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SUSONO, Japan — Solid-state batteries for electric vehicle with ranges of 900 miles or more. Software operating systems that update automatically. Futuristic factories where cars drive themselves through final assembly. Ultra-slick aerodynamics developed through rocket science. Those are just a few of the new technologies that Toyota is packing into its toolbox for EVs of

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli automotive technology CEOs frequently joke about the crazy driving in their country. Traffic is hectic and dense and there’s constant honking. Scooters and bicycles dart in and out erratically. Road signs are more guidelines than rules. Neighbors Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may host F1 Grand Prixes, but the

WASHINGTON — A group advocating for consumer and roadway safety is urging NHTSA to include bicycle detection in a proposed rule-making on automatic emergency braking. Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety — a consortium of consumer, public health and safety groups as well as insurance companies — said performance standards in the agency’s proposal “must

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi will join hands with French supplier Valeo to develop intelligent safety technology for Level 4 robotaxis.  Under a deal the two companies signed this week, Valeo will invest in Didi’s  autonomous driving arm and collaborate with the unit to develop the safety technology, Didi said.  A key part of the technology

Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it is adding Escape crossovers to its roster of mobile service vehicles, in addition to Transit vans, so dealers can expand their reach and more quickly address recalls and other issues. The automaker said that by year end, its retailers will launch 1,000 Escapes for light maintenance and repair

Radar, a technology invented more than a century ago and first widely used during World War II, could soon improve the performance of automated driving systems. While technology companies often highlight laser-based lidar sensors as a key enabler of automated driving, experts say next-generation radar sensors may hold some advantages. Namely, it has greater capability

TEL AVIV, Israel — To map or not to map? That is the question facing autonomous driving technology developers. Most use sensor data to compile detailed high-definition maps that chart roadway dimensions and features such as merging lanes, overpasses, signals and crosswalks. Others take a lighter approach, building maps that provide less detail. While these

BANGKOK — China’s Great Wall Motor Co. is finalizing plans to invest up to $30 million to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact electric car next year, according to a company official. The Hebei-based company is also considering establishing a research and development center

A new collaboration between computing powerhouses could further enhance the way motorists interact with their vehicles. Nvidia Corp., said Monday it has partnered with MediaTek, a Taiwanese company that makes semiconductors for wireless communications, to develop a platform that enhances automotive infotainment and cockpit features. The two companies disclosed the partnership Monday at the Computex

Charges the United States made against a former Apple software engineer accusing him of attempting to steal the company’s self-driving technology and fleeing to China in 2018 send a message, industry and legal experts say: Investment in emerging technology is crucial, but the industry must be proactive against security risks. The timing of the charges

Stellantis said it has invested in Lyten, a Silicon Valley startup that is developing lithium-sulfur EV batteries made with three-dimensional graphene that promise reduced weight, higher energy density and a simpler bill of materials. The two companies announced the tie-up on Thursday. They would not disclose the size of the investment, other to say that

From its beginnings as a provider of high-performance graphics processing power for video games, Nvidia Corp. has become one of the most valuable companies in the world based on its central role in ushering in an artificial-intelligence era across industries. The company, which works with several global automakers such as BYD, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, saw its

Sheeva.AI is continuing to develop its in-vehicle payment and commerce system by launching two new automotive product offerings. The Sheeva technology uses precise vehicle location identification to enable a driver to pay for services such as electric vehicle charging, refueling and curbside pickups directly from the car’s infotainment screen, using a digital wallet. “The good

Bosch’s reorganization of its biggest business unit, Mobility Solutions, into Bosch Mobility will help the mega-supplier prepare for a future in which software, computers and semiconductors are just as important as engines, transmissions and brakes. Markus Heyn, who will lead Bosch Mobility when the reorganization goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, said that while

Tesla Inc.’s surprise agreement with rival Ford Motor Co. to provide access to the Tesla Supercharger network opens the door for other automakers to follow suit, analysts say. With about 17,000 charging connectors, Tesla has the largest and most reliable fast-charge network in the U.S. Ford customers will gain access to roughly 12,000 next year

