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    May Mobility’s robotaxis will come to 2 more US cities this year

    The company will integrate its autonomous vehicles with Uber and Lyft.

    By Dan Zukowski • July 17, 2025
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    GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee to add production of low-cost LFP cells

    The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for EVs compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    A new era: Unleashing the potential of manufacturing

    Manufacturing is at a crossroads. Down one path? Stagnation. The other? Big opportunity via tech.

    July 14, 2025
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    Ford recalls 200K vehicles for backup camera display fault

    Nearly all of the recalled models are suspected of having defective SYNC 3 infotainment software.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform

    Foxconn launched a mobility consortium in 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized electric vehicle platform.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July

    Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    AI’s quiet auto evolution: Real value lies under the hood

    AI’s future in autos isn’t flashy—it’s buried deep under the hood.

    By Yu Fang, CTO and Co-Founder at Sonatus • June 30, 2025
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    Honda launches cargo e-bike delivery business

    The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 27, 2025
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    Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure

    To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

    By Julie Strupp • June 24, 2025
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    GM recalls over 41K Cadillac Lyriq EVs for blank instrument displays while driving

    The recall covers 2023-2024 models produced from March 2022 through September 2024.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Motional names president and CEO

    Laura Major will lead the autonomous driving tech firm as it prepares to begin commercial service in 2026.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    ‘Break the silos’: Software-defined vehicle development requires new approach

    More attention must be paid to "middleware" given consumer demand for smartphone-like updates for new models, experts said at AutoTech 2025.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls

    The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale

    Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed. 

    By • June 13, 2025
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    The revival of Scout preserves its heritage through innovation

    CTO Burkhard Huhnke details how the digital twin design process is expediting product testing as the automaker ramps up toward production in 2027.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption

    Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2025
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    Vehicle mobile app usage rises among EV drivers: JD Power

    But BEV owners want apps with better features and faster functionality.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 9, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

    The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Assisted by increasing affordability, global EV adoption continues to rise

    An International Energy Agency report predicts EVs will make up more than a quarter of all cars sold this year.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 2, 2025
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    Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software

    The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles

    The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”

    By • May 30, 2025
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    GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs

    The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging

    Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 27, 2025
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    BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

    Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

    By Jessica Loder • May 27, 2025
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    Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty

    Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2025