Jerry Hirsch News Editor overseeing mobility for Automotive News [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories Israeli startup Imagry takes contrarian mapless approach to autonomous driving While Waymo and others build high-definition maps for autonomous driving, Israeli startup Imagry says going mapless saves money and is just as safe. Ree Automotive looks to change EV truck architecture with 4-corner technology Israeli startup Ree Automotive has an innovative drive-by-wire design that uses electric-powered wheel and steering modules. Israeli startups show autonomous driving, sensors technology at EcoMotion Automotive and mobility technology startups are flourishing in Israel, gaining investment from automakers and major suppliers. Column: EV-only companies grabbing share, profits from franchised dealers, but how much? Tesla and the recent crop of EV startups have capitalized on the direct sales model, costing franchise dealers millions. But there's trouble on the horizon. Startup cash burn rates are so high that Tesla could be the lone survivor. Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz thinks two EV batteries are better than one Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz is working with BMW to develop a dual battery system that provides an EV with 600 miles of range. Trucking event will provide independent Tesla Semi performance data PepsiCo confirmed Wednesday it would enter at least one of the Tesla Semis it operates in the Run on Less trucking industry event this year. Toyota to supply fuel cell powertrains to Kenworth Toyota reached a deal to supply fuel cell powertrains first developed for the Mirai for Kenworth's Class 8 trucks. Hyundai launches U.S. hydrogen fuel cell truck strategy Hyundai pitches fuel cell trucks as the zero-emission replacement for diesel big rigs as it introduces a Class 8 version for the U.S. at the ACT Expo. Toyota plans to make hydrogen fuel cell kits for Class 8 trucks Toyota is leveraging Mirai passenger sedan technology to build fuel cell stacks that can power Class 8 trucks. Financial challenges shutter self-driving truck company Embark Technology Self-driving truck company Embark Technology closes and lays off hundreds of workers after it runs out of capital to fund continued development. Daimler Truck unveils advanced Freightliner SuperTruck II The SuperTruck II, based on Daimler's Freightliner Cascadia, is more of a proof-of-concept vehicle rather than a typical pie-in-the-sky project. Commercial electric truck demand far outstrips charging infrastructure Truck manufacturers and shippers say a lack of charging infrastructure and long delays in building projects hamper the transition to zero-emission trucking. Volvo Group takes stake in autonomous tech developer Waabi Self-driving tech company Waabi gains a prominent new investor. Redwood Materials plans massive $3.5B EV battery materials plant in S.C. The latest in a spree of multibillion-dollar battery plant announcements comes from battery recycling startup Redwood Materials, which will build its second major campus in the U.S. EVs cheaper than an exotic sports car, almost as fast An electric GMC Hummer pickup nearly matches a Ferrari in a drag race, demonstrating how electric vehicles can accelerate as fast as supercars but cost far less to purchase. Automakers find that a great sales tool, but it brings up safety questions. Load More
Jerry Hirsch News Editor overseeing mobility for Automotive News [email protected] See All Staff Page