Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), title sponsor of Jaguar TCS Racing, announced that the team is coming to Seoul this weekend. Watch the team live in action as the 2022 Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix reaches South Korea for the first time this Saturday, August 13, beginning at 11:40 KST.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are the way of the future. As the technology transformation partner to key players across the end-to-end EV value chain, TCS is a strong proponent of the shift towards cleaner, greener mobility. TCS was recently featured on the Financial Times APAC Climate leaders list for having the lowest core emissions intensity among consultancy services. It also extended its knowledge to other industries by launching the world's first Digital Sustainability Index earlier this year. Its partnership with Jaguar Racing helps amplifying the importance of electrification through the famous e-Prix race circuit across the globe. This reflects TCS' pursuit of global sponsorships to help implement change and leads others forward in smarter, more sustainable ways.

"At TCS, we believe that technology drives sustainable progress. In the past five decades, TCS has been working closely with companies in this region on their digital transformation journeys, as they strive to make a difference for their customers and communities," said Girish Ramachandran, President, TCS Asia Pacific. "Our partnership with Jaguar is another concrete step towards harnessing the collective knowledge required to enhance the future of the automotive and motorsport sectors. Coming at a time when TCS has recently achieved carbon neutrality in all our markets in Asia Pacific, three years ahead of our original target, the collaboration builds on our belief in driving sustainability through innovation and creating the future of mobility by electrifying ecosystems."

"It is a momentous occasion as the Formula E World Championship comes to Seoul for the first time, and we are delighted to be partnering with Jaguar in this event. TCS has always been a strong advocate of electrification as we look towards sustainability, and there is no better way to proclaim this on the world stage than with this exciting race. We view EVs as the norm of the future and look forward to the camaraderie and healthy competition this weekend." Said Ramesh Iyer, Country Head, TCS South Korea.

During this multi-year partnership, TCS and Jaguar create a dynamic platform to drive research and innovation while steering towards advanced concepts and EV technologies. TCS is leveraging its deep expertise across the EV value chain to help Jaguar TCS Racing become a catalyst for electrification, pushing towards low carbon emissions and sustainable mobility. The partnership is seeing the creative use of data and insights from the racetrack to shape the wider growth, development, and transformation of the EV ecosystem.

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.

A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 606,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $25.7 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, and is listed on the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange) in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index.

Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Shell for the premiere of adrenaline-filled local show 'Dare to Ride' featuring Asia's most iconic bike routes. Six celebrity bikers overcome unique obstacles as they bike across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and India. New local series in partnership with Shell (6x30) premieres across Southeast Asia and India between June 25 to July 30, 2022.

"Dare to Ride" showcases some of Asia's most accomplished riders as they attempt to conquer the region's most iconic routes with just their bikes, their wits, and their technical knowhow. The show is narrated by Steve Crombie, a world-renowned professional adventure motorcyclist who has already conquered many extreme terrains and roads in Asia and around the globe.

Lynn Ng, VP Head of Factual & Lifestyle SEA and Head of Content Operations APAC, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: "Warner Bros. Discovery remains committed to championing local storytelling and homegrown talent and we are pleased to partner with Shell on a new series that showcases the beauty of Asia through a fresh perspective. Featuring the stunning sceneries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and India, Dare to Ride puts audiences in the front seat as renowned riders strive to overcome physical, geographical, and cultural obstacles. Combining adventure and emotion with unique histories, cultures and landscapes, this is much more than a journey across Asia's most challenging roads, it is also a journey of the soul."

Elaine Chen, GM Consumer Road Sector, Shell Global Marketing, said: "At Shell, collaboration is one of our key attributes, and we're very happy to collaborate with one of the biggest broadcast partners in the world, Warner Bros. Discovery, to showcase the courage of our passionate bikers to outride anything in Dare to Ride series. Most importantly, as part of our strategy to humanise the brand, we'd love our audience to experience the joy of new adventures along with their passion for riding because with Shell Advance, however, and wherever you ride, we are always here for you."

