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Mahle Ultra-Fast Charging for Electric Urban Delivery Vehicles
Mahle Powertrain and Allotrope Energy’s lithium-carbon battery cell technology is said to combine the benefits of super-capacitors and traditional lithium-ion batteries to enable “ultra-fast” full charging as quickly as ICE vehicles can be refueled.
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 9, 2022 -
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AZ Car Dealer Goes A-to-Z With EVs
“The future really is electric, and Yates Buick GMC is all in,” says Whitney Yates Woods, who became the dealer principal after her father died of COVID.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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Farley: Blue Oval Will Encompass BEVs, ICE Vehicles
CEO Jim Farley dismisses speculation Ford might split into two distinct enterprises even as its ICE and BEV businesses continue to evolve independently.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 4, 2022 -
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Flying Cars? What About Those Autonomous Vehicles?
Full autonomy – in which a vehicle can drive itself under any circumstances – “is 20 years out,” says Xperi’s Jeff Jury.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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2022 Kia EV6 First Drive: Competitive New BEV Performs Well, Mashes Up Segments
Kia’s new EV6 is larger than it looks, fun to drive and offers very fast charging, but will shoppers see it as a CUV?
By John Voelcker • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Aston Martin’s New DBX707 Packs Performance Punch
The new model offers 152 hp more than the previous DBX and loads of luxury touches.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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EVs Have Long Way to Go to Reach ‘Everybody’
The question remains: how to get to the “early majority” phase of adoption, beyond those affluent enough to already have a few cars in the driveway. Persuading a lower-income, single-vehicle household to opt for a more expensive EV in a “charging desert” neighborhood seems a long way off.
By John F. Possumato • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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Marelli EV Technologies in Spotlight
Marelli’s eMotors can accept voltages of either 400 or 800 volts. The 800V eMotor can produce 443 lb.-ft. of torque and can spin up to 25,000 rpm. The supplier says it will be introducing other e-motors and a new 400V e-axle later in 2022.
By Sebastian Blanco • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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Software-Defined Architectures Disrupting Auto Industry
The future vehicle will provide the scope for customization and personalization on a level never seen before. This scope will be enabled by software and the underlying hardware will be software-defined.
By Daniel Weyl • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Ushering in the AI-Powered Co-Pilot of the Future
Our global connected ecosystem requires a complete reinvention of the in-car assistant: an AI-powered co-pilot that connects with drivers the same way humans connect with one another – through voice, vision, touch and gesture.
By Stefan Ortmanns • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Nissan Goes Boldly Forward With New Frontier
The re-engineered Frontier is a competitive offering in a truck segment bristling with activity. Based on brisk sales since its arrival in September, Nissan executives might be correct in predicting annual first full-year sales of 70,000 units.
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Planned Intel Chip Plants to Be in Easy Reach of Midwest Vehicle Operations
The new Intel plants, which will come online in 2025, will be located within a day’s drive or less of the bulk of the auto industry’s assembly plans in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. as well as Canadian plants in Southern Ontario.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo No Mere Test Drive
Ford’s four new U.S. test tracks let Bronco enthusiasts (and potential buyers) experience off-roading to an extreme. The idea seems to be working: In the final three months of 2021, Ford sold 35,023 Broncos vs. 39,900 Jeep Wranglers.
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Industry Experts See BEVs Gaining More Traction in 2022
With battery-electrics such as the Ford F-150 Lightning coming this year, interest in EVs is bound to increase, says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 20, 2022 -
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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Quick Hits
A pro-and-con summation of all 39 powertrains evaluated in the 2021 competition. Many comments come directly from editor scoresheets.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Personalizing the Software defined Vehicle
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The software-defined vehicle has arrived.Now automakers and Tier 1 suppliers are weighing whether personalization and customization for cons...
By Robert Gray • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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OEMs Must Drive Effort to Educate EV Buyers
With automaker credibility on the rise of late, OEMs need to counter the myths and misconceptions that are slowing the EV transition.
By Desmond Wheatley • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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COVID Cancels De Tomaso’s Plans for U.S. Plant
The Italian sportscar maker will set up a production facility at the iconic Nürburgring circuit in Germany. It has entered a joint venture with the automotive sports development company Capricorn Group.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2022 -
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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Volkswagen ID.4
This video clip highlighting the Volkswagen ID.4 was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 17, 2022 -
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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Jeep Grand Cherokee L
This video clip highlighting the Jeep Grand Cherokee L was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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Gentex Showcases Interiors Technology at CES 2022
At CES 2022, Gentex displays multiple technologies focused on driver and cabin monitoring as well as new convenience features that will help automakers sell cars.
By Sebastian Blanco • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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Aptiv Acquiring Software Developer Wind River for $4.3B
Aptiv President and CEO Kevin Clark notes access to Wind River’s software stack will enable Aptiv to deliver over-the-air updates and revenue-enhancing subscription services automakers plan to deliver in the future.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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CES 2022 Plugs Automotive’s Electric Future
It seemed like every third booth or so, among 200 transportation companies, was selling some new, innovative and convenient system for home, work or public charging. CES 2022 made it clear electrified vehicles are the future.
By John F. Possumato • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Chrysler Pacifica
This video clip highlighting the Chrysler Pacifica was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Polestar 2
This video clip highlighting the Polestar 2 was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.
By Drew Winter • Jan. 12, 2022
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