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EV adoption may fall short of industry expectations, experts warn

The onslaught of EVs that the industry anticipates will be on the road in the years to come may not be accompanied by consumer buy-in, particularly in the U.S., panelists at a digital forum said.
Continental and Amazon
Continental, Amazon Web Services launch automotive software platform

Software-defined vehicles are becoming more and more commonplace, prompting Continental and Amazon Web Services to partner on a new, open automotive software development platform.
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Public, private sector engagement key to smart cities, experts say

Public-private partnerships can push smart cities and smart infrastructure forward, experts said during a virtual SAE event.
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Experts seek to address connected-, autonomous-vehicle energy consumption

A variety of factors influence a vehicle's energy consumption, panelists said.
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Bo Andersson steps down from Yazaki

The longtime auto industry executive resigned as CEO of the Japanese family-owned wiring supplier's North and Central American businesses and as president of its European operations on March 31.
Krafcik replacements
Waymo chiefs step up as Krafcik exits CEO position

COO Tekedra Mawakana and technology chief Dmitri Dolgov will replace the former Ford and Hyundai executive, who called his years with Google’s self-driving unit the “capstone” of his career.
Velodyne’s pedestrian automatic emergency braking system uses lidar and software to interpret lidar data.
Velodyne touts lidar to improve pedestrians' safety at night

Even as vehicles are equipped with more advanced driver-assistance systems and detection technologies, pedestrian fatalities are growing exponentially, particularly in the dark. Velodyne Lidar says it has a solution.

 
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Krafcik leaves Waymo after 5 years as CEO

Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov will succeed John Krafcik as co-CEOs of Google's autonomous technology subsidiary.
GHSP names former Aptiv VP as next president

Dan Dawiedczyk has been named president of the Michigan supplier. At Aptiv, he developed strategic initiatives and launched products.
Motional selects Hyundai Ioniq 5 for robotaxi platform

Motional and Lyft will be partnering to deploy fully driverless vehicles through the ride-hailing company's platform in select markets.
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Optimus, Polaris to deploy driverless GEM vehicles by 2023

The companies will deploy driverless GEM vehicles in select areas by the second half of 2023.
As EV battery voltage increases, so does the potential for damage. The software in battery management systems becomes key for diagnosing battery health and ensuring the vehicle’s functionality.
Visteon partners with GM on wireless battery system

The technology monitors the pack's health and state of charge — critical metrics to observe as the fleet becomes more electrified.

 

 
Bosch is developing fuel cell stacks in partnership with PowerCell Sweden.
Production changes key to Bosch fuel cells

The supplier's move into hydrogen fuel cell stacks is expensive work — that's why it is looking for manufacturing innovations.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s fabrication plant in Hsinchu, Taiwan
New supplier solutions won't come cheap

TSMC's planned chip plant in Arizona illustrates a changing auto industry reality: Emerging technologies are stirring up a new supply base.
Yandex makes progress in AV navigation of snowy roads

The Russian tech company recently hit 6 million miles in autonomous mode, primarily in Moscow, during a year with record snowfalls.