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Eaton’s New eMobility Business
Earlier this year Eaton Corp. combined products, expertise and manufacturing capabilities from its Electrical and Vehicle groups to create a 1,200-employee business called eMobility.
WiTricity Buys Qualcomm’s Wireless Charging Business
February 11, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Boston-based WiTricity Corp. has acquired Qualcomm Inc.’s Halo wireless charging business for an unspecified amount.
China’s Changan Demos 55 Autonomous Car Platoon
February 11, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. tested a 55-vehicle fleet of autonomous vehicles driving in line on a closed highway in China.
Aurora Lands $530 Million in Funding
February 08, 2019 at 4:19 PM
Silicon Valley-based self-driving car-startup Aurora Innovation Inc. has landed $530 million in its second round of funding.
E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise
February 08, 2019 at 1:15 PM
There have been more than 1,500 injuries and four deaths related to electric scooter accidents in the U.S. since late 2017, according to a Consumer Reports study.
Control Centers Could Aid Transition to Driverless Cars
February 08, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Researchers at the University of Michigan say remotely located technicians could help troubleshoot and respond to potential problems for self-driving cars in real time.
AAA Shows EV-Range Reduction in Cold and Hot Weather
February 07, 2019 at 7:58 PM
Operating an electric vehicle in cold weather can reduce driving range by more than 40%, according to AAA.
Finland Targets 30% Biofuel Use by 2029
February 07, 2019 at 4:01 PM
The Finnish Parliament has passed a law requiring that the use of biofuels in road vehicles must reach 30% by 2029.
GM Offers Equity to Employees of Cruise Unit
February 07, 2019 at 12:21 AM
General Motors Co. has enabled employees of its Cruise Automation unit the ability to acquire equity in the autonomous vehicle technology startup.
Tesla Cuts Model 3 Price Again
February 06, 2019 at 5:17 PM
Tesla Inc. has lowered the retail price of its Model 3 electric sedan in the U.S. by another $1,100, to $42,900.
Sweden Opens AI Innovation Center
February 06, 2019 at 1:13 PM
Sweden’s Innovation Agency has opened a technical center in Gothenburg that will focus on developing artificial intelligence, deep learning technologies and related applications.
February 05, 2019 at 4:08 PM
Robert Bosch GmbH’s Service Solutions unit has agreed to purchase LAWA Solutions GmbH, a Giessen, Germany-based startup that specializes in cloud-based software for roadside assistance and repair shops.
Japanese Partners Ready Compact EVs
February 04, 2019 at 12:11 PM
Consumer electronics giant Funai Electric Co. is teaming with startup Fomm Corp. to develop a compact electric sports car and a semi-amphibious mini-EV.