Waymo has ramped up sanitation in its robotaxis during the coronavirus pandemic. Daniel Chu, Waymo’s chief product officer, told Business Insider he was particularly excited about the ability of the company’s vehicles to flush out old air between rides. Chu said the coronavirus hasn’t changed Waymo’s long-term strategy and has only highlighted the benefits of… Continue reading A Waymo executive reveals how the company is keeping its self-driving taxis safe for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic (GOOGL)
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@niche: Sono Motors Prepares Approval of Technology for Solar Integration into Body of Electric Vehicles000204
Sono Motors is on a mission of enabling a mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services, the Sion. Both, the integrated solar technology as… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Prepares Approval of Technology for Solar Integration into Body of Electric Vehicles000204
Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive launches High-Output Electric Power Steering (EPS) that delivers advanced safety and comfort features as well as enhanced fuel efficiency for heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit… Continue reading Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System
Tekion Raises $150M in Series C; at $1B+ Valuation
Tekion, a San Ramon, Calif.-based cloud technology company and provider of SaaS retail operating platform, Automotive Retail Cloud, raised $150m in Series C financing round at over a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Advent International with participation from Index Ventures, Exor (the holding company of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ferrari), Airbus Ventures and… Continue reading Tekion Raises $150M in Series C; at $1B+ Valuation
FCA Enhances Online Retailing Experience
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Online Retailing Experience to now be called E-Shop Test drive appointments, online chats and other features to be added to E-Shop FCA is enhancing consumer capability to buy a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Fiat or Alfa Romeo vehicle over the internet by offering several new features to… Continue reading FCA Enhances Online Retailing Experience
FCA CEO: Automakers need government support in Europe amid ‘biggest single risk ever’
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV CEO Mike Manley called on European policymakers Tuesday to step up their support for automakers in their transition to electrified vehicles as the novel coronavirus pandemic represents the “biggest single risk ever to face our industry.” In the first half of the year, production on the continent of an estimated 3.6… Continue reading FCA CEO: Automakers need government support in Europe amid ‘biggest single risk ever’
VW gauges interest in Ducati brand as a prelude to potential sale: sources
LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group VOWG_p.DE is hosting preliminary talks with potential bidders for its Ducati brand to gauge potential interest in the motorcycle maker ahead of a November planning round, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Slideshow ( 2 images ) During the five-year planning round, VW will review the future of… Continue reading VW gauges interest in Ducati brand as a prelude to potential sale: sources
@FCA: New Unifor-FCA Collective Bargaining Agreement Strengthens Commitment to Canadian Operations With Investment and Jobs
October 19, 2020 , Windsor, Ontario – FCA Canada confirmed today that its Unifor-represented workforce has ratified a new three-year agreement that builds on the Company’s commitment to grow its Canadian manufacturing operations by providing total investments of up to $1.58 billion and creating 2,000 new jobs. “FCA has maintained a strong footprint in Canada for… Continue reading @FCA: New Unifor-FCA Collective Bargaining Agreement Strengthens Commitment to Canadian Operations With Investment and Jobs
Fiat Chrysler to invest up to $1.5 billion to build EVs at Canadian plant
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will invest between $1.35 billion and $1.5 billion in its Windsor assembly plant in Canada to build electric vehicles… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to invest up to $1.5 billion to build EVs at Canadian plant
Exclusive: PSA to ditch its two small gasoline city cars, sources say
By Gilles Guillaume 4 Min Read PARIS (Reuters) – PSA PEUP.PA is ending the production of Peugeot and Citroën small city cars, three sources told Reuters, withdrawing from an increasingly unprofitable market as its starts a strategic review ahead of its planned merger with Fiat Chrysler FCHA.MI. A Peugeot logo is seen on a car… Continue reading Exclusive: PSA to ditch its two small gasoline city cars, sources say