New technical solutions for electric vehicles, along with innovations in lightweighting, coating processes and vehicle connectivity are among 34 finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACE awards, a program run by sibling publicartion Automotive News in Detroit.
The awards, now in their 29th year, are given to automotive suppliers in recognition of a technological innovation in product or process that has reached the commercial market.
PACE judges will review the 34 finalists representing 28 automotive companies in 11 countries, and award winners will be announced at a ceremony next year.
In addition, 22 entries, including one from Alberta, have been chosen as finalists for the 2023 Automotive News PACEpilot awards. The PACEpilot award recognizes pre-commercial, post-pilot innovations in the automotive or future mobility space, including products, processes, software and IT systems.