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LG Chem to Supply Battery for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
LG Chem says it will supply the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack system for the plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan due late this year.
Daimler Opts Out of Partnering on Battery Production
CEO Dieter Zetsche says Daimler AG no longer is interested in collaborating with other carmakers to make batteries for electric vehicles because the industry is saddled with massive overcapacity already.
Judge Gives VW a March 24 Deadline on U.S. Diesel Recall
A U.S. federal judge has given Volkswagen AG until March 24 to determine whether or not it can to repair diesel-powered vehicles that were rigged to avoid emission limits.
Uber Will Expand Autonomy Research
Uber Technologies Inc. plans to open a second research and testing center in Pittsburgh to develop autonomous vehicle technologies.
Lotus Readies Lighter, More Nimble Evora
Group Lotus plc says its new Evora Sport 410 sports car is 154 lbs lighter than the outgoing Evora 400. The savings come from a variety of carbon fiber components, including the front splitter, roof panel and rear diffuser.
Zipcar Adds Flexibility
To keep pace with new rivals, Zipcar Inc. is adding more flexible booking and travel options to its car-sharing service.
Faurecia Creates a Conceptual Hatch
Faurecia has developed a concept for a crossover tailgate and roof that is not only composite-intensive, but it has a clever design that doesn’t use the conventional hinged design, but slides over the top of the vehicle.
U.S. Hearing to Update Status of 500 VW Diesel Lawsuits
A hearing today in a U.S. District Court in San Francisco will report on the status of efforts to resolve some 500 lawsuits filed against Volkswagen AG and others over the carmaker’s sale of 580,000 diesels that were rigged to evade emission limits.
McLaren Masterpieces
One thing that is certain about McLaren Automotive is that when it creates its sculptural masterpieces that are otherwise known as “high-performance cars,” it makes extensive use of carbon fiber materials, as well as serious handcraftsmanship in the execution of the vehicles.
Tata Workers Strike Small-Car Factory in India
About 300 workers have struck Tata Motors Ltd.’s small-car assembly plant in Sanand, protesting the suspension of 20 workers for misconduct.