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Wireless EV Charging Goes Mainstream
Wireless charging will debut as an option in some electric cars in 2018, says Chris Borroni-Bird, vice president of strategic development at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a company that has helped pioneer the technology.
Tesla Drops Full Self-Driving Tech Option
October 22, 2018 at 2:23 AM
Tesla Inc. has stopped promoting yet-to-be-developed “full self-driving” capability for its electric cars.
British Partners Target Self-Driving Taxis by 2021
October 22, 2018 at 1:38 AM
U.K. taxi service Addison Lee Group has signed a deal with British autonomy software developer Oxbotica to launch self-driving shuttles in London by 2021.
Europe Poised to Approve Wi-Fi Over G5 for Connectivity
October 19, 2018 at 4:39 PM
The European Commission is preparing to unveil draft legislation next month that would approve vehicle connectivity that uses high-speed wi-fi technology rather than next-generation cellular networks.
October 19, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Geely Automobile Holding Co.’s Lynk & Co. unit will supply cars to Cyan Racing next year for use in the FIA World Touring Car (WTC) series.
Daimler Invests in New Zealand HMI Firm
October 18, 2018 at 2:34 PM
Daimler AG is making an unspecified investment in Soul Machines Ltd., a New Zealand-based company that specializes in digital personal assistant systems.
Google Maps Plugs Into EV Charging Locations
October 18, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Alphabet Inc.’s Google Map unit is adding information about electric vehicle charging stations, including location and directions.
Chinese Autonomous Driving Tech Startup Raises $1 Billion
October 18, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Momenta, a Beijing-based startup specializing in autonomous vehicle software, says it has secured more than $1 billion in its latest funding round.
Central London Aims to Cut Traffic Volume in Half
October 18, 2018 at 12:07 AM
The 1.1 square mile that defines the City of London aims to lower its speed limit to 15 mph and reduce motor traffic 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2044, Autocar reports.
Ford, Mahindra to Share Powertrain, Connectivity Tech
October 17, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Ford Motor Co. and Mahindra Group will share powertrain and vehicle connectivity products under separate agreements.
VW Readies “Dealer of Tomorrow” Plan for Europe
October 17, 2018 at 12:54 PM
Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand plans to launch a new sales and distribution scheme in Europe that includes direct-to-customer sales and flexible dealership and service center models.
Uber May Spin Off Autonomous Car Unit
October 17, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. is pondering a move to spin off its self-driving-car development unit, sources tell the Financial Times.
Pandora Hires Ex-Ford Connected-Car Exec VanDagens
October 17, 2018 at 12:18 AM
Music streaming service Pandora Media Inc. has hired Doug VanDagens, former global director of connected services at Ford Motor Co., to be its head of partnerships and strategy.