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Japanese Consortium Targets Solid-State Batteries
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is launching a 1.6 billion yen ($14 million) program to accelerate the development and commercialization of solid-state batteries for next-generation electric vehicles, The Nikkei reports.
UPDATE: Nissan Will Phase Out Diesels in Europe
Nissan Motor Co. confirms it will join other Japanese carmakers in phasing out diesel engines in passenger vehicles sold in Europe.
VW May Sue Winterkorn for Damages in Diesel Scandal
Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board confirms it is studying whether to file a damage claim against ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn and other former executives over the company’s diesel emission cheating.
GM and Autodesk Advancing Design and Manufacturing
General Motors is working with Autodesk on utilizing advanced design software and 3D printing capabilities to develop parts that are not only lighter than those otherwise developed, but which combine what would otherwise be separate parts, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity.
Toyota’s Canadian SUV Plants Will Get $780 Million Upgrade
Toyota Motor Corp. says it will invest C$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) to prepare two assembly plants in Canada to make the next-generation RAV4 small crossover vehicle.
German Prosecutors Unfazed by Winterkorn Charges in U.S.
Prosecutors in Germany say their own investigation into former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn’s role in the company’s diesel emission scandal is unaffected by a U.S. indictment charging him with criminal conspiracy.
European Consortium Launches Fuel Cell Test Fleet
The ZEFER (Zero Emission Fleet vehicles for European Roll-out) consortium is launching high-mileage test programs for fuel cell vehicles in London, Paris and Brussels.
Malaysia Focuses Auto Strategy on Tech, Mobility Services
Malaysia is updating its national automotive policy to focus on artificial intelligence, big data, connectivity, factory automation, mobility services and next-generation vehicles.
Anheuser-Busch Orders 100s of Nikola’s Fuel-Cell Trucks
Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC says it will buy as many as 800 hydrogen-fueled highway trucks from developer Nikola Motor Co.
U.S. Charges Ex-VW CEO Winterkorn with Conspiracy in Diesel Scandal
The U.S. grand jury has indicted Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen AG’s CEO during the company’s diesel emission cheating, for conspiracy and wire fraud for perpetrating and covering up the scandal.