, motor, electric control, range extender, hybrid power system and other products, increasing product innovation and research and development to create core competitiveness. Equipped with independently developed smart driving system, Wuling "Space Cabin" has been delivered to customers. The Cabin has reached the L4 level of autonomous driving in specific areas and is getting closer to unmanned driving. The "three-in-one" production line of hot-air expansion, liquid-filling forming, and thermoforming has been applied, and multiple innovative projects such as high-performance and low-noise integral insertion bridge have passed acceptance, maximize the use of production capacity and improve production efficiency..

In terms of intelligent products, Wuling New Energy, newly established after the merger and restructuring of various divisions, currently has the most advanced and large-scale production facilities in the industry, covering an area of 550,000 square meters and with an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles. Wuling Motors has further increased its transformation from traditional production to intelligent production by introducing new automation technologies. In 2022, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Industrial Company Ltd. carried out independent reconstruction and rebuilding of 4 automatic production lines, established 12 small robot workstations, achieved automated production of 44 products, and increased the utilization rate of approximately 50 robots from less than 30% to over 70%.

Overseas business is also an important area for Wuling Motors to accelerate its layout in 2022. Wuling Motors has extended its products to leading global automotive countries such as Japan and the United States, becoming the first domestic vehicle company to export new energy-type trucks to the United States. In addition, Wuling sightseeing buses rank among the top in market share in Vietnam, and products such as golf carts have also been exported to Southeast Asian countries.

Wuling Motors is quickening its step to become an "NEV manufacturer", with a focus on green and low-carbon technology

With the acceleration of "electrification" in automobiles, Wuling Motors leverages new energy core components and new energy logistics vehicles to promote the entire group's transformation towards a NEV manufacturer.

At the same time, the "green" concept has been deeply ingrained in the development marrow of Wuling Motors, implementing low-carbon production processes and promoting the progress of new energy products, all of which are active explorations in the context of green and low-carbon development.

Specifically, in addition to incorporating green elements in infrastructure construction, management system building and energy resource investment, Wuling Motors continues to practice automation production and intelligent manufacturing, actively developing clean production by using multiple robots on the production line and implementing automated painting; constructing a green supply chain from green production, supplier management, green logistics, green recycling to green packaging; in the product design process, considering the resource, energy consumption, and environmental impact throughout the entire production cycle from raw materials, components and vehicle production to the production waste recycling, to achieve green manufacturing.

The road to green development in the automotive industry, paved by conventional automobile manufacturers, relies mainly on two paths: replacing conventional fuel vehicles with new energy vehicles and utilizing low-carbon energy. These approaches are crucial in reducing carbon emissions in transportation. Wuling Motors' launch of new energy logistics vehicles, pure electric patrol cars, pure electric sightseeing buses and 5G smart driving sightseeing buses exemplifies its commitment to green transportation.

Regarding carbon emission reduction, Wuling Motors achieved a significant reduction in 2022 by using 4,447.64 MWh of clean photovoltaic energy. This resulted in a decrease of 1,779 tons of standard coal consumption, 2,584 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 133 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions, and 66 tons of nitrogen oxide emissions. As a result, Wuling Motors made history as the first certified enterprise in Guangxi for its carbon emission management system. Wuling Motors aims to jointly promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, creating a new ecology of green, low-carbon development that prioritizes sustainability and environmental protection.


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Elektros Launches New Clean Energy Technology Brand – Elektros Energy

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, Mar 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK), an emerging leader in the electric mobility industry, announces the launch of its new clean energy technology brand, Elektros Energy.

Elektros Energy brand will better reflect its focus on such areas as Lithium mining, EV charging, solar energy, and innovative solutions to help accelerate the world's transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

Lithium mining is a critical component of the clean energy industry, as it is a key material used in the production of batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Elektros Energy is committed to responsibly sourcing Lithium, ensuring that it is extracted in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Elektros recently announced it had begun discussions regarding potential stake or development agreement for virgin Lithium mining project located in Sierra Leon, Africa.

EV charging is another area of focus for Elektros Energy, as the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise. The company is working on developing fast, reliable, and accessible charging solutions for EV drivers to make it easier for them to adopt this sustainable mode of transportation.

