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BorgWarner Forms JV with Battery Startup
BorgWarner Inc. and Romeo Systems Inc., a California-based battery startup, are forming a joint venture to supply integrated battery systems for electrified vehicles.
Aluminum Sheet for EV Battery Enclosure
As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) is about to increase almost exponentially, aluminum supplier Novelis is preparing to provide customers with protective solutions
Ford Goes National with Medical Transport Service
Ford Motor Co. says it is expanding its GoRide Health transport service across the U.S., beginning with a rollout across Ohio.
NYC Thieves Target Side Mirrors with Integrated Cameras
Side mirrors with integrated rearview cameras and other sensors have been stolen from at least 19 luxury vehicles in New York City over the last two months, the New York Post reports.
Porsche Pays €535 Million Fine in Diesel Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen AG’s Porsche unit has been fined €535 million ($599 million) by German prosecutors in Stuttgart for selling diesel-powered vehicles that didn’t meet emission standards.
GM Cruise Picks Up Another $1.2 Billion in Funding
GM Cruise LLC has received $1.2 billion from institutional investors, thereby hiking the market value of the autonomous-car startup to $19 billion.
Google Updates Android Auto Smartphone Interface
Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit has enhanced the functionality and graphics of its Android Auto in-vehicle interface for smartphones.
Ford’s Global 3D Model
Gravity Sketch is a 3D virtual reality tool that allows designers to go directly to 3D modeling, with gestures taking the place of a stylus and tablet. Ford designers find the Co-Creation feature particularly useful, as this allows designers in studios around the world to be able to interact with the “same” 3D model.
Report: VW Partners with China’s NIU on e-Scooters
Volkswagen AG is partnering with China-based NIU Technologies to make electric scooters for urban commuting, says Germany’s Die Welt.
Mercedes Begins Production of EQC Electric Crossover
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has begun assembling its all-electric EQC small crossover vehicle at its factory in Bremen, Germany. The company says it is taking orders now.