Technology: Page 13

  • A Continental branded tire.
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    Continental to lay off thousands of automotive employees in restructure

    The supplier plans to cut automotive spending by over $400 million annually as it restructures its business amid the transition to electric vehicles.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
  • A fleet of Cruise ride-hailing vehicles parked in a row outdoors on a sunny day with buildings and greenery in the background.
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    ‘End the unsafe operation’ of autonomous vehicles, union leaders tell US DOT

    Federal oversight and more investigations into AV companies are urgently needed as robotaxis wreak chaos in public spaces, said 26 labor unions in a Wednesday letter.

    By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 10, 2023
  • The components of a GM permanent magnet EV motor.
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    GM, Stellantis VC arms invest in rare earth-free magnet company

    Niron Magnetics’ technology is more environmentally friendly and could reduce automakers’ dependence on China.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Automakers warn NHTSA proposal creates de facto occupancy detection mandate

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s seat belt reminder rule will also annoy or confuse drivers, an auto industry group says.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
  • The 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé infotainment system.
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    Courtesy of BMW
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    Installing AM radio in EVs could cost automakers $3.8B

    The costs stem from mitigating electromagnetic interference caused by electric vehicle propulsion systems, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
  • Three 2023 Fisker Ocean SUVs parked side by side.
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    Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
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    Fisker CTO resigns, automaker names David King successor

    He will lead the automaker’s engineering and software teams.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
  • A person plugs in an electric Ford Mustang Mach e for charging.
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    Ford acquires EV charging startup Auto Motive Power

    The company plans to integrate AMP’s technology into its electric vehicle business, Model e, to help speed EV adoption among its customers.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
  • The Genesis X Convertible EV Concept from Hyundai.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    Hyundai reorganizes design units and names new chief design officer

    Hyundai, Kia and Genesis will retain separate design leadership to ensure product differentiation among the brands.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Courtesy of Toyota.

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    Toyota to expand North Carolina EV battery plant with $8B investment

    The latest investment will create nearly 3,000 more jobs and increase capacity to support the automaker’s EV models.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
  • Illustration looking down at a large electric vehicle charging station with several cars parking alongside chargers and a large sign reading "bp pulse gigahub."
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    BP buys $100M worth of Tesla chargers

    The deal will add new EV charging stations to the company’s convenience store chains. It’s the first time Tesla’s hardware has been bought for use on an independent charging network, BP said.

    By Jessica Loder • Oct. 30, 2023
  • A Chevrolet Cruise autonomous vehicle with a driver moves through an intersection on June 08, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

    The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

    By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
  • Ford F-Series SuperDuty pickup trucks.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

    The automaker is also delaying $12 billion in electric vehicle investments a month after it paused construction on its Michigan EV factory.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • UAW President Shawn Fain greets union members at a rally in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike

    General Motors and Stellantis autoworkers could also receive significant raises if the union pressures them to meet or exceed Ford’s latest offer to raise top wages by more than 30% over the next four years.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • A white General Motors Bolt electric vehicle with a red "Cruise" logo is crossing an intersection in downtown San Francisco, with a street of parked cars and businesses behind it.
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    California suspends Cruise robotaxis for misrepresenting safety

    The General Motors subsidiary withheld portions of a video showing a recent incident that left a pedestrian severely injured, the state DMV said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis launches commercial vehicles business Pro One

    The automaker’s lineup includes connected vans, electric pickup trucks and a micro-mobility option. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Automakers slam Biden administration’s 58 mpg fuel economy standard

    General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could pay $10.5 billion in fines if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalizes its recommendations, the American Automotive Policy Council said.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
  • A gray and jungle green building surrounded by green landscape with ray of a sunrise shining over the area.
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    Courtesy of the BMW Group.

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    BMW secures new battery material supplier in Canada

    A new partnership with Umicore and added South Carolina production are scaling the automaker's EV supply chain strategy.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
  • A Chevrolet Cruise autonomous vehicle with a driver moves through an intersection on June 08, 2023 in San Francisco, Californi
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    Cruise faces federal investigation after driverless robotaxi severely injures pedestrian

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating four incidents involving Cruise autonomous vehicles and pedestrians in San Francisco.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 17, 2023
  • Close-up of man using the center control console in Cadillac Escalade SUV.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM wants to standardize vehicle software interfaces

    General Motors joined the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance to collaborate with the open-source community on technologies for its future software-defined vehicles.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Sponsored by HSI

    You need to take a fresh look at your EHS processes as your EV transition happens

    The EV revolution is taking the automotive industry by storm. Are your employee training and EHS processes in order?

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Opinion

    As EV cyber risks rise, careful procurement planning can prevent headaches

    Unsecured electric vehicle charging stations may introduce malicious software to EVs, creating cybersecurity and liability risks for companies building their own charging networks.

    By Arjun Ramadevanahalli • Oct. 13, 2023
  • The 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show.
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    Top automotive industry conferences in 2024

    Upcoming events will touch on electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, software-defined vehicles, supply chain management and more.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2023
  • An EV lithium-ion battery module inside a white metal enclosure laying on a dark blue-gray ground.
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    Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $3.2B EV battery factory in Indiana

    The site will be the manufacturers’ second joint StarPlus Energy facility in Kokomo.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Courtesy of Nissan.

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    Nissan names new manufacturing leaders at Mississippi, Tennessee plants

    Company veterans David Sliger and Victor Taylor are taking on new roles as the automaker pushes to grow its U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing capacity.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
  • The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV parked in a driveway.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
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    LG Energy Solution invests $3B in US battery manufacturing expansion

    The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2023