Byton's Bold Plan for AV Future; Volvo Adopts Blockchain to Trace Cobalt Origins

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Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Down 14.0% in October

Classes 6, 7 and 8 losses were posted while Classes 4 and 5 experienced a gain in sales.

Thermal Imaging Could Play Role in ADAS, Autonomy

Israeli start-up AdaSky makes the case for adding thermal sensors into the mix with lidar, radar and cameras to make...

Continental Approaches Autonomy From Bottom, Top

One reason for dual pathways is the absence of a clear industry understanding of when the driver is responsible for...

Volvo Adopts Blockchain to Trace Origins of Cobalt Used for Li-ion Batteries

Volvo says it reached an agreement with its two battery suppliers, China’s CATL and Korea’s LG Chem, to implement traceability...

Taking Byton’s Bold Plan for the Future of Personal Transportation for a Spin

The EV startup plans to use a flexible ownership model, a focus on ride quality and cutting-edge tech to become...

Ford Details 2021 Mustang Mach-E Battery-Electric Sports Car

Ford’s promised “Mustang-inspired” electrified CUV debuts at the Los Angeles auto show and goes on sale by the end of...

U.S. Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks Down 2.5% in October

Medium-duty trucks experienced an 8.2% hike in sales, while heavy-duty trucks dropped 11.4%.

Navigating New Mobility

An examination of the mobility strategies of automotive OEMs, technology companies and others in the race to define the next...