The company's patent pending Multi-Port Charging Assembly allows users to use multiple charging features on electric vehicles we plan to not only include in our designs, but aggressively market to major electric vehicle manufacturers under licensing agreements.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Elektros, our mission is to revolutionize the clean technology industry by developing innovative and sustainable solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities to transition to a greener future. We believe that by harnessing the power of technology, we can create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world for generations to come.

We are committed to using the latest advancements in science and engineering to design and manufacture cutting-edge products that meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. We strive to minimize our environmental impact by adopting sustainable practices in our operations and supply chain, while maximizing social impact through our partnerships and community engagement initiatives.

At Elektros, we believe that clean technology is the key to unlocking a brighter future, and we are dedicated to making that future a reality. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers, our stakeholders, and the planet.

For more information about Elektros Energy, please visit www.elektrosenergy.com

About Elektros, Inc.

Elektros, Inc. is a leading technology company dedicated to the development of innovative clean energy solutions. The company is focused on advancing the world's transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future through its work in electric vehicles (EV), Lithium mining, EV charging, and solar power. With a commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainability, Elektros is working to create a more environmentally and socially conscious world. Through its focus on cutting-edge technologies and a team of experienced professionals, Elektros is poised to make a significant impact on the clean energy industry and help drive positive change for generations to come. www.elektrosenergy.com

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Official Lubricant Partner Motul Elevates Fan Experiences At Sepang 12 Hours

  • Motul set to be official supplier for all race teams at the resurgent endurance classic in Malaysia
  • Wide spectrum of fan and customer engagement activities planned throughout the race weekend
  • Support for Sepang 12 Hours highlights Motul’s push for greater awareness and commitment for Asia motorsport scene

SINGAPORE, Mar 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Motul has announced that it would unveil a wide range of events, targeted at its customers and race fans, during the Sepang 12 Hours endurance race. The announcement is part of Motul’s wider involvement in the resurgent race as the official lubricant supplier for teams across all race categories.

Asia’s best drivers and teams will be making their return at Sepang International Circuit between March 16th and 18th 2023 – after a 6-year hiatus. Known for its intense heat and humidity, the challenging Asian climate at the Sepang 12 Hours will put Motul lubricants to the test, which are already renowned within the endurance racing space as they provide outstanding quality and performance at top races globally.

The return of endurance racing in Malaysia signifies the growing interest in motorsports in developing markets along with changing consumer demand for more high-performance products for their vehicles. Motul’s support of the event comes off of the back of continued commitment to foster motorsports in this part of the world. In addition to the brand exposure, this event presents an opportunity for Motul to engaging distributors, partners, community and enhance the on-going communication activities in Malaysia and beyond.

To commemorate the return of the Sepang 12 Hour, Motul will be hosting a raft of experiential activities that will promote greater awareness and enthusiasm for Asia’s motorsport scene. Firstly, Motul will hold a trackside launch event of its latest lubricant, the 8100 Power, in front of attending media, online influencers and VIPs. Originally launched at the Singapore Motor Show, Motul will provide further details on the product’s general market availability, and host product workshops to discuss the 8100 Power and the importance of motor oils towards vehicle performance and protection.

Other activities include:

  • On-going pitlane visits for key customers and members of the media during practice sessions;
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with professional racing teams and drivers supported by Motul, including Craft-Bamboo Racing and Viper Niza Racing;
  • “Hot Lap” driving experiences for media, influencers and customers in Mercedes-AMG cars – driven by professional race drivers
  • Guest access and participation in pre-race celebrations at the grid, prior to the race start

Carlo Savoca | Chief Marketing Officer, Motul Asia Pacific

“Motul is very excited to be a major partner for this iconic endurance race. The track itself is a gruelling challenge for driver and machine alike, and this event serves as a fantastic showcase of Motul’s product leadership. Motorsport is a crucial element of our business. Every day, we work with the world’s best drivers and teams to gain professional input of our lubricant technology on the race track, allowing us to finetune our products that would help them discover even more performance. In addition to product innovation, we are expanding our operational footprint, and optimizing our logistical processes by investing in facilities. Ultimately, this would enable us to be closer to our OEM, distribution and retail customers, and understand their market trends and priorities even more.

