Continental has announced a minor investment in LiDAR pioneer AEye, which is based in Dublin, USA. By partnering with AEye, Continental complements its existing short-range 3D Flash LiDAR technology, which goes into series production later this year, supporting highly automated driving in a global premium vehicle program.
AEye has developed a long-range LiDAR technology combining an amplifiable 1550nm laser with patented feedback-controlled Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) scanner. This technology can be configured via software and thus be optimized for manufacturers vehicle and applications. The AEye LiDAR offers maximum leverage for passenger and commercial vehicle applications because it combines a high dynamic spatial resolution with a long-range detection. Vehicles can be detected at a distance of more than 300 meters and pedestrians at a distance of more than 200 meters. AEye’s ability to detect small, low-reflective objects, such as bricks, at a distance of 160 meters with multiple measuring points is pivotal for Automated Driving in both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Continental will utilize this LiDAR technology and industrialize the sensor to deliver a fully automotive-grade product. The first series production is currently scheduled for the end of 2024. Continental’s High-Resolution 3D Flash LiDAR (HFL) is said to be the first high-resolution solid-state LiDAR sensor to go into series production in the automotive market worldwide.
Automated vehicles capable of AD SAE level 3 or higher require a sensor setup that includes camera, radar and LiDAR to detect objects and usable trajectories around the vehicle. LiDAR sensors offer the strength of robust 3D pixel level detection at high resolution. Continental uses tailored automotive-grade LiDAR technology for both short- and long-range sensing. For the short range, 3D Flash LiDAR technology offers 3D pixel images very quickly and precisely by illuminating and capturing an entire scene in one pulse per frame of data (global shutter technology). For a robust detection of objects at long-range distances, 1550nm agile LiDAR technology provides a proven combination of software configurable HD resolution of over 1600 points per square degree and detection ranges beyond 300 meters. The patented MEMS-based design of AEye’s LiDAR provides tremendous solid-state reliability, while also delivering uncompromising performance under adverse weather and road conditions.
Frank Petznick, head of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business unit at Continental said, “We now have optimum short-range and world-class long-range LiDAR technologies with their complimentary set of benefits under one roof. This puts us in a strong position to cover the full vehicle environment with state-of-the-art LiDAR sensor technology and to facilitate Automated Driving at SAE levels 3 or higher in both passenger cars and commercial vehicle applications.”
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye said, “ADAS solutions require a unique mix of performance, scalability, packaging, and a long-term commitment to reliability and safety. Continental is a recognized leader in automotive sensing technology as well as in automotive product industrialization and commercialization. We look forward to working closely with their team to customize our modular and scalable design to deliver Continentals high-performance long-range LiDAR systems to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers.”
Commercial vehicles with their large mass and longer stopping distance face special challenges to enable safe automated driving. Automation for these vehicles will require a maximum sensor range and resolution to ensure sufficient processing time for automated decisions and actions.
Vimag Labs Receives Patent For Magnet-Free Motor Technology
- By MT Bureau
- July 08, 2026
Bengaluru-based deeptech start-up Vimag Labs has been granted a patent in India for its Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform titled ‘A Robust Rotating Transformer Excited Synchronous Motor and Its Control’, which protects the architecture of the motor that does not require magnets.
The VMSM platform uses power electronics and algorithms to control its magnetic field. Vimag Labs claims that the motor functions without the rare-earth magnets typically found in permanent magnet motors. This is the 5th patent granted to the company, which also has ten patents pending and 15 trademarks filed.
The company is conducting pilot programmes with manufacturers of two-wheelers and passenger cars. Future expansion plans include light commercial vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial systems.
Manish Seth, Co-Founder and CEO, Vimag Labs, said, “This patent is the outcome of over 87,600 engineering hours. It strengthens every dimension of our commercial roadmap- OEM partnerships, licensing, manufacturing scale-up, and future growth. Our long-term vision is to build scalable, software-driven, magnet-free motor systems for global electrification. This innovation strengthens India’s deep-tech base across electric mobility, power electronics, robotics, defence, and clean-energy systems.”
