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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.
VW, FAW Form Connectivity JV in China
March 20, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand and Chinese partner FAW Group are forming a joint venture in Chengdu, China, that will focus on connectivity and other digital services for the local market.
Hyundai Mobis Partners with Russian Firm on Robo-Taxis
March 20, 2019 at 9:42 AM
Hyundai Mobis Co. has agreed to partner with Russian tech giant Yandex NV to develop an autonomous vehicle platform.
Microsoft Connectivity Tech to Debut Later this Year
March 20, 2019 at 9:11 AM
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance will launch the first applications of Microsoft Corp.’s cloud-based connectivity vehicle technology later this year.
Toyota First in Line for Nvidia Development System
March 19, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Silicon Valley-based Nvidia Corp. is introducing a new simulation tool to aid the development and testing of automated driving technologies.
ZF Acquires Netherlands Mobility Provider
March 19, 2019 at 11:48 AM
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has acquired a 60% share of 2getthere B.V., which operates driverless electric shuttles and other mobility-as-a-service systems.
Study Finds Mixed Results for Ride-Hailing Impact
March 19, 2019 at 6:43 AM
The use of ride-hailing services lowers urban parking demand but hikes traffic congestion and discourages other modes of transportation, say University of Colorado researchers.
March 19, 2019 at 2:34 AM
Lyft Inc. hopes to raise $2.1 billion in an initial public offering of shares that will be priced between $62 and $68.
India Will Hike Tariffs to Boost Local EV Production
March 19, 2019 at 1:45 AM
India plans to raise taxes on imported electric vehicle components and batteries to encourage local EV production.
U.S. Ponders Robocars Sans Human Control Features
March 15, 2019 at 3:58 PM
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has begun a review process that could lead to automated cars no longer equipped with such devices as steering wheels, rearview mirrors and brake pedals.
Tesla Unveils Model Y Crossover
March 15, 2019 at 2:28 AM
Tesla Inc. took the wraps off its latest electric vehicle, the Model Y compact crossover, last week in Los Angeles.
Kia Joins Audi on Amazon’s Home Charger Shopping List
March 14, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Owners of Kia Motors Corp.’s plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicles now can buy a 240-volt home charging system for the cars on Amazon.com.
AAA: No Thaw Yet in Consumer Fears about Robotic Cars
March 14, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Seven in 10 Americans polled by insurance giant AAA are just as skeptical of fully autonomous vehicles as they were a year ago.