In connected car news are Brewer Science, Heraeus Epurio, Washoe County School District, Zum Mobility, Aeva, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, MediaTek and Infineon. Brewer Science Expands Semiconductor Materials Portfolio Through Heraeus Epurio Acquisition Brewer Science, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Heraeus Epurio’s semiconductor chemicals business line, completing a targeted vertical integration to secure critical sub-tier material sourcing. The transaction incorporates Heraeus Epurio’s manufacturing plant in Dayton, Ohio, along with regional technical and sales teams in Asia, directly into Brewer Science’s manufacturing network. The consolidation grants the organization direct operational control over precursor synthesis and specialty formulation processes required for leading-edge lithography and advanced packaging. The acquired chemical portfolio encompasses photoacid generators, photoinitiators, monomers, and crosslinkers processed to ultra-low trace-metal specifications. Integrating chemical synthesis directly into its production tier allows Brewer Science to extend its Zero Defects quality control system further upstream, mitigating contamination risks for sub-nanometer node fabrication. The Dayton site expands domestic manufacturing capacity, working alongside existing facilities in Missouri and Arizona to support local supply chain resiliency for microelectronics manufacturing. Washoe County School District Integrates Zum Mobility Platform for Fleet Operations Washoe County School District has selected Zum to deploy its Connected Mobility Experience (Zum CMX) technology platform across its student transportation network. Serving approximately 20,000 daily student riders, the implementation integrates telemetry, routing, dispatch, and communication tools into a unified operating system. The software suite provides district operators with real-time fleet visibility, route optimization data, and operational intelligence intended to maintain schedule adherence and streamline district-wide logistical dispatch. The platform deployment expands data access across district personnel and end users by offering automated boarding notifications, live vehicle tracking, and dynamic arrival time updates for standard routes and extracurricular travel. By replacing legacy, segmented transportation management tools with a centralized real-time OS, the district aims to improve