WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
The WardsAuto Engine-Propulsion & Tech Update

MARCH 8, 2021

Ford, JLR Go All Electric; Li-Cycle Going Public; Chevy, Hyundai Battery Woes

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Ford and Jaguar Land Rover each announce bold plans to reduce or do away with ICEs, while Canadian recycler Li-Cycle will be publicly traded soon and GM and Hyundai find different ways to solve a common problem with battery fires.

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2021 Buick Envision Delivers Style, UX Features

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The model follows Buick’s new product-development edict: Pack in the driver-assistance and infotainment features – and no boring styling.

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Need for and Impact of New Automotive E/E Architectures

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Several factors are disrupting the automotive supply chain and forcing OEMs to rethink the entire in-vehicle architecture, development and manufacturing processes.

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Hydrogen Future Closer Than It May Seem

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Technological advances and practical application of fuel cells signal a hydrogen future arriving sooner than predicted. 

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Continental Says Long-Range Lidar Key to AV Evolution

The automotive supplier doesn’t plan to start producing its long-range lidar device until 2024, but it is already calling the sensor the “final piece of the puzzle” when it comes to autonomous vehicles navigating complex environments.

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Fuel-Cell Maker Outlines Bright Future

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Vancouver, Canada-based Ballard details robust plans for global expansion of its fuel-cell business in the coming 1-2 years.

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Zoox CEO Discusses Its Amazon-Backed Robotaxi Vehicle, Service and the Future

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Zoox CEO Aicha Evans reveals the Amazon-backed robotaxi vehicle and service and talks about transporting passengers and possibly Amazon goods.

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Infiniti Announces Details of 2022 QX55 Launch

The QX55 in Luxe trim will have an MSRP of $46,500 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships in April.

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Six-Minute Webinar Episode 11: Stellantis Shakes Up Global Rankings

Stellantis moves into the Top 5 of global manufacturers pushing GM, Honda and Ford further down the list.

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