UST acquires a majority stake in Italdesign to unite Italdesign’s iconic design and engineering legacy with UST’s AI, engineering, and transformation capabilities.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and MONCALIERI, Italy, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has completed the acquisition of the majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group. As the automotive industry rapidly shifts toward software-defined, AI-enabled and increasingly connected vehicles, the partnership brings together Italdesign’s world-renowned design and engineering expertise with US-based UST’s strengths in automotive engineering, AI, software-defined vehicles, and digital ecosystem design. Together, the companies will help manufacturers address the growing complexity of next-generation mobility by accelerating innovation from concept through production.

The partnership reflects a shared belief that the future of mobility will be shaped by the convergence of design, engineering, software and artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity at the center of innovation.

For nearly six decades, Italdesign has helped shape some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles through its unique combination of design creativity and engineering excellence. Combined with UST’s expertise in AI, digital engineering and software-defined vehicles, the partnership creates new opportunities to design, engineer, and deliver intelligent, connected products that will define the next generation of mobility.

“We didn’t invest in Italdesign simply because of its capabilities. We invested because of its people, its heritage, and its extraordinary reputation for turning bold ideas into world-class products. By uniting Italdesign’s renowned design and engineering capabilities with UST’s expertise in digital engineering, AI, and technology transformation, we’re building a platform to help shape the future of mobility,” said Vijay Padmanabhan, Chief Financial Officer, UST.

“Our customers increasingly need partners who can connect design, engineering, software, and AI. Together with Italdesign, we’ll help our customers move from concept to production faster while preserving the creativity and engineering excellence that define great products,” said Gilroy Mathew, Chief Operating Officer, UST.

“We bring nearly 60 years of experience and a unique credibility in the global automotive industry to this partnership. We will continue to operate as Italdesign, with our values and distinctive competencies, based on a holistic and multidisciplinary approach and an increasing focus on sustainability, while benefiting from UST’s global scale, digital engineering expertise, AI capabilities, and global client relationships,” said Antonio Casu, Chief Executive Officer, Italdesign.

About UST

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at www.UST.com.

About ITALDESIGN

Italdesign is a global leader in car design, vehicle engineering and product development, with nearly 60 years of innovation. Headquartered in Moncalieri (Turin) with a team of 1,300+ professionals across 10 international locations, the company offers end-to-end, vertically integrated solutions ranging from concept design to limited and ultra-limited series production, including advanced expertise in electronics, digitalization and new forms of mobility. Alongside its established history in automotive, Italdesign has delivered 1,000+ industrial design and transportation projects and is extending its capabilities into high-innovation sectors including aerospace and robotics.

Visit us at www.italdesign.it 

Media Contacts, UST:
Media.relations@ust.com

Stephanie Rosenfeld
+1 (949) 627-1941

Merrick Laravea
+1 (949) 416-6212

Neha Misri
+44-7341787926

Media Contacts, Italdesign.:
pr@italdesign.it 

Franco Bay
franco.bay@italdesign.it
+39 333 7897749

Lorenza Cappello
lorenza.cappello@italdesign.it 

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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hoymiles has launched the V2X DC Charger that works seamlessly with the HiOne All-in-One BESS, extending its home energy ecosystem into electric mobility. This allows solar, battery storage, EVs and the grid to work as one integrated energy system, giving homeowners greater control over how they generate, store and use energy.

Turning EVs into Flexible Energy Resources

The V2X DC Charger is equipped with bi-directional charging capabilities, allowing an EV to become an active additional energy resource for the home. It can provide backup power when the grid is unavailable through Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), while enabling households to participate in peak shaving and virtual power plant (VPP) dispatch via Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).

Furthermore, it is built with an integrated EU MID-certified meter which provides accurate energy measurement for reliable monitoring and energy management.

Efficient Charging Guaranteed

Unlike an AC-coupled charger that requires the vehicle’s OBC for DC/AC conversion, the Hoymiles V2X charger enables direct DC charging from PV and battery storage to the EV. This bypasses OBC and eliminates unnecessary AC/DC conversion, thus reducing energy losses during charging.

