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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Dana elevates board member to interim CEO
Veteran industry executive Bruce McDonald will oversee the company as it searches for a permanent chief executive.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Dana implementing plan to cut $200M in annual costs by 2026
The company’s strategy also includes selling its off-highway business to focus on its light-duty and commercial segments.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Digital Twin Development Vital for a SDV Future, Continental Says
Supply giant teams up with U.S. digital technology specialist to boost its ability to bring software-defined vehicle solutions to market for automaker clients.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 15, 2024 -
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Bosch’s Labor Cutbacks Deeper Than Expected, Worker Rep Says
Auto supply giant's response to industry challenges in Europe risks up to 10,000 jobs in Germany, according to labor representative estimates.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Startup to Pitch Brainwave Sensor as Solution to Distracted Driving
Neumo’s sensor could be positioned discreetly in the seat headrest, measuring brain activity from up to a foot away and signaling when the driver may be tiring, distracted or experiencing a critical health issue.
By David Zoia • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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FEV Claims BEV Range and Charging Breakthrough With Solid-State Tech
Collaboration with battery pioneer ProLogium brings solid-state technology to the point of commercial series production.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Nuro Narrows Focus, Sets Sights on AV Application in 2026
Gone are plans to design, build and operate autonomous package-delivery fleets. Instead, Nuro will concentrate on licensing its software to mobility-service providers, last-mile delivery companies and global automakers.
By David Zoia • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Nearshoring and Managing Global Uncertainty
The reality is that nearshoring decisions are typically made without 100% of the information one might wish to have. Therefore, suppliers should also be aware of their propensity for risk as they chart their course forward.
By Mark Barrott, Alejandro A. Rodriguez • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Italian Company Rescues Recaro
Bankrupt sports car seat maker will see its manufacturing move to Proma Group's plant near Turin in deal to save the German subsidiary of the famous sports brand.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal
The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Renault’s Ampere Secures Multi-Year BEV Power Module Supplies to Slash Fast-Charge Times
Agreement with Swiss semiconductor manufacturer could see automaker's 800V battery systems achieve 10%-80% fast-charge in less than 15 minutes.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Continental to Showcase In-Cabin Health Monitoring
Invisible biometric scanner monitors vital signs of driver and visual indicators of passengers to adjust car interior comfort levels and give early activation of the vehicle's crash mitigation technologies in the event of a collision..
By Paul Myles • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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BorgWarner CEO to retire, successor named
Frédéric Lissalde has been in the top leadership role since 2018. Now, he will hand the reins to Joseph Fadool.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Reinventing the Automotive Value Chain for Next-Gen Mobility
While we’re seeing supply chain resilience initiatives with some automotive customers, efforts are not yet collectively executing at scale, which is coming through in risk scores.
By Mike Thoeny • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant
The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall
The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM recalls 462K pickups, SUVs for potential rear wheel lock-up
The transmission control valve is susceptible to excessive wear on the vehicles equipped with diesel engines.
By Eric Walz • Updated Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Election Upheaval Risks Billions in BEV Subsidies – in Canada
Industry lobbyist Brian Kingston says federal and provincial investments have been made “to keep Canada competitive with the U.S.”
By Keith Nuthall • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution
The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Floods at Swiss Aluminum Supplier Drag Down JLR Q2 Revenues
Automaker also sees profits slump by 10% for the quarter but expects rebound in fortunes for the rest of 2024.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 11, 2024
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