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Tesla’s New Battery, Manufacturing Revolutionary, If It Can Pull It Off

Battery and manufacturing innovations, plus an affordable BEV, could put Tesla even further ahead in the global electrification game.

No, California Isn’t Banning All ICE Vehicles

It’s possible one type of new vehicle with an internal-combustion engine will be sold in California once the ZEV mandate...

Analyst Looks at BEV Truck Market Prospects

Jim Meil, principal analyst for ACT Research, says, “Ultimately, the success of electrification and ability to gain market share hang...

Growth in U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Refuses to Stall; September to Post 16.2 Million SAAR

Momentum from the third quarter could raise the odds for a 16-plus million-unit year in 2021, as well as lift...

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Xilinx Zynq Chip to Drive Continental Radar

The new 4D-imaging radar sets the table for autonomous driving up to Level 5, Xilinx says.

Didi, BYD Developing Dedicated AV for Robotaxi Service

The reported rollout of robotaxis this year could give the Chinese ride-hailing giant an advantage in autonomous mobility services.

Battery Maker Sets Up Component Production in Europe

Sekisui has started production of thermal interface materials for automakers, battery manufacturers and producers of powertrains and chassis components at...

Still Enough BEVs to Support Market Growth

Despite some product delays or cancellations, the U.S. market will offer enough BEV models to customers, who generally are open...

World Vehicle Sales Down 8.4% in August

The world vehicle market continued to suffer from the economic fallout from the coronavirus.