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Tesla Hires Snapchat Engineer to Lead Autopilot Program
Tesla Inc. has hired Stuart Bowers as vice president of engineering to work on the company’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving technology and other projects.
Toyota Foresees Slow Ramp-up for Solid-State Batteries
Toyota Motor Corp. aims to introduce electric vehicles with solid-state batteries early next decade, but the company doesn’t expect high-volume applications until about 2030.
BP Invests in StoreDot’s Ultra-Quick-Charge EV Battery
Energy company BP plc is investing $20 million in StoreDot Ltd., an Israeli developer of a lithium-ion “flash” battery for electric cars that can be charged in five minutes.
Hyundai Mobis Amplifying Radar Capabilities
Hyundai Mobis is working with SMS, a German tech company that has worked with TRW (now ZF) and Continental, on developing entry-level front and side radars.
Carmakers to Trump: “Climate Change Is Real”
Carmakers urged the White House to maintain alignment between federal and California carbon dioxide emission and related fuel economy levels.
Hyundai Mobis Targets Autonomous Vehicle Sensors
Hyundai Mobis Co. is developing several sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle systems.
Tesla Model 3 Stumbles in Consumer Reports Tests
Consumer Reports magazine says it cannot recommend the new Tesla Model 3 electric sedan because the car’s inconsistent braking, stiff ride, uncomfortable rear seats and difficult-to-use touchscreen controls.
How Real Is Additive Manufacturing?
There is a lot of discussion about how 3D printing/rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing is revolutionizing manufacturing, including automotive manufacturing.
Report: Lyft to Debut Electric Scooter Service
Ride-hailing service Lyft Inc. is preparing to introduce an electric scooter option in San Francisco, sources tell The Information.
German High Court Affirms Cities’ Rights to Ban Diesels Immediately
Germany’s top administrative court confirmed earlier today that the country’s cities may immediately begin to ban older diesels in an effort to improve air quality.