Vimag Labs recently raised USD 5 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, with participation from Chakra Growth Fund and Thinkuvate. The company has also signed a manufacturing memorandum of understanding with Jendamark.
Autoliv, XPENG Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
- By MT Bureau
- July 08, 2026
Tier 1 automotive supplier Autoliv and Chinese automotive major XPENG have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to develop mobility solutions for global markets. The partnership aims to facilitate collaboration across technology development, digitalisation, supply chain coordination and sustainability.
As per the agreement, Autoliv will use its global presence and expertise in automotive safety systems to support XPENG’s product development and international expansion. The collaboration is designed to combine Autoliv’s safety standards with XPENG’s work in electric vehicles, AI, autonomous driving and robotics.
Mikael Bratt, President and CEO, Autoliv, said, "XPENG is striving to explore the future of mobility, and Autoliv is proud to support that journey. As vehicles become smarter, safety must be integrated from the very beginning. This agreement reflects our shared commitment to innovation and safety, combining XPENG's innovation in smart mobility with Autoliv's global safety expertise to help make the next generation of mobility safer."
The companies intend for the agreement to improve innovation efficiency in response to changes in the automotive industry, including electrification, connectivity and globalisation.
- Ferrari
- Battleground Mobile India
- BGMI
- Roma
- Purosangue
- LaFerrari
- SF90 XX Spider
- Krafton
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
Ferrari To Join Battlegrounds Mobile India In 4.5 Update
- By MT Bureau
- July 06, 2026
Krafton India, the studio behind the popular mobile game – Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced that Italian supercar brand Ferrari will be added to BGMI as part of the 4.5 update, starting from 16 July 2026.
The collaboration brings four models to the game: the Roma, Purosangue, LaFerrari and SF90 XX Spider. These vehicles will be available for over 260 million players to collect through in-app purchases. The update will also introduce a Ferrari-themed photo zone where players can interact with the vehicles and installations. This space will include animations for players to use with teammates.
Players will be able to drive the vehicles from 16 July to 7 September 2026. Further information will be provided on BGMI’s social media channels regarding event dates and trailers. The partnership between Krafton and Scuderia Ferrari HP was established in December 2025.
Coretura And Accenture Partner To Develop Software-Defined Commercial Vehicle Platform
- By MT Bureau
- June 25, 2026
Coretura, a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has entered into an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate the development of a software platform for commercial vehicles.
The company, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, currently employs over 100 engineers. It continues to recruit specialists in system architecture, high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure to support its roadmap, which targets the delivery of its first commercialised products towards the end of the decade.
Coretura intends to create a single software platform, language and standard for trucks, buses and other heavy-duty transport vehicles. The platform is designed to support vehicle lifecycles of more than 15 years, moving the industry away from projects that require custom software development for each new vehicle.
As the engineering partner, Accenture will support development across several areas, including:
- Electrical and Electronic (E/E) architecture
- Software abstraction and hardware integration
- Embedded software, middleware, and cybersecurity
- Functional safety and cloud infrastructure
The platform aims to provide a reusable software stack to lower costs and standardise time-to-market for global manufacturers. For fleet operators, the system is designed to allow for continuous software updates and performance upgrades delivered over the air.
Johan Lunden, CEO, Coretura, said, “Our purpose is to advance mobility at the speed of ideas, and that takes depth. Building a full-stack SDV platform demands expertise across embedded software, middleware, cybersecurity, and functional safety, all designed for vehicles with lifecycles measured in decades. Accenture’s reinvention capabilities let us move faster without compromising the standards our customers depend on. This is acceleration, not course correction.”
Rainer Oder, SDV Embedded Software Lead, Accenture, added, “Helping the industry advance software-defined vehicles is a priority for Accenture. Our landmark collaboration with Coretura is designed to change embedded software engineering for automotive platforms. Together, we are looking to solve the challenges of a fully software-defined architecture – addressing critical areas such as hardware abstraction, API management and AI-based engineering optimisations.”
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