Jorge Vargas

Chinese carmakers have become a force to reckon with in recent years. And I don’t see this changing anytime soon. Be it pricing, supply chain advantages, battery technology, or connected and autonomous compute platforms, you can expect to see more exciting cars manufactured by the Chinese plying on roads. And this isn’t a bad thing. Many of these cars manufactured by the Chinese are comparable and, in some cases, better than their Western or Japanese counterparts.

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Upgrading a vehicle's features can be as simple as swapping out a hard drive! Consumers are demanding more complex vehicle features, and OEMs need adaptable platforms to keep up. Aptiv Open Server Platform (OSP) is a high-performance compute solution that evolves with the vehicle. When the OSP ages and can't run the latest applications or updates, the owner can easily exchange it at a dealership for a newer, more capable version — without altering the rest of the vehicle's architecture.

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As I travel around the world and visit engineering and design teams at different car producers and automotive component suppliers, I see two main differences in the way engineering teams are designing and developing their products. The players that are winning market share are bringing great products to market much faster and are doing something fundamentally different; 1. They leverage their suppliers much earlier and deeper in the design process by encouraging them to bring state of the art technology to the table to help reduce cost, and improve productivity and product functionality. 2. When they face technical challenges in design, they engage with their suppliers in a much more collaborative manner. They share the details of the challenges openly and encourage suppliers to find solutions with them rather than being guarded and providing only the minimum required information. It's for this reason that we have made significant investments in how we approach and collaborate with product designers. With our newly developed digital twin and visual material card capabilities, we can provide designers with the tools they need to solve the most complex problems using smart chemistry. Join us for a webinar hosted by Charged on October 30th, at 11 am US EDT, as Keon Woo Lee, PhD, eMBA and Zamaan Sadeghi delve into the crucial role of simulation in advancing materials for EV battery systems. Discover how Henkel utilizes advanced modeling to enhance safety, sustainability, and performance in innovative battery designs. Don't miss out on insights into early design validation, multi-functional material performance, and safety enhancements through simulation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxtPgdWN #henkel #wearehenkel #emobility #thermalmanagement #adhesivesolutions #innovation #electricvehicles #battery #applicationengineering #ev #evs #engineering #testing #simulation #batteries #research #development #automotive #HenkelEmobility

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😎 Rivian’s Passion Overcomes Losses Per Vehicle 🚙 Exceeding Expectations: Despite facing a gross profit loss of $38,784 per vehicle, Rivian Automotive has surpassed its production and delivery outlook, with a significant increase compared to last year. 🚘 Strategic Moves: The company’s introduction of a new midsize platform and the decision to begin R2 production in Illinois are strategic steps towards future savings and efficiency. 🗽 State Support: Rivian’s expansion is bolstered by an $827 million incentive package from the State of Illinois, highlighting the support for its vision. 🚗 Driving Towards Profitability: CEO RJ Scaringe emphasizes the company’s focus on demand generation, cost improvements, and advancing development, all while celebrating milestones and steering towards profitability. Rivian’s journey illustrates that not all automakers operate on profits; their enduring passion for innovation and sustainable transportation keeps their business thriving. 🚗💚 #rivianautomotive #rivian #riviantruck #rivianofficial #automotiveindustry #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/d7n2a3D4

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Road Trip Alert!! 🚗🛣️ GM's new infotainment system will forecast the battery percentage at your destination, revolutionizing the #EV Road trip Experience. Learn more from our Executive Director of Product Management for Infotainment, Charging and Viewing, Mike Hichme, in this piece from Built In. #IWorkForGM

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Could not believe it when I read the news about GM yesterday, which I have summarized below. General Motors (GM) is stepping back from its robotaxi plans, citing high costs and tough competition in the autonomous vehicle space. This shift comes after a rocky year for Cruise, GM’s self-driving unit. Cruise hit a major roadblock in 2023 when one of its vehicles injured a pedestrian, triggering a pause in operations, regulatory reviews, and a legal settlement. Despite resuming testing in California and striking a deal with Uber to deploy its robotaxis, GM has decided the financial and operational challenges are too steep right now. Instead, the company will combine Cruise’s team with GM’s other technical groups to focus on driver assistance tech, like its Super Cruise and Ultra Cruise systems, which are already being used in consumer vehicles. While this may seem like a step back, it’s also an opportunity for GM to double down on the technologies that are closer to market and can make driving safer for millions of people today. By focusing on practical solutions, GM could set itself up for long-term success in autonomous tech. All this being said, it is being reported that the decision has left many Cruise employees feeling blindsided and uncertain about their future. Clear communication and support from leadership will be crucial to maintaining morale and ensuring a smooth transition. What do you think—are incremental advancements like driver assistance systems the smarter play for now, or should companies keep pushing full steam ahead on robotaxis? #GM #Cruise #GeneralMotors #robotaxi #autonomousvehicles #ADAS

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Road Trip Alert!! 🚗🛣️ GM's new infotainment system will forecast the battery percentage at your destination, revolutionizing the #EV Road trip Experience. Learn more from our Executive Director of Product Management for Infotainment, Charging and Viewing, Mike Hichme, in this piece from Built In. #IWorkForGM

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https://lnkd.in/gzY4jgW6 Came across another interesting brake layout option of inboard brakes used in some niche applications.. Pros like lower unsprung mass, mass distribution closer to center of vehicle, Vs Cons or Challenges needing alternate ways to address like cooling of brakes, stronger sideshaft requirement, brake feel due to longer torque path make final decision depending on priorities for specific application.

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Road Trip Alert!! 🚗🛣️ GM's new infotainment system will forecast the battery percentage at your destination, revolutionizing the #EV Road trip Experience. Learn more from our Executive Director of Product Management for Infotainment, Charging and Viewing, Mike Hichme, in this piece from Built In. #IWorkForGM

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Just finished the course “Removing Noise and Bias from Strategic Decision-Making” by Becki Saltzman! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/euEriaf6 #businessdecisionmaking.

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Ex-Dodge, Ram boss Tim Kuniskis returning to Stellantis after CEO's exit by Well-known Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis is returning to the automaker effective immediately, CNBC has learned.

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Reflections from our 2024 Ride and Drive event: I have the coolest job! #iworkforGM Being an automotive software engineer is an incredible opportunity to shape the experience people have in one of the biggest and most personal purchases they make. The problems we solve and the incredible outcomes – things like GM’s hands-free Super Cruise – are so rewarding. But the nature of cars means it’s hard to stay up on the competition or even our own full range of new products from Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Cars aren’t as easy to gather in one place as phones, TVs, or other tech. That’s why I was so excited to get 400 of my Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team members together recently to drive and compare 40-plus vehicles, including ones from our competitors. Our team members may only work on motors, or batteries, or suspension, or any other vehicle subsystem at any time, and here they got to see the impact of their subsystem on the whole vehicle performance, while better understanding what customers do, see and feel behind the wheel. There was palpable energy in the shared love for engineering and the awesome products we make. More than anything else, there was a collective appreciation that what our customers experience is so much more than the sum of those parts we design and engineer. It’s moments like these that remind me I have the coolest job in the world!

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… and #TheMission is on going. The target is clear. This brand new facility is another step toward the future and the objective to get the goal. #iworkforgm #wearegm #innovation #technology #design #automotive #transportation

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