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How Robots Are Reshaping Automotive Glass Production

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Glass breaks. That single fact has made automotive glass manufacturing one of the most stubbornly difficult lines to automate, and one of the most expensive to run manually.

A 1.5-meter laminated windshield blank weighs around 20 kilograms, flexes unpredictably under load, and shatters the moment positioning goes wrong. For decades, factory managers accepted high breakage rates and repetitive strain claims as the price of doing business.

That calculation is changing fast, and the robots replacing human hands on these lines are more interesting than most coverage suggests. [Read more…] about How Robots Are Reshaping Automotive Glass Production

China racing ahead in autonomous car adoption, says new report

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China is the country most prepared for self-driving cars, according to a new report.

The new study by the B2B car company eCarsTrade analyzed robotaxi deployment, road infrastructure, legal frameworks, and public sentiment across 15 countries to see which nations are actually putting driverless vehicles on the road.

Driven by massive robotaxi deployment, nearuniversal 5G coverage, and advanced regulations that allow fully driverless commercial service, China ranks first. [Read more…] about China racing ahead in autonomous car adoption, says new report

Juri Sudheimer: How MANNOL Develops Oils and Fluids for Electric Vehicles

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Electrification is Transforming the Market – and the Requirements for Lubricants

The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids is reshaping the automotive industry not only at the powertrain level, but also across service infrastructure and the aftermarket.

Instead of the familiar paradigm of “engine + transmission + traditional service intervals,” the market is now facing new challenges: thermal management of batteries and power electronics, noise and vibration (NVH), electrical safety, and long-term material durability when exposed to high voltages.

For many customers, this transition is more than a simple product line update. It requires a fundamental rethink of operating fluids. EVs demand highly specialized solutions for friction control, heat transfer, component protection, and compatibility with electrical systems. [Read more…] about Juri Sudheimer: How MANNOL Develops Oils and Fluids for Electric Vehicles

How the Vatrer 48V 105Ah Lithium Golf Cart Battery Helps Your Golf Cart Go Further

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Why More Golf Cart Owners Are Switching to Lithium Batteries

If you are considering upgrading your golf cart battery, you are not alone. More golf cart owners are replacing traditional lead-acid batteries with lithium solutions because of the benefits in driving range, charging speed, lifespan, and maintenance.

One of the most common questions before making the switch is: Is a lithium golf cart battery worth the investment?

The answer depends on several factors, including battery capacity, driving habits, terrain, and how often you use your golf cart. [Read more…] about How the Vatrer 48V 105Ah Lithium Golf Cart Battery Helps Your Golf Cart Go Further

Why Are Custom Harness Solutions Essential for Next Generation Technology?

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Hardware development has a bad habit of treating wiring as an afterthought. You spend months engineering a new electric powertrain or a high density sensor array.

The mechanicals are perfect. The software is ready. Then someone realizes the physical connections just don’t fit in the remaining space.

Off the shelf components work fine for legacy systems and basic consumer goods. But when you build hardware that pushes boundaries on power density or physical size, standard harnesses become a massive liability. [Read more…] about Why Are Custom Harness Solutions Essential for Next Generation Technology?

Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs

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Today’s vehicles are no longer defined solely by their mechanical parts. Behind every smooth gear shift, every stable braking response, and every millisecond of engine timing sits an electronic control unit – commonly known as an ECU.

These small embedded computers have become the backbone of vehicle operation, managing everything from fuel delivery to collision prevention.

A single modern car can contain anywhere from 80 to over 100 ECUs, each assigned to a specific system. Understanding why vehicles depend so heavily on these units helps explain how cars, trucks, and electric vehicles function at the level drivers now expect. [Read more…] about Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs

Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis

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Rocsys, a developer of hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has launched the Rocsys M1 – which the company says is “the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi operations”.

Part of a broader depot service platform that enables full depot autonomy, the M1 is currently in pilot deployment, with large-scale rollout set to begin in 2027. Rocsys plans to support thousands of charging bays across North America and Europe over the next five years.

To support this expansion, Rocsys also announced a $13 million Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, SEB Greentech Venture Capital and Graduate Ventures, bringing total funding raised to date to $56 million. [Read more…] about Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis

Why EVs and Robots Are Suddenly Everywhere

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Electric vehicles and robots did not appear overnight, but in the past few years they have moved from futuristic concepts to everyday sights.

This article looks at why both technologies are spreading so quickly, and what economic, cultural, and technological forces are pushing them into the mainstream at the same time. [Read more…] about Why EVs and Robots Are Suddenly Everywhere

BMW begins production of all-electric iX3 at its new Hungarian plant with more than 1,000 robots

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BMW Group has begun series production of its all-electric BMW iX3 at its new plant in Debrecen, Hungary – the company’s first facility designed to operate entirely without fossil fuels.

Speaking before the opening, Milan Nedeljković, BMW board member responsible for production, said: “The start of series production for the BMW iX3 signals a new era of automotive manufacturing. Digital from the very beginning, the plant will offer a new dimension in efficient production without fossil fuels.”

The €2 billion Debrecen facility embodies BMW’s iFACTORY strategy, focused on digitalisation, efficiency, and sustainability. It will run exclusively on electricity from renewable sources, including a 50-hectare on-site solar farm that provides about a quarter of its annual power needs. [Read more…] about BMW begins production of all-electric iX3 at its new Hungarian plant with more than 1,000 robots

Automotive giant Stellantis to invest historic record $13 billion to ‘grow in the United States’

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Announcing the ‘largest single investment in company’s 100-year history’, Stellantis plans to expand US production by 50 percent, with five new vehicle launches and 19 product actions over next four years, adding more than 5,000 new jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana

Stellantis has announced plans to invest a staggering $13 billion over the next four years to grow its business in the critical United States market and to increase its domestic manufacturing footprint.

The investment is the largest in the company’s 100-year US history and will support the introduction of five new vehicles across the brand portfolio in key segments; production of the all-new four-cylinder engine; and the addition of more than 5,000 jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

The new investment will further expand Stellantis’ already significant US footprint, increasing annual finished vehicle production by 50 percent over current levels. [Read more…] about Automotive giant Stellantis to invest historic record $13 billion to ‘grow in the United States’

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