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Chinese EV Startup Partners with Aurora on Self-Driving Tech
Nanjing, China-based Future Mobility Corp.’s Byton brand is partnering with Aurora Innovation Inc. on autonomous driving technologies for the electric vehicles the carmaker is developing.
Hyundai Tests Self-Driving Fuel Cell Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Co. says five specially equipped test vehicles, including three fuel cell-powered models, were driven autonomously 190 km (118 miles) from Seoul to Pyeongchang last weekend in South Korea.
FCA, Justice Dept. Near Settlement on Diesel Emissions?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the U.S. Dept. of Justice reportedly are near agreement on a settlement of claims that the carmaker’s diesels evade emission standards.
Conti to Use Nvidia Platform for Autonomous-Vehicle Systems
Continental AG says it will use Nvidia Corp.’s Drive platform for the next-generation autonomous vehicle systems it plans for 2021.
Kona, Powertrains and Autonomous Vehicles
Hyundai Motor America is launching a B-segment crossover in the U.S., and John Juriga, Director of Powertrain, Hyundai-Kia Technical Center, talks about it on this edition of “Autoline After Hours.” Juriga points out that the Kona is based on an all-new platform and slots in the company’s CUV lineup below the Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport.
VW Asks to Delay U.S. Diesel Emission Trials Over Hitler Reference
Volkswagen AG has asked a judge to delay several U.S. lawsuits involving rigged diesel emission controls because a lawyer representing hundreds of VW customers made “inflammatory” comments about the company.
Car Sales Advance 3% in Italy
New-car sales in Italy rose 3% to 177,800 units last month, according to the country’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Next-Gen BMW EVs Will Keep Lithium-Ion Batteries
BMW AG has begun developing solid-state batteries but doesn’t expect the technology to supplant current lithium-ion systems for electric cars anytime soon.
Conti to Open Artificial Intelligence Center in Budapest
Continental AG says it will open an artificial intelligence tech center in Budapest in May.
Nikola Motors to Build Fuel Cell Truck in Arizona
Salt Lake, Utah-based Nikola Motor Co. has selected a site in Buckeye, Ariz., to build a manufacturing facility for its previously announced fuel cell-powered trucks.