Technology: Page 28

  • The LG widescreen display in the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan.
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    Automotive data privacy under scrutiny in California

    The California Privacy Protection Agency is examining how automakers handle data collected from internet-connected vehicles.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 2023
  • The all-new Mitsubishi Colt.
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    Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

    The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Trendline

    Artificial Intelligence

    Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

    By WardsAuto staff
  • A woman and child are about to enter a white self-driving, ride-hailing vehicle with large sensors on the roof in San Francisco.
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    Robotaxi ride-hailing expansion approved by California regulators despite local objections

    Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to charge fares for riders in driverless robotaxis 24 hours a day throughout San Francisco.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A worker assembles Volkswagen's ID.3 electric car at a factory in Germany.
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    Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

    Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
  • An electric pickup truck charging in a garage.
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    GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging

    The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Picture of Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, and Heung-soo Kim, executive vice president at Hyundai Motor Group.
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Christopher Yang, the new president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.
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    Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

    The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A Tesla car recharges its battery at the Petaluma Supercharger on March 09, 2022 in Petaluma, California.
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    Tesla owners allege false advertising over EV ranges in class-action lawsuit

    If the court approves the suit, people in California could join it, potentially exposing the automaker to significant legal risk.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Porsche logo is displayed during the first press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show on March 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The German luxury carmaker is also weighing options at home and in Canada for its planned factory.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Geely develops large language model for in-vehicle infotainment

    It’s expected to be the first large language model deployed in the auto industry.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV.
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    Subaru has a more aggressive EV plan

    The automaker aims to boost global battery-electric vehicle sales to 50% by 2030.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz trains more than 600 data and AI specialists worldwide in 2023.
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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

    The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • A Waymo self-driving truck sits inside a conference center in Dallas in November 2022 for the Women In Trucking Association's Accelerate! Conference & Expo.
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    Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking

    The tech company, under Google parent firm Alphabet, is pushing back its timeline and operations for commercializing autonomous tractor-trailers.

    By David Taube • July 27, 2023
  • A Toyota depiction of vehicle lane-centering technology.
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    Toyota launches 3 research projects to improve road safety as regulations loom

    The automaker’s Collaborative Research Safety Center will study driver support features for lane centering, develop an in-vehicle intervention and evaluate how data can improve technology that promotes safer driving.

    By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023
  • Renault Fluence Z.E. and Nissan LEAF
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    Nissan, Renault overhaul their alliance

    The two companies will keep a 15% stake in each other, with Renault Group transferring 28.4% of its Nissan shares to a French trust.

    By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023
  • A Chevy Bolt EV plugged in at a charging station.
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    7 automakers form massive EV charging joint venture

    The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • picture of ZF Group CEO Dr. Holger Klein (left) and Young Liu, CEO and Chairman of Foxconn
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    Foxconn to take 50% stake in ZF Group’s passenger vehicle chassis unit

    The move is part of Foxconn’s diversification strategy, which includes expanding its automotive business and taking a 5% share of the global EV market by 2025.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • Press photo of a red Kia EV6 SUV.
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    New car owners unimpressed with their vehicles: J.D. Power

    Overall satisfaction declined two years in a row, according to the survey. “It’s an indicator that larger issues may lie under the surface,” said Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking.

    By • July 24, 2023
  • The LG widescreen display in the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan.
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    Car shoppers like subscriptions more than expected: S&P Global Mobility

    Over 80% of survey respondents who experienced a free trial or existing subscription said they would definitely or probably buy subscription-based services for a future vehicle.

    By Michael Brady • July 24, 2023
  • Fermata Energy CEO Tony Posawatz
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    Tony Posawatz named Fermata Energy CEO

    The former Fisker Automotive CEO also led the development of the Chevrolet Volt.

    By Michael Brady • July 20, 2023
  • Front view of the Nissan Ariya electric SUV.
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    Nissan is first Japanese automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging port

    The company will offer the North American Charging Standard port on its Ariya SUV in 2024 and future models in 2025.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • A closeup picture of a silicon wafer on display at Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institution.
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    Stellantis revamps its semiconductor strategy to ensure long-term supply

    The company wants to avoid supply chain disruptions, which significantly impacted global vehicle production and sales during the pandemic.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Workers use ChatGPT in a Mercedes-Benz factory.
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    Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

    The automaker is piloting the technology in its production process ahead of a global rollout.

    By Kate Magill • July 19, 2023
  • Edge Cloud 4 Production uses local servers that act as a data processing center and eliminates the need for expensive, high-maintenance industrial PCs.
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    Audi deploys new cloud-based IT system in Germany factory

    The new control system paves the way for software and tools that support workers and vehicle diagnostics, predict maintenance needs and lower energy use, executives said.

    By Michael Brady • July 18, 2023