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Europeans Advised ADAS Can’t Do It All
Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen says the test results are clear: “Cars, even those with advanced driver-assistance systems, need a vigilant, attentive driver behind the wheel at all times.”
By Alan Harman • Oct. 23, 2018 -
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Interior Camera Will Enhance Vehicle Safety, ZF Says
ZF’s interior observation system can determine the occupants’ size, location and position, and whether they are in active control of the vehicle via the steering wheel or monitoring the vehicle’s automated driving systems, the supplier says.
Oct. 23, 2018 -
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Mitsubishi’s China JV Launches EV Production
The Eupheme electric SUV supports Mitsubishi’s and Guangzhou Automobile’s strategic growth goals by promoting the rapid adoption of new-energy vehicle technologies in the world’s largest vehicle market.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 22, 2018 -
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Hyundai Kona Electric Could Go the Distance
Hyundai’s newest BEV is a strong entry into the segment in the U.S., thanks to its CUV body style, fun-to-drive character and currently class-leading range.
Oct. 22, 2018 -
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Jaguar Tweaks EV’s Otherworldly Noise Alert
Jaguar engineers initially attempted to create a noise inspired by the sound of sci-fi spacecraft. However, pedestrians reacted by looking up to the sky, rather than at the road, as the new I-Pace electric vehicle approached.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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California Embracing Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses
Although expensive, hydrogen-fueled buses have up to twice as much range as battery-electric buses. They also can refuel quickly, and they are easier to scale up because one hydrogen refueling station can handle larger volume than a single charging post.
By Alysha Webb • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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2018 Wards 10 Best UX Quick Hits
A summation of all 25 vehicles evaluated as part of the 2018 Wards 10 Best User Experiences competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker, as tested.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 17, 2018 -
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Fuel-Cell Technology Gaining Momentum in EU
The Hydrogen Mobility Europe lobbying group is attempting to create the world’s largest network of hydrogen refueling stations.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 15, 2018 -
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2019 Ford Edge ST Pushes for Performance
The Ford Performance division focuses its efforts on the ’19 Edge ST, giving the CUV’s 2.7L V-6 some extra power while tying down the body with stiffer suspension parts. All Edge models get significant technology upgrades as well.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 10, 2018 -
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Best Vehicles for Every Millennial
A list of the best Millennial cars that reflect who they are and where they’re going.
By Harry Kasparian • Oct. 9, 2018 -
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EV Pioneer Fisker Joins Cobalt Producer’s Board
Fisker says he has spent considerable time with the First Cobalt team, visiting their Iron Creek cobalt project in Idaho and the First Cobalt Refinery in Ontario.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 8, 2018 -
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Bus Maker to Use Toyota Fuel-Cell Technology
The automaker has agreed to apply its fuel-cell powertrain to buses run by Caetanobus SA as part of its strategy for a “decarbonized society” set out in the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 8, 2018 -
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2019 Nissan Altima Proves Midsize Sedans Aren’t Dead Yet
Two great engines that make the car fast and fuel-efficient, as well as loads of safety and convenience technology, should give Nissan’s newest iteration of its midsize sedan a fighting chance in a sinking segment.
Oct. 8, 2018 -
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How Will Artificial Intelligence Handle Mom, Mother-in-Law?
At this week’s WardsAuto User Experience Conference, a Harman executive raises a delicate question about whether it makes sense to use artificial intelligence to model and adapt to all driving styles – both conservative and overly aggressive.
Oct. 5, 2018 -
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U.S. Updates Automated-Vehicle Guidelines
Speaking in Washington, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao reiterates the federal government’s position that laws crafted by Washington could impede innovation taking place in the space.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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Electric Vehicles Tough Sell in Spain
High car prices and a limited charging network of mostly low-speed chargers are contributing to the low uptake of electric vehicles in Spain.
By Jorge Palacios • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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Seeing Redeye
Dodge transplants the Challenger SRT Demon dragster’s monster engine into an SRT Hellcat, creating the ’19 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye capable of tackling road and track without requiring a parachute for braking.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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AVs Must Clear Path Toward Trust, Experts Say
J.D. Power research has found Asian consumers are less skeptical of autonomous-vehicle technology than are Americans or Germans, where the motoring cultures have deeper roots, says Kristin Kolodge, executive director-human interaction at the marketing-research firm.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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Navigating the Autonomous-Vehicle Liability Waters
Autonomous vehicles promise fewer crashes, but new risks and liabilities will shift from OEMs to parts and software manufacturers.
By Tyler Gerking and David Hofmayer • Oct. 4, 2018 -
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Automakers Look to Grow Loyalty in Era of Shared Mobility
Platforms – unlike products, which involve only a seller and buyer – involve not only the consumer and producer but also designers and UX experts, designer Theo Calvin says.
Oct. 3, 2018 -
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Smart Surfaces Can Simplify Interiors, Improve Safety
Morphing controls, 3D touchscreens and secretly lit materials to be the next wave in interior advancement, say panelists.
Oct. 3, 2018 -
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Managing the Complex Cockpit
Hyundai and Harman UX leaders say customer-focused design is key to minimizing driver distraction with increasing complex systems.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 3, 2018 -
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Automotive UX Must Move Beyond the Smartphone, Designers Say
Don’t try to imitate consumer electronics in designing new human-machine interfaces, say panelists at the Wards User Experience Conference. The automobile is capable of offering so much more.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 3, 2018 -
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Chatbots May Someday Staff Complaint Departments
Development of any innovation is hard to nail immediately, says Henry Bzeith of Flex. “You refine it and make it better.”
By Steven Finlay • Oct. 2, 2018 -
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U.S. EV Battery Capacity Lacking, Expert Warns
The escalating U.S.-China trade war notwithstanding, China’s share of global Li-ion battery production capacity exceeds 50%. It dwarfs that of the U.S. and its eight manufacturers, only one of which is completely independent.
By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 2, 2018
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