Beyond products, however, we are excited to see motorsport coming back after COVID19 lockdowns across the region. Motul is passionate about motorsport after all, and we are thrilled to see audiences around the region attend the race. It will be a great event to meet all the partners and distributors that help execute our vision on the ground level. We look forward to seeing our guests enjoy the weekend and experience life at Sepang!”

Ravi Shankar | Country Manager, Motul Malaysia Sdn Bhd

“Motul Malaysia is extremely happy and proud to be associated with the long awaited Sepang 12 Hours. Motul’s sponsorship at the race shows our continued commitment towards racing and product development. The Malaysia market has seen significant growth since the pandemic; according to Statista, vehicle sales in increased by 41.6% so as the leading lubricant brand, we are best positioned to work with the country’s ecosystem of distributors, retailers and car care professionals. We are excited that more consumers will discover the Motul brand, and share our passion for performance.” We look forward to engaging with customers on a deeper level through our ongoing activations in 2023.

ABOUT MOTUL

Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Motul offers a whole range of products for everyday car use, including the 8100, H-tech, RBF series, ATF, CVTF and DCTF among others. Motul products ensure all parts of the car are kept in pristine condition to extract maximum performance and reliability.

Unanimously recognised for 170 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology.

Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for several championship winning racing teams.

Motul is committed to its growing business presence in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the company has expanded operations significantly. Currently it has 3 major manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D centres across the region to cater to the ever-growing demand. These centres focus on refining the lubricant technology for Asian climate and driving conditions, which are vastly different from Europe.

MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
1A International Business Park, #06-03
Singapore 609933
www.motul.com

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Gotion High-Tech Wins Volkswagen Cell Test Lab Qualification

HONG KONG, Feb 23, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – On February 21, Gotion High-tech was officially granted the Volkswagen Cell Test Lab qualification certificate. This certification marks the recognition of Gotion's test capability by Volkswagen and its formal entry into the world-leading technological management system.


Gotion High-Tech Cell Test Lab Qualification Award Ceremony

Chairman of Gotion High-Tech, Li Zhen(right six, front row). Director of Gotion High-Tech, Executive Vice President of VW Group China, Frank Engel( right seven, front row). Vice President of VW Group China, Olaf Korzinovski(right eight, front row)


As one of the world's largest automotive groups, Volkswagen Group has raised more stringent requirements than global industrial standards for such fields as reliability validation, test period and environment, and innovative testing methods, so as to ensure product reliability, safety, and high performance through the strict control over product performance limit tests, safety boundary exploration and representativeness of test characterization results.

Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters, the Gotion High-Tech Validation Engineering Institute has established four validation bases in Xinzhan, Baohe, and Lujiang of Hefei and Jiading of Shanghai, and four test platforms for cell material and component testing, cell testing, system testing, and safety & reliability testing, enabling the full-size and life-cycle validation analysis from raw materials to battery systems. The laboratory was accredited by CNAS in 2015, and by domestic and international professional organizations, such as TUV, CSA, and CCS, demonstrating that its validation capability has reached a global-leading level. In recent years, the Validation Engineering Institute has been committed to the verification and development of Volkswagen's new system of cells and providing validation and testing cooperation support for the whole platform system of Volkswagen Group. Both parties have given play to each other's advantages and realized technological complementation and resource sharing.

The successful certification marks Gotion's formal entry into the world-leading technological management system. In the future, Gotion will continue to support Volkswagen's project validation with high-level technology and high-quality products. Both parties will strengthen cooperation and complement each other to facilitate the realization of carbon neutrality."


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Eccentric Engine Launches First Ever Virtual Retail Cloud at NADA 2023

DALLAS, TX, Jan 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Eccentric Engine (Eccentric Inc.), a digital auto retail experience platform company and home to top automotive brands in India in their digital transformation journey, has now set eyes on a truly global footprint. They are now gearing to deliver their flagship offering, 'Virtual Retail Cloud' in January to U.S. dealerships.


