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Oslo Taxis Will Get Wireless Charging Tech
As part of a requirement that all new taxis in Oslo to be electric vehicles by 2023, the Norwegian capital will install a network of wireless charging systems.
Mazda Will Bring Next-Gen Engine to U.S., Eventually
Mazda Motor Corp. has no immediate plans to offer its latest Skyactiv-D diesel engine and all-new Skyactiv-X homogeneous-charge-compression-ignition (HCCI) technology in the U.S.
GM to Add EV Production at Michigan Plant
General Motors Co. confirms media reports that it will invest $300 million to prepare its assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich., to make an all-new Chevrolet electric vehicle.
McLaren Ramps Up Carbon Fiber Plant
McLaren Automotive Ltd.’s new Composite Technology Center in Sheffield, England, has produced its first prototype carbon fiber chassis.
Transit Unions Brace for Autonomous Future
Warning that autonomous vehicles could eliminate as many as 3 million jobs in the U.S., the Transportation Trades Dept. (TTD) is calling on Congress to implement a number of measures to minimize the impact on the workforce and address potential safety concerns of such vehicles.
VW, Northvolt Form European Battery Consortium
Volkswagen AG and Swedish battery startup Northvolt AB have agree to form a consortium to accelerate battery research in Europe.
F-150 Pickup Earns Top Score in IIHS Crash Test
The Ford F-150 fullsize pickup truck outperformed 10 rivals in the latest batch of passenger-side front crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Chinese Firm Licenses WiTricity Wireless Charging Tech
Boston-based WiTricity Corp. has agreed to license its wireless charging technology for electric vehicle batteries to China’s Zhejiang VIE Science & Technology Co. for local applications.
Renault Tests Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Scheme
Renault SA is launching a pilot program that will allow electric vehicles to provide energy back to the grid.
Waymo to Add Second Robo-Fleet Center in Arizona
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving unit plans to open an 85,000-sq-ft facility in Mesa, Ariz., later this year to house, support and service the company’s growing vehicle fleet.