NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Gimme Smartphone Experience, Car Buyers Say

Wards Intelligence Smart Mobility Summit
Consumer demand is driven not only by the tremendous functionality of the smartphone but also its link to the on-demand economy and consistently fresh content.

2019 Hyundai Nexo FCEV Out of This World

Test Drive
The South Korean automaker’s new, purpose-built FCEV is unique, luxurious and futuristic, although maybe not practical from a cost perspective.

How do more mobility startups get their start in Michigan? One way is PlanetM Startup Grants. With over $1 million in available funding, these grants help mobility companies deploy and test their technologies on Michigan roadways within closed or real-world environments. To learn more about PlanetM Startup Grants, click here .

2019 Hyundai Veloster N: Track Star, Highway Runner

Test Drive
The quirky Veloster hatchback, the first vehicle to wear Hyundai’s new N performance badge, is powered by a 2.0L turbo-4 equipped with the latest advancements in engine technology.

MIT Making Major Investment in Computing, AI

Headquartered in a new building on MIT’s campus, the new college will be an interdisciplinary hub for work in computer science, AI, data science and related fields.

Germany Leading European Clean-Vehicle Push

Ionity and H2 Mobility Deutschland – the first supporting battery-electric cars, the second hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles – will help automakers plot a course as they begin a big rollout of new, longer-range EVs and a smaller-scale launch of first-generation FCVs.

Detroit, Silicon Valley Unlikely Allies Toward Future Mobility

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GM’s $1 billion play for autonomous-car outfit Cruise Automation arguably headlines the cross-country deal making, while FCA cemented its position in the technology by pairing up with Google’s AV unit Waymo.

AV Maker Navya Ramps Up U.S. Production

Production of Autonom, a 15-passenger fixed-route shuttle, is ramping up slowly. The facility began output earlier this year and averages a single unit per month.

Nissan to Expand EV Charging Network in Spain

The automaker plans to locate a charging station at least every 90 miles (150 km) of motorway to “help motorists lose the fear of running out of battery during a trip,” Nissan Spain CEO Marco Toro says.

U.K. to Cut Subsidies for Low-, Zero-Emission Vehicles

The cuts are “totally at odds with government ambition to be the world leader in the takeup of ultra-low-emission vehicles announced in its Road to Zero Strategy,” the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says.

Hyundai, Kia Outfit Workers With Wearable Robots

H-VEX is a device that alleviates pressure on workers’ neck and back by adding 132 lbs. of strength to users when their arms are used overhead.

NCAP 2020: A Report from the Field

Industry Voices
From the feedback provided during the NHTSA hearings, the industry clearly believes the current NCAP is outdated and needs to keep pace with the ever-changing world of automotive technology.

GM Proposes National Zero-Emissions-Vehicle Strategy

The nationwide program could reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 375 million tons between 2021 and 2030 compared with the existing ZEV program, on which it would be modeled, GM says.

Buckle Up! Connected Cars Pose New Risks

Industry Voices
As customers are demanding vehicles with all the features of a smartphone and the ability to keep connected wherever they may drive, automakers must realize that in addition to being manufacturers, they also now are technology companies.

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