Industry
Toyota names Gentex 2020 Technology and Development Award winner
The award recognizes Gentex for its mirror-integrated digital video recorder.
Category: Electronics
Vehicle Tech
Illinois tests vehicle-to-grid with school buses
Blue Bird buses with Cummins EV systems can provide energy back to the community during peak demand.
Vehicle Tech
General Motors showcases EV component roadmap
Ultium Drive system includes modular electric motors and drive units that will support a range of electrified vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
GM, Analog Devices develop wireless battery management system
Eliminating battery wiring systems could simplify future electric vehicles, allowing the automaker to scale up for higher ranges without massive engineering efforts.
Manufacturing
LiDAR maker Luminar to go public through reverse merger
Automotive safety company joining large list of electric vehicle producers using blank-check companies to raise funds.
Vehicle Tech
Ford, Mobileye collaborating on ADAS technologies
Intel subsidiary working with automaker on sensing, processing systems that could support future autonomous vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen invests $200 million in battery startup
QuantumScape developing solid-state batteries that could extend electric vehicle range and charge faster.
Manufacturing
BorgWarner plans to buy Delphi for $3.3 billion
Absorbing Delphi will expand BorgWarner’s electrical systems and controls offerings, diversifying the company as it prepares for more electrification demand.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen, Aeris create connected-car joint venture
Ventic to develop connectivity solutions for VW cars starting with the 2020 model year.
Manufacturing
Denso, Toyota partner for semiconductor development
Mirise Technologies to develop chips for hybrids, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
Delphi, Cree partner on electric vehicle electronics
Silicon carbide semiconductors could shrink EV electronics while boosting system power capabilities.
Vehicle Tech
Amazon to deliver packages to Honda cars
Telematics feature to give customers more reasons to subscribe to cloud-based services.