Technology: Page 18

  • The all-electric Chrysler Airflow concept at the CES 2022 conference in Las Vegas.
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    Stellantis launches EV charging service in North America, Europe

    The automaker, which owns Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, is still evaluating whether to adopt Tesla’s proprietary plug design.

    By • June 28, 2023
  • Charging port on the Volvo C40 recharge SUV.
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    Volvo is latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging port

    The company joins General Motors, Ford and Rivian in switching to Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging plug.

    By • June 28, 2023
  • A picture of Lucid's dual-motor EV drive unit
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    Lucid, Aston Martin sign $450M EV powertrain deal

    According to the terms of the deal, Lucid will also become a shareholder in the luxury sports car maker.

    By • June 26, 2023
  • Passenger riding in a Baidu RT6 autonomous vehicle.
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    China supports commercialization of Level-3 autonomous driving technology

    The nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology could help accelerate the deployment of commercial Level-3 autonomous vehicles.

    By • June 26, 2023
  • Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway in both directions.
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    Regulators propose automatic emergency braking system requirement for heavy trucks

    The proposed rule would require new vehicles over 10,000 pounds to have the tech in an effort to reduce crashes and injuries.

    By David Taube • June 26, 2023
  • An interior picture of the center console in the Tesla Model Y.
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    New vehicle quality is getting worse. Blame technology, J.D. Power says.

    As automakers launch more high-tech vehicles, reported problems have reached a record high, according to J.D. Power’s 2023 Initial Quality Study.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • The Ford F-150 Lightning is displayed at the North America International Auto Show.
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    Ford, SK On secure up to $9.2B in loans from DOE

    The loan will help finance construction of the companies’ three joint venture battery plants. 

    By Megan Ruggles • June 23, 2023
  • Hyundai President and CEO Jaehoon Chang pictured during a presentation the automaker's 2023 CEO Investor Day event in Seoul.
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    Hyundai to invest $85B in EVs by 2030

    The company also boosted its electric vehicle sales target to 2 million units annually by the end of the decade.

    By • June 22, 2023
  • A Cummins logo outside a facility in Richmond, Virginia.
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    New Cummins tech analyzing fuel efficiency aims to launch this year

    The engine manufacturer is rolling out new features following the launch of its predictive maintenance capabilities earlier this year.

    By David Taube • June 21, 2023
  • Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo
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    Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo to lead EV-spinoff Ampere

    The subsidiary aims to lower EV costs by 40% per vehicle by 2027 and develop new battery technologies and software-defined vehicle architecture.

    By • June 21, 2023
  • A child sleeping in a car seat.
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    Dozens of advocacy groups urge Buttigieg to issue ‘lifesaving’ rear-seat alert regulations

    “The tragedy of a child or companion animal dying in a hot car is entirely preventable. Yet, auto manufacturers, with limited exceptions, are not putting technological solutions into cars as standard equipment,” the letter says.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    Stellantis forms semiconductor joint venture with Foxconn

    SiliconAuto will supply chips for the next generation of the automaker’s software-based vehicle platforms starting in 2026.

    By • June 21, 2023
  • The Mercedes-Benz EQS dashboard.
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    Mercedes-Benz testing AI-powered ChatGPT with customers

    More than 900,000 vehicles in the U.S. are eligible for the optional beta test, which will last three months.

    By • June 16, 2023
  • The all-electric Chrysler Airflow concept at the CES 2022 conference in Las Vegas.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Will Stellantis use Tesla’s EV charging standard? It’s thinking about it.

    The automaker is evaluating whether to adopt the North American Charging Standard after Ford and General Motors struck deals with Tesla to use its Supercharger network.

    By • June 15, 2023
  • A photo of a Toyota solid state electric vehicle battery
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    Toyota revamps its EV strategy as competition and government mandates mount

    The automaker’s plans include developing solid-state, lithium-ion batteries for future electric vehicles with driving ranges over 600 miles.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • A rear seat detection system.
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    With summer looming, safety advocates turn up the heat on NHTSA to mandate rear-seat alert systems

    While a proposed rule to install child-presence alerts in cars has stalled, supplier Continental has rolled out a safety feature that notifies drivers immediately if a child is left alone in the cabin.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz car with Drive Pilot sits on a road in front of Aria hotel in Las Vegas
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    California approves Mercedes-Benz Level 3 autonomous driving system for public roads

    Drive Pilot, which will be available on the 2024 S-Class and EQS sedans, allows drivers to read a book or check email at speeds under 40 mph.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • Two EV cars getting charged up with icons representing WiFi and connected systems
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    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images; Chevrolet; Ford

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    Deep Dive

    7 trends transforming the automotive industry

    Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • Overhead view of highway with cars and trucks with lines drawn among them implying connected vehicles using intelligent transportation systems.
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    How Panasonic is working on connected-vehicle technology in three states

    The Panasonic Smart Mobility office's goal for these real-world projects is to demonstrate the use of vehicle-to-everything technologies at scale and help prepare cities and states for the rollout of connected vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2023
  • A photo capture of a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant, used to create a digital twin.
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • An illustration looking out the front window of a car on a road with icons and lines connecting the car to other vehicles and objects.
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    Connected vehicle technology advances in US with FCC waiver approval

    Ford, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover North America, two state transportation departments and nine other companies will be able to invest in technology essential for fully autonomous vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 9, 2023
  • An artist's rendering of a city streetscape. A high-tech car approaches a crosswalk as pedestrians pass by.
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    Self-driving cars have people worried: survey

    Although manufacturers tout their potential to reduce accidents, "driverless vehicles are nowhere near ready for prime time," a safety advocate said.

    By Dan Zukowski • March 8, 2023
  • Red and white Tesla cars are parked in front of a brick showroom in Brooklyn with a Tesla sign on the building.
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    Tesla sets sales record as safety concerns mount

    California banned automakers from advertising self-driving capabilities that still require a driver in control, while NHTSA is investigating Tesla’s Autopilot system.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 26, 2023
  • Nighttime photo of the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with blurred hotels and lights in the background.
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    Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

    Cameras and sensors transmit traffic safety information to emergency response and autonomous vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2023