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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership
Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Volvo, Daimler ink deal to develop SDV platform
The 50/50 joint venture will create a dedicated truck operating system and tools that vehicle manufacturers can use as a basis to make their own digital vehicle features.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by dSPACECybersecurity’s ever important role in automotive development
As modern vehicles become more connected, autonomous and generally more software-defined, the automotive industry faces new cybersecurity challenges.
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EVs leap to almost 9% of US light duty vehicle sales in Q3: EIA
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles accounted for 21.2% of new vehicle sales in the quarter, EIA said.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory
The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040
The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Amazon launches retail partnership with Hyundai in 48 US cities
Customers can browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of a new vehicle through the e-commerce website.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers
The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging
The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program
The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps
President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall
The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA
The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power
Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture
The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Polestar’s US customers gain Tesla Supercharger access
The company’s expanding global charging network also includes 20,000 Supercharger locations in Europe and 200 cities across China.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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How AI is transforming the automotive industry
Learn how companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, BAIDU, and XPENG are leveraging AI in their operations.
By Andrii Olefir, Business Consultancy Specialist, Avenga Global • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault
The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2024