Escalade-Sport at Cadillac Dublin Virtual Showroom

Varun Shah, CEO & CO Founder Eccentric Inc

Jessie Dosanjh, Dublin Cadillac

Joe Castelino, Stevens Creek Volkswagen


Eccentric Engine is now registered as Eccentric Inc. in the U.S. (Eccentric Engine in India) and plans deep investment in industry agnostic virtual tools, which are being deployed for the U.S. automotive retail market this month. The first showcase of their new metaverse tech will be at the North American Dealer Association (NADA) conference for top dealers and auto OEMs from January 26-29 in Dallas.

Varun Shah, Co-Founder and CEO Eccentric Engine said, "We are excited about the growth path of Eccentric Engine and transforming the company to become a global player. We look forward to extending the best of virtual retailing to our OEM & Dealer partners across the world. By virtue of Virtual Retail Cloud, we welcome new car dealers across North America to adopt a scalable and cutting-edge retail experience."

The U.S. market is experiencing a sea of concepts in automotive retail metaverse, of which, several concepts were featured at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, NV, USA earlier in the month. At the 2023 NADA Show, Eccentric Inc. will demonstrate ready-to-use solutions on how virtual retailing, which encompasses 3D & AR-VR, can actually be deployed at scale for North American dealerships.

Shah added, "Over the past year, I met a diverse group of global dealers, spent time onsite to understand global dealership models, customer expectations and the gaps that existed. The dealers had a broken experiences, and wished to provide their buyers one-stop solution to their prospects to enable a faster and intelligent purchase decision. Unlike other technology companies, we have honed the expertise to deploy and measure at scale."

Eccentric Inc. has signed up two new customers in the Bay Area, Stevens Creek VW (American Motors Group) and Dublin Cadillac (California Automotive Retailing Group). The 3D platform will allow dealerships to design unique virtual retail interfaces to help buyers explore cars in an immersive experience and make an informed decision.

Joe Castelino, Fixed Operations Director, American Motors Group, owner Stevens Creek Volkswagen, remarked "Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, technology is a way of life for our customers. We are excited to partner with Eccentric Engine to offer an engaging and decisive retail journey for our customers. Their rich expertise in automotive digitalization spans a decade and we are looking forward to build together a transformative customer journey. The shift from multi-click, multi-page experience to a single seamless virtual interface, from 2D to 3D, is what excites us."

Eccentric Engine reveals that their new virtual retailing cloud is an ecosystem and will need every ounce of intelligence, hard work and creativity. Eccentric Engine plans to leverage millions of interactions it registers on its platform to obtain unique customer insights and build several use cases. Here is a sneak peek into their international roadmap with the Virtual Retail Cloud services:

– Put together the right standards that will help dealers/OEMs develop and maintain experiences such as Loading Time, Device Performance and Latency know-how.
– Develop and build an exclusive 3D warehouse for quick deployment, reducing OEM dependency
– Equip OEMs & Dealerships with capabilities to create virtual experiences. An example of this is a no-code platform for any website partner to develop journeys in virtual retailing.
– Robust back-end analytics through Eccentric Inc.'s comprehensive engine that will offer deep insights on buyer preferences.
– Actively syndicate learnings from deployments across dealerships & OEMs around the world

Jessie Dosanjh, President, California Automotive Retailing Group, owner of Dublin Cadillac stated, "We pride ourselves in being a progressive & trusted group. Cadillac is a luxury brand and we are excited to bring to our customers, premium digital shopping experiences through our new partner Eccentric Inc. Thanks to their capabilities, our buyers will be more confident about their purchase. We look forward to having virtual retailing capabilities on our website & within our store premises."

A McKinsey Automotive report estimates that more than 25% of the current US$ 3 trillion new cars market is set to go virtual by 2025 globally. By 2025 more than 100 million interactions will be powered by Eccentric Engine.

"The Virtual Retailing cloud ecosystem will be a game changer to empower buyers across the world. We are proud of our partnerships in USA, Japan, South Africa and Indonesia that is already enabling this" concluded Shah.

