Latest Electric Vehicles – Page 5
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UK poll: Most drivers not keen on autonomous cars
More than 70% of drivers in the UK would feel “unsafe” or “very unsafe” in a driverless car, according to a new poll.
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China’s Didi to use Bosch cloud technology to improve electric vehicles’ battery life
Chinese mobility services provider Didi Chuxing is the first company to use a new Robert Bosch technology to improve the life of electric-vehicle batteries.
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FCA’s North America CIO to speak at Detroit automotiveIT event
Fiat Chrysler North America CIO Mamatha Chamarthi will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Go innovate! Live conference in Detroit in December
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BMW, Daimler sign autonomous driving pact
Rival premium-car groups BMW and Daimler officially signed an agreement Thursday to jointly develop technologies that may ultimately lead to the production of fully autonomous vehicles.
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Automotive Production Summit: Focus on electrification, sustainability
Electrification, high investment costs and environmental concerns are major factors driving changes in automotive manufacturing, executives said at an industry gathering here Monday.
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Porsche CIO: “Coming out with the perfect product idea isn’t always the main issue”
Porsche CIO Mattias Ulbrich, who headed IT at Volkswagen Group’s premium brand Audi until last year, wants to make digital transformation an emotional and passionate mission at the carmaker. He talks to automotiveIT about new business models, artificial intelligence and the need to invest in IT modernization.
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Electrification to trigger massive changes in automotive supply chains
The advent of large-scale electric vehicle production could lead to a seismic shift in the way automotive supply chains operate. Relationships will change, new players will emerge and the auto industry’s procurement focus is likely to be radically altered.
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Ultima Media launches B2B automotive data, insight and intelligence unit with Automotive Analyst appointment
Daniel Harrison has been appointed Automotive Analyst at Ultima Media, the B2B media business which owns a portfolio of brands and channels including automotiveIT International, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, Automotive Logistics and Car Design News.
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Renault, Nissan partner with Waymo to explore driverless mobility services
Renault and Nissan have signed an agreement with Waymo to jointly explore the feasibility of driverless mobility services.
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Study: Daimler replaces VW as top connected-car innovator
Daimler has replaced Volkswagen Group as the most innovative automaker in the area of connectivity.
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Volkswagen to invest €4 billion in IT systems and digital staff, while eliminating unproductive jobs
The group has committed to modernising IT systems and increasing digital skills as part of a plan that could eventually shed thousands of roles across the Volkswagen brand and component divisions.
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Watch: BMW board member Pieter Nota on improving digital customer journeys
In this video, BMW’s board member for customer, brands and sales reveals big investment in connected technology to improve customer experiences and transform the carmaker’s business model.
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News analysis: Daimler's new CEO must move fast with transformation
Ola Kaellenius, Daimler’s new CEO will have to prove that he has the right skillset to run the world’s biggest premium car maker and move at digital speed to transform the company into a mobility services provider and one that excels at developing software.
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Watch: GM's secure new EV architecture
The carmaker’s has unveiled a new architecture to handle the compute power and connectivity requirements of future electic and connected vehicles.
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GM unveils digital vehicle platform
General Motors has unveiled a new, digital platform that will prepare its vehicles for next-generation technologies.
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BMW reaffirms commitment to broad powertrain mix
BMW will continue to develop a wide range of powertrains, the company’s CEO, Harald Krueger, said Thursday.
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PwC Autofacts: Not enough EVs to meet European demand
Carmakers aren’t yet building enough electric vehicles to satisfy fast-rising demand, according to a new study by PwC Autofacts.
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Borgwarner forms battery JV with Romeo Power
Borgwarner plans to enter into a joint venture with Romeo Power Technology to manufacture battery packs for electric vehicles.
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Renault addresses "last-mile" deliveries with experimental van
Renault unveiled an experimental electric and connected van designed to improve the efficiency of so-called “last-mile” deliveries in urban areas.
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Analysis: Covestro sees new automotive opportunities as cars evolve
With the car undergoing some of the biggest changes in its 130-year history, companies such as materials maker Covestro hope to capitalize on the fresh opportunities emerging in the automotive supply chain.