NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Tidy on the outside, innovative inside, the new Corvette small-block engine packs a 495-hp punch.

Toyota and BYD Ink BEV Research and Development Pact

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Engineers and jobs relating to BEV R&D will be transferred from BYD and Toyota to the new venture in China.

Ford to Produce New Engine in North America

Some 90% of EcoBoost engines manufactured in Spain are shipped to North America to be installed in vehicles assembled in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The switch raises questions about the future of engine production in Almussafes.

Garrett’s E-Turbo Brings F1 Tech to Mass Market

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Swiss supplier Garrett says its E-Turbo technology will appear in mass-market vehicles in 2021.

Kia Concept EV Touts Styling, Near-Full Autonomy

Lidar sensors are capable of providing the concept with Level 4 autonomous-driving features, enabling hands-off and eyes-off driving in most conditions, Kia says.

Will VW Decision on Connected Vehicle Tech for New Golf Drive Adoption?

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Deployment of Wi-Fi-based vehicle-to-everything communication is a big boost for the technology, although the industry remains divided on a standard.

Battery Coalition, Argonne Partner on Recycling Research

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Over the next 20 years, spent battery volume from plug-in EVs is projected to increase to more than 7 million metric tons annually on a global basis.

Truck Platooning Demonstration a Success, Hyundai Says

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The vehicle-to-vehicle system applied to both trucks showcased how real-time information sharing between platooning vehicles can improve control over acceleration and deceleration and can incorporate advanced driver-assistance system information.

How AVs Will Power Through the Trough of Disillusionment

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Following over-hype of autonomous vehicles, setting standards, managing public expectations and collaboration will be key.

Affordability, Efficiency Hallmarks of 2020 Prius Prime

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Toyota’s sole plug-in hybrid still has little range relative to competitors, but is more efficient than it may appear. It’s also a screaming deal.