Toyota Affirms Commitment to Fuel Cell Vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce a range of fuel cell-powered vehicles and ramp up volume of its Mirai sedan in coming years.
Cepton, Koito Team on Integrated Lidar
San Jose, Calif.-based Cepton Technologies has signed a deal to package its lidar technology into the lighting modules made by Japan’s Koito Manufacturing and market the system to autonomous vehicle programs.
Leak-Testing for EV Batteries
Leak-testing expert INFICON Holding AG can help carmakers keep moisture out of electronic devices, including under-floor batteries for electric cars.
Tech: Infrared, 3D, LiDAR, and Cameras
New research and big plays from Local Motors, Volvo, Mobileye and ZF
Collaborative Robots: What You Should Know
The touch-sensitive, safety-minded devices occupy a growing niche as manufacturers find new, truly collaborative applications.
Bosch Readies Predictive Road Conditions Tech
Bosch says it has developed a system that will provide automated vehicles with a “seat-of-the-pants” feel for changes in weather and road conditions.
Cadillac Subscription Leader Quits
Melody Lee, who headed General Motors Co.’s 19-month-old Book by Cadillac subscription service, is leaving the company next month.
VW I.D. R & 3D
The Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak race car didn’t set the record for just electric vehicles. It set the record, period.
Waymo Expands Robo-Shuttle Test Partnerships
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo autonomous vehicle unit is expanding its testing of fully autonomous vehicles in Arizona with several new partnerships.
Daimler, Baidu Expand Tech Partnership
Daimler AG and Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their development partnership on automated and connected vehicle technologies.