Auto Dynamics

SBM Offshore’s seawater intake riser cooling technology wins ABS new technology recognition: three-source cross-confirmation of an energy-saving FPSO solution

In May 2026, three provided sources independently confirmed that SBM Offshore and Shell’s Seawater Intake Riser (SWIR) cooling technology received relevant recognition from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). World Oil and Oil & Gas 360 both said ABS evaluated the technology through its New Technology Qualification program and issued a “Statement of Maturity.” Oil & Gas 360 added that SBM Offshore said the system could improve cooling efficiency, reduce fuel gas consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. On testing details, only Oil & Gas 360 reported that a six-month prototype test was completed in 2025 and witnessed by ABS, Shell, and Petrobras; the other sources did not mention this.

May 29, 2026

XPENG’s May Coverage Highlights VLA 2.0 End-to-End Smart Driving and Robotaxi Progress: Production, Road Testing, and Commercialization Signals Move in Parallel

Three sources point to XPENG’s concentrated media push in May 2026 around its end-to-end autonomous driving solution VLA 2.0, Robotaxi production, and road-testing progress. Confirmed information includes: direct action generation from visual signals, the removal of a traditional language-translation stage, advances in L4 autonomous-driving testing and production, and descriptions of the Robotaxi business unit and some hardware configurations. Specific technical metrics, commercialization pace, and vehicle-platform wording differ across sources, and some claims appear in only one source and cannot be cross-verified.

May 27, 2026

Volvo EX60 Showcases HuginCore and Google Gemini Integration as Three Media Test Drives Spotlight the Software-Defined Car

In test-drive or hands-on reports on the Volvo EX60 in Barcelona, Spain, multiple media outlets consistently present the model as a showcase for Volvo’s digital transformation and software-defined vehicle capabilities. Confirmed details include HuginCore as the EX60’s core computing and software-defined vehicle platform, support for OTA updates, and integration of Google Gemini AI. The EX60 is also described as a showcase for Volvo’s new digital ecosystem and active safety capabilities. However, the reporting differs on the experience location, test-drive details, and release timing, and some information cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.

May 23, 2026

Ouster Launches Rev8 Native Color LiDAR and Teams Up with Fujifilm; Media Highlights Robotics and Autonomous Driving Applications

On May 19, 2026, Ouster announced a partnership with FUJIFILM to embed color science into its REV8 native color LiDAR. Subsequent media coverage explained that the technology can add color information to 3D point clouds and extend to robotics, autonomous driving, and industrial inspection use cases. Later reports also said Gecko Robotics is evaluating the product for inspection applications.

May 21, 2026

SAP unveils new Autonomous Enterprise products at Sapphire 2026 and moves to bring Claude into its enterprise AI platform with Anthropic

At SAP Sapphire 2026, SAP announced multiple new offerings centered on the “Autonomous Enterprise,” including SAP Autonomous Suite, more than 50 Joule Assistants, and Industry AI. SAP also said it is partnering with Anthropic to embed Claude into the SAP Business AI Platform. Across three sources, the common thread is SAP’s push to automate enterprise processes and bring agentic AI into production, though the sources differ on product naming, scope, and technical wording.

May 19, 2026

Microsoft Edge Copilot Update: Summarize Across Tabs, Compare Content, and Gain Long-Term Memory

Microsoft is rolling out an Edge Copilot update that focuses on making the browser’s built-in AI work across open tabs, compare content, summarize pages, and access browsing history with user permission, while also adding long-term memory. At the same time, the standalone Copilot Mode will be retired, with its capabilities folded into the browser’s native features. The three sources largely agree on the core functionality, with differences mainly in the details of extra features such as “study and learn,” podcasts, and writing assistance.

May 17, 2026