NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Florida Connected-Car Tests Hit a Few Bumps

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The U.S. Department of Transportation found participants “initially significantly underestimated” the challenge of testing and integrating connected vehicles.

Tula’s Latest Technology Drives Electric Motor Efficiency

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The latest innovation from Tula Technology applies a pulsing operation to electric motors to achieve higher efficiency.

BMW Reveals New Electric iX SUV

Due late next year, the new five-seat battery-electric SUV will offer up to 500 hp from two motors, fulltime all-wheel drive, a 0-62 mph time of less than 5.0 seconds and expected range of “over 300 miles.”

Lunewave Says Nearing Next Phase With Unique Radar Sensor

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The developer has just completed a new round of funding and says it is on the verge of a deal with a Tier 1 supplier to produce and market its Luneberg-based radar for applications as early as 2022.

GM Hiring 3,300 Engineers for Propulsion, Software Development

Most of the new hires, to come onboard by spring 2021, will be based in North America. The automaker is looking for electrical system engineers, controls engineers and developers for Java, Android, iOS and other platforms.

EVs Surge in Europe; Hyundai Joins Ionity, Partners on FCEVs; Mitsubishi CO2 Goals

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Registrations of BEVs and PHEVs grow sharply in the EU, while Hyundai joins Europe’s fast-charge network and partners on fuel cells in China. Mitsubishi wants more EVs in its lineup and sets aggressive targets for 2030.

2021 Acura TLX: Making Sedans Sexy Again

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Luxury sport sedans should be with us for years to come, and the Acura TLX furthers the case for such cars with good looks, a fetching interior and a capable 2.0L turbo-4. In the spring, a high-output turbocharged V-6 raises the ante in the Type S variant.

High-Res Digital Mapping Supports AV Rollout

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Mauro Rossi, director-advanced technology platforms at Ontario-based Communitech, says automakers would be able to download data from these open-source maps for their own autonomous-vehicle operating systems.

Nissan Doesn’t Go Rogue, Thankfully, with 2021 CUV

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The latest generation of Nissan’s compact CUV matches the competition in features and performance, with in-vehicle technology getting a much-needed upgrade.

Auto Tech Check – ’20 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4x4

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While its sticker price tips the scale at more than $70k, the tech in the truck proves its value.

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