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Energy prices contracted 3.2% in August, led by crude oil (-6.2%) and natural gas U.S. (-4.1%). Non-energy prices eased by 1.9%.

Metal prices dropped by 3.1%, led by iron ore (-6.5%), lead (-5.3%), and copper (-4.4%). Precious metals rose by 1.8%.

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Volkswagen has partnered with German start-up Revoltech GmbH to explore and develop a material made from industrial hemp for use in automotive interiors. This collaboration aims to create a 100% bio-based leather alternative that is both sustainable and practical, with the potential to be integrated into Volkswagen models from 2028. 

COVAL SAS, a France-based manufacturer of vacuum systems and components, has announced the second generation of its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper. The gripper is designed for collaborative robots.

The upgraded gripper is aimed at enhancing modularity, compatibility and performance, with the development following extensive feedback from customers and industry stakeholders.

Waymo has revealed its new sixth-generation robotaxi with a sensor suite “optimised for greater performance at a significantly reduced cost, without compromising safety”. The robotaxi company Waymo says it wants its vehicles to drive around US cities with fewer cameras and radar sensors in future.

The next generation of vehicles and software will only need 13 cameras instead of the previous 29.

BYD's Fangchengbao brand will be the first to use Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has signed an agreement with Huawei to use the Chinese tech conglomerate's advanced autonomous driving system in its off-road Fangchengbao EVs. The Bao 8 SUV under the Fangchengbao lineup will be the first BYD model to sport Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system and go on sale later this year.

Uber and BYD announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. By working together, the companies aim to bring down the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally, and introducing millions of riders to greener rides.

Porsche and Varta AG are set to deepen their strategic partnership with plans for Porsche to acquire a majority stake in V4Drive Battery GmbH, a subsidiary of Varta focused on large-format lithium-ion round cells. The move includes Porsche’s involvement in the financial reorganization of Varta AG, ensuring the continued development of high-performance battery technology in Germany.

Rolls-Royce unveiled an extremely exclusive Scintilla Private Collection edition of its ultraluxury Phantom sedan at the 2024 edition of Monterey Car Week. A two-tone paint job, bespoke artwork on the dashboard, and door panels and seats with intricate embroidery celebrate the luxury car's grace.

It is limited to only 10 units, all of which are spoken for already.

Vitesco Technologies selected Infineon’s CoolGaN™ Transistors to improve the power efficiency of its Gen5+ GaN Air DCDC converters. The CoolGaN™ Transistors 650 V manufactured by Infineon Technologies AG greatly enhance the overall performance of the system, while simultaneously reducing system cost and improving user-friendliness. Vitesco has developed a new generation of DCDC converters that have achieved exceptional power density (with an efficiency rating of over 96 percent) and have set new benchmarks for sustainability in power grids, power supply, and OBCs.

DS Smith has partnered with home appliance company Versuni to create a recycled, fibre-based packaging solution for the Philips Baristina coffee machine. The solution is made from recycled materials and features corrugated buffers treated with an anti-scratch coating, that has been applied to prevent external blemishes.

The concept was expertly designed by the experienced teams at DS Smith and Versuni to create a captivating ‘unboxing’ experience.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €99.5 million (RON 495.2 million) Romanian measure in favor of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure will contribute to the EU's strategic objectives relating to job creation, regional development and to the green transition of the regional economy.

Mercedes-Benz got the green light to test self-driving cars in China. The German automaker will run Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roads, making it the first foreign company to do so in the country.

Some of the moves to be tested include parking, reversing and turning left in busy traffic without driver intervention.

BMW Group Plant Spartanburg and California robotics company Figure test the use of humanoid robots in production. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

The paint is developed in partnership with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products and it incorporates metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature.