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Laser Blanking Can Improve Sheet Processing
From the ability to handle harder materials to eliminating the need for hard tooling, laser blanking systems can improve pressroom operations.
China’s FAW Car Buys Stake in Startup Car-Sharing Service
FAW Car Co. Ltd. says it has agreed to buy a 10% stake in China’s Mobike Chuxing Technology Co., a month-old car-sharing startup.
China Targets “Smart Car” Tech
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced plans for a “smart car” strategy that would include an aggressive rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) and vehicle communication systems, Reuters reports.
Talking Tooling
Laurie Harbour cites a somewhat startling set of statistics about North American automotive production.
Faurecia, Accenture Target Tech for Next-Gen Interiors
Faurecia SA has inked a five-year deal with Accenture plc, a New York-based professional services company, to develop products and services for future connected and autonomous vehicles.
Toyota Drops Diesel Option for Cars in Italy
Toyota Motor Corp. has dropped diesel options for three models offered in Italy, where the engines accounted for only 6% of its 89,100-unit sales in 2017, Automotive News Europe reports.
Self-Driving Toyota Test Car Focuses on Sensors, Design and Production
Toyota Motor Corp. says its new research vehicle is fitted with sensors with improved performance, and technology that is better integrated to the car’s design and allows for low-volume manufacturing.
Dealing with Hacking
A key concern for both potential riders and system providers in and of autonomous vehicles is hacking: for the former, who hasn’t seen a movie during which the locks on the door engage and the vehicle takes off endangering the hero; for the latter, when there are recalls because of faulty latches, can you imagine the ramifications of a hacked vehicle?
Report: Ex-CEO Kalanick to Sell Part of His Equity in Uber
Travis Kalanick, co-founder of ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc., intends to sell about 29% of his stake in the company, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Nissan Touts Potential for Brain-to-Vehicle Controls
Nissan Motor Co. says it is developing a new technology that would allow vehicles to anticipate a driver’s actions and preferences based on brain pulses.