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SAE Updates Standards for AV Test Drivers
SAE International has unveiled guidelines for human backup drivers during testing of Level 3+ autonomous-driving systems on public roads.
Frito-Lay, Transportation and the Environment
Addressing greenhouse gas reduction in the snack food supply chain
Panasonic Hires Former Tesla Battery Expert
Panasonic Corp. has hired Celina Mikolajczak, a former lithium-ion battery expert at Tesla Inc., as vice president of battery technology, Bloomberg News reports.
Consortium Targets Software Standards for Self-Driving Cars
A new group called the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC) aims to develop common software platforms and open standards for autonomous vehicle systems.
Waymo Puts L.A. on the Robo Map
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car is mapping high-traffic areas of Los Angeles to help determine if the city would be conducive for future robo-taxi applications.
Time Nearing for First Lambo EV?
Volkswagen AG’s Lamborghini unit is mulling an all-electric powertrain for the 2+2 grand tourer it aims to launch in about five years.
StreetScooter Hires Former Ford, Tesla Execs
Germany’s StreetScooter GmbH has hired two executives from Ford and Tesla to help it expand its electric delivery van business globally.
Startup Readies Modular Electric Trucks
Neuron Corp., a Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup, plans to unveil a range of trucks at next month’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Hyundai Invests in AI-Based Mapping Startup
Hyundai Motor Co. is making an undisclosed investment in Netradyne Inc., a San Diego-based startup that uses cameras with artificial intelligence to help map roads for autonomous driving systems.
Ford to Keep Telematics Service Free
Ford Motor Co. plans to keep its FordPass Connect telematics system complementary to owners for the life of a vehicle.