Just Auto published an interesting interview this week about video game technology in the auto industry. Virtual technology is becoming increasingly important in vehicle design and manufacturing, and much of this technology has originated in the video game industry. Unity, a leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D content, is helping automotive leaders such as Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai to power infotainment systems and even create a virtual Meta-Factory. Just Auto spoke to Callan Carpenter, Vice President of Digital Twin Solutions, to learn more about the work Unity is doing and how video game technology can be used in the automotive sector.
Additionally, The General’s new Chevrolet & GMC models are under scrutiny due to the EPA’s future emissions regulation announcement. Chevrolet is leading the development of electric vehicles with models such as the Hummer, while GMC and Buick are also releasing new EVs. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s EV incentive programme for battery electric vehicles is facing delays. The programme will cover 35,900 EVs, but details on the scheme, such as subsidies, remain scarce. Indonesia’s abundant nickel reserves could give it an advantage in battery and BEV production, but advances in battery chemistry may reduce the use of nickel and other expensive materials.
Continental has added ‘child presence detection’ to its digital access system to detect if a child has been left behind inside a vehicle and trigger a warning. The CPD function uses ultra-wideband technology to detect a child in the cabin and sends out a warning within seconds. The CPD function addresses vehicle manufacturers’ needs to meet in-cabin safety targets.
Finally, Geely’s Volvo Cars is fitting “near sunlight” lighting in the new EX90 BEV SUV, which is set to launch this year. Interior lighting will use 72 SunLike LEDs supplied by Seoul Semiconductor, complementing a panoramic roof and open cabin. The lighting aims to enable a more natural colour expression beyond what’s achievable with LEDs currently used in the automotive industry.
