NXP debuts open S32 CoreRide platform to ease software-defined-vehicle development

At an event this week, the chipmaker revealed what it says is an “industry-first” platform to address the complexity, scalability, cost-efficiency, and development efforts required for next-generation SDVs and a S32N family of vehicle super-integration processors to support its efforts.

Lola Cars returning to top-tier motorsport with Yamaha for Formula E

Lola’s agreement with Yamaha to develop and supply high-performance electric powertrains for the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the first project in its bid to re-establish itself as a leading motorsport group with a focus on electrification, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels and materials.

VW ID. Buzz gets GTX bump in performance, hardware, and software

The user experience of the electric van benefits from 100 kW more power, all-wheel drive, two wheelbases, two new batteries, hardware and software updates, and a next-generation infotainment system powered by a faster processor and better voice assistant from Cerence and ChatGPT.

Enautic reveals two electric hydrofoil personal watercraft based on WaveDrive

Following the launch of the WaveFlyer Volaré last year, the Australia-based startup is now showing two new Rogue concept models demonstrating how its WaveDrive technology features a patented anhedral-shaped hydrofoil combined with a flight control system designed for high maneuverability.

Ample, ENEOS bring modular battery swapping to Japan

The partners aim to take competitive advantage of Ample’s technology that enables swapping stations to be used by any EV from any automaker without requiring changes to the car’s design and breaks down EV battery packs into shoebox-sized modular ones that are easy to move around and charge.