With up to 22 kW of DC charging power, the V2X DC Charger significantly cuts charging time compared with traditional AC charging. In one hour, a conventional AC charger can add approximately 35 km of driving range, while Hoymiles’ V2X can deliver approximately 110 km.

Hoymiles V2X is designed for broad compatibility as it supports 95% of mainstream EVs.

Flexible Installation, Built for Everyday Use

Designed as a standalone charger, the V2X can be flexibly installed, such as beside the parking space, giving homeowners greater freedom to position the HiOne All-in-One BESS where it best fits their home energy setup.

The charger features IP65 protection and IK10 impact protection, ensuring durability for outdoor use and protection against accidental impacts.

One App for the Entire Energy Ecosystem

The V2X is managed through the same app-based ecosystem as Hoymiles’ home energy solutions, giving users a unified view and control of their energy system. Users can choose from green power mode and fast charging mode for different scenarios.

With the addition of the V2X DC Charger, Hoymiles continues to expand its integrated home energy ecosystem—connecting solar generation, energy storage, energy management and electric mobility to help households generate, store, use and share energy more intelligently.

https://www.hoymiles.com/hione.html

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  A news report from Shenzhen Daily:

For years, conversations about media transformation centered on platforms, distribution channels and traffic. Artificial intelligence has changed the terms of that debate. It can generate content faster and at lower cost, translate it into multiple languages, and adapt it for different platforms in seconds.

For traditional news organizations, the question is no longer whether AI will enter the newsroom. It is where human journalists can continue to create irreplaceable value — and how they can actively reshape their work.

That question was put to media professionals attending the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which opened in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China on Sept. 5 under the theme “Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action.” More than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions, as well as U.N. agencies and international organizations, attended the event.

Their answers revealed neither blind optimism nor simple fear.

Zahir Shah Sherazi, head of BOL News in Pakistan, acknowledged that AI can drive innovation and make reporting easier, but stressed that it cannot genuinely tell audiences what is happening without journalists on the ground.

“You still need physical presence to put in emotions,…Machines cannot replace humans,” he said. Rather than fearing the technology, he believes journalists should receive training and become well versed in AI-assisted reporting.

Donovan Ralph Martin, CEO and editor-in-chief of Canadian outlet The Daily Scrum News, described himself as a strong advocate for AI. News organizations that fail to use the technology, he warned, risk being left behind.

Yet enthusiasm must come with a clear understanding of AI’s limitations. It “is as good as the people using it,” Martin said, adding that human interaction will remain essential to journalism.

AI may accelerate production, but it cannot independently decide which questions matter, recognize what is left unsaid, or take responsibility for the consequences of publication.

Adaptation, according to Muhammad Ashraf, editor-in-chief of Pakistan’s Daily Mashriq Lahore, is no longer optional.

“Change is the only permanent thing in the world,” Ashraf said. “So accept the challenge of change, and go with it.”

That requires more than purchasing new tools. Journalists must learn about AI, adopt it and keep pace with its development. Newsrooms also need to help reporters understand how the technology works, where it can fail and when its output must be questioned — without handing over their editorial judgment.

Nang Calyar Win, CEO of Myanmar’s Asian Fame Media Group, offered a useful metaphor: “AI is like a reflection of everybody.”

She said that a knowledgeable user can obtain stronger results, while limited knowledge and weak instructions can produce weak output.

“The AI depends on the user,” Win said. The smarter the tool becomes, the more capable the journalist using it must be.

In an environment flooded with synthetic content, the value of professional media may increasingly lie in verified facts, first-hand observation, cultural understanding and accountability.

The real choice, then, is not between humans and machines. It is between journalism that uses AI responsibly and content production that allows automation to operate without judgment.

As the forum’s theme suggests, consensus must lead to action. Newsrooms should share technology and experience, establish clear verification standards, and train journalists to use AI without surrendering the human qualities on which trust depends.

To counter the challenge, Shenzhen Daily and Daily Kasoti, a Pakistani media outlet, quickly signed a memorandum of understanding on content production cooperation less than 24 hours on Sept. 4, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum.

The Shenzhen’s daily English newspaper and information platform have leveraged the forum to reach several agreements with media outlets from Canada, Pakistan, Russia and Myanmar.

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