TOKYO – Organizers of this year’s rebranded Tokyo Motor Show, bracing for another meager international turnout, plan to cast a wider net for locals by incorporating everything from dance displays and music festivals to all manner of things on wheels, from robots to food trucks. After the presence of overseas carmakers at Japan’s premier auto

The Federal Highway Administration said it awarded a $9.58 million grant to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to conduct connected-vehicle technology research. The university’s Transportation Research Institute will use the money to prepare the city’s infrastructure for vehicle technology testing and deployment under the Ann Arbor Connected Environment Reimagined project, according to a

Alphabet Inc.’s self-driving subsidiary Waymo will put its driverless vehicles on Uber Technologies Inc.’s ride-hailing and food delivery platform later this year. Uber customers in metro Phoenix, where Waymo operates, will be able to use a set number of driverless vehicles for rides and deliveries, according to a joint blog post by the companies Tuesday.

Automotive supply behemoth Bosch has named a president for Bosch Mobility Americas as the company realigns its global mobility business. Paul Thomas, 52, will assume the newly created role in January, Bosch said Wednesday. He will be based in suburban Detroit, where the German company keeps its North American headquarters. Thomas will oversee an Americas

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli automotive technology startups hoping to mirror the success of Mobileye showcased their innovations for venture capitalists, automakers and Tier 1 suppliers here at the annual EcoMotion Week conference. Jerusalem chip and sensor company Mobileye has grown to a stock market valuation of $33 billion because of its advanced driver-assist and

The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will bring together automakers, electric vehicle charging companies, researchers and other stakeholders to create solutions to improve the EV charging experience. The National Charging Experience Consortium, led by Department of Energy national laboratories, will develop best practices and work to solve charging pain points over the next

Cadillac will reveal an electric version of the Escalade SUV this year to be called Escalade IQ. The IQ name, which Cadillac confirmed Monday, dates to 2021 when General Motors applied to trademark it. Automotive News has reported that the Escalade IQ is expected in 2024 and may be built at GM’s Factory Zero plant

Private equity investors and other funders put in at least $402 million in automotive-related startups in April, up 2 percent from the $394.1 million invested in March. The slight increase in deal activity may be a sign that investment in the automotive startup space is stabilizing. Investment in American automotive startups fell to $690.5 million

Sony Pictures Entertainment is partnering with Vietnamese EV startup VinFast to launch a new in-vehicle streaming service in the U.S. this summer, the companies said. Sony’s RIDEVU streaming service will be available to automakers and was developed specifically for integration into vehicle infotainment systems, the Sony business unit also known as SPE said in a

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Toyota is “investing like crazy” in new battery technologies for electrified vehicles but sees no dramatic breakthrough from today’s basic chemistry for at least another decade. The lithium ion composition used in contemporary EVs and hybrids will likely be the go-to for another 10 to 20 years, the Japanese carmaker’s top scientist

TOKYO — The rebranded Tokyo Motor Show wants to become the “Davos of Mobility.” Imagine a who’s who meetup of business leaders from the traditional automotive industry and whiz kids from innovative startups in artificial intelligence, software and renewable energy. But instead of gathering at a snowy Swiss ski resort, they do it on the

In a nondescript office park in San Jose, Calif., ChargePoint Holdings Inc. runs a torture lab of sorts. It’s here that the operator of the U.S.’s largest network of EV chargers subjects its products to extreme temperatures and rain, and puts them through simulated dust storms and earthquakes. Pulley systems tug on charging cords over

Stricter speed limits might be pushing electric scooter travelers onto the sidewalks, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests. The nonprofit research organization compared scooter use in Austin, Texas, where the speed limit for scooter travel is 20 mph, and Washington D.C., where it is 10 mph. Where bike lanes are

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said he has no immediate plans to leave the top post since he wants to oversee the development of artificial intelligence software that will enable lucrative future products, such as autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. At the automaker’s annual shareholders meeting Tuesday, an investor asked Musk about recent rumors that

As automakers ramp up electric vehicle production and scramble to secure their battery supply chains, they are meddling less in the business of traditional parts suppliers, according to an industry expert and executive. That’s because the automakers are faced with the once-in-a-century challenge of reinventing their companies, a capital-intensive task that leaves fewer resources for