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Ohio Research Center Adds Advanced Mobility Testing
The Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio, officially opened its SmartCenter for autonomous and connected vehicles today.
Hyundai to Begin Local EV Assembly in India
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to begin assembling all-electric versions of its Kona small crossover vehicle in Chennai, India, later this year.
Chinese Battery Maker Plans European Factory
China’s SVOLT Energy Technology Co. plans to open a €2 billion lithium-ion battery plant and development center somewhere in Europe in 2022.
Electric Mini Breaks Cover
BMW AG’s Mini car unit took the wraps off the all-electric variant of its Cooper SE small car this week in Germany.
BMW Readies Low-Volume X5 Fuel Cell Model
BMW AG plans to introduce a fuel cell-powered version of the X5 SUV/crossover vehicle early next decade, development chief Klaus Frolich tells Forbes.
Waymo Robo-Taxies Test In-Car Wi-Fi
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit has begun offering free wi-fi to select riders who use its robo-taxi pilot program in Chandler, Ariz., Reuters reports.
Mitsubishi Invests in Go-Jek Mobility Services
Mitsubishi Corp. and affiliate Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have made an unspecified investment in Go-Jek, an Indonesia-based multi-service mobility platform.
U.S. OKs SoftBank’s $2.3 Billion in Cruise Automation
A U.S. panel has ruled there is no national security threat in the planned $2.3 billion investment in General Motors Co.’s Cruise Automation unit by Japan’s SoftBank Corp., Reuters reports.
Bentley Targets EV by 2025
Volkswagen AG's Bentley brand aims to add electric models, but not until about 2025 when battery technology improves.
Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Tech for FAW-Higer Buses in China
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to supply fuel cell technology to Chinese carmaker FAW Group and Higer Bus Co.