MediaCom APAC plays a major role being the enabling factor behind the collaboration.

Zeljana Unkovich, Regional Strategy Director, MediaCom APAC, said: "We are delighted to have been able to bring together two of our key partners to create something beyond the boundaries of traditional media. This collaboration celebrates their shared pioneering spirit and invites audiences on the adventure at the same time."

The first episode (premiered on June 25) takes audiences to Indonesia, where video journalist Arsal Bahtiar accepts the challenge of riding a scooter on an arduous journey to the top of Mount Bromo, an active volcano in East Java. The nail-biting episode unveils whether the motorbike, designed for city streets, can handle rocky roads, steep mountain trails, and a vast sandy desert.

Episode 2 (premiere on July 2) follows Pro Skateboarder Pa'din Musa across Malaysia as he tackles everything the jungle can throw at him with an underbone motorcycle, also known as "kapcai" in Malaysia, designed for everyday use on the roads. Pa'din puts the iconic vehicle through an ultimate off-road test as he takes it over rocky rivers, muddy trails, wet grass and slippery slopes.

Episode 3 (premiere on July 9) sees Filipino radio and TV personality Samir Gogna (Sam YG) takes on the ride of his life with a journey from Manila to Dicasalarin Cove, one of the most beautiful spots in the Philippines. Riding a touring motorcycle through the scorching sun and pouring rain, the adrenaline junkie is pushed beyond his limits, fighting dehydration, exhaustion, and curveball challenges thrown at him along the way.

Episode 4 (premiere on July 16) brings audiences to Vietnam with Photojournalist Tran Tuan Viet, who will challenge his knowledge of Hanoi as he attempts to be a motorcycle tour guide for the day. Armed with only a vintage motorcycle and his wits, Viet takes three tourists on a trip filled with food, history and culture.

Episode 5 (premiere on July 23) takes viewers to Thailand, where actor and adventurer Ray MacDonald learns what it's like to be a true hero of the streets, spending a day in the shoes, or wheels, of a Chiang Mai motorcycle delivery rider. As delivery riders depend upon their rating, even a single missed order can lose them time, money and business. As such, Ray must be on high alert as he weaves through the mayhem of motor vehicles in Thailand to stand any chance of a 5-star review.

The final episode (premiere on July 20) sees bike-lover Fakira Tiwari tackle an epic 200km journey across India, travelling from the old to the new, from the mountainous terrain of Nashik to Mumbai's Gateway of India, before sunset. Along the way, he must deliver a gift of books to a remote village school. He will face punishing village trails with long stretches of silence and isolation before hitting the chaotic and intimidating expressways of Mumbai.

Dare to Ride highlights Southeast Asia's position as one of the world's best places to motorcycle, as the show entertains and informs audiences of the region's natural beauty, culture, and history. The show marks Warner Bros. Discovery's first-ever partnership with Shell and reflects Warner Bros. Discovery's reputation for quality entertainment and commitment to bringing more locally relevant content to audiences. Dare to Ride is produced by HJ Production in association with Trifecta Collective Sdn Bhd. The executive producer is Henry Ambarita.

Baidu Unveils Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicle, Ready to Provide Driverless Robotaxi Half of Taxi Fares. Designed for complex urban environments, Apollo RT6 will be put into operation in China in 2023 on Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing service. With a per unit cost of RMB 250,000 (~$37,000), the arrival of Apollo RT6 is set to accelerate AV deployment at scale, bringing the world closer to a future of driverless shared mobility. With a detachable steering wheel design, Apollo RT6 unlocks space for a more versatile in-car experience.

"This massive cost reduction will enable us to deploy tens of thousands of AVs across China. We are moving towards a future where taking a robotaxi will be half the cost of taking a taxi today," said Robin Li, Co-founder and CEO of Baidu, at Baidu World 2022, the company's flagship technology conference.

