Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Renews Self-Driving Car Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 29 signed an executive order renewing DriveOhio, the state initiative promoting self-driving cars and other forms of “smart” mobility.
October 29, 2019Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster Than Taxis
True driverless cars have arrived from Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc., but the company’s chief executive officer says robot ride hailing may not be the first form of automotive autonomy to take off commercially.
October 29, 2019VW Finance Chief Outlines Road Map for $221 Billion Ambition
Days before production starts on Volkswagen AG’s cornerstone electric vehicle, the German manufacturer is stepping up a campaign to more than double its market value and gain investor recognition for the industry’s most ambitious technology push.
October 28, 2019Daimler Dumps Gas-Powered Truck Bid to Build CO2-Neutral Fleet
Daimler AG is quitting development of natural-gas powered trucks to pool resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by 2039.
October 25, 2019XPO Logistics Launches Partnership With MIT
GREENWICH, Conn. — XPO Logistics Inc. announced Oct. 24 that it was teaming up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to advance innovation in its industry.
October 24, 2019Ford to Debut New Electric Vehicle Nov. 17
Ford Motor Co. will debut its first battery-electric crossover Nov. 17, the automaker said Oct. 24.
October 24, 2019Haldex Sees Net Income Fall, Revenue Rise in Q3
Commercial vehicle brake supplier Haldex AB reported lower third-quarter earnings and higher revenue as it increased sales slightly in North America.
October 24, 2019Tesla Shares Soar as Elon Musk Packs Profit Report With Positives
Elon Musk flipped the script on those who doubted Tesla Inc. could return to profitability and meet aggressive timelines, delivering positive earnings few saw coming and declaring he’s ahead of schedule on a new plant and product.
October 24, 2019At Tokyo Auto Show, Visions for Cars of the Future, but no Ghosn
TOKYO — The Tokyo Motor Show opens this week with plenty of futuristic technologies but absent one of the auto industry’s hugest influencers: Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
October 23, 2019Renault Joins Toyota, Mercedes With Hydrogen Van
Renault SA will offer its electric Kangoo van with added hydrogen fuel cells before the end of the year and roll out the technology to another model in 2020.
October 23, 2019