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Mercedes Ordered to Recall Diesel Vans with Illegal Emission Controls
5/24/2018Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has been ordered to recall Vito vans equipped with 1.6-liter diesel engines because two of the engine’s emission controls violate regulations.
NTSB Confirms Uber Self-Driving System Failure in Fatal Crash
5/24/2018The autonomous driving system in an Uber test car failed to identify a pedestrian or brake to avoid striking and killing her in Arizona two months ago, says the National Transportation Safety Board.
Ohio State Students Win EcoCar Challenge Again
5/24/2018A student team from Ohio State University has won this year’s phase of the EcoCar 3 competition, giving the university a sweep of the four-year program.
Ford Opens Detroit HQ for EV, Self-Driving Car Operations
5/24/2018Ford Motor Co. has refurbished a former factory in Detroit’s historic Corktown district and is making the 45,000 sq-ft building the global headquarters for its electrification and self-driving vehicle businesses.
BMW Touts Performance of Redesigned X5 SUV
5/24/2018BMW AG says the fourth-generation X5 SUV/crossover vehicle will feature an upgraded chassis and suspension to improve performance and comfort.
Audi Eyes Solid-State Batteries for Future EVs
5/24/2018Audi AG aims to use solid-state batteries for high-powered electric sports cars, possibly starting with an all-electric supercar.
Michigan EV Startup Raises $200 Million
5/24/2018Rivian Automotive LLC, a Plymouth, Mich.-based electric vehicle startup, says it has secured $200 million of debt financing from U.K.-based Standard Chartered Bank.
Toyota Plans Factory to Make Fuel Cell Stacks
5/24/2018Toyota Motor Corp. says it will erect a plant near its global headquarters to supply fuel cell stacks for its fuel cell-powered vehicles.
U.S. Regulators, Carmakers Affirm Need for Single Efficiency Standards
5/24/2018Meetings on Wednesday between California regulators, federal officials and carmakers found agreement that the U.S. needs a single set of emissions and fuel economy rules.
VW, Apple Partner on Autonomous Vehicle Project
5/24/2018Apple Inc. has signed a deal with Volkswagen AG to convert VW T6 Transporter vans into self-driving electric shuttles, The New York Times reports.