WardsAuto Engine & Technology UPDATE
The WardsAuto Engine-Propulsion & Tech Update

JULY 13, 2020

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GM Sacrifices Sonic; BEV, Battery News from VW, Tesla, Mercedes

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The Bolt EUV will replace the Sonic in production. Audi and SEAT announce new BEVs and Tesla and Mercedes make new battery deals. EA opens first cross-country charging route.

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Missing EU Emissions Targets Costly for Automakers

Daimler reportedly is the manufacturer furthest away from achieving the 2021 European Union target of 95 g/km average fleet emissions of carbon dioxide.

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FCA Latest Automaker to Deliver Vehicle Data to Otonomo

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The automaker joins other OEMs in allowing the start-up to collect and monetize connected-car data.

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Mazda3 Lineup Adds New Engines for 2021

Remaining available in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback body styles, the ’21 Mazda3 now comes in 2.0, 2.5S and 2.5 Turbo models. The turbo-4 is shared with the Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9.

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Audi Reveals New Q4 e-tron Sportback

Based on the dedicated MEB electric-car platform developed by parent Volkswagen, the new model will be a sporting sister to the more upright Q4 e-tron revealed as a concept at the 2019 Geneva auto show.

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Mobileye Provides Video Proof of Camera-Based AV System Capability

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The second in a series of videos shows a vehicle equipped only with cameras successfully negotiating more than 160 miles on Jerusalem streets.

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Phantom AI Gains Key Chip Partner; Drishti Raises $25M

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Phantom AI will use Renesas’ single, low-power R-Car V3H SoC, while Drishti’s capital raise moves its AI for manufacturing closer to commercialization.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Good Addition to U.S. PHEV Roster

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The RAV4 Prime is the first plug-in RAV4, joining Toyota’s existing Prius Prime and a companion to the RAV4 Hybrid already in U.S. showrooms.

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