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Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers
The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging
The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program
The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps
President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall
The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA
The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power
Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture
The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Polestar’s US customers gain Tesla Supercharger access
The company’s expanding global charging network also includes 20,000 Supercharger locations in Europe and 200 cities across China.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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How AI is transforming the automotive industry
Learn how companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, BAIDU, and XPENG are leveraging AI in their operations.
By Andrii Olefir, Business Consultancy Specialist, Avenga Global • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault
The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Volvo Cars launches NACS adapter for Tesla Supercharger access
The chargers can be located using the automaker's app or built-in Google Maps via the vehicle’s infotainment system starting on Nov. 18.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power
Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries
A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory
With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations
The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue
CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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More automakers install improved tech to remind drivers to buckle up
Louder warnings to passengers are among the measures OEMs take, according to IIHS.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs
The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet
Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024
