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Alpha Motor introduces the Electric Jax CUV

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 16, 2021 | Electrification, Vehicles

The new four-passenger electric CUV shares a platform with the previously revealed Alpha ACE coupe and comes with additional off-road capability.

Volta Trucks gains momentum as it begins a French roadshow

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 12, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Policy, Vehicles

Fresh off new funding and an announced e-axle agreement with Meritor, the startup commercial vehicle maker is hoping to help push more sustainable logistics solutions forward for customers as internal-combustion-engine bans in French cities of more than 150,000 residents take effect from 2024.

Volkswagen partners with Microsoft to develop automated driving software

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 12, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Infrastructure, Software

VW Group will use Microsoft Azure to simplify automated driving software development, testing, and deployment.

Hyundai unveils go-anywhere TIGER ultimate mobility vehicle

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 10, 2021 | Autonomy, Design, Electrification, Materials, Research, Technology, Vehicles

Designed by Hyundai’s New Horizon Studio with help from Autodesk and Sundberg-Ferar, the compact TIGER X-1 is intended to carry payloads over otherwise inaccessible terrain either by driving or walking.

Aurora to provide autonomous Driver for Toyota and Denso

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 9, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development

The autonomous-driving-technology startup agrees to a long-term strategic partnership with the Japanese giants to produce autonomous minivans for ride-hailing networks including Uber.

Ceres Holographics partners with Covestro, TI on automotive display innovations

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 8, 2021 | Augmented Reality, Connectivity, Interiors, Materials

The partnerships will commercialize photopolymer films and projection technology for transparent mobility display applications, including augmented reality infotainment and advertising, on the front, side, and rear vehicle windows.

Ford partners with Google to improve connectivity experience

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 4, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Connectivity, Technology, User Experience

Google will provide Android operating system and Google apps in Ford and Lincoln vehicles and will use AI and ML to help Ford improve its internal processes.

Valeo commits to carbon neutrality by 2050

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 4, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification

The mega-supplier is doubling down on its sustainability efforts for all of its own operating activities and across its entire supply chain worldwide, emphasizing the importance of the efforts by basing compensation of more than 1500 senior executives on the results.

Suppliers revisit immersive infotainment at CES, finds Strategy Analytics

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 3, 2021 | Connectivity, User Experience

In a review of the 2021 CES, user experience (UX) analysts say that current infotainment priorities should focus on core functionality, not stationary UX. In a separate review of the new VW Golf’s UX, analysts believe that touchscreen controls for driving-critical functions should be reconsidered by automakers.

Polestar’s Chengdu facility sets sustainable-manufacturing example

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 1, 2021 | Architecture, Design

The production center is the first car factory in China to attain Gold status in LEED ratings, with facilities powered by 100% renewable electricity and designed by Snøhetta with collaborators EDAG, SCIVIC, and Space Matrix.