Technology Trends
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ArticleBMW executive: German automakers opt for steady, profitable growth in mobility services
It’s been less than a year since archrivals BMW and Daimler received the regulatory approvals needed to merge their mobility services into a new jointly owned company and the two German premium car groups are moving steadily ahead with plans to develop revenue streams that can, one day, offset expected declines in traditional new-car sales.
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Toyota to show new Mirai fuel-cell vehicle at Tokyo show
Toyota Motor will show the second generation of the fuel cell-powered Mirai sedan at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The car, which is set to go into production late next year, will have greater driving range, improved performance and an updated design.
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Consortium to develop computing platform for autonomous vehicles
Under pressure to cut costs, a group of automotive and IT companies has formed a consortium to develop a common computing platform for autonomous vehicles.
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Dyson scraps plan to build electric vehicle
Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson has scrapped plans to build an electric vehicle, highlighting the difficulties non-automotive companies face when they want to build a car.
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At Renault, ‘Mobility as an Industry’ is a new business unit
Renault, acknowledging the transformation of the automotive industry, will bundle all its mobility activities in a new operating subsidiary called ‘Mobility as an Industry (MAI).’
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Fujitsu to launch platform for automotive big data use
Fujitsu plans to launch a platform specifically designed to quickly process large volumes of data from connected cars.
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AAA test: Pedestrian detection systems and emergency braking perform inconsistently
Emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection fail to prevent many accidents, according to a new study by the American Automobile Association (AAA).
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UPS gets approval for drone deliveries in US; will expand use of new technology
UPS, which received official US approval for drone deliveries last week, said it would quickly expand the use of the airbone delivery technology.
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Volvo Cars, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
Volvo Cars and China’s Geely plan to merge their combustion engine operations, forming an independent new business unit that could also supply other car manufacturers.
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Faurecia opens Tel Aviv center; focus will be on cyber security
Faurecia has opened an office in Tel Aviv, where it hopes to accelerate its cyber security strategy.
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Ford deploys ‘cobots’ in its Cologne paintshop
Ford Motor is operating six collaborative robots in the paintshop of its Cologne plant, as it attempts to improve manufacturing processes for its Ford Fiesta model.
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VW’s truck and bus division steps up digitalization
Traton, Volkswagen Group’s truck and bus division, plans to invest more than €1 billion in the next six years on the electrifcation of its model range, as the world’s biggest vehicle maker implements its companywide commitment to electric powertrains.
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FCA inaugurates advanced driving simulator at Windsor, Ontario, R&D center
Fiat Chrysler has inaugurated a new driving simulator that lets the carmaker test vehicle functions in a real-time, virtual environment. FCA says it is the most advanced simulator in North America.
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Volkswagen reorganizes group R&D
Volkswagen is reorganizing its global R&D operations in a new division to be called “Volkswagen Group Innovation.” The unit will bring all international innovation-related activities, including research centers in California, Europe and Asia, under one roof.
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Greater expectations: brighter days will return for the automotive industry
Although automotive OEMs will face years of stagnant vehicle sales, a stronger recovery thereafter will bring growth back up to long run averages and herald a return to stronger profits. By then, however, the industry is likely to have undergone further consolidation.
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Hyundai, Aptiv to jointly develop autonomous driving technology
Hyundai Motor and Aptiv are forming a joint venture to speed up the development of highly automated vehicles.
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Re-tooling of manufacturing plants and supply chain for EVs pose investment risk for OEMs
Tooling and conversion of technology for automotive plants are signicant costs for OEMs as they invest in electrification, which some may struggle to afford, according to a new report by Automotive from Ultima Media.
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Electrification poses cost and technology risk for automotive industry
The high R&D, production and technology costs of electric vehicles could mean that OEMs will be selling most at a loss for years to come, according to a report by Automotive from Ultma Media.
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Emissions regulations pose existential risk for OEMs
Escalating fines over CO2 and fuel standards, especially in Europe and China, are set to have significant impacts across OEM profits and investment plans, according to a new report by Automotive from Ultima Media.
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Frankfurt auto show to feature strong focus on electric vehicles
The Frankfurt auto show opens next week with a promise to be a showcase for the changing face of personal mobility.
