Technology: Page 21

  • A closeup picture of a silicon wafer on display at Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institution.
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    Stellantis revamps its semiconductor strategy to ensure long-term supply

    The company wants to avoid supply chain disruptions, which significantly impacted global vehicle production and sales during the pandemic.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Workers use ChatGPT in a Mercedes-Benz factory.
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    Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

    The automaker is piloting the technology in its production process ahead of a global rollout.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Edge Cloud 4 Production uses local servers that act as a data processing center and eliminates the need for expensive, high-maintenance industrial PCs.
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    Audi deploys new cloud-based IT system in Germany factory

    The new control system paves the way for software and tools that support workers and vehicle diagnostics, predict maintenance needs and lower energy use, executives said.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • A closeup picture of a circuit board.
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    Automotive semiconductor shortage mostly resolved: S&P Global

    The semiconductor shortage that disrupted vehicle production over the past two years is just about over. But as vehicles become more complex, supply chain disruptions may impact production and sales.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • A blue 2024 Kia EV9 SUV on the road with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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    Courtesy of Kia.

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    Kia to invest over $200M in Georgia plant expansion

    The West Point expansion will enable the automaker to produce its first electric vehicle in North America.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • An automotive salvage yard in Europe.
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    Automakers blast EU proposal to make cars more recyclable

    The European Union may require automakers to use recycled plastic and help finance the cost of recycling old cars.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • A 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT does a burnout at a racetrack.
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    American muscle cars among deadliest vehicles on the road: IIHS

    Versions of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang made up six of the 21 vehicles with the highest driver death rates for model year 2020, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric truck.
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    Courtesy of Nikola Corp
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    Bosch ramps up hydrogen fuel cell production in Germany

    Nikola Corp. will use the fuel cell modules to power its Class 8 hydrogen electric vehicle, with North American deliveries expected to start later this year.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • Illustration of the Cruise Origin picking up a rider.
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    Courtesy of Cruise
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    Will NHTSA allow GM to deploy self-driving cars on public roads?

    If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants the waiver, General Motors could manufacture 2,500 vehicles without driver controls annually for two years.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • A shiny dark gray electric motor internal gear mechanism on a white surface.
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    Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

    Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • Legislators with the California Senate Transportation Committee meet to discuss AB 316 regarding a safety operator requirement for autonomous heavy trucks.
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    California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

    Assembly Bill 316 would force limits on when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

    By David Taube • July 13, 2023
  • The LG widescreen display in the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan.
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    Courtesy of LG Electronics
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    LG plans to double its automotive electronics business to $15.6B by 2030

    As modern vehicles become more like smartphones with software, digital displays and connectivity features, companies like LG, Nvidia and Qualcomm are expanding into the automotive sector.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • Picture of the Renault Clio E-Tech full-hybrid Esprit Alpine.
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    Courtesy of Renault Group
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    Renault, Geely form joint venture for powertrain technology

    The joint venture aims to produce up to 5 million low-emissions internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines per year for multiple OEMs.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • A car mechanic using a computer.
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    Automakers, independent auto repair groups sign right-to-repair agreement

    The organizations plan to oppose state legislation that conflicts with the agreement and work together on federal legislation.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • The finish line and checkered flag racing
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    Where IT fits into Formula E racing

    Friedemann Kurz, head of information technology at Porsche Motorsport, detailed how IT pros supply real-time data to accelerate racing strategies.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 11, 2023
  • A picture of Stellantis' STLA Medium electric vehicle platform
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    Stellantis unveils global EV platform with driving ranges of up to 435 miles

    The STLA Medium electric vehicle platform features a 400-volt electrical architecture and will underpin passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs.

    By • July 7, 2023
  • A Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle parked at a Tesla Supercharger location.
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    Mercedes-Benz EVs to come with Tesla’s charging port in 2025

    The company is the first German automaker to announce the switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plug for its future electric vehicles.

    By • July 7, 2023
  • The Toyota BZ4X electric SUV
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
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    Toyota says ‘breakthrough’ in solid-state EV batteries could significantly drop costs

    An executive said the new technology would deliver ranges up to 745 miles and halve current battery size and weight.

    By • July 6, 2023
  • Woman plugging electric charger into car.
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    Consumer interest in purchasing EVs, hybrids climbs to 48% in the US: EY

    This year’s survey showed the largest increase in interest in electrified vehicles since the survey started publishing it in 2020.

    By • June 30, 2023
  • The all-electric Chrysler Airflow concept at the CES 2022 conference in Las Vegas.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis launches EV charging service in North America, Europe

    The automaker, which owns Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, is still evaluating whether to adopt Tesla’s proprietary plug design.

    By • June 28, 2023
  • Charging port on the Volvo C40 recharge SUV.
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    Courtesy of Volvo Cars
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    Volvo is latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging port

    The company joins General Motors, Ford and Rivian in switching to Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging plug.

    By • June 28, 2023
  • A picture of Lucid's dual-motor EV drive unit
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    Courtesy of Lucid Group, Inc.
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    Lucid, Aston Martin sign $450M EV powertrain deal

    According to the terms of the deal, Lucid will also become a shareholder in the luxury sports car maker.

    By • June 26, 2023
  • Passenger riding in a Baidu RT6 autonomous vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Baidu Inc.
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    China supports commercialization of Level-3 autonomous driving technology

    The nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology could help accelerate the deployment of commercial Level-3 autonomous vehicles.

    By • June 26, 2023
  • Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway in both directions.
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    Regulators propose automatic emergency braking system requirement for heavy trucks

    The proposed rule would require new vehicles over 10,000 pounds to have the tech in an effort to reduce crashes and injuries.

    By David Taube • June 26, 2023
  • An interior picture of the center console in the Tesla Model Y.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    New vehicle quality is getting worse. Blame technology, J.D. Power says.

    As automakers launch more high-tech vehicles, reported problems have reached a record high, according to J.D. Power’s 2023 Initial Quality Study.

    By • June 23, 2023