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Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024
Daimler Truck aims to make its carbon neutral vehicles available in core markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, by 2039.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Mercedes-Benz approved to use turquoise-colored lights for self-driving vehicles
It’s the first-ever approval from regulators in California and Nevada to use special colored lighting to indicate the vehicle is operating in autonomous mode.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making
Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023 -
US traffic control device standards get long-awaited update
Better protection for cyclists and pedestrians, and adaptations for electric and autonomous vehicles, are in the Transportation Department's first major update to the standards since 2009.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Mercedes-Benz to test Level 3 autonomous driving on roads in China
The testing permit could pave the way for the carmaker to offer its Drive Pilot feature, which does not require a driver’s full attention, to customers in the world’s biggest auto market.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC
The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Panasonic to develop advanced EV batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies
Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode material can deliver a 20% increase in range compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2023 -
BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties
The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 18, 2023 -
GM shakes up product development team amid EV, Cruise troubles
The news comes as General Motors struggles to launch new EVs, and its self-driving unit Cruise faces an uncertain future.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Automakers could face anti-drunk driving technology mandate
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to publish its final rule before the end of next year, with manufacturers needing to comply as soon as 2026.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 15, 2023 -
GM’s Cruise unit lays off 24% of its workforce a day after executive dismissals
About 900 employees are impacted by the job cuts, which come as the company slows down commercialization of its autonomous products to focus on improving its technology.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits
Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023 -
GM’s Cruise unit dismisses 9 top executives amid safety probes
COO Gil West was among the executives let go from the automaker's robotaxi division.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix
The automaker says the system’s driver monitoring controls may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of its Autosteer advanced driver assist feature.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Auto industry groups lobby for federal autonomous vehicle rules as skepticism grows
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was supposed to publish its proposal in November but has not.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Toyota to expand its US EV battery recycling network
The automaker will partner with Cirba Solutions to recover up to 95% of the critical raw minerals used to produce electric vehicle batteries.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Ford, Resideo launching a joint vehicle-to-home energy management project
The two companies will study how Ford’s future electric vehicle batteries can supply power to homes to help reduce energy costs.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Deep Dive
How will the adoption of Tesla’s NACS port affect automakers’ EV charging businesses?
Adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard may slow sales of automakers’ residential chargers. So could cheaper alternatives available from retailers like Amazon.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Stellantis to test EV battery swapping technology with Ample
The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2023 -
GM to supply hydrogen fuel cells for Autocar’s heavy-duty vocational trucks
Production of the zero-emissions commercial vehicles will start in 2026 at Autocar’s plant in Alabama.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 8, 2023 -
VW is launching a vehicle-to-home EV charging pilot in Sweden
The bidirectional charging capabilities are available on all new ID electric models equipped with the 77 kWh battery and software version 3.5 or higher.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway
The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings
Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption
The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs
Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023