Conti Readies Next-Gen Charging Systems

Continental AG is developing wireless and universal battery charging systems that promise to make it easier, faster and more efficient to recharge plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles.

Moovel to Test Microtransit Service in Germany

Daimler AG’s Moovel Group GmbH is launching a microtransit ride-sharing service in Stuttgart, Germany, that will use a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Viano (V-Class) light commercial vans.

China Balks at Foreign-Made Hi-Res Cameras for Self-Driving Cars

Citing national security concerns, China’s central government is hampering efforts by foreign carmakers to test self-driving cars in the country, the Financial Times reports.

Suzuki May Buy EV Batteries from Toyota-Panasonic

Suzuki Motor says it won’t join an effort by Toyota and Panasonic to develop batteries for electric vehicles, but it might buy batteries from the companies.

Will China Lead in EVs?

Will China Lead in EVs?

“China is at the forefront of the automotive transformation due to its large and growing car market.

Toyota, Visteon Launch Testing at New U.S. Mobility Center

Visteon Corp. and the Toyota Research Institute have become the first two companies to begin testing connected and autonomous vehicle systems at the just-opened American Center for Mobility outside Ypsilanti, Mich.

Samsung, Renovo Team Up on Autonomous Vehicle Tech

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co. is working with Renovo Motors Inc., a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in software for self-driving vehicles, to develop technology that will be used on a fleet of autonomous vehicles Samsung plans to test on California roads.

Renault Buys Stake in Media Company

Renault AG is acquiring a 40% stake in the Challenges Group—a French publisher of premium magazines about history, economics and science—in a bid to line up content for riders in autonomous vehicles.

Audi to Disband Diesel Cheating Task Force

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit says it is eliminating the team it set up two years ago to investigate its role in VW’s diesel emission cheating scandal.

Toyota, Panasonic Study Expanded Partnership on Advanced Batteries

Toyota Motors Corp. and Panasonic Corp. have agreed to study the feasibility of partnering to co-develop advanced battery cells for electric cars.