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Mahle Touts Improved Mild-Hybrid Battery
Germany’s Mahle GmbH has developed a prototype 48-volt battery the company claims can boost fuel efficiency by 12% to 15% in mild-hybrid vehicles.
South Korea Aims to Offer Autonomous Bus Service by 2022
South Korea, which will begin testing automated shuttle buses on public streets in Sejong later this year, plans to launch commercial service in that city by 2022.
Lyft Offers Credits to People to Sell Their Cars
Lyft Inc. is testing a program that will provide ride-hailing credits for people who sell their vehicles through online used-car retailer Carvana.com.
Ford Names New Chief for Autonomy Unit
Ford Motor Co. has appointed John Lawler, formerly vice president of strategy, as CEO of the carmaker’s autonomous vehicles subsidiary.
Toyota, BYD to Form EV Venture
Toyota Motor Corp. and BYD Co. are creating a 50:50 joint venture in China that will develop battery-electric vehicle platforms and related technologies.
Times to Get Tougher for Tooling Firms
Harbour Results Inc. estimates decline in N.A. OEM tooling spend for 2020
Uniti One: Another Scandinavian EV
Uniti has announced that its city car, the Uniti One, is open for deposits. If you live in Sweden or the UK.
Chinese Air Taxi Developer Files for IPO
Chinese drone maker Ehang, which is developing its own autonomous air taxi, aims to raise $100 million through an initial public stock offering.
Nio, Mobileye Ally on Self-Driving Cars in China
Chinese electric-car startup Nio Inc. and Intel Corp.’s Mobileye unit will partner to develop autonomous vehicles for China’s consumer market.
Cold Facts on Hot Stamping
Process advances, new materials and tooling breakthroughs are advancing the state of hot stamping