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VW, Hyundai to Collaborate on Fuel Cell Tech
Hyundai Motor Group and Volkswagen AG have signed a cross-licensing agreement under which the companies will cooperate on fuel cell vehicle components and technologies.
Volvo Opens First U.S. Plant
Volvo Car Corp. officially opened its first U.S. assembly plant today in Charleston, S.C.
Developer Predicts Big Gains for Digital Displays
A Finish supplier of software used to create digital displays for vehicles predicts the proportion of new cars using such screens will surge to 70% by 2023 from 30% today.
NHTSA Bans Device that Disables Tesla Autopilot Safety Feature
Federal authorities have ordered a California company to stop marketing a device that interferes with the automatic warnings issued by Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system.
GM, Honda Join Pledge to Coordinate EV Infrastructure
General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. have joined a group of companies that are backing a statement of principles they believe should guide the deployment of electrified transportation.
Cadillac Plant to Get $175 Million Upgrade
General Motors Co. is investing $175 million in its Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Mich., to ready the facility for future Cadillac sedans.
Japanese Group Moves Ahead with Solid-State-Battery Project
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization has launched the second phase of a 10-billion yen ($90 million) program to develop solid-state lithium-ion batteries for next-generation electric vehicles.
UPDATE: Audi Names Interim CEO after Stadler Arrest in Diesel Scandal
Prosecutors in Munich say Rupert Stadler, CEO of Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit, was arrested and jailed earlier today to prevent him from obstructing their investigation into diesel emission cheating.
Creating an Electric Ford Transit
You might be surprised to learn that there is presently a Ford Transit 350HD that is chock full of lithium-ion batteries that you can get right now that doesn’t come out of Dearborn but Loveland, Colorado.
IAV: Digitizing the Product Development Process
The auto industry’s pursuits of electrification, autonomous driving and next-generation manufacturing are driving a record pace of activity at IAV Automotive Engineering Inc.