About Eccentric Engine

Founded in 2012, Eccentric Engine is a pioneer in Automotive Visualization, Retail and Ecommerce with suite of proprietary technology solutions such as One 3D platform, Experience Manager and Conceirge to delivers seamless omnichannel experiences. Their technology enables creators globally to 'show better and sell faster' on web browsers and empowers customers by allowing them to access products across all devices. https://eccentricengine.com

For Media Enquiries:
Varun Shah, CEO Eccentric Engine,
San Ramon, CA, varun@eccentricengine.com

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deeptie@vividenterprises.com

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As Mentor by eDriving Passes 3.5 Billion Miles Driven, Analysis Confirms Program’s Ability to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors

CAPE MAY, NJ, Jan 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – eDriving's digital driver safety program, Mentor(SM), featuring the FICO(R) Safe Driving Score, helps risky drivers become safer behind the wheel in just six months – and further improves behaviors over longer periods of time – according to findings from an analysis of the program. The analysis was performed after the program reached the milestone marking 3.5 billion miles driven in Spring 2022.

The eDriving study identified the initial risk level of active[1] business drivers using the Mentor app (i.e., Very High Risk, High Risk, Medium Risk, Low Risk or Very Low Risk[2]), based on their first month's FICO Safe Driving Score – a score derived from smartphone-based driving behavior telematics. It then measured progress[3] over periods of six months, 12 months, and 18 months of using the app.

Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to a 51% increase in their FICO Safe Driving Score, moving them up into the Medium Risk category. Over a longer period of 18 months, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an even greater average increase in their FICO Safe Driving Score of up to 70%, moving them up into the Low Risk category.

While FICO Safe Driving Score improvement was the most significant for drivers who were initially identified as Very High Risk or High Risk, those identified as Medium Risk also improved, and Low-Risk drivers maintained their good performance levels.

The study also showed there was a significant decrease in the negative driving behaviors measured by Acceleration, Braking, Cornering, Phone Distraction, and Speeding events for business drivers using Mentor's patented approach involving driver scoring, eLearning, gamification, and coaching.

Speeding Reduction
– Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to a 57% decrease in Speeding events.
– Over a period of 18 months, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to an 85% decrease in Speeding events, confirming a sustained improvement in driver behavior when using the Mentor app over a longer period.

Distraction Reduction
– Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to a 60% decrease in Distraction events.
– Over an 18-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to an 88% decrease in Distraction events, again demonstrating a significant and sustained improvement in driver behavior when using the multi-faceted Mentor program over a longer period.

Other significant findings:
– Mentor use showed a reduction of in-vehicle calls among Very High-Risk or High-Risk drivers by up to 53% over a six-month period and 85% over 18 months. Phone manipulations (i.e., texting or handling the phone while driving) were reduced among these risky drivers by up to 62% over 6 months and 89% over 18 months.
– Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced up to a 62% decrease in Hard Acceleration, Hard Braking and Hard Cornering events, with up to an 89% decrease over 18 months.

"Mentor was designed from the ground up to support our global clients who made the safety of their employees driving for work purposes a strategic imperative," said Ed Dubens, Founder and CEO of eDriving. "Over 20 years of driver risk management combined with the FICO Safe Driving Score, delivers the perfect combination of leading and lagging indicators to help Mentor proactively identify the most at-risk drivers for further support and coaching. 3.5 Billion Mentor miles later, it is incredible to see how quickly we have been able to turn smartphones from villains into catalysts for positive change that can save the lives of not just drivers, but also those they share the road with including pedestrians and cyclists."

Launched globally in 2018, Mentor by eDriving is used by organizations around the world to help improve driver behavior among employees driving for work purposes, and has been shown to reduce collisions by up to 67%. The digital program uses smartphone sensors to collect and analyze data on the driving behaviors most predictive of risk. These include Acceleration, Braking, Cornering, Speeding, and Phone Distraction, one of the biggest threats to road safety today.

