figure ai Figure AI's BMW Robot Partnership Faces Scrutiny Over Exaggerated Claims Figure AI faces tough questions after BMW reveals that the startup's highly publicized humanoid robot deployment involves only a single machine performing limited tasks, contradicting the CEO's bold claims of a full fleet at work.
northvolt Northvolt Slashes Workforce as Europe's Battery Champion Faces Demand and Execution Hurdles Northvolt lays off 1,600 employees and halts factory expansion due to sluggish EV demand and production missteps. The European battery startup struggles to compete with mature Asian manufacturers despite raising billions in capital.
bmw BMW Showcases AI and Augmented Reality Innovations at CES 2024 BMW highlights the digital customer experience at CES 2024 by unveiling new infotainment features, generative AI for its voice assistant, and augmented reality passenger experiences.
bmw BMW Showcases Generative AI and Remote Parking Tech at CES 2024 BMW highlights the future of digital mobility at CES 2024 by introducing augmented reality glasses integration, teleoperated parking, and advanced generative AI for voice assistants.
figure BMW Partners with Figure to Test Humanoid Robots in South Carolina Figure signs a commercial deal to bring its Figure 01 humanoid robot to BMW's high-yield Spartanburg manufacturing plant. The robots will initially tackle five specific tasks, focusing on repetitive warehouse duties that are difficult to staff with human workers.
seoul robotics Seoul Robotics Raises $25M to Guide Vehicles Using Infrastructure Sensors Seoul Robotics secures $25 million in Series B funding for its unique platform that uses surrounding infrastructure sensors to control autonomous vehicles instead of onboard hardware. The technology is already in use by major automakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
bmw BMW and Toyota Join Forces to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles by 2025 BMW and Toyota are partnering to jointly produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as early as 2025. This collaboration allows both automakers to hedge their zero-emission investments while leveraging Toyota's deep experience with the technology.
bmw BMW and Toyota Join Forces to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles BMW and Toyota are partnering to produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2025, blending Toyota's fuel cell expertise with BMW's flexible vehicle platforms. The collaboration serves as a strategic hedge for both automakers as they navigate the transition to zero-emission transportation.
ces 2022 CES 2022 Showcases Color-Shifting BMW and Record-Range Mercedes EVs Automakers bring stunning innovations to CES 2022, featuring a BMW with E Ink body panels that change color and a fully autonomous Cadillac concept.
bmw BMW and Daimler Partner to Build Scalable Level 4 Autonomous Platform BMW and Daimler team up in a non-exclusive partnership to co-develop automated driving technologies up to SAE Level 4. The automakers plan to implement the results of this scalable platform in their consumer vehicles starting in 2024.
bmw BMW Partners With Hans Zimmer to Craft Electric Vehicle Sounds Legendary film composer Hans Zimmer teams up with BMW to design unique acoustic signatures for the automaker's upcoming electric vehicles. The partnership aims to deliver an emotional driving experience as BMW accelerates its EV rollout to 2023.
aptiv Aptiv and Lyft Surpass 50,000 Self-Driving Rides in Las Vegas Aptiv's self-driving BMWs provide over 50,000 rides through the Lyft app, earning high safety ratings from passengers. Human safety drivers still remain behind the wheel as the indefinite pilot program continues to expand.
urgent.ly BMW, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover Back Digital Roadside Startup Urgent.ly Major automakers invest $21 million in Urgent.ly, an app-based roadside assistance platform that replaces traditional membership models. BMW also signs on as a vendor partner to power digital assistance for its U.S. brands.
bmw BMW Demonstrates Riderless Motorcycle at CES 2019 BMW Motorrad shows off a riderless BMW R 1200 GS at CES 2019 as a research platform for rider safety technologies.