As Baidu's 6th generation AV, Apollo RT6 is distinct from previous generations that were otherwise retrofitted on conventional vehicles. The steering wheel-free design unleashes more space to craft unique interiors, allowing for the installation of extra seating, vending machines, desktops, or gaming consoles. At 4760mm long with a wheelbase of 2830mm, the rider-first Apollo RT6 delivers comfort with independent rear seating, ample rear legroom of 1050mm, a purely flat floor and an intelligent interaction system. The Apollo RT6 exterior features a revolutionary look that seamlessly integrates sensors on the sunroof alongside interactive lights and intelligent electric sliding doors to further enhance the riding experience.

Apollo RT6 integrates Baidu's most advanced L4 autonomous driving system, powered by automotive-grade dual computing units with a computing power of up to 1200 TOPS. The vehicle utilizes 38 sensors, including 8 LiDARs and 12 cameras, to obtain highly accurate, long-range detection on all sides. The safety and reliability of Apollo RT6 are backed by a massive trove of real-world data, a total test mileage of over 32 million kilometers (~20 million miles) driven by Baidu's AV to date.

Speaking at Baidu World 2022, Zhenyu Li, senior corporate vice president of Baidu and general manager of Intelligent Driving Group (IDG), said the autonomous driving capability of Apollo RT6 is equivalent to a skilled driver with 20 years of experience.

Apollo RT6 is the first vehicle model built on Xinghe, Baidu's self-developed automotive E/E architecture specially for fully autonomous driving. The vehicle is 100% automotive-grade and has full redundancy throughout both hardware and autonomous driving software.

The creation of Apollo RT6 marks another milestone for Baidu to achieve its goal of providing safer, greener and more efficient mobility solutions. As the world's largest robotaxi service provider, Apollo Go has expanded to 10 cities in China since its launch in 2020, including all first-tier cities, and provided more than 1 million orders.

Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

Recently, the data released by AutoPat, the global automotive patent big data platform, shows that GWM opened over 1,000 new energy vehicle technology patents last year.

This year, GWM has opened 1,301 new energy vehicle patents and authorized 914 patents, ranking first among vehicle enterprises in the Chinese market.

According to a report also released by this website, with GWM taking the lead, the number of patents open to the market by Chinese finished vehicle enterprises has grown rapidly, which has caught up with or surpassed foreign-funded vehicle enterprises in the Chinese market.

For many years, GWM has continuously increased investment in new energy vehicle R&D and established diverse development paths by launching hybrid and pure electric vehicles.

To accelerate the iteration and upgrading of new energy products, GWM has developed the L.E.M.O.N. DHT technology. It is a highly integrated petrol-electric hybrid system that applies to models with power architectures of PHEV or HEV. The models of both architectures can provide a longer, more powerful and comfortable driving experience for consumers.

WEY Coffee 01, which adopts the PHEV architecture, is equipped with a high energy density power battery pack, with relatively longer pure electric range. In daily usage, this configuration could reduce the number of charges and helps users feel free from the trouble of frequent charging to the maximum extent. This car can also automatically switch into the mode with a combined power output of fuel and electric energy to allow drivers to speed up with enough power for overtaking when driving at high speed.

In order to meet global diverse buyers' demands for more economical and environmentally friendly driving, GWM launched HAVAL JOLION HEV and HAVAL H6 HEV in the Thai market. Supported by the L.E.M.O.N. DHT, the two models can fulfill the low fuel consumption needs in different road conditions. when drivers encounter traffic congestion during rush hours, the system can switch to electric power to minimize fuel consumption.

GWM also makes various technological achievements in the pure electronic vehicle field, such as electric drives and electric controls. Among them, the L-type long battery cells have been applied to various models of the ORA brand successfully in China market.

Now, GWM adheres to the concept of " Excessive Investment and Precise R&D". According to the 2022 GWM financial report, GWM invested CNY 9.07 billion in the R&D of new energy and intelligent technologies last year.

To meet the goal of global carbon neutrality, GWM will keep expanding the layout for new energy products in the future. The company has planned to launch dozens of new energy vehicles in the coming years to bring a greener and more intelligent driving experience to customers around the globe.