Doug Newcomb Former Mobility Reporter for Automotive News See All Staff Page Recent Stories Envisics enhances head-up displays with AR Envisics uses augmented reality to create sharper images and display information at multiple distances on a head-up display. Natural disasters, severe weather present EV charging challenge Heat waves, hurricanes and other natural disasters have exposed a weakness in electric vehicle adoption: access to power needed for EV charging. Silicon EV battery tech gets $250 million in DOE grants The Department of Energy grants are designed to help spur innovation in developing silicon-based battery technology for electric vehicles. EV battery materials are now being mined from the ocean floor, but environmental impact remains unclear Companies are racing to the bottom of the sea to mine rocks rich with scarce EV battery materials, but environmental concerns and automaker moratoriums could slow the pace. Ouster's new lidar series doubles range of its previous sensors Ouster's REV7 sensors have a maximum range of more than 400 yards that allows the detection of objects up to a quarter-mile away. EVCS offers subscribers fixed-rate charging West Coast charging network operator markets monthly flat-fee subscriptions to high-mileage EV drivers. BMW, Amazon Web Services collaborate on vehicle data software EVCS launches flat-rate EV charging subscriptions GM establishes new unit to help connect EVs with the power grid General Motors unveiled a new business unit called GM Energy, which intends to fill a "white space" at a time when transportation and energy are increasingly connected. Micromobility provider Spin's focus: Location, location, location Spin first must contend with a lack of loyalty among most scooter riders. They typically have several scooter apps on their phones. Nvidia's latest automotive computer has processing speed of 2,000 trillion operations per second Nvidia's latest automotive computer will compete with those from Mobileye and Qualcomm to power next-generation in-vehicle electronics. Argo AI works to spread its autonomous driving wings Argo AI will provide a comprehensive set of self-driving technologies to companies for ride-hailing and delivery services. Automotive companies leverage autonomous technology for delivery robots Automakers hope to be involved in a robotics market estimated by Verified Market Research to grow worldwide from $24 million in 2019 to $237 million in 2027. EV charging issues deter renters, condo dwellers A 2022 J.D. Power study found 34 percent of new vehicle shoppers lack access to home EV charging. Magna hired to make autonomous delivery robots The Canadian auto supplier built an initial order of 50 Cartken Model C robots at its plant in suburban Detroit and is increasing capacity. Load More