Through eDriving's partnership with industry analytics leader FICO, driver on-road performance is converted into an individual FICO Safe Driving Score, which has been validated to help predict the likelihood of a driver being involved in a collision. Personalized insights are provided privately to drivers after each trip, showing both positive and negative driving events and exactly where they occurred. Additionally, engaging, interactive micro-training modules are delivered directly to the driver in-app to help promptly remediate identified risky behaviors. At the time of the 3.5B mile analysis, over 7.7 million eLearning modules had been viewed by Mentor users. Gamification and rewards are also employed by Mentor to promote driver engagement and friendly competition, while coaching support is included to help sustain behavior improvements over time.

"The FICO Safe Driving Score continues to provide a consistent and objective measure of driver risk," said Rachel Bell, Vice President of Scores and Analytics at FICO. "We are pleased to see that the FICO Safe Driving Score continues to help organizations keep their drivers safe and limit risks on the road."

About Solera

Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a "one-stop shop" solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries. For more information, visit www.solera.com.

About eDriving

eDriving, a Solera company, helps organizations around the world improve safety, reduce injuries, license violations, carbon emissions, and total cost of fleet ownership through its patented digital driver risk management programs. These include the Mentor by eDriving(SM) smartphone app with FICO(R) Safe Driving Score; the patented, five-stage Crash-Free Culture(R) risk reduction program; and the Virtual Risk Manager(R) platform, all designed to work together within a privacy-first, data-secure environment that supports drivers and their managers every step of the way. eDriving is the digital driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world's largest organizations, supporting over 1,200,000 drivers in 125 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving's research-validated programs have been recognized with over 125+ awards around the world. For more information, visit www.edriving.com.

Press contact, eDriving:
Sheila Leverone
press@edriving.com

About FICO

FICO (NYSE:FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, telecommunications, health care, retail, transportation and supply chain, and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 120 countries do everything from protecting 2.6 billion payment cards from fraud, to helping people get credit, to ensuring that millions of rental cars are in the right place at the right time. Learn more at https://www.fico.com/.

Press contact, FICO:
Julie Huang
press@fico.com
+1 925-405-7803

[1] At least one trip per month
[2] FICO(R) Safe Driving Scores were initially categorized as Risky, Poor, Average, Good and Great. These were updated to the new corresponding categories on July 29, 2020.
[3] Analysis used data from trips classified as 'Business' only (no 'Passenger' or 'Personal' trips)

Mentor Product Sheet
https://www.edriving.com//wp-content/themes/edriving/images/pdf/ProductSheets/mentor_ENT_product_sheet.pdf

SOURCE: eDriving






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TVS Motor Company’s Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick’s Honorary Doctorate

Singapore, Jan 21, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Sir Ralf Speth, Chairman of TVS Motor Company, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in the field of Science (Doctor of Science, honoris causa) from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. The honorary degree was conferred by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland.


TVS Motor Company's Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick's Honorary Doctorate.

Sir Ralf is accompanied by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland who conferred the degree.


Sir Ralf is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. An honorary professor at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), he has been closely associated with WMG ever since obtaining his engineering doctorate in 2008, under the pioneering leadership of former WMG Chairman, Lord Bhattacharyya. An outstanding engineer with a vast experience in the global automotive industry, Sir Ralf has held leadership roles with some of the renowned automotive and industrial giants such as Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford, Tata Motors, and The Linde Group. He was appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire and an Additional Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Commenting on the honour, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, said, "My heartiest congratulations to Ralf for this well-deserved recognition. Over his distinguished career in automotive and industrials of more than four decades, he has built world class products and brands. He has been relentlessly working towards transforming the industry with his passion for technology and strive for excellence. This honour is a testament to his leadership, vision, and dedication to the industry, and we are privileged to have him lead TVS Motor Company in its transformational journey."

Sudarshan Venu, MD, TVS Motor Company, said, "Sir Ralf's exemplary leadership skills, tremendous vision for the industry, and discerning approach towards technology make him unique. His energy and passion is inspiring. We are proud to have him amongst us. We wish him many more accolades recognising his immense contributions to the industry."

Sir Ralf has a degree in engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim, Germany, and a doctorate of engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration at the University of Warwick.

About TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.

For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com.

For more information, please contact:
Priyanka Kumar
Priyanka.kumar@tvsmotor.com

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