Category: US Motoring Press

Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?

“We’ve had a 10-year battle with the F.C.C. for radio spectrum,” said Hilary Cain, vice president of technology, innovation, and mobility policy at the alliance. “Now technical rules for C-V2X still need to be finalized. But V2X is very important because unlike traditional vehicle sensors, C-V2X can see around corners and through things.” To communicate,… Continue reading Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?

U.S. Auto Sales Point to Continued Demand

Several automakers indicated they expected demand to remain firm, or at least outpace supply. G.M. has taken steps to increase truck production at its plant in Flint, Mich., and reopened a plant in Oshawa, Ontario. “We’re not seeing any indications demand for our vehicles is softening,” said Jim Cain, a G.M. spokesman. “Overall, the consumer… Continue reading U.S. Auto Sales Point to Continued Demand

The Long Road to Driverless Trucks

Restricting these trucks to the highway also plays to their strengths. “The biggest problems for long-haul truckers are fatigue, distraction and boredom,” Mr. Rodrigues explained on a recent afternoon as one of his company’s trucks cruised down a highway in Northern California. “Robots don’t have a problem with any of that.” It’s a sound strategy,… Continue reading The Long Road to Driverless Trucks

GM EV unit BrightDrop expects $1 billion in 2023 revenue, mass production of all-electric delivery vans to start in December

watch now BrightDrop CEO Travis Katz says he’s “charged up” about 2023 and the forecast for the General Motors EV unit to top $1 billion in revenue in 2023. The announcement, tied to General Motors’ investor day on Thursday, is the first time BrightDrop has released revenue numbers. The company did not release revenue data… Continue reading GM EV unit BrightDrop expects $1 billion in 2023 revenue, mass production of all-electric delivery vans to start in December

GM expects EV profits to be comparable to gas vehicles by 2025, years ahead of schedule

Mary Barra, CEO, GM at the NYSE, November 17, 2022. Source: NYSE General Motors expects its new electric vehicle profits to be in-line with cars and trucks with traditional engines by 2025 – years ahead of schedule and what many thought was possible. GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday said the updated forecast factors in… Continue reading GM expects EV profits to be comparable to gas vehicles by 2025, years ahead of schedule

Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk

Detroit — Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 heavy duty diesel Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission fluid can leak and cause engine fires. The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions. The company says heat… Continue reading Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk

UM economists: ‘Mild’ recession likely — but auto sector might insulate Michigan

University of Michigan economists believe a “mild” U.S. recession is coming — but they say Michigan could be insulated from the worst effects thanks to the strength of its automotive sector. Those are some of the takeaways from annual forecasts on the U.S. and state economies released Thursday at the university’s 70th annual Economic Outlook… Continue reading UM economists: ‘Mild’ recession likely — but auto sector might insulate Michigan

General Motors agrees to buy nickel sulfate from Vale to power EVs

General Motors Co. agreed to buy nickel supplies from Vale SA as a surge in demand for electric vehicles spurs automakers to secure access to battery metals. GM committed to buy battery-grade nickel sulfate equal to 25,000 metric tons of contained nickel per year from Vale Canada’s proposed plant east of Montreal, the Brazilian mining… Continue reading General Motors agrees to buy nickel sulfate from Vale to power EVs