DECEMBER 17, 2020

Hyundai Begins Rolling Out N Line, N Sub-brand

Hyundai’s ’21 Sonata N Line and upcoming Elantra N are among several N Line or N vehicles scheduled to arrive by 2022.

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 17

Ford Tests Dynamic Geofencing; Canoo Reveals New Delivery Van; ZF Improving Vehicle Communications

Biden Likely to Promote EVs, Boost Reshoring

The president-elect likely will withdraw federal lawsuits seeking to roll back California’s air-quality standards. Biden also plans to expand electric-vehicle purchase incentives and to build a network of 500,000 EV charging units by 2030.

Valeo 48V Technology Amps Up Electric Bicycles

The electric-bike technology eliminates the need for traditional chains, derailleurs, sprockets and handlebar controls. In place of a chain, a belt system is used, which Valeo says should reduce the most common maintenance issues cyclists encounter.

Augmented Reality Makes Car’s Front End ‘Disappear’

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Intelligent visual tech developed by Kyocera creates an optical illusion suggesting the front elements of an auto are totally transparent when seen from the interior.

Volvo Trucks Coming to Market With All-Electric Class 8 Trucks

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The truck maker, a subsidiary of the Swedish conglomerate AB Volvo, announces it will begin marketing an all-electric version of its VNR or regional-haul truck in early 2021 in the U.S. and Canada.

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