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Reports: JCI Close to Selling Battery Unit
Johnson Controls International plc is finalizing a deal to sell its Power Solutions battery business to Brookfield Asset Management Inc., according to multiple media reports.
VW, Intel Partner on Autonomous Ride-Hailing Fleet
Volkswagen AG and Intel Corp. are launching a joint venture that will develop autonomous ride-hailing vehicles and services in Israel.
Tesla Autopilot Gains Lane-Changing, Nav Capabilities
Tesla Inc. is updating its semiautonomous Autopilot system to include lane-changing and highway guidance capabilities.
Autonomous-Vehicle Research at Michigan State
Michigan State University is conducting multi-disciplinary research on autonomous driving that includes a self-driving-shuttle service for students.
Audi Partners with Umicore on Battery Recycling Research
Audi AG is working Belgium materials specialist Umicore NV to identify secondary uses for materials and components recovered from electric vehicle batteries.
UPS to Test Electric Bikes for Deliveries in Seattle
United Parcel Services of America Inc. plans to launch a pilot program in downtown Seattle next month that will employ electric-assist bicycles to deliver packages to certain areas.
Waymo Begins Charging for Rides in Its Autonomous Cars
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving-vehicle unit has begun charging passengers for rides, marking the technology’s first step into commercial service.
Hyundai Develops Wearable Robots
The Hyundai Motor Group is directing some of its attention and resources toward the development of robotic technology, which includes wearable robots, service robots and micromobility.
GM to Propose Nationwide EV Initiative
General Motors Co. is expected to propose today that the U.S. order carmakers to sell increasing numbers of EVs each year, beginning in 2021.
Using Simulation Software to Optimize Automotive Lightweighting
Automotive manufacturers are meeting CAFE fuel-efficiency standards through lightweighting, which requires simulation software for design engineers.