AKRON, Ohio, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Nasdaq: GT) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, finalizing the merger agreement made public on February 22. The combination unites two leading tire companies with complementary product portfolios, services and capabilities to create a… Continue reading Goodyear Completes Acquisition of Cooper
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STMicroelectronics launches smart power electronics for EVs
STMicroelectronics, the global semiconductor major catering to a spectrum of electronics applications, has launched a new family of ST Intelligent and Integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) solutions called STi2GaN. According to the company, STi2GaN combines power and intelligence in compact, high-performance solutions required by the automotive industry as it shifts to electrified platforms. Building on ST’s… Continue reading STMicroelectronics launches smart power electronics for EVs
Stock take: Legal groundwork laid for self-driving cars on UK roads
The UK government is developing legislation to permit autonomous cars to drive on public roads, which will address a range of issues such as insurance, liability and cybersecurity and establish a legal framework to govern driverless vehicles. Known as the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act (AEVA), the legislation is spearheaded by the Law Commission (the… Continue reading Stock take: Legal groundwork laid for self-driving cars on UK roads
The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet
The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet The carsharing service offers 250 units of the Dacia Spring in the city of Paris, while in our country, specifically in Madrid, the cheapest electric SUV units are expected to arrive during the fourth quarter of 2021. The company of carsharing has just announced that… Continue reading The new Dacia Spring becomes part of the Zity fleet
California will allow GM-backed Cruise to transport passengers in driverless test vehicles
The California Public Utilities Commission authorized Cruise to give passengers rides in prototype robotaxis. Go to Source
Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
Nissan Motor Co. is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya electric vehicle, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors. When the Ariya SUV was first unveiled in July last year, Nissan said it was scheduled to go on sale in mid-2021.… Continue reading Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
Wheel masters rev up R&D efforts in China
A car made by BMW Group attracts visitors during an auto show in Shanghai. [Photo/for China Daily by Fan Jianlei] International carmakers are revving up research and development efforts in China to stay competitive, as the world’s largest vehicle market is becoming a powerhouse of innovation especially in terms of electrification and digitalization. China, as… Continue reading Wheel masters rev up R&D efforts in China
Cruise gets permit from California to provide passenger test rides in driverless vehicles
The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) said Friday (pdf) it has authorized General Motors-owned self-driving vehicle company Cruise to provide driverless passenger service to the public in its robotaxis. The CPUC said Cruise is the first entrant in its driverless pilot program, which lets companies give test rides in vehicles without drivers. Under the terms… Continue reading Cruise gets permit from California to provide passenger test rides in driverless vehicles
Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter
Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they want a flexible approach where those who want to work remote can do so, according to an internal letter obtained by The Verge. “We would… Continue reading Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter
Cruise can now give passengers rides in driverless cars in California
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of GM that also has backing from SoftBank Vision Fund, Microsoft and Honda, has secured a permit that will allow the company to shuttle passengers in its test vehicles without a human safety operator behind the wheel. The permit, issued by the California Public Utilities Commission as part of its… Continue reading Cruise can now give passengers rides in driverless cars in California